Matching Results: Dog Breeds
SIBERIAN HUSKY- AN IMPULSIVE BREED
DESCRIPTION: BODY , APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT Is a Siberian Husky Right for You? Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky. This … [View Details]
The AKC RECOGNIZED DOG BREEDS
The Herding Group The dogs in this group have the common desire to control the movement of other animals many of which are larger than they are. These include cattle, oxen, sheep and even reindeer. The characteristics of this group are their intelligence, stamina, courage, and the fact that they train readily and make excellent … [View Details]
DOG BREED: LEONBERGER
Leonberger Description Appearance Size Coloring and Temperament The Leonberger is a giant breed dog from the working class. Their head is rectangular in shape and is deeper than it is broad. The skull is domed, and females have smaller head than males. Their muzzle is long, and they have a black mask. The mask … [View Details]
DOG BREED: THE BICHON FRISE
Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is classified as a part of the Non-Sporting Group by the American Kennel Club. The Bichon is a seven to eighteen pound dog that stands only nine to eleven inches tall. These fluffy little dogs are known for their thick white coats and alert, cheerful eyes. The Bichon’s tail is … [View Details]
DOG BREED – COCKERSPANIEL
DESCRIPTION: BODY, APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT The Cocker Spaniel is such a pretty, graceful dog in the show ring that it is hard to imagine that this breed was developed to be a working dog. However, before Cocker Spaniels were bred for their long, flowing coats, these bouncy little dogs were developed to … [View Details]
DOG BREED – THE STANDARD POODLE
DESCRIPTION: BODY, APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT So You Want a Standard Poodle. Some people take one look at the fluffy, immaculately groomed Standard Poodles in the show ring and discount them as silly, shallow dogs. However, the Standard Poodle is considered by many people to be the most intelligent breed in the world, with … [View Details]
DOG BREEDS – COLLIE
Description, Body, Appearance, Size, Coloring, Temperament Almost every child wants to own Lassie, the wonder Collie. Unfortunately, if the child really expects one dog to be that incredible, a Collie puppy may be a bit of a disappointment. After all, in real life, Lassie is actually played by several hard working Collies. The Collie was … [View Details]
DOG BREED – MALTESE
DESCRIPTION: BODY, APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT Some historical evidence links the Maltese to the genetic make up of the Lhasa Apso, the Tibetan Terrier, the Tibetan Spaniel and even the Pekingese. By all accounts, the Maltese is a truly ancient breed of dog. Aristotle attributed the origin of the dog to the Island of … [View Details]
DOG BREED – POMERANIAN
DESCRIPTION: BODY, APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT The “Pom” as it is often called belongs to the Toy Group. Originally weighing up to 30 lbs the present day Pomeranian weighs 3 to 7 lbs. At some point the breed was bred to be smaller to almost a point of minaturiation . Historians are not sure … [View Details]
AFGHAN HOUND
DESCRIPTION: BODY, APPEARANCE, SIZE, COLORING AND TEMPERAMENT The Afghan Hound weighs fifty to sixty pounds and stands between twenty four and twenty nine inches high. These dogs have a long coat on the lower half of their bodies and a shorter coat on their chest and … [View Details]
