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Pictures of Mutt Puppies

Pictures of Mutt Puppies

Mutt is a term for the mixed breeds of dogs that has characteristics of two or more types of dogs and often the ancestry is unknown. Mixed breed is in contrast to the cross breed, which essentially means intentional cross breeding of two different and known pure breeds of dogs. Mutt vary in size, shape, colors, characteristics and temperaments and it is often difficult to classify or assign them physically.

Mutt or mixed breeds are also named based on the geography, behavior or food. For example, mixed breeds are known as Poi Dogs in Hawaii; In The Bahamas, the term is Potcakes for the mixed breeds; In South Africa, mixed breed dogs are known as Pavement Specials; Philippines call the mixed breeds as Askals, street dogs. In addition to the geographical names, mixed breeds are also known by some slang terms such as Heinz 57, Cracky, Bitsa or Mongrel. Mutt typically weigh around 18 kg and stand tall between 15-24 inches. They are light brown or black in color.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer

Pictures of Miniature Schnauzer


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Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pit Bull is the common term that is used to express several breeds of dogs such as American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. All the pit bull dogs have a common history and origins and therefore share some of the common characteristics with bulldogs and terriers. The name pit bull is also often used to describe bull terriers. Pit bulls have been developed by cross breeding bulldogs and terriers.

American Pit Bull Terrier is the breed that has been developed to combine the strength, agility and athleticism of the bulldogs and gameness of the terriers. Originally the pit bulls were developed in Scotland, Ireland and England and came to the United States with immigrants from these countries. In America, the pit bulls are often used as catch dogs for wild cattle and hogs, to hunt and drive livestock and as family companions. In the twentieth century, many pit bull dogs were developed for their fighting prowess and then after the bull terriers have been replaced by pit bulls as the first choice for dog fighting.

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

Pictures of Pit Bull Puppies

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