Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

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Affenpinscher is German for "monkey-Pinscher"due to its small head that looks like some apes. The breed is quite old paintings exist prior to the seventeenth century which shows dogs of similar appearance. It has a character that varies between exuberance and serenity, is a small, bright and smart, loyal, affectionate and stubborn. It's a good watchman and guardian, as well as an excellent hunter of rodents. It adapts well to indoor living but should be brushed and combed daily to become a good companion dog.

Afghan Hound

2009-08-11T03:40:00.000-07:00

The general appearance should be noble, strong and majestic, while females are slightly smaller than males. The hair is fine and silky and the most common colors are fawn, black, tricolor, black with brown, cream, although all colors are accepted. This is a courageous dog with temperament, sweet and sensitive, like to give some races so it better be raised in places with space. It is suspicious of strangers, without being hostile. Not suitable for safekeeping and make no question of obeying commands. Afghans are a relatively healthy breed with the majority of health problems are allergies and cancer. Afghan Hounds are a breed that lives quite normally 13-14 years. It was originally used to hunt wolves, foxes and gazelles, but after he arrived in Europe and the Americas thanks to its extraordinary beauty, was transformed into only luxury dog participating in exhibitions.

Airedale Terrier

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The breed Airedale Terrier, from the United Kingdom, is the largest breed of terriers. This dog is classified as a versatile and courageous, used as a hunter, guard dog and police dog. Your training is considered of moderate difficulty tending to the stubbornness and fighting, not being very popular for company. Physically it is a sturdy dog tail high up and stretched, and the coat, black and brown, dense and hard wire known as.

Akita

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The Akita or Akita Inu is a breed of dog originating in Japan They have a wolf-like appearance, the females being lower than males. Need care for this coat to be twofold. Varies between red-fawn, sesame (red hair with black tips), brindle and white. It is a very protective dog, prudent, affectionate and courageous. Playful, often gather in one of your favorite places do not like to be disturbed. You are possessive with their territory and their owners, which makes this breed an excellent companion and guardian, suffering greatly when abandoned. Sometimes can not adapt to new owners.

American Akita

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The Great Japanese Dog - Akita American, is extremely friendly owner. It is quite independent and courageous, agile and fun, always alert. Does not require frequent baths, the fact that hardly have a very strong smell, and have a habit of licking to get their dirt. It's not a dog that barks a lot, just do it in a real need, and this is one reason that makes it nice not bothering the neighbors. This is a race that has the honor title of "National Monument"in Japan.

Australian Shepherd

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The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog developed on ranches in the western United States. Despite the name, breed, does not originate from Australia. It's a dog who enjoys the job, agile and companion of the owner. Obeys and loves to learn and because his agility is use it all for search and rescue. Its appearance is of medium size, with moderately long, double coat. As is quite active and require long walks attention from the owner.

American Pit Bull Terrier

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American Pit Bull Terrier dog is an extremely strong, with a strong endurance, agility, and determination, always very loyal to his master and the people with whom they live. It has a medium size and very understanding, learning everything very fast despite stubborn. Despite his strong character should not be considered a violent dog unless it is instigated or feels threatened. It is a strong and muscular dog with floor determined. They are divided into three groups according to the color of the muzzle:
1. Black nose (nostrils black) being more common, has a moderately aggressive with people and other animals high.
2. Blue nose (nostrils blue) is not so common and has a moderately aggressive with people and other animals. Some have also called a coat "blue" in gray shade like blue.
3. Red nose (red nose) Found nearly always with short snout and yellow coat. It has an aggressive low to high with people and other animals.

American Staffordshire Terrier

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The American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog with a strong, muscular and is also quite agile. Have different qualities, is intelligent, excellent guardian protecting the owner able to distinguish whether the person approaching is good or bad intentions. Not the most peaceful with other dogs. It's a dog with great courage being used by police and firefighters in various tasks. Has a short and easy to care for it is sufficient to weekly brushing and bathing as necessary, but not too much.

Basset Hound

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Basenji

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The Basenji dog breed is one of the few developed in Africa. There are records of dogs similar to this race that date back over 4000 years, found in Egyptian drawings. Among its main features are the physical traits of an animal developed in warm, short hair, especiallyon the ears ,with white light . It has long legs compared to its size and smooth. Their temperament is difficult to obey orders even if it is recognized as a docile breed.

Beagle

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Beagle is a medium sized dog, like Sleuth, originally from England, where he is still used for hunting hares and foxes. is often used as a pet but needs some care, daily exercise to avoid weight gain. It is ideal for homes with children, why not get tired of playing with them and not aggressive. Fits well in apartments provided they can go out with him for a walk in the street. It is a curious dog and so you need all the care for him not to go after someone else to show you any food or object that may arouse interest. Not good for guard dog as it goes behind everyone. The beagle is one of the hardest breeds to train with the least degree of obedience requires much patience. It is very playful so it should be given some to entertain the subject knowing that it will destroy.

Bearded Collie

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Bearded Collie is a breed originating in Britain. It is a sturdy dog with thick fur and strong, with thick undercoat softer though. Known for his cheerful and affectionate, gets along well with children, very social loves company. It may be a good watchdog and is able to be created at home indoors or simply take time to pass it. It is necessary to take some time brushing and bathing, because of their size gets dirty easily.

Bedlington Terrier

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The Bedlington Terrier originated in the UK. It is a race with a mild temper despite becoming destructive if not do some exercise. Has an appearance of lamb, with woolly hair and curly, is loyal to its owner, very energetic and cheerful. Not very sociable, because training is required so you can live together with other animals and strangers.

Bernese Mountain

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The Berner Sennenhund, also called a mountain, is a breed of dog originating in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is considered the most successful race spreading across Europe and North America as a companion dog, although the size and some specimens with more aggressive behavior. It's the dogs less life expectancy by seven years. Its coat, black, rich, long and bright, white spots on paws, chest, face and tail, it's hard to care. It is very loyal to owner and enjoys walks.

Bichon Frisé

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The Bichon Frise is a dog is small and fine and silky coat. They are popular pets, and very similar in appearance with the poodles. They are very dependent on the owner, being very docile with sensitivity and subtlety in giving and receiving. Can, to old age, keeping the characteristics of a puppy. Very energetic walks always investigating, runs around the house and play a lot. Ideal for children since she is very sweet. It is also widely used in human therapies that involve the presence of animals as their size and appearance contribute positively in relationships with patients. One should not indulge much since, despite its appearance, it is fairly given to mischief making it necessary to educate him to distinguish certain limits. Fits well in apartments but need, due to its energy, space walks and to play.

Bloodhound

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The Bloodhound is an ancient breed, with gentle eyes and a keen sense of smell has become an extraordinary tracker follower and tracks and trails, used to search for people. It is a docile dog but it is not easy to train due to their stubbornness. Sweet, is excellent companion dog, but due to its size should not be left unsupervised with children, despite being extremely patient and tolerate the abuse of youngsters. Do not like being left alone. The Bloodhound can live in an apartment, provided it is taken to do some exercise.

Border Collie

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Border Collie is a breed of dog developed in Great Britain. Descended from ancient herding reindeer, which were brought to Scotland during the Viking invasions. Must be created in large spaces and require plenty of exercise. He is quoted as the world's smartest dog and living with other dogs and children is usually quiet. Used as a herding dog because of its great strength, agility is considered inexhaustible.

Border Terrier

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Originating from the border between Scotland and England, Boder Terriers were used as hunting dogs, fox, unable to follow the step from a horse and also to chase small animals in their dens. It is considered one of the breeds least modified by man and is a family dog that adapts easily to indoor living. Alert, outgoing and active, have a great capacity for learning. They are intelligent, adaptable and sweet and needs to be properly socialized to prevent them from becoming too timid.

Borzoi

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The Borzoi is a breed originally developed in Arabia and Russia. Was used for wolf hunting. It's a dog in exotic with a docile temperament, extremely loyal and attached to the owners, reserved, and must be gently educated. You can live at home but need outdoor walks for exercise.

Boston Terrier

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Boston Terrier, from the United States, is considered one of the first breeds of that country, derived from a cross between the Bulldog and English Terrier. It's a sweet little dog, even with strangers, intelligent and obedient. Good company for kids, very playful, needs attention by the owner. As this is a small sized dog fits perfectly to small spaces like apartments.

Bouvier de Flandres

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Originally from the Franco-Belgian border was used due to its size, for agricultural work, cattle herding dog. Today it is used as a dog for the blind, watchdog and as a screening by the police. Loyal, intelligent and active, calm and sensitive. Owner of a balanced temperament, obedient dog is a stately, whose body gives the impression of great force and strength, without losing elegance.

Boxer

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The Boxer is a medium sized dog very athletic. Its origins may be in German hounds imported from England. It's a family dog despite a fierce aspect and being a custodian that allows you to ward off strangers, is enough fellow, being especially gentle with children. Because of their loyalty and willingness to please is easy to train although some stubbornness. Their mistrust of strangers requires a strong socialization. This breed tolerates small dogs and even cats if used with them since childhood, but tends to react aggressively to other dogs of medium size or larger. The Boxer can be kept in an apartment if it is taken to give daily tours since it needs some exercise.

Braco Italiano

2009-08-11T02:54:00.000-07:00

It is an Italian breed of dog too old. As a family dog, the Bracco is a calm and docile animal, very sensitive to how the owners treat you. They are great with kids and other animals. They are intelligent and learn quickly in spite of sometimes being stubborn. Currently the Italian Bracco is used not only as a hunting dog, but also participating in exhibitions and competitions and therapy dogs.

Bulldog Americano

2009-08-11T02:53:00.000-07:00

The American Bulldog shares the record with the English Bulldog. Their bravery and distrust of outsiders combined with their large size makes it an excellent guard dog. It is extremely faithful to the owner and not very sociable with other animals. Need large space to release the energy so it is not advisable to take small sites. Along well with children, but it is advisable not to let him have harsher jokes. Do you tend to snore and drool, the short coat requires little care, just a weekly brushing to keep it clean.

Bulldog Francês

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