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 bulldogs became so popular, that they almost died out in England. Many believe that they were then crossed with the Terrier Boule, which resulted in the French Bulldog. During 1896, the French Bulldog made its first appearance in the United States at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York.
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Jun 03, 2008 | | Dog Breed
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 the Schnauzer and the Doberman and Miniature Pinscher. The breed standard was then developed during 1959 and initially included two extra colours, a pure black and a black and silver. During the first and second World Wars, the German Pinscher almost died out. But a dedicated breeder, Werner Jung, was capable to smuggle out a dog and breed him with another Pinscher breed female.
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Jun 01, 2008 | | Dog Breed
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
Beagle puppies are often being passed off disobedient, un-trainable, hyperactive and mischievous. While that has some truth in it, life with a beagle puppy can be enjoyable, fun and downright interesting. What you need is patience, love and the right beagle training principles.
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Apr 06, 2008 | | Basic Training
Puppy crate training is controversial in many dog training circles. Whether you have a tiny Jack Russel or a big Labrador puppy, you will find that there are actually a number of benefits to proper crate training. Puppy crate training should never be used as a substitute for interacting with and enjoying your puppy, but if done properly, you will find that there are a number of benefits. So what does it help? Here are a few of the benefits that many a book, ebook, and magazine article will tell you are legitimate reasons why puppy crate training is the way to go.
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Apr 02, 2008 | | Basic Training
Dogs are some of the most popular choices for pets all across the world. Puppies are so much fun to watch as they are learning new things and adult dogs are an excellent choice for those that lead busy lives and may not have the appropriate time available to devote to taking proper care of a puppy. Now when trying to decide on whether to get a puppy or an adult dog there is a debate as to which one would be easier to train.
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Apr 01, 2008 | | Basic Training
Shih Tzu training can be a tough road to walk with a new puppy. What do you do with a puppy who pees absolutely everywhere and barks to no end? It can be so frustrating to deal with this and a real test of your patience. What is the best way and method for training your puppy? Here are some tips that most people don’t consider:
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Apr 01, 2008 | | Basic Training
Here we have 5 very useful guidelines that you can use when you are working with your puppy. You will want to teach him to behave and you also want him to be in the right frame of mind and condition to learn. This will make your experience more meaningful and enjoyable for both of you.
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Mar 30, 2008 | | Basic Training
How to make healthy dog food is no more difficult than fixing yourself a dinner. In fact, in many cases, it is easier. Take the recipe you will later later in this article of liver cookies. It’s about as hard to fix as chocolate chip cookies. You can make these in just a few minutes, give your dog a few, put the rest in the refrigerator an viola! You have dog treats for a whole week.
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Mar 29, 2008 | | Health & Safety
Mastiffs in one form or another have been around since before written history began. Carvings from the Babylonian palace of Ashurbanipal (these carvings are on display in the British Museum) show large Mastiff-type dogs hunting lions in the desert near the Tigris River.
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Mar 17, 2008 | | Article
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 especially to dog owners who spend so much time and effort keeping the front lawn clean and beautiful. But don’t blame it on boredom alone. There are other reasons to this predicament.
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Mar 06, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Thinking of adding a new dog to your home? Congratulations! It’s an exciting decision, but also a very important one. After all, you are choosing to take on the well being of another living thing. This makes it necessary for you to make sure that you go with a dog that is right for your living circumstances. Here are a few examples of factors you should keep in mind when choosing a dog.
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Feb 29, 2008 | | Dog Breed