My Doggies

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:43:00 +0000

The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds. The Vizsla is a natural hunter endowed with an excellent nose and an outstanding trainability. Although they are lively, gentle mannered, demonstrably affectionate and sensitive, they are also fearless and possessed of a well-developed protective instinct.

Hokkaido

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:12:00 +0000

The Hokkaido dog is medium sized, and has small, triangular, upright ears. Its eyes are small and have a rising triangular outline. This dog has a coat of long, stiff fur, and a second, shorter coat of soft fur. The Hokkaido dog's coat colors include red, white, black, sesame, tiger, and wolf-gray. The breed is very faithful to its master or owner, bravery, and the ability to withstand the cold, among other traits. It has an innate sense of direction and can therefore return to its master no matter how great the distance.

Weimaraner

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Weimaraner has a short, smooth grey coat and its usually amber/blue eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. There is a long-haired variety that is not as commonly known. The color is rare in dogs and is the result of breeding for a recessive gene. It has also lent the breed the nickname 'silver ghost' or 'gray ghost'. The coat is extremely low maintenance; it is short and smooth to the touch.

Typically, the male Weimaraner stands between 25 and 27 inches (63-68 cm) at the withers. Bitches are generally between 23 and 25 inches (58-63 cm). The breed is not heavy for its height, and weighs upwards of 70 pounds (32 kg). Traditionally, the Weimaraner's tail is docked at birth to a third of its natural length.

Dog Breeds : Catalan Sheepdog

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:47:00 +0000

Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for males, with females being smaller. Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and can be from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey. There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct.

Dog Breeds : Basset Hounds

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:43:00 +0000

Basset Hounds are around 33 to 38 cm (13 to 15 inches) in height at the withers. They usually weigh between 20 and 30 kg (45 and 65 lb). They have smooth, short-haired coats. Although any hound color is considered acceptable by breed standards, Bassets are generally tricolor (black, tan, and white), open red and white (red spots on white fur), closed red and white (a solid red color with white feet and tails), and lemon and white. Some Bassets are also classified as grey, or blue, however this color is considered rare and undesirable

Dog Breeds : American Staffordshire Terrier

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:36:00 +0000

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a large dog that ranges from 16 to 19 inches at the withers, and weighs from 57 to 67 pounds.

He is muscular and strong, and gives the impression of great strength and agility for his size. His chest is deep and broad, and his neck is heavy. He has a broad skull, pronounced cheek muscles, and strong jaws. His ears may be half prick, rose, or cropped.

The coat is short and glossy and can be of any colour although all white, mostly white, liver, and black and tan are not encouraged. His nose must be black.

Dog Breeds: Carlin Pinscher

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:33:00 +0000

The Carlin Pinscher is a mixed-breed dog, originating from the Miniature Pinscher and the Pug. It is a relatively new type of dog, bred by various individuals since the mid-1990s. The Carlin Pinscher is a mixed breed whose main sources are the Miniature Pinscher and Pug (another such mix is the ‘Muggin’), with some other breeds later mixed in, such as the Boxer. ‘Pinscher’ is German for ‘Terrier’ and ‘Carlin’ is the name used for Pugs in some countries. The Carlin Pinscher is a very new breed which is still in development and not yet recognized by any major Kennel Clubs. In 1992, French breeder Isabeau Morgan and Hawaiian breeder Kawika Buenafe left their champion red Miniature Pinscher with their black Pug when on vacation. When they returned, they found that the dogs had bred, resulting in three puppies which had the appearance of a small Rottweiler. Grant Milionta was given one of these puppies, named Snooz, and grew quite fond of it, deciding to establish a new breed upon this line, called the ‘Carlin Pinscher’. Isabeau Morgan, Kawiki Buenafe, Grant Milionta, and others are now working with these dogs to establish a line of Carlin Pinschers which can be applied to the major Kennel Clubs.

Dog Breeds: Barbet

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:31:00 +0000

The Barbet stands 18 to 22 inches (46-56 cm) in height and weighs 33 to 55 pounds (15 to 25 kg). The Barbet is a prototypic water dog, with a long, woolly coat that is curly or wavy. The Barbet's coat colors are black, chestnut, fawn, grey, and white, with or without markings; mixed colors are common.

Dog Breeds: American Cocker Spaniel

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:23:00 +0000

American Cocker Spaniels weigh 24 to 28 pounds (11 to 12.75 kg) and stand 15 inches (38 cm) maximum height. They come in three major color varieties: black, ASCOB (Any Solid Color Other than Black) and particolor. The other solid colours are chocolate, red, buff, and sable. Particolor dogs are all of the above colors and white. Black and tan, chocolate and tan, and tricolor (white, black and tan) are also common. Roan (black and white or red and white hairs intermingled) occurs rarely. The domed head, large dark expressive eyes, short deep muzzle, and abrupt stop are characteristic breed points. The coat is flowing, long, silky and abundant. The long, luxuriantly feathered ears are a striking breed feature. Some cockers bred for hunting tend to have shorter coats and a longer muzzles than pet or show cockers.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:04:00 +0000

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has eyes that are very clear, of yellowish or amber hue, hindquarters as high or a trifle higher than the shoulders, and a double coat that tends to wave on shoulders, neck, back and loins. Their "waterproof" coat feels slightly oily compared to other members of the same family. Three basic colors are generally seen in the breed: brown, which includes all shades from a light cocoa (a silvered brown) to a deep bittersweet chocolate color; sedge, which varies from a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut shades; and dead-grass, which takes in all shades of dead-grass, varying from a faded tan to a dull straw color. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever standard states that white may also appear, but it must be limited to the breast, belly, toes, or back of the feet.

Wetterhoun

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:01:00 +0000

The Wetterhoun has coarse, thick, curly hair that covers the entire body except the head and legs, which has shorter hair. The coat is oily and must not be woolly. Coat colors include liver & white, black & white, solid liver or solid black. The body is somewhat square in appearance. It has a large strong head. The eyes are prominent and alert. The chest is very broad, keeping the forelegs apart. The hocks are closer to the ground than other water dogs. The feet are rounded and quite large, with pronounced thick pads. The Wetterhoun has a tail that is tightly, curled over its back when the dog is alert.

Sakhalin Husky

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:56:00 +0000

This Sakhalin Husky dog is related to the Japanese Spitz and Akita Inu. Their size varies between 56 cm and 66 cm at the withers with a weight range from 30 kg to 40 kg.
The Sakhalin Husky dog has small pointed ears, sometimes slightly tilted forwards or sometimes falling. This dog comes in many colors, including but not limited to russet-red and black. Their hair is thick and fine, with an undercoat of very dense hair, similar to the hair of the Greenland Dog.

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:49:00 +0000

German Pinschers originated in Germany and are included in the origins of the Dobermann, the Miniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and the Standard Schnauzer.

The German Pinscher can reach a height of 16-19 inches and weight 25-35 pounds.

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:45:00 +0000

The German Shorthaired Pointer's coat is short, flat, thick, and harsh. It is dense enough to be water-resistant. The color can be liver (often called chestnut), black (although any area of black is cause for disqualification in American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club sanctioned shows), or either color with white. Commonly the head is a solid or nearly solid color and the body is white that is speckled or ticked with liver or black, with saddles or large patches of solid color. Roan coats also occur and, rarely, yellow coloring (dogs with any area of yellow will also be disqualified in AKC and CKC shows).

It has moderately long flop ears set high on the head. Its muzzle is long, broad, and strong, allowing it to retrieve even heavy furred game. Its tail is commonly docked, although this is now prohibited in some countries.

The breed is lean, athletic, and graceful yet powerful, with strong hindquarters that make it able to move rapidly and turn quickly. Various breed standards set its height at the withers anywhere between 21 and 26 inches (53 to 65 cm), making this a large breed. Adults typically weigh from 55 to 70 lbs (25 to 32 kg), with the bitch usually slightly shorter and lighter than the male.

Red Setter : Dog Breeds

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:41:00 +0000

The Red Setter is smaller than his bench-bred cousin. While show dog Red Setters often reach 70 lb, the working Red Setter is generally around 45 lb. Their coat is less silky and the feathering is generally shorter. The color is lighter, with the working dog found in russet and fawn colors. Red Setters often have patches of white on their face and chest as the Irish Setter of old did.

Cute Cats

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:06:00 +0000

Belgian Shepherd

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:37:00 +0000

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (also know as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to any of four breeds of dog: the Groenendael, the Laekenois, the Tervueren, or the Malinois. In some regions, these are considered four different varieties of a single breed; in other regions, they are considered a single breed.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes only the Groenendael under the name "Belgian Sheepdog", but also recognizes the Tervueren (with the alternative spelling "Tervuren") and the Malinois as individual breeds. The Laekenois can be registered as part of the AKC foundation stock service and should eventually be recognised fully by the AKC.

Dog Breeds : Large Munsterlander

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:33:00 +0000

The Large Munsterlander is athletic, intelligent, noble, and ellegant in appearance. Its body should be the same length as its height at the withers. The dog should be muscular without being bulky. Its gait should be fluid and elastic.

Large Munsterlanders are 60 - 65 cm at the withers for males, 58 - 63 cm for females. It should weigh approximately 30 kg.

The Large Munsterlander is black and white with hair of medium length. This dog has been bred for many decades for hunting and not show. Hence coat color is highly variable, ranging from predominantly white to predominantly black. Markings occur as solid white patches, or ticked or roan regions. The coat is dense, but should be firm and sleek.

Dog Breeds : Canary Dogo

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:30:00 +0000

In the early days, the Canary Dogo was known to be a fighting dog, now a days it's a guardian and defender.

Its height and weight are from 55 to 64 cm and 38 to 50 kg respectively.

Its fur is rustic looking short and straight. The color may be striped and there are also black ones, which are less appreciated.

The Canary Dogo is appropriate for people with experience and time. Also for families willing to consequently educate it.

English Setter

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:02:00 +0000

The English Setter is a gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism. The English Setter's coat is flat with light feathering of long length. They have a long, flowing coat that requires regular grooming.

The various speckled coat colors when occurring in English Setters are referred to as belton; valid combinations are white with black flecks (blue belton) or with orange flecks (orange belton— depending on the intensity of the color, they might be lemon belton or liver belton), or white with black and tan flecks (tricolour belton).

Dog Breeds : Lagotto Romagnolo

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:52:00 +0000

The Lagotto Romagnolo is made to work. These dogs have sharp senses, are very loyal and loving making them the perfect guard dog and family companion. The Lagotto Romagnolo are extremely easy to train. These dogs get along with other animals very easily if socialized from a young age. Lagotto Romagnolos need a lot of exercise and they should always be given a job to keep their intelligent brains occupied.

Dog Breeds : Lhasa Apso

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:49:00 +0000

The Lhasa Apso is generally 10 to 11 inches (25 to 28 cm) at the withers and weigh between 15 and 25 lbs (7 and 11 kg). They should have dark brown eyes with black pigmentation on eye rims and a black nose. They have a straight coat with soft undercoat (depending upon weather conditions) which comes in a variety of different colors. The tail should curl up over the back.

5 Top Dog Breeds For Children

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:20:00 +0000

If you don’t already own a dog, it is important to choose the right breed for your family. Deciding on getting a pet, much less what type of pet, is a very tough decision. Once you and your family decide on getting a dog, it is important that you find the right dog that fits your family’s lifestyle. For those that have young children, you need to find a dog that is suitable and one you can trust. To help with your search, listed is information on five types of dogs that are the most suitable for having around young children.

1. Retrievers

This category consists of both Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. Both dogs are loyal and devoted family members and can be easily trained. These dogs love the outdoors and will play very well with your young kids. Kids usually tend to have more patience with the dogs than adults, which will help the bond between the dog and the child and help to train the dog to behave properly. Retrievers make great companions for kids of all ages.

2. Poodles

Poodles come in a variation of sizes, which gives you the choice of what size of poodle would best suit your family. This breed can work with the best of them - hunting, swimming and retrieving! They are also extremely intelligent and do well in all dog sports. Their affectionate and patient nature makes them a great choice for families. Another plus with this breed is the lack of shedding.

3. Pug

Pugs are a smaller breed, yet have the personality of a big loyal dog. These stocky little wrinkled dogs have been described by breed experts using the Latin term “multum in parvo” (”much in little”). This breed is incredibly sociable, preferring the company of humans over other dogs or pets (though they usually do get along with them). They seem to have a special bond with children and love to play.

4. Irish Setter

This is a larger breed of dog, yet they are calm and love to be within a family. They are loyal and enjoy watching over young kids. These dogs are eager to please, so they are easily trained to follow commands and day-to-day

behavior. Originally, these dogs were bred for hunting, but they also make a great family pet.

5. Bichon Frise

The bichon frise is a smaller breed that looks like a big cuddly white fluff ball. They have happy-go-lucky spirits and are faithful and obedient. This breed stands out from other small dog breeds because of their lovable personality. The bichon does however require regular grooming, but because of its small stature does not have the hip problems like larger dog breeds.

All of the above listed breeds are proven to be great family pets, especially those with small children. These breeds range from large to small in size, yet all of them have the best qualities that you can find in a dog. I’m sure that any of these would be great additions to a family with children

By Mary Hickman.

Neapolitan Mastiff

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:43:00 +0000

The Neapolitan Mastiff has loose skin over its entire bodie; abundant, hanging wrinkles and folds on the head; and a voluminous dewlap. Coats can be Gray (Blue), Black, tawny and mahogany, each color may also come with reverse brindling . They can sometimes also have white on the chest or feet. Ears usually are half pricked and can be cropped. It has a large blocky head and a rolling gait.

Pit Bull

noreply@blogger.com (silentsurfur) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:38:00 +0000

There is no specific breed of dog called a "pit bull". The term refers to a group of dogs developed a for competitive dog fighting. Fighting Mastiffs were described by Caesar after his invasion of Britain in 55 BC and various types were developed in ancient Rome, China and Japan. As long as humans have raised dogs, we have raised protection and fighting dogs. The breeds include bull dogs, terriers and mastiffs. Bull dogs were developed as "catch dogs", dogs used to hold animals for a hunter or butcher to prepare food.

Terriers were developed to find and kill vermin and fur bearing animals for hunters and property owners. Mastiffs were developed to protect property and warn off poachers. Eventually, "catch dogs" were no longer useful and bull dogs were routinely crossed with terriers to develop a family pet that would also be agile and tough enough to be protective without being too large.