Archive for August, 2010
Facts about Dogs Brittany Spaniel Breed Information and Brittany Spaniel Puppies Pictures
Facts about Dogs Brittany Spaniel Breed Information and Brittany Spaniel Puppies Pictures
Brittany Spaniel is a breed of gun dog that has been developed primarily for birds hunting. It is also known as American Spaniel, and Brittany Pointer, and it was developed in the Brittany Province of France in the 1800s. Brittany Spaniel is a hearty, medium sized dog with almost same height at shoulders as the length of the body. They are athletic, compact and will-built breeds of dogs with distinctive long legs.
Brittany Spaniels have a rounded and wedge shaped head with medium length muzzle and nose with wide nostrils. Eyes are of dark brown colors and often the color of eyes varies with the color of coats. Ears are high-set and triangularly shaped. Their feet are small with well arched toes and thick pads. They have a medium length, lightly feathered and flowing single coat that comes in various colors including orange and white, liver and white, black and white and liver tricolor. Brittany Spaniel is an intelligent, obedient, loyal, happy, alert and easy to train dog. They are very active, affectionate and independent breeds of dogs. The weight of an adult make Brittany Spaniel is between 15-29 kg and the height is between 17-20 inches.
Brittany Spaniel Puppies Pictures
Brittany Spaniel Puppies Pictures
Facts about Dogs Brittany Spaniel Breed Information
Brittany Spaniel Puppies Pictures
Brittany Spaniel Breed Information
Facts about Dogs Boxer Breed Information and Boxer Puppies Pictures
Facts about Dogs Boxer Breed Information and Boxer Puppies Pictures
Boxer or German Boxer is a breed of stocky, compact and powerful dog from Germany. Boxer is a medium to large sized, short haired breed with broad and short skulls. With their square muzzle, strong jaws and powerful bite, Boxers are suitable for holding on to the prey for long time. Boxer was developed by cross breeding English Bulldog and Bullenbeiser (mastiff breed and now extinct) and were first exhibited in St. Bernard, Munich in 1895.
The head, the most distinctive feature, of Boxer is proportionate to the body, the nose is large with open nostrils, eyes are dark brown and ears are high-set. Their neck is round, strong and muscular and front legs are straight and parallel with well-muscled back legs. They have a smooth and close fitting coat that comes in various colors including fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, and black with white markings. An average adult male Boxer weighs25-30 kg and stands tall between 22-25 inches. Boxer is a happy, playful, intelligent and energetic dog. They develop bonds with the family very quickly and they are always eager and quick to learn.
Facts about Dogs Boxer Breed Information and Boxer Puppies Pictures
Facts about Dogs Boxer Breed Information and Boxer Puppies Pictures
Dogs Boxer Breed Information and Boxer Puppies Pictures
Boxer Puppies Pictures
Facts about Dogs Boxer Breed Information
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small Schnauzer types of dogs from Germany that has been developed by cross breeding Schnauzer and one or two smaller breeds of dogs such as Poodle and Affenpinscher. Owing to its excellent temperament and smaller size, Miniature Schnauzer remains as one of the most popular breeds of dogs all around the world, being the 11th most popular breed in the United States.
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer have a harsh and wiry double coat with harsh overcoat and a soft undercoat. The coat comes primarily in four colors Black, Slat and Pepper, White and Black and Silver. They have a small body and a well proportioned built with size 12 to 14 inches and weight of 10-15 pounds. Miniature Schnauzer has a characteristic long head with bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows, which makes them easily identifiable. The eyes are v shaped, dark and oval and the ears are naturally forward folding. The legs are straight and rigid and the feet are short and round with thick black pads. Miniature Schnauzer is a highly alert and agile dog yet friendly, intelligent and easy to train. They are excellent watchdogs and always on guard toward the strangers unless and until the masters welcome the guests.
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer
Pictures of Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Pictures of Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Anatolian Shepherd is a breed of dog from Anatolia in Central Turkey and it is also known as Karabash (meaning blackhead in Turkish language). Anatolian Shepherd is a guardian type of dogs that are used for herding and guarding sheep from wolves, bears, jackals and cheetah. Anatolian Shepherd is a muscular dog with broad head, thick neck, stout belly and sturdy and compact body. Male Anatolian weighs between 40-70 kg and stands tall at 75 to 90 cm.
Anatolian Shepherd has a double thick coat that is somewhat wiry and comes in any colors but the most common colors are white cream and white with colored spots. Anatolian Shepherd appear bulkier and heavier than they are, which is mainly due to their thick coat. They are independent and forceful dogs and they are capable of guarding large flocks of sheep even in the absence of their masters. Anatolian Shepherd is an intelligent and loyal dog and they can easily overcome couple of wolves and even injuring or killing one or two.
Pictures of Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Pictures of Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed of dog from Rhodesia in South Africa where it was developed to hunt lions and other animals and it is well known for the bravery all around the world. In many parts of Africa, it is also known as African Lion Dog or African Lion Hound. Rhodesian Ridgeback have a peculiar trait with which they can distract a lion and thereby helping their masters to hunt the lion. They are also used in training the athletes in many sports.
The most important distinctive characteristics of the Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs is a thick ridge of hair along its back that runs in the opposite direction all over the rest of the coat, the ridge about 2-inch wide. Adult male Rhodesian Ridgeback weighs about 80-85 pounds and stands tall at around 26 inches at its withers. They are muscular dogs with light wheat colored and reddish wheat colored coats, which is short, dense, sleek and glossy. Their tail is strong and smooth that is carried back in gentle curls. Eyes are round and matching with the colors of coat. Though loyal and intelligent but Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are aloof to strangers . They need proper training and socialization to make them loyal and affectionate to the strangers.
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Pictures of Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies
Pictures of Puggle Puppies and Puggle dogs informations
Pictures of Puggle Puppies and Puggle dogs informations
Puggle is a cross breed of Beagle and Pug breeds of dogs that was first bred in Wisconsin, USA in the 1980s. From 2000 onward, Puggle has been bred on large scale in many countries. An adult male Puggle weighs between 15 to 25 pounds and stands tall between 10-15 inches at its shoulder. Puggle dogs are developed in many coat colors but the most common is fawn. Completely black and a mix of different colors such as brown, black , fawn and white are also common colors.
Pictures of Puggle Puppies
Since Puggles are developed from cross breeds of Beagle and Pugs, they may display uncommon characteristics and traits different from the parents and hence their appearances may also vary differently. That is why, you may find some Puggles with tail length almost more than the length of Beagle and the tail may be curled like a Pug. Puggles are high energy dogs but not hyperactive and they require regular exercises. Puggles can adjust to the new environment, outsiders and other dogs relatively easily and also quickly. They are affectionate and love close contacts with the owners.
Pictures of Puggle Puppies
Pictures of Puggle Puppies
Pictures of Puggle Puppies
Pictures of Puggle Puppies and Puggle dogs informations
Pictures of Maltese Puppies and Maltese dogs informations
Pictures of Maltese Puppies and Maltese dogs informations
Maltese is a toy breed of dogs well known for its beautiful silky white fur. Maltese dogs have descended from Central Mediterranean Area and thought to be from the Malta Island but many researchers claim that Maltese have descended from Adriatic island Mijet or a Sicilian town Melita. Maltese puppies are also known by many other names such as The Roman Ladies Dog, Bichon and The Maltese Lion Dog. The origins of Maltese dogs is unknown, as many people consider it as a Spitz type of dog and many think it as Tibetan Terrier.
Maltese has a slightly rounded skull, black nose and a compact body with length almost equal to height. Ears are covered with a thick layer of hair and its eyes are small, dark and surrounded by a skin pigmentation, known as ‘Halo’. Nose color may fade and become pink or light brown with exposure to sunlight. They have along and silky coat without undercoat and the color is generally pure white. Adult make Maltese weighs about 2-5 kg. Being bred as cuddly companion dogs, Maltese have a gentle temperament with lively, playful and love and attention seeking nature.
Pictures of Maltese Puppies
Pictures of Maltese Puppies and Maltese dogs informations
Pictures of Maltese Puppies
Pictures of Maltese Puppies
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs breed info
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs breed info
Pomeranian or Pom or Pom Pom is a Spitz breed of dog that has originated in Germany and North Western Poland. They are named after the region Pomerania in Central Europe, which is today part of East Germany and Northern Poland. Owing to very small size, Pomeranian is classified as a Toy Dog. However, they have descended from large breed of German Spitz dogs. They have been associated with many royal families during 17th and 18th centuries including Queen Victoria.
Pomeranian is a sturdy and healthy dog with wedge shaped head, short and straight muzzle, dark and medium sized almond shaped eyes, and small and erect high-set ears. Feathery tail lies straight and flat over the back. The coat is thick and double with long, straight and harsh outercoat and short, thick and soft undercoat. The coat comes in varieties of colors and patterns including red, orange, white, cream, black, brown, blue, black and tan, orange sable and wolf sable. They are intelligent, lively and proud dogs and possess an overall docile and affectionate temperament.
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs
Pictures of Pomeranian Puppies and pomeranian dogs
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs breed information
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs breed information
Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dogs native to Chihuahua state in Mexico and with a nickname New Yorker. It is a tiny toy sized dog with body longer than tall. They have a round and apple shaped head with short muzzle, dark round eyes and erect and large ears. The tail is long and curled at side or at the back. The coat may be short or long and wavy or flat and comes in solid colors including black, white, fawn, silver, sable, chestnut, blue, and tan.
Although Chihuahua is a very small breed of dog and has a nervous temperament but it is an excellent companion dog. They are lively and cheerful and enjoy affection. Depending upon the breed, the height of Chihuahua varies from 6-12 inches and the weight between 3-6 pounds. Chihuahua is a loyal dog that easily becomes attached to their masters. They are little tricky to train but since they are intelligent, they can quickly learn and respond to the firm yet gentle training.
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs
Pictures of Chihuahuas Puppies and Chihuahuas dogs
Share on FacebookPictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog breed informations
Pictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog breed informations
Dachshund is a short-legged and long breed of dogs from hound family. Dachshund, a native of Germany, was developed to scent, chase and hunt badgers and other burrows dwelling animals and a miniature variety of Dachshund was also developed for hunting smaller animals such as rabbits. The German word Dachshund means a badger dog and the name Dachshund has come out of it. Owing to the long and narrow build, Dachshund are often nicknamed as hot dog dog or sausage dog or Wiener dog. Dachshund is perhaps the only breed of dog that can hunt below as well as above ground.
Dachshund comes in three varieties standard, miniature and rabbit and it has been categorizes into three varieties depending upon the coat short haired, long haired and wired haired. They have long and muscular body with short and stubby legs and with unusually large and paddle shaped paws that are used for efficient digging in the ground. Standard variety of Dachshund weighs around 15-30 pounds and miniature weighs about 10 pounds. They are often referred to as ‘two-dogs-long” or “half-dog high and one-and-half long. Their unique characteristics of long breed has made Dachshund an easily identifiable breed of dog and they have also become very popular in jokes and cartoons.
Pictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog
Pictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog
Pictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog
Pictures of Dachshund Puppies and Dachshund dog
Share on Facebook