Category: Dog

Gordon Setter, At the first official dog show in Newcastle in 1859, exclusively for Setters and Pointers, a Black and Tan Setter took the First Prize for Setters. History of Gordon Setter It is generally agreed that all the setters derive from the Spaniel. The Gordon Setter has long been associated with Gordon Castle in Scotland and is still sometimes referred to as the Scottish Setter, but there is plenty of evidence that the Black & Tan Setter was in existence in various parts of the UK long before the Duke of Gordon strengthened and perfected the breed in the early part of the 18th century. The Black & Tan Setter is depicted in art as early as 1805. The original purpose of the breed was to find game birds, especially grouse, by quartering on moorland, and then to freeze on point to indicate to the guns where the game was. Despite the scarcity of open moorland today,

Puggle dog Breeders create these crossbreed, designer dogs with no breed standard but most Puggles love children and can be an energetic, loyal, and intelligent family pet. It’s usually the sweet, innocent face and playful, energetic personality of the Puggle that captures the heart of dog lovers. But Pug owners claim their designer dog is also extremely intelligent. What Is Puggle Dog? The Puggle is a cross between a Pug and a Beagle but whether the Puggle puppy will exhibit more Pug characteristics or more Beagle characteristic is a surprise. As a crossbreed, Puggles do not conform to a breed standard as purebred dogs do. The Pug Half The Pug has a flat, wrinkled face, stocky body, and short, soft coat of fawn, silver fawn, apricot fawn, or black distinguished by a black facial mask. As a brachycephalic breed, they can be prone to respiratory problems and heatstroke. Pug eyes are dark and prominent and the short tail lies over the back in a tight curl.

West Highland White Terrier Dog Info Sheet: Trainability: Medium/High Watchdog: Medium/High Shedding: Low Grooming: Medium Exercise Requirements: Medium Good with Children: Well behaved children Activity Level: Medium AKC Popularity: 33rd of 155 West Highland White Terrier Temperament The White Terrier is a very independent, bold, alert, and curious animal. This is a breed that tends to be okay with strangers and gets along okay with well-behaved children. However, he can be snappy when irritated. This breed tends to get on okay with other dogs and cats, although they have been known to chase cats but only for fun. The White Terrier loves attention and companionship and is a perky, lively, and energetic breed that loves being part of the family and being in the thick of the action. West Highland White Terrier Physical features The White Terrier is a compact yet sturdy animal, with a perky and alert expression, lovely dark eyes, a soft double coat,

The Papillon Dog is a toy dog that is also known as a Continental Toy Spaniel. This breed has a distinctive plumed tail, which is long and curls over the back. Its beautiful white coat can be infused with one of a wide range of colors, and some are even tri-colored. The ears of this breed may be either erect or drooping. The short pointed muzzle and the bright, dark eyes give this dog a very alert and intelligent expression.   The middle strip of this dog’s face is white, and the ears, sides, and the hair over the eyes are patches of another color depending on the coloring of the dog. The Papillon carries himself gracefully and has a fine bone structure.   Its ears are said to look like the wings of a butterfly, hence the breed’s name – Papillon is French for butterfly. The coat of this dog is flowing and silky to the touch.

History of Bergamasco The Bergamasco breed is over two thousand years old. It is believed that the breed originated in Persia, but migrated into Europe with nomadic shepherds. They were used as herding and guarding dogs and, because of their great intelligence, were often left to work under their initiative, guarding the flock, deciding when to move the flock onto new pastures, and looking after the newborn lambs. Once plentiful in the Italian Alps, they almost became extinct in the middle of the twentieth century as demand for wool – and hence the sheep that produce it and the dogs that look after the sheep – fell. Dr. Maria Andreoli, an Italian geneticist, led the effort to save them from disappearing forever. Under her affix of dell ‘Alberta’, she bred Bergamaschi using the original genetic lines so that the breed was a true representative of its origins. Mainly thanks to Dr. Andreoli, there are now Bergamaschi in many countries,

The Havanese Dog is a cute looking toy dog with a distinctive appearance. These dogs have a tail that curls over their backs and the body is covered in long wispy, wavy, or curly hair. These dogs display an alert yet mischievous expression, and the face is framed by medium length, feathered ears. The beautiful eyes of this breed are almond-shaped. The coat of the Havanese can come in a variety of colors, and some of these include silver, tan, gold, cream, black, blue, and bi- or tri-colored coats. Havanese Dog Temperament The Havanese is a playful and entertaining dog that enjoys the company and likes to be active. This breed is very loyal to its owners, and is sociable, cheerful, and has a very amiable character. Very intelligent and responsive, the Havanese breed gets along well with children and with other pets, making for an ideal family pet. This dog likes to be affectionate and enjoys receiving fuss and attention.