Category: Dog

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.

Tibetan Spaniel is Sweet, happy, smart, and intelligent, the Tibetan is a great little dog that gets along exceptionally well with children and makes a devoted and loving family pet. Tibetan Spaniel Characteristics This is a dog that is very trusting yet is also very protective of his family. The Tibetan is an independent little dog and can be stubborn and willful at times. He has a curious personality and enjoys attention and involvement with his owners. They are very good burglar alarms, but if prevented from sitting on a window sill or from seeing passing traffic and people, and dogs, they are not noisy. They love clean bedding and will often curl up in the clean linen basket for asleep. They can be very determined and amazingly strong-willed and owners need to be prepared to make rules or the Tibby will be ruling the roost in no time! They are never boring and many of them love making their owners laugh at their funny antics.

Pug dog, A stout and sturdy little dog with a small, compact body, the Pug is a distinctive looking toy dog with a very expressive face, big, dark eyes, and a rather mournful appearance. The coat of this breed is sleek and soft and is complemented by soft ears that are velvety to the touch. The short flat muzzle is flat, and the skin on the face rests in folds, which adds to the expressiveness of this dog’s appearance. Sporting a thickset, square body shape, this breed has a short back and a curly tail. This dog has a robust and muscular body structure. The coat of the Pug can come in fawn, black, silver, or apricot. Pug Dog Temperament Loving, affectionate, and very intelligent, the Pug is a very loyal little dog and has real character. This is also a curious and lively breed and can be quite strong-willed and cheeky at times. Entertaining and playful,

Hairless dog, Do you find yourself referring to canines simply as our furry friends? The term “furry friends” as it applies to all dogs might be a bit of an assumption. For those unaware, there are dog breeds out there that are hairless, meaning they have minimal to no fur. Though these pups are relatively rare, they do exist. Here’s a snapshot of five hairless dog breeds you may not have known about. Top 5 Hairless Dogs -: 1. Chinese Crested (Hairless) The Chinese Crested is one of the most popular breeds of hairless dogs but is still a rarity. Despite the name, the Chinese Crested owes its roots to Africa. His association with China most likely comes from Chinese sailors who brought the breed’s ancestors back from trading expeditions. Back in China, the dogs were bred for their smallness, and became skilled in the art of killing rats, making them valuable assets on sailing boats.

  Skye Terrier Dog Info Sheet: Trainability: Medium Watchdog: Very high Shedding: Medium Grooming: Medium Exercise Requirements: Medium Good with Children: Yes Activity Level: Medium AKC Popularity: 146th of 155 Skye Terrier Dog Temperament   Affectionate, bold, and full of courage, the Skye Terrier is a very loyal and loving dog and is protective and alert as well as playful.   This breed can be wary around strangers, can be dog aggressive, and likes to chase other small animals, so this should be taken into account. The Skye Terrier enjoys being part of a family and should be fine around considerate children. This dog can be snappy and even bite at strangers that try to touch him, and therefore early socialization is recommended. Skye Terrier Dog Physical features The Skye Terrier Dog has an attractive and alert expression, added to by its dark eyes and its stand up ears. It has a strong muzzle, black nose,

The Spanish Water dog can trace its history back several hundred years, certainly as far back as the middle ages, although there are different theories as to the true origin the most accepted is that it was introduced by the Turks who traded in sheep and used them as sheepdogs, in Spain, it is often referred to as the Andalusian Turk. The Spanish Water dogs were used for a variety of tasks, they were used as sheepdogs to move sheep and goats, fisherman used them to retrieve equipment from the water and also stray fish that escaped from the nets, using their diving ability and to guard the catch once landed, and as hunting dogs used as retrievers, particularly in water. Characteristics Of Spanish Water Dog Spanish Water dogs are a lively, athletic and versatile guarding breed, they are very intelligent and easy to train as they pick things up very quickly, however, intelligence also makes them just as likely to pick up unwanted behavior and as they can be quite manipulative they are apt at training their owners and can be quite bossy if they are allowed to let themselves believe they are in charge.

  It is believed that setters evolved from various crosses of spaniels and for several centuries they were known as “setting spaniels”. The English setter as we know it today was largely developed during the 19th century by Mr. Laverack and Mr. Llewellin. History of English Setter:       Over the last 100 years the strains that these 2 gentlemen favored have diverged, generally speaking, the “Laverack setters” are the type we see in the show ring today and the “Llewelyn setters ” are of a lighter build and have been selected not for their looks but their working ability.   English setters are “bird dogs” – their instinct is, by using scent, to hunt and find game birds. When the dog scents a bird he will point or “sett” it – a well-trained dog will only flush out the birds on the command of his handler. Setters are not expected to retrieve. Characteristics: