Fell Terrier
... black in color. The tail traditionally is docked. Crossbreeding with other hunting dogs causes their appearance to vary.Fell terriers are bred for hunting ability and gameness rather than to a standard ...
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
... lanation that came after the term. tailHistorically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (very short tail). Due to the advent of docking, the trait was not aggressively pursu ...
Dingo
... ngos have white hair on their feet and tail tip and lack dewclaws on their hindlegs.Chromosome number is 2n=78. Temperament and behaviorDingoes are mostly seen alone, though the ma ...
Tahltan Bear Dog
... ain distinction among dogs is their novel tail. Short, bushy and carried erect, it has been described variously as a shaving brush or a whisk broom. HistoryRaised by the Tahltan Natives t ...
Miniature Australian Shepherd
... gton State University's website for detailed information on the MDR1 Gene. HistoryThe history of the miniature Australian Shepherd is the same as that of the Australian Shepherd until app ...
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Československý vlčák)
... ack is short, slightly sloped, the tail is high set; when freely lowered it reaches the tarsuses. The fore limbs are straight, and narrow set, with the paws slightly turned out, with a long radius and metacarpu ...
Japanese Spitz
... dense fur that is always a pure white color. The tail is covered with long hair and is carried curled over the back. The coat is short on the bottom half of the legs and has feathering on the forelegs. The dryn ...
Old English Terrier
... hindquarters are strong and muscular.tail: May be docked or natural. If docked, a quarter to one-third is removed. If natural, the tail begins at the back-line and tapers to a point.COAT: ...
German Shepherd Dog
... ving at a fast pace. The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock. ColourGerman Shepherds can be multiple colours, the most common of which is the tan variety with a black saddle and light-g ...
Russo European Laika
... KelpieAustralian ShepherdAustralian Silky TerrierAustralian Stumpy tail Cattle DogAustralian terrierAustrian black and tan houndAustrian PinscherAzawakhContents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N ...
Karelian Bear Dog
... 70% black and 30% white. The bushy tail curls over the back in a ring and has a white tip which falls gently onto the dog's back or to one side. TemperamentThe dog should be brave. Often ...
Eurasier
... t legs. The tail and the back of the front legs (feathers) and hind legs (breeches) should be covered with long hair. The coat on the Eurasier's neck should be slightly longer than on the body, but not forming ...
Spanish Pointer
... und the ankles), and the 1/3 of the tail closest to the body are shaved, and the rest of the coat is left natural to give the appearance of a lion-like form. A small dog, they are considered by some registries ...
Mudhol Hound
... e and well-muscled. The tail is strong at the base, not too long, set low and carried in a natural curve. The gait is high-footed, flexing all four legs, but should not be hackneyed. There are two coat varietie ...
American Cocker Spaniel
... Spaniel is excited, they tend to not only wag their tail, but their whole rear end as well. They can be good with children and usually sociable and gentle with other pets. They tend to be soft dogs who do not d ...
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Perro Peruano sin Pelo)
... y TerrierAustralian Stumpy tail Cattle DogAustralian terrierAustrian black and tan houndAustrian PinscherAzawakhContents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z B ...
Mountain Feist
... ways, and are also pulled back. They often have short tails.
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Pharaoh Hound
... forelegs. It has a long, fine, straight tail that should reach down to a bit below the point of the hocks. The tail is carried down when relaxed but must not tuck between the legs. When the dog is in motion or ...
Smalandsstovare
... n thought that perhaps the Smalandsstovare's naturally short tail(never docked) was a trait created by a very early breeder named Baron von Essen. TemperamentAlthough mostly seen as a hun ...
Dachshund
... , ears, paws, and tail, of tan or cream. A two-colored dachshund would be called by its dominant color first followed by the point color, such as "black and tan" or "chocolate and cream." Other patterns include ...
Jagdterrier
... can be either wiry or smooth. The tail is normally (but not always) cropped at 2/3 the natural length. TemperamentJagdterriers were developed to be all around hunting dogs. Though often ...
Northeasterly Hauling Laika (Northeastern Sleigh Dog)
... Silky TerrierAustralian Stumpy tail Cattle DogAustralian terrierAustrian black and tan houndAustrian PinscherAzawakhContents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ...
Tibetan Terrier
... able if in proportion to the size.The tail is set high, well feathered, and carried in a curl over the back.One of the more unusual features of the Tibetan Terrier is the broad, flat feet, not fou ...
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
... the tip of the nose. The tail is usually held upright, and is long and tapered to the end, similar in shape to a saber.The coloring is primarily white with spots of orange, lemon, black, grizzle (gray-a ...
Elkhound
... black at the muzzle, ears, and tip of its tail; to silvery grey on its legs, tail, and underbody; and an overlying black-tipped protective guard coat along its back. An ideal Elkhound has a tightly curled tail, ...
White Shepherd Dog
... gth, pure white coat, erect ears, and a low-set natural tail that normally reaches to the hock and is carried in a slight curve like a saber. The White Shepherd is solid without bulkiness and should be shown in ...
Rough Collie
... the leg, and maybe tail tip. Some may have white blazes on their faces. Rough Collies have more pointed faces than their look-alike Sheltie 'cousins'. The downy undercoat is covered by a long, dense, coarse out ...
American Akita
... et, well knuckled up. Their tails curl over the top of the back in a graceful sweep down the loin, into a gentle curl, or into a double curl. Their colors are rich and clear, like paint on a canvas.Mature males ...
Belgian Griffon
... k is level. The tail is either cropped to one-third its length or is left its natural length in breed standards than allow for that; it should be set high, and when showing, should express the alert, keen demea ...
King Shepherd
... nd deep. Thickly feathered the tail reaches at least to the hocks. They tail is slightly curved. Docked tails are inadmissible. Paws are round and short with a well closed arch. The pads are very hard. The nail ...
Swedish Lapphund
... ith black nails and pads. The tail should be high set and reach to the hock when extended, with bushy, long dense hair, and carried curled over the back when moving. TemperamentIn general ...
Bracco Italiano
... on the face, ears, base of tail, and body. Black on the coat is a fault. MovementThe gait should be long and fluid, with plenty of reach and drive. The head should be held above the topli ...
Schillerstovare
... ian Stumpy tail Cattle Dog Australian Terrier Austrian Brandlbracke Austrian Short-Haired Pinscher Azawakh Balto Bandog Barbet (dog) Basenji Basset Basset Artesien Normand Basset Artésien Normand Basset Bleu d ...
Kraski Ovcar (Karst Shepherd Dog)
... ustralian ShepherdAustralian Silky TerrierAustralian Stumpy tail Cattle DogAustralian terrierAustrian black and tan houndAustrian PinscherAzawakhContents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ...
Saluki
... eathered being long hair on the ears, backs of the legs and tail. This hair can be of varying lengths and sparseness is not to be penalized. Both coat type exhibits the same qualities. In both varieties males m ...
Vorsteh
... or "bird of prey" eyes are a fault. The tail is commonly docked, although this is now prohibited in some countries. The correct location for docking for GSP is after the caudal vertebrae start to curl, leaving ...
Mountain Burmese
... he toes, chest, muzzle, tail tip and blaze between the eyes white. The pattern is rigid and varies only slightly in the amount of white. A perfectly-marked individual gives the impression of a white “Swiss cr ...
Large Munsterlander
... sloping smoothly towards the croup and tail. Wide, well-muscled loin, wide croup, ribs well sprung, deep and reaching well up to the loin. Taut abdomen, slightly tucked up. Length of body, measured from point o ...
Perro de Pastor Mallorquin
... hensive and detailed guide to Spain on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please join the project.This article is within the scope of WikiProject Dogs, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed ...
Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac (Ohar)
... araner.The FCI has developed a detailed standard which states the eyes of juveniles may be "azure" but those of adults must be amber. White is permitted on the chest and feet. Lighter and darker shades o ...
Rajapalayam
... primarily for hunting wild boar. The tail has a slight curl.The most prized colour is milk white, with a pink nose and golden eyes. However, other colours including spotted or solid, black, and brown, ar ...
Carpatin
... nian Sheepdog)Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail)Polski Owczarek Podhalański (Polish Tatra Mountain Sheepdog)(Pyrenean Mastiff) Mostin del PireneoPyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees)Rafeiro do AlentejoŠarplanina ...
Deutscher Wachtelhund
... o 22 inches. Body length, nose to base of tail is twice the height. It is slightly larger than the Springer Spaniel. The coat is short and fine on the head, and of long on the body, where it is strong, thick, w ...
Sussex Spaniel
... it a kind, gentle, and sometimes slightly sad expression. The tail is usually docked except in countries where docking is not permitted. Its bones are quite large for a short-legged dog. Coat an ...
Boerboel
... oo short muzzle and jaws, broad between the ears. The tail is normally docked short but this is not a requirement of the breed. Males are very masculine and imposing, with females being somewhat more feminine b ...
Mountain Dog
... and a white tip of the tail. The coat is weather resistant and of moderate length with a natural sheen.
Health Issues:
Unfortunately, the Bernese Mountain dog has a relatively short life expectancy with ...
Taiwan Dog
... i-folded ears. The tail is upright or curved with a thick coat, but the belly is hairless; the tail is used to warm the belly, and may even be long enough to protect the snout from insects. According to Chen, t ...
Finnish Hound
... te markings on head, feet, chest and tail tip. His height is commonly 20-24 inches (52-61cm) and his weight 45-55 pounds (20-25kg). TemperamentThe Finnish Hound is friendly, calm and neve ...
Mexican Hairless Dog
... hairs on the top of the head, the toes and tip of the tail. Most hairless dogs are black or blue in color. According to standard genetic ratios, one out of every four puppies should be born coated. The allele ...
Kooikerhondje
... feathered tails. For conformation showing, dogs with black ear tips and white tails are preferred. Tri-coloration occurs, but is not a recognized variation.They have shiny bicoloured coats, often predomi ...
Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
... ove the treat over your dog's head toward his tail. As he follows the treat, he should sit naturally. When he successfully completes this behavior, immediately give him the treat as well as verbal praise in an ...
Puppy training techniques
... gently pull on his tail and legs. This will serve to desensitize him to human contact while eating and make him less likely to be protective during these times.
Do the same thing when he is chewing on his f ...
How To Teach Children To Care For The Dog
... be rough with animals. Pulling tails and ears just comes naturally with their curiosity. With a new dog, you may not know his temperament very well or how he may react to your child's curiosity. Lead by exampl ...
Choosing The Right Breeder
... ne must still ask details to be sure. This is one sign that shows the breeder the interest of a potential owner of such a magnificent and smart animal. One can also ask the people who have be given offspring's ...
The Most important steps for finding a dog breeder
... is very important. They will need details of your life and finances: whether you have children or not, the size of your house and garden and other questions to make sure the dog or dogs is sent to the right pl ...
Socializing Your Dog With Other Pets
... e iguana will get cantankerous and slap the dog or dogs with his tail for the fun of it. Some animals were just never meant to live in harmony but with a lot of patience and a little direction you can make your ...
Choosing the Right Breed
... eds' original purpose, amount of exercise required, any grooming details, and whether they are suited to a family environment. It always helps to remember that some breeds are simply meant to be admired.
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Separation anxiety in dogs
... y, separation anxiety can be diagnosed by a detailed behavioral history along with presenting clinical signs. "As with any behavioral disorder, all medical disorders should be ruled out first," said Dr. Levine. ...
How To Train Your Dog To Avoid Lawsuits
... child for pulling its tail or killed the prize-winning cat of the lady next door? So how do we stop the bad behavior?Well, for starters, every dog or dogs should learn the "NO" command. This simple one wo ...
Great Tips For Selecting Breeders
... specific details about their specialized breed. They examine genetic diseases that are known to have physical and emotional impact on that breed, perform veterinary maintenance and sustain breeding records. ...
Choosing a veterinarian
... bedside manner and those who are brusque; those who explain every detail about Rover's illness or condition and those who are too busy to do so; those who calm your fears and grieve with you and those who brush ...
Before You Buy a Dog
... uy a dog or dogs from a pet shop or any retail outlet. Never take one from street markets, or from any place where you cannot see the mother." Visit your local Animal Rescue Society for advice and to discuss th ...
The Basics Of Training Your Dog
... What do these three basics entail? We shall discuss that in the following few paragraphs.Dogs are creatures of habit. Every part of their daily life revolves around an internal schedule and routine. They ...
How To Teach Your Dog To Sit
... it. Saying the verbal command "sit" and pushing down on the puppy's tail section to make it contact the floor accomplish the lesson. With some dogs you might have to hold their chin up during this process or t ...
Dog Feeding Guidelines
... d websites available for more detailed guidelines on ingredients, proportions, and preparations. Even one or two home-made meals a week will be a significant improvement over feeding solely commercial dog or do ...
Dealing With A Difficult Dog
... ult dog. Seek out detailed and expertly written information about dog or dogs training and specific methods to assist you in training your difficult pet. Canvass the library, bookstores and the internet in the ...
How To Train Using Your Dogs Personality
... ers, drops to the ground or tucks its tail and runs, you can safely assume someone has struck this dog or dogs at least once. If this is the case, modify your training behaviors and hand movements to be less th ...
Are you ready to get a dog?
... door when you get home every day, wagging his tail and making his doggy smile at you is an instant mood-brightener. I even get a greeting when I come back from the mailbox. But the decision to get a dog or dogs ...
Before You Buy that Puppy
... that doggy in the window, the one with the waggly tail...?" Familiar words to an old tune suggests that many people at one time or another consider having a dog or dogs as a pet. They might have fond memories o ...
Cottontail
... Cottontail ...
Wagtail
... Wagtail ...
Cocktail
... Cocktail ...
Wormtail
... Wormtail ...
Short tail
... Short tail ...
Retail
... Retail ...
Bobtail
... Bobtail ...