Border Terrier
... moderately short, thick at the base and tapering.Narrow-bodied and well-proportioned, males stand 13-16 inches at the shoulder, and weigh 13-16lbs. Females 11-14 inches and 11-14lbs.The Border Te ...
Lagotto Romagnolo
... from dark yellow to dark brown. The wooly coat is very thick and curly. Solid colors include off-white, white, or brown. They can also be found white with brown or orange patches or Roan (color). All in all th ...
Blue Paul Terrier
... he hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles. The colour was dark blue as can be seen in Greyhounds; however, they sometimes produced brindles or reds, which were known as red smuts in S ...
Santal Hound
... ars is noticeably thicker. Ears move independently to observe various sounds.
Necks: Medium length well set on shoulders, having a muscular crest. The thickness of neck depends on type. Thin coated dogs have ...
Grand Anglo Francais Tricolore
... t which comprises a soft, fine undercoat and thick coarse topcoat.
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Deutscher Wachtelhund
... dog with long thick wavy hair. It is solidly-built which allows it to retrieve heavy game such as hares and foxes. The ears are fairly long and should reach from half way to the nose, to the tip of the nose. Th ...
Toy Poodle
... shade. Usually, the ears and the thicker guard hairs hold more of the original color than other fur.The tail is usually docked in the US, less often in Europe. These days, tails, when docked, are left m ...
West Highland White Terrier
... as undesirable.Their paws are slightly webbed and thickly padded. CareWesties are prone to allergies and dry skin issues, and bathing too frequently may aggravate these problems. ...
Perro de Toro
... l bodies, strong necks and thick bones (mastiff type) and there were also the smaller ones like today's. Whatever the function, they could withstand high temperatures.The English during their reign of th ...
Lakeland Terrier
... e Welsh Terrier and has thick, hard wiry outer coat and a soft undercoat. The Lakeland comes in 10 colors which are black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan, tan grizzle, red, red grizzle, wheaton, liver, blu ...
Canadian Eskimo Dog (Canadian Inuit Dog, Qimmiq)
... t is very thick and dense, with a soft undercoat and stiff, coarse guard hairs. The Eskimo Dog has a mane of thicker fur around its neck, which is quite impressive in the males and adds an illusion of additiona ...
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
... 5 cm long, the bottom coat being thick and a type of gray which must be on the neck, but can be all over the body; with such an outstanding coat, most Swissies blow coat twice a year. Temperamen ...
Australian Koolie
... ter Valley region and Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, they're thicker set and shorter to meet the demands of the people in that region, to run silent and flush low lying cattle from the dense bush and gulli ...
Eurohound
... pointer can have thicker coats suitable for longer distance teams.The dogs are referred to as hybrids, because they come from two tightly bred but unrelated gene pools. The Alaskan husky sprint dog has ...
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
... lor or length. The Anatolian is a muscular breed, with thick neck, broad head, and sturdy body. Its lips are tight to its muzzle and it has triangular drop ears. It stands 27 to 32 inches (69 to 81 cm) at the w ...
Eurasier
... que Internationale (FCI) standards call for the Eurasier to have a thick undercoat and medium-long, loosely lying guard hair all over the body, with a short coat on the muzzle, face, ears, and front legs. The t ...
Croatian Sheepdog
... broad.TailSet medium high, with thick long hair, in repose it hangs relaxed or is carried at back level. In attention it is carried above the back line. Some dogs are born tailless or with a short tail, ...
Spinone Italiano
... rable. Only thick-skinned, coarse-haired animals could fight through the branches unharmed to locate the game. The Spinone was the breed most capable of doing so, and therefore the name was formed.Today ...
White Shepherd Dog
... gth, dense, straight, harsh, and close lying. The undercoat is short, thick, and fine in texture. The body coat is never longer than 2½ inches. At the neck, the coat may be slightly longer and heavier, particu ...
Chow Chow
... is particularly thick around the neck, giving the distinctive ruff or mane. The coat may be one of five colors including red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream. Individuals with patchy or multicolored coats are ...
Tyrolean Hound
... ears set high on the head. They have a thick double coat including a coarse undercoat and the rear legs are well feathered. There are two main colours, red, black and tan, both of which may have white markings. ...
Icelandic Sheepdog
... #58; two types: long and short, both thick and waterproof. TemperamentThe Icelandic Sheepdogs are tough and energetic dogs. It is a hardy and agile herding dog which barks, making it extr ...
Korea Jindo Dog
... ght and compact.Tails are thick and strong. Tail shapes are straight up, sickled, or curled.Color: Korean law currently only recognizes white Jindos and red(tan colored) Jindos, thus ...
Pungsan (Poongsan)
... ePungsan have a thick coat, usually white in color. They have a curled tail and ears that generally point up. The Pungsan is Mixed breed with wolf found in North Korea. The Pungsan's fur is very fine an ...
Kintamani
... sting it an essential step in developing the thick white coat of Bali's only official breed.The typical physical appearances of Kintamani and Bali street dogs. The withers height of the female Kintamani ...
Dutch Shepherd Dog
... p>Rough coat: all over the body, a thick, rough, harsh, tousled coat with a dense, woolly undercoat. The coat should be dense. Upper lip and under lip should be well furnished with hair, not soft but off-st ...
Thai Bangkaew Dog
... gh it forming the outer coat. The coat is thicker and longer around the neck, chest, and back forming a lion-like ruff, which is more noticeable on dogs than on bitches. The plumed tail is carried with moderate ...
Siberian Husky
... amily. It is recognizable by its thickly-furred double coat, sickle tail, erect triangular ears and distinctive markings.An active, energetic and resilient breed whose ancestors came from the extremely c ...
Argentine Dogo
... atively short tail is set low, thick at the base and tapers to a point. TemperamentDogos are known for being extremely loyal and affectionate with their families and crave attention from ...
Havanese
... >Because of the tropical nature of the Havanese, the thick coat is light and designed to act as a sunshade and cooling agent for the little dog on hot days. This means, though, that the fluffy Havanese needs ...
Bolognese
... les covered with a thick ragù mainly made of minced meat. This provides an interesting symmetrical perspective to Westerners referring to zhajiang mian as "Chinese spaghetti". See alsoNeapo ...
Perro de Presa Canario
... pendant or "rose" shaped. The lips are thick and hang in an inverted V; the flews may be slightly loose.The breed is also characterized by a sloping topline(with the rear being slightly higher than the ...
Bouvier des Flandres
... ograms; they are powerfully built, with a thick double coat, which can be fawn, black, grey brindle, or "pepper and salt" in color. Bouviers are sometimes considered non-shedding, but in fact do lose hair, like ...
Mioritic
... . This massive dog is covered in thick fluffy hair. They look like mops/huge teddy bears.Their hair is sometimes orange. TemperamentThe Mioritic has discipline as one of their main charac ...
Francais Tricolore
... coat which comprises a soft, fine undercoat and thick coarse topcoat.
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Russian Hound
... soft undercoat thickens in winter or cold climates but is shed in hot weather to prevent overheating. In its texture and distribution over the body, the Borzoi coat is unique.The Borzoi is a large varie ...
Jack Russell Terrier
... nce. Small V-shaped ears of moderate thickness are carried forward on the head. When the dog is alert the tip of the V should not extend past the outer corner of the eyes. The tail is set high and docked to app ...
Great Pyrenees
... coats grow thicker and the longer white hair of the coat often fades the markings on those dogs that were not born completely white. Grey or tan markings that remain lend the French name, "blaireau," (badger) ...
American Eskimo Dog
... outer coat, which is straight with no curl or wave. The coat is thicker and longer around the neck and chest forming a lion-like ruff, which is more noticeable on dogs than on bitches. The rump and hind legs d ...
East Siberian Laika
... ouble coat with straight coarse guard hair and a soft thick undercoat. PurposeThe ESL is a natural hunting dog used for a wide variety of small and large game, ranging from squirrels, mar ...
Porcelaine
... s long and the tail starts thick and narrows to a point at the end.Porcelaine males range from 22 to 23 inches (about 56 to 58.5 centimeters) tall. Bitches are 21 to 22 inches (about 53.5 to 56 centimete ...
Samoyed
... black and unbroken. EarsSamoyed ears are thick and covered with fur, triangular in shape, and erect. They are almost always white but can occasionally have a light brown tint.NZKC ...
Schnauzer
... "cat feet") with thick, black pads. TemperamentThe Official Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer describes temperament as "Alert and spirited, yet obedient to command. Friendly, intellige ...
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Československý vlčák)
... aight, close and very thick. Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a typical tenacious canterer; its movement is light and harmonious, its steps are long. TemperamentThe Wolfdog is more versatile th ...
Kishu
... oarse with a thick undercoat. There is fringe on the cheeks and tail. The ears incline forward and are smaller rather than larger. This breed is tough, agile, and friendly. HistoryThe Kis ...
Spanish Pointer
... be thin and fluffy like a Bichon Frise, but wavy with a mix of thicker hairs amongst the fine ones. This allows for a flowing coat that is not frizzy or fly-away, and a Löwchen coat should neither be soft like ...
Dunker
... long muzzle and a thick coat. TemperamentThis is quite a friendly and relaxed breed. It will provide these traits only to owners who will offer lots of activity. Health ...
American Indian Dog
... s will have short, dense coats—two layers thick—of which the undercoat is waterproof. Head and FaceEars are upright, head medium-wide with an angular shaped head tapering down to a mu ...
Dogo Argentino
... rally, close to the skull. The relatively short tail is set low, thick at the base and tapers to a point. TemperamentDogos are known for being extremely loyal and affectionate with their ...
Slovak cuvac
... ; Medium length - thick and wavyColor: WhiteRegistry: FCI and Slovensky Cuvac Club of AmericaGroup: Livestock Guard DogAlso known as Slovensky Cuvac, (Slovak Cuvac), (Slovakian Chuvach), (Tatransky ...
How To Keep Your Dog Healthy And Fit
... dogs will not have a waistline and there will be a thicker layer of fat over his ribs.There are several factors that can contribute to obesity in dogs. Among these are overfeeding, not enough exercise, he ...
How to keep your dog healthy
... a waistline and there will be a thicker layer of fat over his ribs.
There are several factors that can contribute to obesity in dogs. Among these are overfeeding, not enough exercise, health conditions such ...
Your New Puppy: Must Haves for your Dog
... ash: A six-foot lead works well. Choose the right thickness and strength for your dog. A Chihuahua's needs are very different from the needs of a Rottweiler.ID tag: As one of the first things people search ...
Dog Pregnancy
... abdomen will thicken, and gentle examination of the belly will reveal a firm, rather than fat feeling to the area.
Late Term Signs
The signs of dog or dogs pregnancy will increase dramatically in the la ...
How To Keep Your Dog's Coat Looking Its Best
... and combed two or three times a week. Dogs with thick undercoats should have the dead hair combed out weekly. This will accelerate the shedding process and avoid hairy carpets and furniture. Dogs with shorter h ...