Archive for the 'Dog Breed' Category
Need help in choosing a small dog? It is easy to get information overload when looking through dog breed information. If you are looking for a small one, we have a great list of small dog breeds that will help you in your search. It notes their habits and their characteristics that [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
If you mention an English Bulldog in conversation, most people will instantly know what the dog looks like. The English Bulldog, despite its negative reputation for its use in baiting bulls, is a highly adored breed of dog and its image is recognizable to people all over the world. It is a symbol of strength [...]
July 8th, 2009 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Getting a dog can change your life. If you get a dog that is compatible with your lifestyle, it can be a very rewarding experience, but all dogs require love, attention, care and training, so before you make that decision, ask yourself these questions:
Do I have time to give a dog the attention it requires?
Do [...]
June 20th, 2009 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Getting a dog can change your life. If you get a dog that is compatible with your lifestyle, it can be a very rewarding experience, but all dogs require love, attention, care and training, so before you make that decision, ask yourself these questions:
Do I have time to give a dog the attention it [...]
May 9th, 2009 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
One of the most stereotyped breeds up to date. When people hear the words "dog" and "attack", they usually think of none other than the pitbull – a dog with a very bad reputation. This bad boy is short in height, but makes up for it with its very muscular build. It has a huge [...]
January 18th, 2009 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
If you are looking for the perfect dog to bring home as your pet, you might want to consider getting a Labrador retriever. After all, the Labrador retriever is the most popular pet in the United States – and for good reason! The Labrador has a long history of being a faithful and easy-going pet [...]
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
The Miniature Schnauzer (pronounced as Miniature Schnow-zer) is a compact robust dog. It is naturally small in size, has whiskers, shaggy beard, and arched spiking eyebrows. This squarely proportioned breed also has long mustache that is regularly sheared to play up with its figure. It has a firm sinewy hair coat. Its hair coat colors [...]
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Group: Sporting
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Height: male: 23-24.5, female: 22-23.5 inches
Overview
This breed was developed during the 1800s came about as a cross between the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Dog, and St. John’s Newfoundland. Many believe the Collie to be also in the bloodline of this dog. These dogs are brilliant swimmers and bird retrievers, but they also [...]
July 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Group: Non-sporting
Weight: 28 lbs
Height: 11-13 inches
Overview
There is a great deal of speculation about the origin of the French Bulldog, and the most common believe is that they originated from the miniature bulldog that was brought to France by workers from Nottingham at the time of the industrial revolution. During the 1860s, the export of miniature [...]
June 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Group: Working
Weight: 25 – 35 Lbs.
Height: 17 – 20 Inches
Overview
The German Pinscher dates as far back as the late 1700’s and was formally recognized as a breed in its mother country in 1879. The first German Pinschers were documented by the mixture German Pinscher Schnauzer Club as the breed was used in the development of [...]
June 1st, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
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 [...]
May 6th, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
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 [...]
May 4th, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
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 [...]
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
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 [...]
May 1st, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments
Labrador Retrievers are intelligent and extremely active dogs. With these characteristics, leaving them alone will surely bore and cause them to think of doing other activities such as chewing, barking and digging. Yes, boredom is one of the reasons why a dog tends to dig holes wherever he pleases. This behavior can be very frustrating [...]
March 6th, 2008 | Posted in Dog Breed | No Comments