Dog Breeds

Your Dog at the dog show

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 ORIGINS OF THE DOG

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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THE ANATOMY OF THE DOG

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

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

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Dog Breeds – German Pinscher

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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Dog Breeds – German Hovawart

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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Dog Breeds – French Bulldog

Breed :         Non-Sporting Weight:        28 lbs Height:         11-13 inches Color(s):      Brindle, fawn, white, brindle and white French Bulldog Breed Information: The French bulldog is a lively small breed, very similar to English Bulldogs and American Bulldogs. Their skin is very silky which makes it very attractive to other

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Dog Breeds – Fox Terrier, Wire

Breed :     Terrier Weight:     Male: 17-19; Female: 15-17 lbs Height:     15.5 inches Color(s):     white should predominate (brindle, red, or liver markings are objectionable) Fox Terrier (Wire) Breed Information: The Wire Fox Terrier is a fox terrier breed which resembles the Smooth Fox Terriers. But even then they are believed to have

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