Australian Cattle Dog
... d in their dogs' performance in activities such as herding or dog sports, the breed's strong work ethic and intelligence are of more importance than the exact coat markings.The mask is one of the most di ...
Boxer
... reece to Rome to Europe and Britain, these dogs gave birth to a number of large, square-headed breeds that assisted men in the hunt and at war.
In Germany, the Molossian type became the Bullenbeisser, a cour ...
Bouvier des Flandres
... ng, and nowadays as guard dogs, police dogs, and security dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means, literally, "Herder of Flanders", referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. ...
Bouvier des Ardennes
... 55 pounds. HistoryIn the past all the dogs that worked with cattle were called Bouvier (Bovine herder). Each region throughout the area had it's own type. From ancient rough-coated stock ...
Boykin Spaniel
... erent gun dogs, including Springer spaniels, Cocker spaniels, pointers, Setters, Labs, Beagles, and American Water Spaniels to name a few.65 years later, the Boykin Spaniel Society was formed. Their miss ...
Shiba Inu
... mind, either because the dogs were used to hunt in wild shrubs, or because the most common color of the Shiba Inu is a red color similar to that of the shrubs. However, in old Japanese, the word shiba also had ...
Hortaya Borzaya
... , enduring hunting dogs endowed with a good, basic obedience and completely lacking aggression towards humans.// Description AppearanceThe Hortaya is a sight ...
Australian Shepherd
... versatility and trainability. While they continue to work as stockdogs and compete in herding trials, the breed has earned recognition in other roles due to their trainability and eagerness to please and are hi ...
Northern Inuit dog
... eds produced the early Northern Inuit dogs Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. Some of these cross matings were with wolves already crossed with these breeds and also the German Shepherd. This breed was in ...
Pomeranian
... > HistoryThe Pomeranian originated from the sled dogs of Greenland and Lapland, which were eventually brought into Europe in Pomerania. This region, bordered on the north by the Baltic Sea, has ...
Lakeland Terrier
... lack except in liver colored dogs where the nose and pad coloring will be liver colored. TemperamentThe dogs are friendly, bold, and confident. Shyness is very atypical, as is aggressiveness. I ...
Irish Water Spaniel
... ple usually allergic to dogs might have less of an allergic reaction to Irish Water Spaniels (see hypoallergenic). The dogs are strongly built, and a bit taller and more squarish than other spaniels. There is a ...
Coton de Tulear
... carry the appropriate genes. These long-limbed dogs are exceptionally agile and graceful. Detailed descriptionThe chest is well developed and reaches below the elbows. The feet are small ...
French Bulldog
... aller bulldogs with them when they sought work in France. In the farming communities north of France that the lace workers settled in, the little Bulldogs became very popular as ratters and loyal family compani ...
Tibetan Spaniel
... The Tibetan Spaniel is a breed of assertive, small, intelligent dogs originating in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Pug. Th ...
Fox Terrier
... ds are used for these breeds and also to refer to mixed-breed dogs or working terriers of fox terrier type, or to descendent breeds such as the Toy Fox Terrier and Miniature Fox Terrier, which are similar to ea ...
Bracco Italiano
... acchi love to play. They get along well with other dogs and pets. They are very willing to please. The Bracco is highly trainable, but can be stubborn. Harsh reprimands do not work with this breed. The breed lo ...
Pungsan (Poongsan)
... northern North Korea, is where the Pungsan dogs received their name and were first bred. AppearancePungsan have a thick coat, usually white in color. They have a curled tail and ears tha ...
Perro de Presa Mallorquin
... definitely greater in dogs than in bitches. HistoryThe Balearic Islands are an archipelago of four large islands and eleven small islands in the Mediterranean off the east coast of Spain. ...
Plott Hound
... HistoryThe Plott brothers brought their dogs with them from Germany to the United States. They bred the dogs on Plott Creek in what is now Haywood County, North Carolina until they obtained the dog ...
Rough Collie
... ions consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed.// AppearanceFour coat colors are recognized for Rough Collies: sable and white, where the "sable" ...
Koolie
... tries will gather their working dogs under the same category like Germany with their herding dog breeds all classed as Altdeutschehuetehunde (heading dogs). New Zealand not only classify their breeds this way, ...
Kai Ken
... be strong and hocks should be well developed reflecting the dogs’ history of mountain life. The coat is of harsh texture, medium length, and black or brindle in color. TemperamentThe Kai Ken is intelligent, a ...
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Československý vlčák)
... ing and so on. Female Czech Wolfdogs tend to be more easily controllable and both genders often experience a stormy adolescence.The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is very playful and temperamental. It learns ea ...
Shih Tzu
... nd smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs, its vaguely lion-like look being associated with the Snowlion. It is also often known as the "Xi Shi quan" (西施犬), based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most be ...
Moscow Guard dog
... oth guard dogs and watch dogs bark to alert their owners of an intruder's presence. The barking is also an attempt at scaring away the intruder. The watch dog's function ends here, while a guard dog might be tr ...
Cesky Terrier
... sky Terrier's eyes are brown in gray-blue dogs and yellow in brown dogs. The noses and lips of blue-gray dogs are black; for brown dogs it is liver. The ears are triangular, folding forward close to the head. T ...
Kishu
... the only one seen in show dogs, is white. The nose color is primarily black, but with the white coat the nose can be brownish or pink in color. The bite is either scissor or a level bite. The tail is curled ov ...
Grand Bleu de Gascogne
... gives the breed a bluish tinge. Some dogs have tan markings on the head and muzzle. TemperamentLittle is known about the temperament of this breed, since it is so rare.However, it ...
Patterdale Terrier
... In the eastern United States, smaller dogs are preferred and 30 cm (12 inches) tall and 5.5 kg (12 pounds) is the preferred size for groundhogs (aka woodchucks). However, somewhat larger dogs can be used in the ...
Fila Brasileiro
... trangers, consequently these dogs are not disqualified from the show ring for showing aggression to the judge . Their faithfulness to family and friends is legendary, but this breed is not for everyone. The Fil ...
Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON)
... It is common for colors to fade as the dogs reach adulthood. The undercoat is soft and dense, while the topcoat is rough and either straight or wavy, but not curly. The hair around the head makes the head appe ...
Ciobănesc de Bucovina
... ls or thieves).Today, Bucovina Shepherd dogs are more and more appreciated also by people living in cities, who keep them as watch dogs or just as pets, because of their balanced temperament and the kindliness ...
Deutscher Wachtelhund
... xcel at tracking and blood trailing large game. All round bird dogs and will hunt all other types of game. Vibrant friendly personality, intelligent, aggressive hunters, and love water work..In some case ...
Eurohound
... ld in Scandinavia. It is one of the most formidable sled dogs in the world, combining the husky's centuries-honed sledding ability and a pointer's enthusiasm and athleticism. Fifty percent pointer crosses are s ...
Norwegian Lundehund
... emper again. This time, only 6 dogs survived (1 on Værøy & 5 in southern Norway Hamar (these 5 were from the same mother)), creating a population bottleneck. Due to careful breeding with strict guidelines ...
Alpine Dachsbracke
... Alpine Dachsbrackes are excellent with children and good with dogs and other pets, though they may exhibit a strong prey drive typical of many scent dogs. Referenceshttp://www.dogbreedi ...
Chinese Chongqing Dog
... ever, these dogs are said to be wary of unknown strangers, and if it senses fear, it will prepare for action and attack if any false moves or suspicious actions are made. Height and Weight ...
Ariegeois
... p>Overall, the Ariegeois are handsome dogs, talented scenthounds, and affectionate and serene in the home. External linksAriegeois informationContinenetal Kennel Club standard(http:
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Perro de Presa Canario
... y Islands, was crossed with the Mastiff and other English dogs brought to the Islands by visitors and colonists, creating the foundation for the modern Presa Canario.Presa type guard and catch dogs are m ...
Old Danish Pointer
... wns of Randers and Hobro, crossed gypsy dogs through 8 generations with local farmdogs and in this way established a pure breed of piebald white and brown dogs called Bakhounds or Old Danish Pointers. The local ...
Kanni
... ors.org - pictures from Rajapalayam dogsBreed description - maintained by a kennelNews articleAn Indian Site Dedicated to Dog Breeding &
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Cypro Kukur
... dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. The process continues today, resulting ...
Telomian
... This article is within the scope of WikiProject dogs, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to articles on Canines on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article atta ...
Miniature Siberian Husky
... humans or other dogs. Huskies are pack animals and highly social; they can suffer from boredom and loneliness if left continually to their own devices.They are quite friendly with everyone and at times can be ...
Glen of Imaal Terrier
... but their hunting background is visible in some of the dogs. This means that some Glens have a high prey drive and might mistake domestic pets for prey (e.g., cats, rats, gerbils, etc.). External ...
Canadian Pointer
... medium-sized dogs of muscular stature and a narrower gait than their English Pointer counterparts. Their front quarter and hind create a narrower stance than most pointers and they are traditionally less agile ...
Foxhound
... eir target. These dogs have strong natural instincts to hunt and are energetic and active.There are three breeds of foxhound, each often called simply Foxhound in their native countries:American ...
Inuit
... archers believe that the Dorset culture lacked dogs, larger weapons and other technologies that gave the expanding Inuit society an advantage over them. By 1300, the Inuit had settled in west Greenland, and fin ...
Braque du Bourbonnais
... t ceased to function. From 1963 to 1973, there were no dogs registered in the LOF (French studbook). The reason for this is probably a selection on secondary characteristics (color of the coat, sort tail) inste ...
Differences In Training For Hunting Dogs
... jobs require different skills and different tools, dogs used in specialized areas require specialized training. For this discussion, we will look at the hunting dog or dogs and what specialized training is req ...
Different Training Techniques For Companion Dogs
... opriate to lick or not.(Particularly useful if your dog or dogs has a habit of drinking from the toilet.) Companion animals range in all shapes, sizes and breeds but again consider your choices wisely according ...
Keeping Your Dog Cool In The Summer
... l. As temperatures soar, your dog or dogs will need a little attention in order to ensure his safety.Protecting Your Dog from a Nasty SunburnMany people don't realize that dogs, just like humans, ...
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Dog Trainers Make
... meaning and a true dog or dogs lover. The problem steps in when they see all the tricks their neighbors dog or dogs can do, they watch the well trained pets of their favorite sitcom characters and they go to t ...
Puppy training techniques
... Introduction
For thousands of years dogs have lived in social groups called packs and each pack member has his own position or rank in the pack. Once puppies are able to walk and interact, they try to determ ...
How To Get Rid Of Fleas
... All dog or dogs owners are familiar with the problems caused by pesky fleas. Fleas are very small wingless insects, brownish red in color, and have sharp mouths by which they obtain blood from their canine host ...
Your Attitude Is Important When Dog Training
... There is nothing more critical to the success of dog or dogs training than the owner's attitude. The mindset of the trainer is more important than the equipment purchased, the exact system used, or the breed of ...
Bringing a New Dog into a Home with Existing Pets
... new puppy or dog or dogs - before you take him or her home - should be to stop by your vet's office for a thorough examination. If you have other pets at home, you don't want to inadvertently expose them to a ...
You Need A Successful Dog Training Strategy
... Man and dog or dogs have been seemingly inseparable for centuries. The unique relationship between the two animals has been studied extensively as people have sought to better train their dogs as work partners ...
Dealing With A Difficult Dog
... r, is good for the dog or dogs or the owner. Instead, one must be determined that they will work with their difficult dog or dogs to improve the situation. Making that commitment is the essential first step in ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Sit
... Few things in life are prettier than watching a well-trained dog or dogs and one of the basic commands is the sit command. There are several methods of teaching your dog or dogs to sit. Two of the most popular ...
Training Dog Owners In Patience
... the incontrovertible fact that successful dog or dogs training is premised upon utilization of positive reinforcement. Once-used training techniques that were premised on physical punishment have been abandoned ...
Halter Training Your Dog
... ng. Why is this? It is because your dog or dogs already knows the basics of how to function on a collar and leash system and walking is within their natural range of movement. Thus, you are not asking the dog o ...
Learning Theory, Teaching New Behaviors, Putting Behaviors on Cue, & Proofing
... - add something the dog or dogs values to increase a behavior
Example: Dog sits on cue, you reward. Dog is more likely to sit on cue in the future.
Negative Reinforcement - take away something the dog or dogs ...
How To Keep The Peace Between Your Child And Dog
... How will my dog or dogs and my new baby get along? Will I have to get rid of my loyal, furry companion in order to ensure the safety of my child? These are the questions that plague many dog or dogs owners as t ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Heel
... One of the first commands your dog or dogs learns should be the "HEEL" command. This command will be helpful in insuring the safety of your pet while out in public and will make you look like the owner of a wel ...
Three Ways To Combat Separation Anxiety In Dogs
... aracter. Your dog or dogs has a real problem: separation anxiety.dogs love their owners and develop a very close relationship with them. Sometimes the closeness of that relationship can leave them confuse ...
Dog training mistakes
... These are the most common mistakes people make during dog or dogs training. You'll be surprised at the impact these litttle, and seemingly insignificant actions can have on your dog's behavior
1. Rewarding T ...
Save a life during "National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"
... ional Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"! Welcoming a new dog or dogs into your home and your heart can bring years of happiness for all involved. Before you adopt, please make sure that you can give a lifelong com ...
What's in a Dog's Name: 5 Tips for finding the Right Name for your Best Friend
... your dog, but it has to be the right one. Your dog or dogs will become a unique member of your family and his or her name will be heard often. So, it's of vital importance to get it right. Browse the Inter ...
Your New Puppy: Must Haves for your Dog
... nd to purchase. Remember that high quality dog or dogs food keeps your puppy healthier and happier.Collar: Pick a collar that fits properly now. You can always upgrade later if necessary.Leash: A six-fo ...
Information On Spaying Or Neutering Your Puppy
... ng America's dog or dogs population, there are those pet owners who still harbor some reservations about the whole process. Is the necessary surgery risky? Will the dog or dogs become lethargic and fat as a res ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Begging
... ly, this is not all the dogs fault and it started a very long time ago. Some horribly misguided individual who was trying to be a good pet owner did this while the pup was still very young and trained the dog o ...
Spring Allergies
... ns called atopy in dogs and cats.
The allergy is similar to hay fever that humans suffer. The animal reacts to inhaled particles such as mold, pollen, and dust. But instead of sneezing, pets typically have i ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Fetch
... your dog or dogs looks up at you like you just lost your mind. What went wrong? Looks like its time to head back to the training ground for Fetch lessons.Fetch is a simple command and is taught easily to ...
A New Pet For the Holidays? Say It Isn't So!
... zzy dog or dogs or cat as a surprise gift for a special holiday. But holidays are typically very busy as everyone rushes about to get things done -- which isn't an ideal time to introduce a new member of the fa ...
Are you ready to get a dog?
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dogs are wonderful companions. Having a special four-legged friend greeting you at the door when you get home every day, wagging his tail and making his doggy smile at y ...
Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
... A dog or dogs of any age can learn new tricks. Your dog or dogs should be familiar with the basics - sit, lie down, and stay, as these are excellent building blocks of new tricks.To teach "sit," have a yu ...
Dog Dental Care
... realize the importance of caring for their dog's teeth. As dogs age, the need for dental care increases. The best way to ensure proper dental health for your dog or dogs is to start while they are ...
Dog Obedience
... Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog or dogs can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? Start by doing your homework. A student can only be as good as his trainer, right? ...
Leash Training Your Dog
... k the dog or dogs for a walk, Astro ended up walking him? George was helplessly drug behind this great beast as it chased cats, food or whatever else struck the animals fancy that episode. I'm sure we all had a ...
Dogs From Animal Shelters
... cue dog or dogs from an animal shelter. These dogs have so much love and companionship and are so easy to train.Before taking a dog or dogs from an animal rescue shelter, it is wise to visit with the wh ...
The Most important steps for finding a dog breeder
... Generally people are very keen on animals, dogs especially,wanting to have one in their apartments or houses. The dog or dogs breeders are the persons you can contact whenever you want to take a pure ...
How To Decide What Training Collar To Use
... Many dog or dogs owners find that their efforts toward training their pet are greatly aided by the use of a training collar. There are many types of collars available and each employs a different mechanism mean ...
How To Train Your Dog To Avoid Lawsuits
... ter all, who really wants to own the dog or dogs that just mauled the neighbors' two-year-old child for pulling its tail or killed the prize-winning cat of the lady next door? So how do we stop the bad behavior ...
Dog Feeding Guidelines
... food a little each day. Some finicky dogs may need a more gradual change over two or more weeks. Never let a cat skip more than one or two meals; return to the old food if necessary.With any new food or supplem ...
Housebreaking Your Puppy
... ot been to the vet already, make an appointment. Your dog or dogs should be checked for overall healthiness and for conditions that would make house training difficult, such as cystitis and kidney or bladder dy ...
Finding A Reputable Breeder
... Anyone can put two dogs together and let them breed, and in turn call themselves a "breeder." However being called a "reputable" breeder encompasses far more than that. You won't find a reputable breed ...
A Step-By-Step Guide To Puppy Picking
... in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs. Look for dogs in the Toy group, such as Yorkshire Terriers, or some of the smaller dogs in the Terrier group, like the Miniature Schnauzer. If you have childre ...
Choosing the right puppy breed
... uire any special care or management?14. Are they good with other dogs and animals?Now all you need to do is match the answers of these questions with your family's needs. Choose wisely, and you will hav ...
Chewing and Digging
... behavior is much more effective and will keep you and your dog or dogs happier.
Chewing
Chewing is a natural behavior that helps dogs relax and aids in dental health. It is important to provide proper chew ...
Naming Your Purebred Dog
... ke some aspects of dog or dogs ownership, naming your dog or dogs is just plain fun! The pets themselves don't require much; they just need a pleasing dog or dogs name they can identify with when you give them ...
Teach Your Dog Not To Bark
... Unwanted barking is one of the most common behavior problems in dogs. It is normal for dogs to vocalize and bark from time to time but many times this behavior escalates much to the frustration of many dog or d ...
Socializing Your Dog To Other Dogs
... You have a new bag of dog or dogs food and a bunch of new toys. You planned to take a day off work just to make this trip just as you have been planning for weeks and waiting for the pup you picked out to be we ...
The Basics Of Training Your Dog
... As a new dog or dogs owner and trainer, you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed at first. Do not be discouraged by this. It is quite common and shows a healthy concern for your pets well being. This being said ...
How To Keep Your Dog Healthy And Fit
... Just as with humans, one of the biggest health problems today for dogs is obesity. Many owners think their pudgy dogs are adorable, when in fact they are extremely unhealthy. Overweight dogs can develop the sam ...
Flying with your dog
... . There will be signs in the terminal stating that dogs must be crated, however, if your dog or dogs is well-mannered and on-leash, you may be able to walk your dog or dogs into the terminal while pushing your ...
How to keep your dog healthy
... Just as with humans, one of the biggest health problems today for dogs is obesity. Many owners think their pudgy dogs are adorable, when in fact they are extremely unhealthy. Overweight dogs can develop the sam ...
Great Tips For Selecting Breeders
... Tips in choosing the best dog or dogs breedersDog breeders can be found anywhere. However, buying the best-looking puppy in the pet store does not necessarily guarantee that you bought ...
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