Carpatin
... Ds, many of which are little known outside of the regions in which they are still worked. These include:This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.Akbash DogAnatolian Shepherd DogBergamascoTo ...
Pomeranian
... 's coat needs very little trimming only every now and then. Combing is seldom necessary and sometimes totally unnecessary. Some people prefer to keep the coat short and trimmed, often referred to as a "puppy cu ...
Dingo
... of dingoes can number 3 to 12 in areas with little human disturbance, with distinct male and female dominance hierarchies determined through aggression. Successful breeding is typically restricted to the domina ...
Schipperke
... n a 9-pound body." They also have the nickname little nurse and can be quiet bedside companions to a sick family member. If socialized as a young dog, it also is very friendly to others. Another nickname for th ...
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
... though many Mt. Curs bloodlines carry very little if any of the blood of the old pioneer Mt. Curs. These men were Hugh Stephens and Woody Huntsman of Kentucky, Dewey Ledbetter of Tennessee, and Carl McConnell ...
Miniature Fox Terrier
... te their size. They need little maintenance; lightweight individuals and those that do not run on hard surfaces will need regular nail clipping. Luxating patellae, a common ailment among small breeds, occurs fr ...
Chippiparai
... is a robust animal needing little or no veterinary care. It does need lots of exercise, as it was and is a breed meant to hunt. It is generally a one-man dog. It is capable of great speed and can overtake a ha ...
Whippet
... y more loyal and enjoy repetitive play. Females can be a little more complex and strong-willed. Males tend to be one to two inches taller and three to six pounds heavier than females.Whippets are not wel ...
Sabueso español
... Canada and is already a little shaken. A note warning him to stay away from the moor was delivered at his hotel, where no one had known he would be staying. Holmes recognizes the cut-out letters from the previ ...
Treeing Walker Coonhound
... at in itself. Generally easy to train with little trouble, they make excellent pets if well exercised. Training must be consistent as Walker hounds are extremely intelligent and will take full advantage of loop ...
Boxer
... nine with a short coat that needs little more than a wipe-down and an occasional bath.
Intelligence? The Boxer scores well in the smarts department.
Versatility? The Boxer does well in obedience, agility, ...
Kangaroo Dog
... ntained purely for hunting game by sight, and little interest is shown by breeders in joining the ANKC. However there is some discussion among a small group of hunters on starting a working registry which focus ...
Carlin Pinscher
... de of their family. These dogs are very bold 'big dogs in little bodies' and must be monitored around other dogs to prevent the Carlin from getting in over its head, as it doesn't seem to realize that it weighs ...
Scottish Deerhound
... lar are not accepted. The head is long, skull flat, with little stop and a tapering muzzle. The eyes are dark, dark brown or hazel in colour. The teeth should form a level, complete scissor bite. The long strai ...
King Shepherd
... us faults. The undercoat is little colored except in black dogs. White, blue, or liver colored dogs or a dog with a nose that is not black are not excepted in the show ring. Puppies change color until there fin ...
French Spaniel
... aniels.The French Spaniel was little known outside of France and neighboring countries until it was introduced in the Canadian province of Quebec in the 1970's. It quickly became a popular dog for huntin ...
Afghan Hound
... ppearance, the centre line running up over the foreface with little or no stop, falling away in front of the eyes so there is an absolutely clear outlook with no interference; the under jaw showing great streng ...
Löwchen
... ted to the Bichon Frise, the Löwchen's history remains obscure. The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the 1500s, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the ...
Magyar Agar
... rian Plain) a little over a thousand years ago. Although they have lived throughout the Great Alföld, they have had a strong hunting history in the three counties of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hajdû-Bihar1 and ...
Mountain Cur
... en though many Mt. Curs bloodlines carry very little if any of the blood of the old pioneer Mt. Curs. These men were Hugh Stephens and Woody Huntsman of Kentucky, Dewey Ledbetter of Tennessee, and Carl McConnel ...
Poodle
... o entertaining little animals. They will play ball and love to fetch. Play time is very important, but you must be sure that they get plenty of rest following long play periods and fresh water available at all ...
American Water Spaniel
... The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed of dog little known outside North America.// Characteristics AppearanceWeighing 25 to 45 pounds: females usually 25 to ...
Catalan Sheepdog
... >Long and limp and a little curled, it also rough with bounty hair. TemperamentThis breed is used for herding and as a companion. Because of its intelligence, the Gos D'Atura, like most s ...
Grand Bleu de Gascogne
... > Temperamentlittle is known about the temperament of this breed, since it is so rare.However, it is known that they are intelligent but stubborn and like a lot to be running outdoors. ...
Alopekis
... er, it can adjust to small households with little running space, as long as they are walked frequently. They can take any amount of exercise, and do well in mini-agility competitions. They are very athletic. ...
Bichon Frisé
... longevity is similar to other breeds of its size and a little longer than for purebred dogs in general. The longest lived of 34 deceased Bichons in a 2004 UK survey died at 16.5 years. The oldest Bichons for wh ...
Patterdale Terrier
... e Patterdale refers to a village a little south of Ullswater and a few miles east of Helvellyn.A Patterdale is a type of Fell Terrier, which is the modern name for what used to be called a Black and Tan ...
Tsvetnaya Bolonka
... lifestyles of the Bichon of Henry III of France, who was carried in a little basket wherever the King went. Bichons buzz around with energy and suffer from separation anxiety. TypesThe Ma ...
Old English Bulldog
... s maintained little of the speed and agility that were the definitive characteristics of the Old English Bulldog. References^ History of the Olde English Bulldogge History of the Olde Englis ...
Japanese Terrier
... recognized by the Japanese Kennel Club and the FCI. It is little known outside of Japan, but does have its admirers in Europe.The Japanese Terrier’s tiny stature and short coat make it a low-maintenan ...
Alaskan Klee Kai
... k and agile little dog that quickly become an integral part of any family that chooses to adopt one. Unlike the Siberian Husky whom they resemble, the Alaskan Klee Kai is standoffish and suspicious of strangers ...
Mucuchies (Venezuela)
... Mucuchies is a very rare dog from Venezuela and they look a little bit like a collie. They have a short coat with feathering limbs. The coat color is either white or white with splashes of color's such as h ...
Labrador Retriever
... l loyal and great with little children. They may be used in shows. With training, the Lab is one of the most dependable, obedient and multi-talented breeds in the world.// Description ...
Toy Poodle
... ertaining little animals. They will play ball and love to fetch. Play time is very important, but you must be sure that they get plenty of rest following long play periods and fresh water available at all times ...
Hungarian Vizsla
... ue in that they have little noticeable "dog smell" detectable by humans. After several forays into lakes and streams they will develop an aroma that is a weaker version of the 'wet dog' smell. A quick bath and ...
German Shepherd Dog
... The Call of the Wild, which starred Charlton Heston.The littlest Hobo was a live-action popular television series in the 1980s airing on CTV in Canada. It featured a German Shepherd that travelled from place t ...
Hortaya Borzaya
... uality meat.Most of the year Hortaya get little more than the scraps from the table, a gruel of oats, bread soaked in milk and whatever rodents they can hunt for themselves around the house. Only during ...
East German Shepherd Dog
... The Call of the Wild, which starred Charlton Heston.The littlest Hobo was a live-action popular television series in the 1980s airing on CTV in Canada. It featured a German Shepherd that travelled from place to ...
Volpino Italiano
... ars. These little pets wore decorative ivory bracelets and collars. Engravings of similar dogs were found in Greece, and these have been determined to date to about 400 BC.The Volpino has been known and ...
Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound
... was changed to the current name but the standard has changed very little. Description AppearanceThis medium to large sized hound has a serious expression which is softened ...
Tahltan Bear Dog
... tracks were sighted. Upon release, these little dogs moved lightly over the crust of snow while the bear was slowed down by the deep drifts. Their fox-like staccato yaps harassed the bear into submission or co ...
Rat Terrier
... h ancestry with the tough little mixed breed dogs known as 'feists.' Several private associations have maintained Rat Terriers registries for some decades, but more recently there have been movements to obtain ...
Pug
... ummarized as multum in parvo ("much in little"), describing the Pug's personality and small size.The word "pug" may have come from the Old English pugg or "puge", which were affectionate terms for a play ...
Spanish Pointer
... d to the Bichon Frise, the Löwchen's history remains obscure. The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the 1500s, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Là ...
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
... ty, agility and loyalty you could ask for packed into a sturdy little package. It is important to make sure that this little herder is compatible with your personality and lifestyle, as this is a dog that will ...
White Shepherd Dog
... a moderate stop. There is little or no median furrow.The White Shepherd has a weather-resistant double coat. The outer coat is medium length, dense, straight, harsh, and close lying. The undercoat is sho ...
English Shepherd
... dog, the coat should be easy to keep, requiring very little grooming. Dirt tends to just fall away. The primary coat colors are: sable and white (clear and shaded), tricolor, black and white, and black and ...
Italian Greyhound
... s coat that requires little more than an occasional bath, but a wipe-down with a damp cloth is recommended after walks as seeds, burrs and floating dust in the air can get into the coat and irritate the skin. S ...
Pudelpointer
... coat is harsh, wiry, and dense. They also shed very little. HistoryIn 1881, a German breeder, Baron von Zedlitz, worked on producing his ideal tracking, pointing, and retrieving gun dog, ...
Small Munsterlander
... n into obscurity. Small Munsterlanders were little known, kept by a few families on farms around Munster. For a half century the few dogs that were bred were primarily companions, and used when hunting to feed ...
How To Train Your Dog To Avoid Lawsuits
... t brought your own little lawsuit factory to live with you, in the form of an adorable little puppy. It is true that this innocent looking little ball of fur can turn into a nasty, snarling, lawsuit build ...
How To Teach Children To Care For The Dog
... og, but with our guidance, they will no doubt become good little pet owners. It's a good idea to applaud your child when he takes on responsibility and follows through with it. This will give them confidence to ...
5 Easy Steps To Stop Your Puppy From Chewing
... You got your new pet almost a week ago. In that time, the little beast has eaten three pairs of shoes, four of your favorite Stephen King novels ( He left Cujo alone... Maybe he is a fan too? ), gnawed the trim ...
Preparing your Home for a New Puppy
... has the brain of a little kid. Soon you'll be getting ready for afternoon walks to the park, three a.m. trips to the bathroom, (more officially, outside) and lots of snuggling. So, while preparing your home fo ...
Training A Show Dog
... viors. With these little pointers under your collar, the day of the big show isn't far away. Be prepared for it and plan well ahead of time. A professional grooming before the show is nice for your pet an ...
How To Care For your Pet Dog
... es come home they need lots of love and attention. They may stress a little at first, as this is probably the first time they are away from their mother and their littermates. It is important that you begin the ...
How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
... e description of the truth. While it is a little more difficult for an older dog or dogs to be trained, it is entirely within the realm of possibility if one uses patience and remains consistent in the dog's le ...
Choosing the right puppy breed
... both the family and the dog. But by simply taking a little time to research the breed you are considering purchasing, you can guarantee that your new puppy will be a well-loved addition to your family unit ...
Information On Spaying Or Neutering Your Puppy
... at as a result? Will the dog or dogs be depressed? A little research into the procedures and effects of spaying or neutering will allay the fears of most dog or dogs owners and some may even be pleasantly surpr ...
5 Things To Avoid During Dog Training
... and hitting is always wrong. Raising your voice to your pet will do little to correct their errant behavior and do much harm to your relationship with the animal. It will result in a nervous animal that cowers ...
How To Keep Your Dog's Coat Looking Its Best
... f coat oils.
Daily examinations, though admittedly a little too demanding and time consuming for the average pet owner, are a valuable tool in maintaining a dog's appearance and good health. The dog should b ...
Problem Dogs
... . If your puppy is chewing up everything he can sink his little teeth into, there's a good chance that he is simply teething. Make sure to provide the teething puppy with lots of chewable toys so that he won't ...
Before You Buy that Puppy
... to the questions you should ask before buying that cute little puppy.Are you ready for a life long commitment to responsible dog or dogs ownership? Let's think through and visualize what dog or dogs own ...
Keeping Your Dog Cool In The Summer
... well. 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 hum ...
Dog Feeding Guidelines
... of the new food with 3/4 of the old food, and increase the new 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; r ...
How To Decide What Training Collar To Use
... the collar (via the leash), it gives the dog or dogs a little pinch that is meant to duplicate the effect of a mother dog's teeth when she grabs here pup by the scruff of the neck. The prong collar is a safe a ...
Why you should Not buy a puppy at the Pet store
... commercial business, the kennels are usually overcrowded and there is little or no attention for the puppies needs. The owner of a puppy mill is a breeder who produces puppies without a breeding program. Commer ...
3 Common Dog Training Mistakes
... />InconsistencyConsistency may be hobgoblin of little minds in terms of the need for human creativity. With respect to dog or dogs training, however, inconsistency is the quickest way to reduce the exp ...
Choosing a veterinarian
... Life is full of choices, some easy, some not so. Some choices mean little - they are merely a matter of personal preference with little or no long-term consequences. But some, like choice of a dentist, a physic ...
Your New Puppy: Must Haves for your Dog
... be busy and at times, more than a little bit crazy. That's why it's important to plan in advance for the arrival of your new pet. If possible, get as many necessities ready before your puppy comes home.The ...
Dealing With A Difficult Dog
... When you brought him home, you just knew that cute little puppy was going to brighten your family's life in many different ways! You visualized him running with the children in the backyard, curled up at your f ...
5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet for Your Dog
... and dogs). Your community may only have vets that do a little bit of everything - and there's nothing wrong with that, if that's all that's available, but I'll remind you - you usually go to a specialist for yo ...
Dog training mistakes
... nstead of calling him.
3. Inconsistency
It's such a little thing, but it yields huge results. Constantly consistent responses are essential to dog or dogs training on every level. Deviate even just once f ...
Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1?
... e of your dog. If you have a little terrier, you should avoid a Great Dane pup. A large, energetic puppy can accidentally injure a small dog or dogs repeatedly before it's aware of its strength. On the other ha ...
Choosing the Right Breed
... Toy Poodle. They require little exercise and can easily adapt to small accommodations. Once you have examined your lifestyle, you still need to realistically consider some other important points. Do ...
10 Things In Your Home That Can Kill Your Dog
... enol: As little as two regular strength Tylenol tablets can kill a small dog. Dogs lack the proper liver enzymes to break down acetaminophen. Signs of toxicity include drooling, lethargy, and abdominal pai ...
Are you ready for a dog ?
... ds? Are you prepared to accept the fact that dogs are not little humans and invest some time into learning how to properly treat your dog or dogs in order to keep him or her balanced? Before you bring a dog or ...
Separation anxiety in dogs
... tting there."
With a little behavior therapy, understanding, and patience, you and your dog or dogs can get through separation anxiety. ...
Socializing Your Dog To Other Dogs
... st never meant to live in harmony but with a lot of patience and a little direction you can make your household fairly peaceable most of the time. When things go sour, just take it in stride and put the animals ...
What's in a Dog's Name: 5 Tips for finding the Right Name for your Best Friend
... dog or dogs a little before you decide on its name. 4. Choose a dog or dogs name according to your pet's breed.Do you have a German shepherd or Labrador? Do you have a Maltese Terrier or Poodle? These b ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Begging
... trick from all those times when, however well meaning you were, the little scraps of food were tossed down to a cute little pup who stared up with sad brown eyes and left you overpowered with guilt as you looke ...
How To Stop The 3 Most Annoying Dog Behaviors
... cute for a fuzzy little pup to try and jump up and greet you, guess who is responsible for the one hundred pound mud monster that just ruined your prom? Or you could have avoided this tragedy by starting small ...
Step by Step Guide to Choosing the Right Dog Breed
... sider the age of the dog. Many people opt to buy a cuddly little puppy instead of an older dog. While puppies have not developed any bad habits, it will be up to the new owner to be sure that the puppy becomes ...
Dog Obedience
... ur voice, he will soon understand. Put a little excitement in your voice when saying the word "come". He will pick up on it. You might also want to pat your leg when you say come. Stand is the last comman ...
A Step-By-Step Guide To Puppy Picking
... people opt to buy a cuddly little puppy instead of an adult. While puppies have the advantage of not yet having developed any bad habits, it will be up to you to be sure your puppy is housebroken and obedience ...
Socializing Your Dog With Other Pets
... d the room perched on his back and telling a little white lie that you taught the two of them to do that. Our Fifth and final point is remember that just like humans, not everyone is going to get along. T ...
How To Keep The Peace Between Your Child And Dog
... e is not a part of it. Make sure, though, to pay a little extra attention to your dog or dogs once you leave the nursery and return to his territory.Has your dog or dogs been to obedience school? If not, ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Sit
... g or dogs to sit by this method requires little effort on the trainers' part. One begins by lavishing the dog or dogs with several treats, one right after the other while giving the audible queue.Then abruptly ...
Rewarding Good Dog Behavior
... an beef stew meat, chicken or turkey for a little venture off the beaten path.Perhaps you and your dog or dogs are morning people. While I'm not going to join your clique, I will share with you an idea th ...
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
... placed.With a little forethought and planning, you can select the right breed of dog or dogs for your lifestyle and enjoy many happy years together.
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Dog Pregnancy
... though some females begin a little sooner. You'll notice a general restlessness, and she will likely prepare the area where she intends to deliver the pups by scrunching up blankets, newspapers and such.
If ...
Three Ways To Combat Separation Anxiety In Dogs
... ys to try to squeeze in a little extra "quality time" with their canine friend. Though well intended, this only makes the owner's departure even more noticeable and worrisome for the dog. Instead of petting and ...
Save a life during "National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"
... alities, learning a little about the breed may help narrow down your choices, even in the case of mixed breeds. * How much time will you have to spend with your dog? Dogs that are left alone for long period ...
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