Byelorussian Ovcharka
... m were mixed with local northern breeds, molosses and some other breeds. The first standard which has formed the breed type of East-European shepherd was approved in 1964 by the Cynologic Council of the Ministr ...
Briard
... iard has been known for some centuries. Charlemagne, Napoleon, Thomas Jefferson, and Lafayette all owned Briards. This ancient sheep guard and herder has also been used by the French Army as a sentry, messenger ...
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Československý vlčák)
... ctivity to the night hours. sometimes problems can occur during their training when barking is required. Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have a much wider range of means of expressing themselves and barking is unnatur ...
Borzoi
... ent from the dog-fighting instincts seen in some breeds. It is quite common for Borzoi at play to course (run down) another dog, seizing it by the neck and holding it immobile. Young pups do this with their lit ...
Kuvasz
... d with a wavy texture. However, there is some debate, particularly in the United States, concerning the appropriateness of "cream" colored coats in show-quality dogs and whether the coat should be straight or w ...
Swedish Lapphund
... dogs if there is not someone or another to be a constant companion. These dogs do not like being kept away from the family and doing so risks the dog getting so desperate that it may become destructive. ...
Bearded Collie
... r mat-free. some Bearded Collie owners opt to keep their pets in a "puppy cut" haircut, which does reduce the need for brushing, but does not eliminate it. Bearded Collies are a very high energy breed, original ...
Border Collie
... are also highly variable — some have fully erect ears, some fully dropped ears, and others semi-erect ears (similar to that of the Rough Collie). Although working Border Collie handlers sometimes have supers ...
Central Asian Shepherd
... n, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and surrounding countries. . some serve their duties as livestock guardians, some protect their owners, some are used for dog fights which is a national sport in most countries of tha ...
English Pointer
... sound as a breed. some problems that can occur in the breed include hip dysplasia, cherry eye, epilepsy, and allergies SkillsThe pointer is employed to find upland game. In performing his ...
Perro de Presa Canario
... r and guard dog. The name means the "Canarian Dog of Prey" and is sometimes simply called "Presa."// HistoryThe breed is originally from the Canary Islands in the 1700s, notably Gran Cana ...
Russian Toy Terrier
... t is classed in the Toy group in its country of origin and some other countries, but is classed as a terrier in Europe.// Characteristics AppearanceThe average Australian ...
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
... airs), or sable, sometimes with tan accents. They may be bicolor, tricolor, or have grizzling. Temperament and BreedingPBGVs are extroverted, friendly, and independent hounds. sometimes c ...
Carpathian Shepherd Dog
... orking dogs irrespective of their breeding. some herding breeds work well with any kinds of animals; others have been bred for generations to work with specific kinds of animals and have developed physical char ...
Jagdterrier
... at make it somewhat resemble a Dobermann. It can also be brown with white markings and a borwn nose. The breed standard calls for an animal that stands 33 to 40 cm (13 to 15.7 in) at the shoulders, with females ...
Seppala Husky
... 17 to 19 kg) for females. some of them superficially resemble racing strains of the Siberian Husky breed (which is undeniably part of the Alaskan husky genetic mix), but are usually taller and larger with more ...
Presa Canario
... ance, and covered with loose hanging skin. Its shape is a somewhat lengthened cube.
The proportions of cranium-muzzle are 60%- 40%. The width of the cranium is 3/5 of the total longitude of the head.
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Bracco Italiano
... glossy. The texture should be fairly hard, though somewhat shorter and softer on the head, throat, ears, legs, and feet. The most common colour is white with orange, chestnut, or amber coloured patches on the ...
Old English Sheepdog
... showing only dogs with bobbed tails.In some areas, they are often known as a Dulux dog, as a result of their long-running use in advertising Dulux paint.// Description Appe ...
Artois Hound
... p> TailIt is strong and quite long; there should be some longer and coarser, slightly offstanding hairs, (like ears of grain) towards the tip. It is carried in a sickle fashion, never falling forwar ...
Banjara Mastiff
... e {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome! Kukini 07:32, 20 February 2006 (UTC)// India related LinksJisha C ...
Australian Cattle Dog
... of weakness or fragility. However, excessively heavy or cumbersome build is also undesirable as it limits agility, a necessity for any good cattle herder. Along with athleticism, symmetry and balance are also ...
Perro de Presa Mallorquin
... Perro de presa mallorquin is a typical Molossian of somewhat elongated build, strong and powerful, of medium size. The difference between the sexes is apparent in the head, whose circumference is definitely ...
Northern Inuit dog
... 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 included for training purposes. After years of breeding the ...
Bisben
... layan breeds and is sometimes mistakenly seen as a type of the Tibetan Mastiff. One of the key distinguishing features of the Bisben dog is its lupoid head, which is nothing like the common mastiff head type as ...
Magyar Agar
... called a Hungarian Greyhound, although this is somewhat of a misnomer. The Magyar Agar is not descended from the Greyhound and is not known as a "greyhound" in its country of origin. A more proper alternative n ...
French Spaniel
... and tail. It has some waviness on the chest and otherwise lies flat on the body. The color is always white with liver (very dark brown) markings. There may or may not be brown ticking in the coat. The French S ...
American Pit Bull Terrier
... d by the organization.sometime during the nineteenth century, dog fanciers in England, Ireland, and Scotland began to experiment with crosses between Bulldogs and Terriers, looking for a dog that combine ...
Ariegeois
... ad, with the body white without ticking; some patches are allowed on the body.)Overall, the Ariegeois are handsome dogs, talented scenthounds, and affectionate and serene in the home. Exte ...
Coton de Tulear
... red by bangs though) and somewhat short puffy legs. There are currently four breeding standards for the Coton de Tulear. The FCI, UKC, CKC and the Coton de Tulear Club of America each maintain their own standar ...
Santal Hound
... , especially when it sometimes cocks its head to a side; when playful or inviting play they wipe the face with front paws, and the front paws are put out.
Height: Males are 17” to 18”
Femal ...
Whippet
... hes. Whippets tend to be somewhat larger in the United States with their population in show, coursing and some race Whippets required to be within the AKC standard of 18.5 to 22.5 inches (48–56 cm) for dogs, ...
Bouvier des Flandres
... wn, black, grey brindle, or "pepper and salt" in color. Bouviers are sometimes considered non-shedding, but in fact do lose hair, like all dogs. Most of the hair that they lose is caught within the double coat ...
Lurcher
... the Gypsies are looked down upon in some Lurcher circles, since the pups began working at six months old. Only the top-producing pups were kept; the rest were sold at traditional bargain rates. Today some breed ...
Sanshu
... . In addition to the default team lineups, some of the games have a hidden "Three Sacred Treasures" team formed by choosing the characters that represent the treasures.In the Playstation game Legend of Dragoon, ...
Kromfohrlander
... > AppearanceThe Kromfohrländer is sometime said to look like a cross between a retriever and a beagle, and comes in a variety of coat thicknesses: short-haired, long haired and wire-haired. They ar ...
Shiloh Shepherd Dog
... ot recognized by any major breed organization, but may be shown in some rare breed organizations such as RBCSWO or ARBA.Shilohs are generally larger and have a straighter back than most modern Shepherds; they a ...
Keeshond
... 's shape. The ears and muzzle are to be black, although some Kees tend to develop "milk mouth" or a white shading around the nose and front of the muzzle. In American shows, this white shading is acceptable, al ...
Siberian Husky
... lled exogen. . NoseIn some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called "snow nose" or "winter nose". This condition is called hypopigmentation in animals. Show-quality dogs are ...
Chippiparai
... also occur. This is a handsome dog, tall (27-32 inches at the withers) and powerful. It has a short coat that is very close; on the whole the coat if kept groomed has a shine on it. A shining, shell-like appear ...
Tibetan Spaniel
... result of any number of different causes. some tearing in Tibbies is attributable the natural configuration of the face. The combination of facial hair, facial fullness, "bulky eyelids" and "tight" lower lids. ...
Martin Mosa Mastiff
... 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 ...
Northeasterly Hauling Laika (Northeastern Sleigh Dog)
... 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 ...
Australian Kelpie
... every colour from black through light tan or cream. some Kelpies have a white blaze on the chest, a few have white points. Kelpies used to have a double coat, but this has largely disappeared, possibly due to ...
Ratonero
... undercoat which lets some dark spots visible on the white cover coat. The ears are set high, falling upwards in the form of a "V". Well-developed teeth, scissor bite. The Chilean Fox Terrier is easy to train, ...
Neilmut (Neil Laing)
... 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 ...
Tenterfield Terrier
... the origins of the breed are somewhat obscure. It is generally believed that smaller puppies from the litters of Fox Terriers were crossed with the progeny of other small breeds. Certainly, by the late 1800s a ...
Tsvetnaya Bolonka
... t temperament.The Bichon Frisé, a type of bichon, is sometimes simply called a bichon in North America.// HistoryThe Bichons are descended from the ancient ancestors of the Poodle ...
Schillerstovare
... This is my fake sub-watchlist page so that I can focus on just some things at a time. It was either this or create a new user...Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Afghan Sheepdog African Boerboel Africanis A ...
Toy Manchester Terrier
... reed of terrier in the toy dog group. While the name is sometimes used synonymously with that of the English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan), these are actually separate breeds.They normally weigh ab ...
How To Get Rid Of Fleas
... o scratch at affected areas and some dogs are more sensitive than others and can have allergic reactions to flea bites. In general, fleas do not transmit diseases from dogs to humans, but the potential for this ...
What is really in your dogs food ?
... quality source. some dogs such as puppies, large breeds, and active breeds have different protein and fat requirements. Make sure to discuss this with your veterinarian to ensure proper feeding of your dog.
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Housebreaking Your Puppy
... ts your pet might have. Also be aware that some surfaces are more pet-friendly than others. Try to confine your new pet to areas of the home with tile or vinyl floors which are much easier to clean. Avoid letti ...
How To Prepare Your Dog For The Boarding Kennel
... th THE DOG? some people are unable to face the prospects of boarding Fido and therefore, they stay home. Others either impose on their friends or hire "pet sitters" to come into their homes. And finally, a vast ...
Save a life during "National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"
... ew dog or dogs into your home. * Manners please! some shelter dogs come with their own set of baggage and behavioral problems. Even if they don't, it is important to enroll your new dog or dogs in a basic o ...
Learning Theory, Teaching New Behaviors, Putting Behaviors on Cue, & Proofing
... Theory
Positive Reinforcement - 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 ...
Chewing and Digging
... toy). This will give the dog or dogs something to chew on and still remain in the calm state she was in previously.
Chew toys are a great way to keep your puppy busy as well as relieve pain associated with ...
Three Ways To Combat Separation Anxiety In Dogs
... develop a very close relationship with them. sometimes the closeness of that relationship can leave them confused and frightened when the owner is gone. Thy dog or dogs may seem confused, angry or sullen when t ...
How To Handle Puppy Teething Troubles
... t for your dog or dogs to be when you're not around. some people think that keeping a dog or dogs in a crate when they're not around is cruel. This is not the case at all. Dogs by nature like small, darkened pl ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Begging
... 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 or dogs for this very beh ...
What To Expect When Your Dog Is Expecting
... rk involved. Here are some tips on how to get your dog or dogs and you ready for birth.The first thing to know is that your dog or dogs will be pregnant on average for 63 days. This is not very much time ...
Information On Spaying Or Neutering Your Puppy
... 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 result? Will the dog o ...
3 Secrets To Better Dog Training
... w, more effective, recommended means of dog or dogs training share something else in common: their effectiveness can be enhanced significantly by remembering three simple secrets.Start YoungWe've ...
Hunting Dogs And Training Equipment
... t game or retrieving game, is not a simple matter. In some cases, it can take several hunting seasons and specialized training equipment to achieve the desired results. It would be ludicrous to begin trai ...
Dog obedience and training program
... wners. Here are some guidelines to enacting an obedience training program for your dog.
Equipment
Effective training does not require many supplies, but there are a few basics that will ease the process. Ch ...
A New Pet For the Holidays? Say It Isn't So!
... le love animals, some don't necessarily want the responsibility that comes with owning a pet. There are financial obligations, of course, including food, treats, vet care, grooming, and one-time costs such as s ...
Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1?
... efore you decide to add another dog or dogs to the family, there are some important concerns about your current dog or dogs you should consider. Matching PersonalitiesYour current canine companion loves ...
10 Things In Your Home That Can Kill Your Dog
... sually takes a somewhat large amount of chocolate to kill a dog, poisoning and death does occur with smaller amounts ingested. Signs of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination, and i ...
Training Dog Owners In Patience
... e of wills. The sessions can be resumed at some point when the owner feels he has regained his sense of calm. By following this approach, owners will soon find they are able to focus on the training project for ...
How To Keep The Peace Between Your Child And Dog
... d cautious one, it's not impossible. With some pre-planning on your part, you can train your dog or dogs to get along with your child and can raise your child to respect and love your dog or dogs as much as you ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Heel
... close bonding of the pet to the owner. However, some dogs are just naturally harder to train, just like some people. If you are blessed with one of these independent and strong willed pets then you might have t ...
Your New Puppy: Must Haves for your Dog
... y dog or dogs can benefit from learning some basic obedience skills. Puppy treats: Yummy treats are the perfect reward when you're working on obedience. Or for when they're just being adorable.Toys: Che ...
Leash Training Your Dog
... you must stand your ground. some of the pulling can be headed off by avoiding these situations until your pet has more experience with the leash by keeping a watchful eye for other animals or people who might i ...
Rabies
... ooded animal; whenever someone is bitten by an animal, the chance of rabies exists. Although the incidence of rabies in humans is low, more than 30,000 people undergo treatment for possible exposure to rabies i ...
Finding A Reputable Breeder
... s, rescue groups, veterinarians, anyone who can give you some information.- Does the breeder require a Spay/neuter contract and limited registration? This means that you are legally obligated to promise tha ...
Choosing the Right Breed
... more your style? You would probably live comfortably with some of the more easy-going breeds that would love to just hang out with you. some examples are the Akita, Standard Poodle, Basset Hound, Beagle, and ...
Dealing With A Difficult Dog
... ou may feel as though you are simply trapped with a "naughty dog." some may even consider the highly inappropriate route of abandoning a pet under these circumstances. Neither of these solutions, however, is go ...
What You Can Learn From Training Your Dog
... is an interaction. And in any interaction, all parties involved take something away from the experience. In the case of dog or dogs training, the dog or dogs does learn appropriate behaviors. He, however, is no ...
Dog Dental Care
... crobial properties.some companies also make special dental health food, which may be recommended to you by your veterinarian to help prevent dental problems.Even with proper preventive measures, most dogs will ...
Dog Obedience
... ou can teach him stay, for example, by putting a treat or something desirable on the ground. As he moves toward it, tell him "Stay." Another good idea would be to put your hand up while saying the word "stay." ...
Choosing The Right Breeder
... , cleaning up after it and most importantly, giving it some tender loving care. There are many places one can get a dog or dogs such as a kennel or the pet store but if one wants to get a pure bred animal, one ...
Different Training For Different Breeds
... ldn't ask a pure breed dog or dogs to do something their breeding would make them incapable of. All that could possibly result from this error would be a frustrated owner, a frustrated dog or dogs and a damaged ...
5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet for Your Dog
... der, because the vet will have seen your puppy and know at least some of his history.You may want a holistic vet. Go to their website at www.ahvma.org and check out their referral directory. Or contact them ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Sit
... its name from the idea that some audible queue is used to alert the animal of a pending reward with many trainers using a device called a clicker for this purpose. Whenever the audible queue is given, the rewar ...
How To Keep Your Dog's Coat Looking Its Best
... n when they're rolling around the ground on something stinky they've found. Unfortunately for them, "essence of fido" isn't a favorite scent of humans and wading through bales of shedding dog hair left on the f ...
Bringing a New Dog into a Home with Existing Pets
... communicable illness. If the vet even suspects something contagious, like parvovirus or distemper, leave the animal there for treatment - don't take him home yet! It's even a good idea in such cases to cle ...
How To Train Using Your Dogs Personality
... focuses them into proper channels. Let us now look at some of the behavior and personality traits that can be advantageous to training.For Curious dogs, it is quite easy to train in all manner or tricks ...
If You Want A Good Puppy, Start With A Good Breeder
... br>Just as some brand new cars are lemons, there are also dogs and dog or dogs breeders that are lemons. A dog or dogs with health problems can lead to great heartache and serious financial losses. A good dog o ...
Teach Your Dog Not To Bark
... ng is as a response to something that your dog or dogs is afraid of. Many dogs bark during thunderstorms or around unfamiliar people. If your dog or dogs is barking as a response to thunderstorms or other loud ...
How To Decide What Training Collar To Use
... scourage bad or disobedient behavior. some training collars can harm a dog or dogs if they are not used appropriately or are the wrong size; so, you should research training collars thoroughly before choosing o ...
Being Your Dogs Leader Is The Key To Training
... him substantially more amenable to your training. some may say it is as easy as "making sure the dog or dogs knows who is the boss," but that is an oversimplification. Being bossy is not the same as being a lea ...
How To Teach Children To Care For The Dog
... g with this type of responsibility. sometimes smaller children can be too eager to help. Explain to your children why we don't feed dog's certain foods such as sweets. Dog food is made to meet their dog's nutri ...
Separation anxiety in dogs
... eally stressed out. It's like someone having an anxiety attack. They can do a lot of damage to themselves and a house."
Concerned dog or dogs owners can become upset and frustrated when their otherwise lovin ...
Rewarding Good Dog Behavior
... nforcement during training but how can we add some variety to our rewards? There are many ways to reward your pet and they vary a great deal. These range from simple things such as petting the dog or dogs or sc ...
What's in a Dog's Name: 5 Tips for finding the Right Name for your Best Friend
... mportant. Here are some things to think about before naming your pet.Your dog's name says as much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, ...
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
... 2> Do you keep your home very warm? some dogs are bothered by warm room temperatures. A Chihuahua would be a better choice than Shih Tzu in that case.3. How much dog or dogs can you lift? A Pug ...
Flying with your dog
... oving across the country or maybe overseas? Here are some helpful tips to make the trip easier for you and your dog.
- Fly as early or as late in the day as possible...so any layovers will be during the co ...
Preparing your Home for a New Puppy
... y don't know when something is dangerous or can't tell if that "interesting" remote control will get them into trouble. In addition, when restructuring your home for the new puppy, you should keep these tip ...
How To Stop The 3 Most Annoying Dog Behaviors
... As any dog or dogs owner will tell you, their pet has some habit that just irks them to no end and most likely this same trait is common amongst many of their fellow dog or dogs owners animals. There are three ...
Naming Your Purebred Dog
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Unlike 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 the ...
Handsome
... Handsome ...