Dog Breeds

Breed Group:    Livestock Guardian Dog Weight:             Male: 120; Female: 90 lbs Height:              Male: 28-31; Female: 27-29 inches Color(s):           Solid White A rare and elegant breed, the Akbash breed originated 3000 years ago in Western Turkey. Developed by shepherds as a livestock guardian, […]

Breed Group:    Terrier Weight:             45 lbs Height:              23 inches Color(s):           Tan with black or grizzle saddle Quite a pleasant breed, the Airedale Terrier is protective, brave, and affectionate. It demands love and attention. Sometimes a rowdy breed, the Airedale Terrier should start obedience training at

Breed Group:                   Hounds Weight:                            Male: 60; Female: 50 lbs Height:                             Male: 27; Female: 25 inches Common Color(s):           all colors permissible except spotted The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sight hound dog breeds known to exist

Breed Group:                  Toy Dog Weight:                            7-9 Pounds Height:                             9-11.5 Inches Common Color(s):           Black, gray, silver, or black and tan Affenpinscher dog breed falls in the “Toy

Prague Ratter Breed Information: Belonging to Czech Republic, the Prague Ratter is a tiny breed of dog. It is seldom seen outside its country of origin. By breed standard, it is the smallest breed in the world. This is with reference to the height of the dogs, i.e it is the smallest dog height wise.

Pugapoo Breed Information Pugapoo, also known as the Pugoodle, is a cross between a Pug and a Miniature Poodle. It is a none-shedding hypoallergenic small dog, which normally weighs 10-15 ponds. They may appear like the Pug or the Poodle and sometimes both in temperament as well as physical appearance. It is very sporty and

This article is derived from the official standards of kennel club (KC) in great Britain, the American Kennel club (AKC) the federation Cynologiue international (FCI) in Europe, and the Australian National kennel Council (ANKC) the Kennel Club is now recognized over 180 dog breeds and the most popular are described here along with a number

The relationship of owners with their dogs is as complex, individual and fascinating as human partnerships, with some key points to which most or all owners can relate. The dog is first a companion and friend, at the same time similar to and different from a human being. A dog is reliable, affectionate and gives

The grief at the loss of a dog is experienced by all owners, and for the elderly particularly it can be a devastating blow. In some circumstances, elderly and single people may develop an obsessive relationship with their dog which to them seems their only genuine friend; in certain cases large amounts of money are

Feeling secure induces a sense not only of emotional but also of physical well being. Protection is the second commonest reason owners give for keeping a dog. A barking dog defending a house is obviously a deterrent to burglars, and the size of dog is relatively unimportant; a prospective burglar will be scared off by