Breed : Sporting Weight: Male: 55-70; Female: 45-60 lbs Height: Male: 23-25; Female: 21-23 inches Color(s): Liver or combinations of liver and white German Short Haired Pointer Breed Information: The German Short haired Pointer was developed in Germany for the purpose of hunting during the 19th century. It is good for working […]
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Breed : Herding Weight: 75-95 lbs Height: Male: 24-26; Female: 22-24 inches Color(s): Most colors, other than white, are permissible. German Shepherd Breed Information: German Shepherd Dog also known as an Alsatian is a large sized dog breed having developed in Germany in the 19th century by Max Von Stephanitz. This breed of dogs was
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Kennel clubs in individual countries, Great Britain included, and the FCI (federation Cynologique Internationale) to which breeders’ organization in 24 countries in Europe, Africa and Latin America Belong and with which the United Kingdom and some other non-member countries have reciprocal agreements, issue standards for individual breeds of dog. These are descriptions of the general
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At an early stage of their contact, man learned to recognize the good qualities of the dog and to use them for his own purposes. The begin with these uses were limited, but with the development of civilization, dogs were used for an increasing variety of humans activities. Whenever a man needed a dog for
It is the Endeavor of every breeder to reproduce dogs which approach as nearly as possible the ideal described in the standard. To what extent these endeavors are successful can be seen at dog shows where the external appearance of the dog is evaluated by qualified judges. In individual countries, shows are organized by the
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The dog is part of a family of similar animals which includes not just dogs but also wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackals and wild hunting dogs. All these animals have points in common, the most important being their indispensable and highly adaptable teeth. Long before man met up with the dog on a domestic footing, its
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Like many animals, a dog is a miraculous amalgam of organs and systems which carry out specific jobs as well as well as interrelating to keep the dog “running efficiently”. Although anatomy is a huge subject, a concise consideration of how the dog moves, sees, hears, smell, breathes, eats and digests its food helps us
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Breeding dogs is a rewarding experience. From simple genetics to successful whelping, here we will tell you all you need to know to give yourself the best chance of ending up with a happy, healthy litter of puppies. Even if you are not planning for puppies, it helps to be aware of all the stages
Breed : Working Weight: 25 – 35 lbs Height: 17 – 20 inches Color(s): Fawn, red, black and blues with red/tan markings German Pinscher Breed Information: The German Pinscher was initially named Deutscher Pinscher and it is a dog of medium size having emerged in Germany. It is an ideal dog having a great sense
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Breed : Not Akc Recognized Weight: 55-90 lbs Height: Male: 24-27; Female: 22-25 inches Color(s): Blonde, black, black and tan. German Hovawart Breed Information: As the name “German Hovawart” suggests the breed originated in Germany and is quite huge and energetic. The name means “as estate guard dog”, and thus the breed
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