Category: Dog Breeds

The Airedale Terrier dog is a breed that evolved in the mid to late 19th century by crossing the old Black and Tan Terrier with the Otterhound and, some say, the old English White Terrier which accounts for the white on the chest and feet of some Airedales Terrier Dog.   They were bred by working men in the Yorkshire dales. The idea was to breed a versatile dog that could do everything – a one breed fits all concepts. Their versatility and intelligence made them very popular dogs for use during wartime, in police forces as well as hunting large (from wild boar to grizzly bear) and small (rats, otter, marten, raccoon) game. It was said that Airedales could do anything another dog could, and still lick the other dog.     Characteristics Of Airedale Terrier Dog They are known as the “King of Terriers” being the largest of the Airedale terrier Dog, males standing at approx.

The Norfolk Terrier is a very loving and affectionate animal, and has bags of courage, although he can be a little jealous at times.   This breed gets on well with children and is usually fine with other pets. Training should prove too difficult with this breed, although housebreaking can be difficult. This is an active breed and enjoys spending time with his family.   Norfolk Terrier Physical features   The smallest of the working terriers, the Norfolk is a small dog, with a sturdy body and strong legs. Its dark eyes add to its intelligent and alert expression, and the folded ears hang forward. The straight, wiry textured coat of the Norfolk Terrier comes in a number of colors, which are black and tan, grizzle, solid tan, solid wheat, and solid red. Some dogs may also have white markings. The height of the Norfolk is around 10 inches, and the weight is around 10-12 pounds.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Info Sheet: Trainability: High Watchdog: Very High Shedding: Twice yearly Grooming: Low Exercise Requirements: Medium Good with Children: Yes Activity Level: Med/High AKC Popularity: 79th out of 155   Cardigan Welsh Corgi Temperament The Cardigan Welsh is a dog that is affectionate, dedicated, loyal, and loves to be involved with its family. These alert and dependable dogs offer devotion and bags to love to their owners. They get along okay with other dogs and tend to get on well with other pets and strangers, although they may be a little off with strangers and dogs if they feel threatened. Very intelligent and obedient, the Cardigan Welsh can be very protective of its herd, in other words, it’s family.   Cardigan Welsh Corgi Physical Features   The height of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi varies between 10-13 inches. The weight can vary between 25-38 pounds. This breed has a distinctive fox-like look about it,

The French Bulldog is known to have a very sweet and affectionate personality, getting along well with other animals and dogs in most cases, and also with older children.   This is a dog that can sometimes become a little reliant on one particular person that it bonds well with, and is a dog that thrives on attention and companionship. The French Bulldog is also a very playful and entertaining breed and displays keenness and enthusiasm.     Bulldog Physical features   This is a sturdy and robust looking dog, with distinctive bat-like ears that stand erect on a squarish, flat head. It has a pug nose and wide-set, dark eyes that lend it an intelligent expression. The skin of the Bulldog is loose, and the coat is short and soft, coming in fawn, white, or brindle, as well as in combinations of fawn or brindle with white markings. The height of the French Bulldog is around twelve inches,

No one knows for sure how this breed came to be, pictures of hairless are in many ancient scripts and some people think they were on the Ark. What is known is that they are a fascinating, and intriguing phenomenon. Chinese Crested Dog Origin I speculate that many centuries ago, a hairless pup was born in a litter. Why mother nature did this we will never know, but for curiosity, it was kept and when bred to another dog more were produced in the resulting litters. Intrigued breeders continued and the breed evolved into what it is today. Some people hate them and think they are ugly. Others adore these animals and say they are beautiful. I am one of the latter. There are other hairless breeds. Humans are hairless, with some are hairier than others and so it is with the Chinese Crested dog. Some hairless have more hair on other parts of their body than is desired for the Kennel Club Breed Standard.

The Estrela Mountain Dog has been a working flock guard in the Serra Da Estrela Mountains of Portugal for many centuries. This is a primitive breed with all the pros and cons that come with it. This is a Molosser breed but is not a massive breed. History of Estrela Mountain Dog:   For centuries the shepherds have taken the flocks onto the plateaus for the summer, being away from home for many months with only their dogs for company and from this comes the wonderful relationship that is possible to achieve with the breed. The shepherd would return to his village from time to time to collect supplies and the dog would be left to guard the flock which developed the highly intelligent dog we have today. During the winter months whilst the flocks came back to the farm he would spend time with the children and family and so his adoration of children has become legendary.

The Japanese Shiba Inu is a very primitive breed. Shiba-like remains have been found dating back to the Jomon Period 6000 years ago. History of Japanese Shiba Inu They are the smallest of the six native Japanese breeds and are classed as a National Treasure. The largest is the Akita and the medium breeds are the Kishu, Shikoku, Kai & Hokkaido. Today’s’ Japanese Shiba Inu has been bred by a careful mixing of many strains of small Japanese dogs. All Shibas originate from the mountainous regions of Japan and are used mainly for hunting birds and small game but can be sent in as a pack after bear and boar. Three ancient breeds were combined to make the Japanese Shiba Inu. The San’in Shiba that was prevalent in the Shimane and Tottori prefectures, the Mino Shiba from the Gifu prefecture and the Shinshu Shiba from the Nagano prefecture. The combination of size and color from these dogs resulted in our present-day Shiba that measures 15 ½” dogs and 14 ½” bitches with a ¾” allowance either way.

Chow Chow Dog, Every breed can have health problems and this one is no exception. If not kept nicely groomed they can develop skin problems, and some will persistently chew themselves, sometimes out of sheer boredom. Hip dysplasia is known in the breed but is not common. The type varies in the breed and sometimes the heavier more wrinkled examples can have an eye condition called entropion which is where the eyelids can turn in against the eyes and cause severe irritation. This condition does need surgery to rectify the problem, once dealt with the chow chow dog should be fine. Like many heavily built breeds they can damage their cruciate ligaments, just like a footballer can damage cartilage, so being careful to prevent wild exercise is a good precaution. History of Chow Chow dog The Chow Chow Dog has its origins in China, their existence having been known for thousands of years. Truly a universal dog of the people in that country,

All Facts About Bouvier Des Flandres   The Bouvier Des Flandres was historically developed by the farmers of the Flandres region of France/Belgium as a general-purpose farm worker. The Bouviers tasks involved herding, guarding, churning and draught work. There are many debates as to the genetic heritage of the Bouvier, but it was primarily the result of selective breeding for necessity and usefulness, rather than beauty or fashion. The breed numbers were decimated during the 1st and 2nd World Wars where many Bouviers lost their lives working as stretcher-bearers and messengers on the battlefields. With the modernization of farming methods, the Bouvier Des Flandres became       redundant as a farmworker and so its skills of scent tracking, initiative, intelligence, and guardianship were utilized by the forces and police. The customary present-day role of the Bouvier Des Flandres is as a most loyal and devoted family companion.   Characteristics Of Bouvier Des Flandres   The Bouvier is large and somewhat forbidding in appearance,

The original Clumber Spaniel was a working dog that went into decline. The Clumber then emerged as a dog with exaggerated size, temperament issues, bad eyes, and hips and was unrecognizable from the original. They were practically unheard of in the shooting world. All Facts About Clumber Spaniel The Working Clumber Spaniel Society was formed in 1984 to breed out the unwelcome characteristics and reintroduce as close to the original breed as possible. By breeding dogs with low hip scores, tight eyes, good temperaments, and more energetic size, we see a dog today which is healthy, agile and with natural hunting instincts. As a result of these advances, the Clumber is becoming very popular, and they are being seen in the shooting world in increasing numbers, and able to compete with the Cocker and Springer Spaniels. Characteristics Of Clumber Spaniel Dogs The Clumber is a fit, intelligent, energetic dog with a friendly, outgoing temperament ideally suited to being a pet or working dog.