Dog Breeds

At the outbreak of the First World War, the quality and skills of the German Shepherd Dog which had been fully demonstrated in Police Service, were recognized by the military. As well as exceptional scenting ability, the erect ears of the dog gave acute hearing which was invaluable at sentry posts to give warning of […]

HAEMOPHILIA: Only males are affected, but bitches are the carriers, so any female producing hemophiliac puppy must be immediately discarded for breeding. Blood tests can be taken in most countries and Shepherds can be tested at an early age, so if your dog comes from a line known to produce hemophilia, have the dog tested. 

Breed Group:   Non-Sporting Weight:             7-12 lbs Height: 9.5-11.5 inches Color(s):           white, may have cream shadings A Bichon Frise is a small breed of dog that appeared in the 13th century. They are strong, versatile and smart. They do not shed and thus require grooming everyday and this also makes them a hypoallergenic

Breed :              Not Akc Recognized Weight:             Male: 60-70; Female: 50-60 lbs Height: Male:    23.5-25.5; Female: 21.5-23.5 inches Color(s):           Gray, Black-Gray, Blue-Gray, Red-Gray, Fawn The Berger Picard is also known as the Picardy Shepherd. It is the oldest French breed of dog. These were generally used to herd

Breed :            Herding Weight:           Male: 70-84; Female: 57-71 lbs Height:            Male: 23.5; Female: 22 inches Color(s):         Black or Gray Emerging in Persia, the Bergamasco is an ancient, as old as 2000 years old, shepherding breed. This breed of dogs are independent and brainy. This breed almost became extinct during World War II but was brought

Breed Group:   Herding Weight:             Male: 65-75; Female: 60-70 lbs Height: Male: 24-26; Female: 22-24 inches Color(s):           Fawn, gray, red; with black overlap. The ears and face are black. The Belgian Shepherd Tervuren is one of the four breeds of Belgian Shepherd dogs which may be listed as a variety of the Belgian

Breed :             Herding Weight:             Male: 65-75 Female: 55-65 lbs Height: Male:     24-26; Female: 22-24 inches Color(s):           Fawn, mahogany; with black overlap. The mask and ears are black. The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is one of the four breeds of Belgian Shepherd dogs which may be listed as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd

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 made for the purpose of herding and guarding of sheep. Since this breed is strong, brainy and also obedient, it is used in police

Breed :             Not AKC recognized Weight:             55-65 lbs Height: Male:    24-26; Female: 22-24 inches Color(s):           Fawn, mahogany; with black overlap. There is black shading on the muzzle and tail. The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is one of the four breeds of Belgian Shepherd dogs which may be listed

Breed Group:   Herding Weight:             60-65 lbs Height: Male: 24-26; Female: 22-24 inches Color(s):           black The Belgian Sheepdog is also known as the Belgian Shepherd Dog, or Chien de Berger Belge. It is a breed of moderate-to-large-sized dog. It emerged in Belgium and is thus similar to the other sheep herding dogs which