Group: Herding
Weight: 75-95 lbs
Height: male: 24-26, female: 22-24 inches
Overview
The German Shepherd was first bred in the 19th century by Max Von Stephanitz. He is considered to be the father of the German Shepherd. This breed is admired for their flexibility as companions and for their devotion to work. These dogs are the first dogs to have been ever used as guide dogs for the blind. Currently, the German Shepherd is one of the most admired and popular breeds in the world.
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May 06, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Group: Sporting
Weight: male: 55-70, female: 45-60 lbs
Height: male: 23-25, female: 21-23 inches
Overview
The German Shorthaired Pointer breed was first bred during the 1800s for hunting purposes. They were created by crossing the old Spanish pointers with several other breeds such as scent and tracking hounds; Foxhounds, Italian Pointers, German Tracking Hounds, German Bird Dogs and English Pointers. This mixture produced an open, lean, hunting dog with great flexibility, being capable to retrieve both fur and feather, on land and water. These dogs do very will in companion hunting as well as field trials, hunt tests, tracking trials and as show dogs.
Temperament
This breed was bred to be a family friendly dog as well as a hunter. German Shorthaired Pointers should affectionate and clever dogs that are easy to train. They are happy, gracious and very sociable. German Shorthaired Pointers love children and will get along well with them, but some puppies can be too lively. If taught from puppyhood, these dogs can as adults make wonderful companions to children. This breed makes an outstanding watch dogs seeing that they are so protective and loyal to their families.
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May 04, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Group: Sporting
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Height: 22-26 inches
Overview
The German Wirehaired Pointer was first bred in the late 1800s and in the beginning of the 1900s in Germany. The origin of this breed is based on the thoughts of Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz und Neukirch. It was cautiously crossbred from the German Pointer and numerous other breeds. Not everyone agrees on all of these breeds, but it is believed that these breeds were the Wirehaired Griffon, the Poodle-Pointer, the Foxhound and the Bloodhound. In Germany, the Wirehaired Pointer is the most popular dog. It was however only formally recognized during the 1920s.
Temperament
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May 02, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Group: Sporting
Weight: Male: 80-100, Female: 70-90 lbs
Height: Male: 25-27, Female: 23-25 inches
Overview
The Curly Coated Retriever has its origin in England and is one of the oldest dog breeds there is. English hunters favoured this breed, as they had very gentle retrieving abilities. This breed is particularly popular in Australia and in New Zealand. In the United States however they are fairly rare, and very difficult to get hold of.
Temperament
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May 01, 2008 | | Dog Breed