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A Affenpinscher Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
25-30 cm (9.75 - 11.75 inches) Coat: Coarse, growing in swirls. Can be brown or grey, but is
generally black. Character: Affenpinschers are intelligent, friendly, loyal, alert,
and
lively. Temperament: Affenpinschers get along fine with children, other Affenpinschers, and other types of
household pets. They may be alarmed by unknown visitors. Afghan
Hound Country of
Origin:
Afghanistan/England Size: Shoulder height: 68
- 74 cm (26.74 - 29.25 inches). Coat: Consists of very
long and fine hair. Character: This dog is calm
indoors, but fast and active outdoors. It is very proud, noble and
intelligent. Temperament: Males are often very
dominant toward other males. Afghan Hounds are tolerant of children, provided
they are not constantly pestered. Airedale
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
58-61 cm (22.75 - 24 inches). Coat: Is smooth, hard, and
wire-haired. Character: This dog is loyal,
but can be stubborn. Airedales are active, intelligent and playful. Barking is
infrequent. Temperament: This breed is
patient with children and tolerant of other household animals. It may sometimes
try to dominate other dogs, depending on how it was
trained Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 67 cm (24 - 26.25 inches). Coat: The hair is straight
and coarse, and the undercoat is soft and dense. Permitted colors are red,
white, and streaked. Character: Akitas have a strong hunting instinct and are calm,
intelligent, and good watchdogs. Barking, however, is
infrequent. Temperament: Akitas prefer not to have other dogs around. There will
be
problems if they do not become acquainted with cats and other household pets
early in life. They get along with children, provided that they do not invade
their personal space. Strangers will get a chilly
reception. Alapaha Blue Blood
Bulldog Country of
Origin: This is a Rare
breed originating in the
Size: Shoulder height:
Weight: Males up to 100 lbs. Females up to 78 lbs. Height: Up to 24
inches Coat: Coat is short and
fairly stiff. Character: Guardian, companion.
Powerful. Will protect if
threatened. Temperament: Aloof with
strangers, alert and athletic, agile. Alaskan
Husky Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A
Character:
N/A Temperament:
N/A Alaskan
Malamute Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
About 64 cm (25.25 inches). Coat: The outer coat is
think and coarse and under-coat is greasy and wooly. Character: This dog is
friendly, affectionate, and loyal, but can have a mind of its
own. Temperament: Alaskan Malamutes
generally get along well with children. Their friendliness makes them somewhat
unsuitable for watchdogs. American
Bulldog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 20
to 27 inches. Coat: The coat is short,
stiff to the touch, and close. Any color combination is acceptable, except solid
black, solid blue, or white with patches of black and tan. Character: The American Bulldog
is powerful, confident, and agile. It is naturally alert, inqusitive and fearless. Temperament: This breed is
affectionate toward children, if taught how to properly behave around them. It
can be somewhat standoffish or aggressive around strangers. Because they were
originally bred to bring down bulls and other livestock, the instinct to be
aggressive with other animals is strong. Proper socialization is key. American
Eskimo
Dog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Toy : 9 - 12 inches. Miniature: 12 - 15 inches.
Standard: 15 - 19 inches. Coat: Has two layers. The
undercoat is short and dense, and the outer coat consists of long straight hair.
It is thicker and longer around the chest and neck. Any color other than white
or biscuit cream is unacceptable Character: The American Eskimo
Dog is intelligent, inquisitive, and playful. It is fun-loving and generally
outgoing to everyone. Temperament: This breed is is very sociable with its family and good
with children,
other dogs, and household pets. American
Foxhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 22
- 25 inches. Coat: Is medium - length,
close and hard. All possible colors are allowed. Character: Though traditionally
not a house pet, the American Foxhound does well in the
home. This dog is tolerant, friendly, and gentle. Temperament: This breed is at its
best with canine or human companionship. It is very sociable, and should not be
expected to live alone, although it is usually reserved around
strangers. American
Hairless
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 10
to 18 inches at shoulder Coat:
Hairless Character: This dog is
affectionate, uncomplicated, gentle, intelligent, and sensitive, and
fearless Temperament: Although its lack of fur makes them not
suitable for hunting they
still retains a strong hunting instinct. They seem to have unlimited energy.
They are exceptionally friendly companions. Good with children, dogs and cats. American
Pit Bull
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
43.2 - 48.4 cm (17 - 19 inches). Coat: Short and shiny. Any
color is acceptable, however red and beige with highlights, either with or
without white highlights, is preferred. Less favored are black
and tan, liver, or any color combination that is more than 80 percent
white. Character: This dog is loyal,
tough on itself, and tenacious. It makes a good watchdog, has lots of stamina,
and can be domineering over other dogs. Temperament: Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with cats or other
household pets. It makes a good family dog as long as the family can handle its
boisterousness. It will protect your home, and it may be eager to fight other
dogs. American
Staffordshire Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
43.2 - 48.4 cm (17 - 19 inches). Coat: Short and shiny. Any
color is acceptable, however red and beige with highlights, either with or
without white highlights, is preferred. Less favored are black
and tan, liver, or any color combination that is more than 80 percent
white. Character: This dog is loyal,
tough on itself, and tenacious. It makes a good watchdog, has lots of stamina,
and can be domineering over other dogs. Temperament: Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with cats or other
household pets. It makes a good family dog as long as the family can handle its
boisterousness. It will protect your home, and it may be eager to fight other
dogs. American
Water
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 15
- 18 inches). Coat: Consists of longish
oily hair. Colors can be liver, brown, or dark chocolate. Character: This dog is
sensitive, has a high pain tolerance, and is sometimes timid. It is intelligent
and loyal to its master. Barking can be a problem. Temperament: The American Water
Spaniel is good with other dogs in the family, but can be aggressive toward
strange dogs. It is generally gentle with other animals and
children. Anatolian
Shepherd Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
74-81 cm (29.25 to 31.75 inches). Coat: Smooth and mainly
short, but longer around the collar and tail. Character: Anatolian Shepherds
are brave, cautious around strangers, and can sometimes be
stubborn. Temperament: Anatolian Shepherds
get along well with other animals that they have known since they were young.
While somewhat guarded around strangers, there are rarely problems with children
in their own family. Australian
Cattle
Dog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
46-51 cm(18 - 20 inches). Coat: The outer layer is
weather-resistant, short and somewhat rough. The inner layer is thick and
short. Character: The Australian
Cattle Dog is intelligent and willing to work. It is loyal and seldom
barks. Temperament: If adequately
socialized when young, this dog's behavior towards other dogs and children is
ideal. Australian
Kelpie Country of
Origin: Originally from
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 17-20 inches Weight: 25-45 pounds Coat: Has double coat.
Short and dense undercoat and hard, straight outer
coat. Outer coat is weather-repellent. Colors: black and red, with or
without tan, fawn, chocolate and blue. Character: Working dog. Devoted. Very work oriented and energetic.
Not for a house or
apartment existence. Easily trained. Will try to herd other dogs, pets, animals.
Independent. Make excellent watch dogs and can be trained as
a seeing-eye dog. Temperament: Good with children
when raised with them from puppy hood. Workaholic. Not
an aggressive dog but can be protective when needed. Will
guard family and their belongings when necessary even with risk to
itself. Australian
Shepherd Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
50-57 cm (19.5 - 22.5 inches). Coat: Hair ranges from
medium to long with a dense undercoat. Character: This dog is
intelligent and eager to learn. It is loyal and bonds closely with the
family. Temperament: This dog is
generally good with children and other pets. They can be shy around
strangers. Australian
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
About 25 cm (9.75 inches). Weight is around 5.5 - 6.5 kg (12 - 14.5
lb). Coat: Consists of medium
length hair that is straight and hard. Character: This dog is playful
and alert and very intelligent. Temperament: This breed gets
along fine with children, provided they do not tease it. It is somewhat wary
around strangers. B Basenji Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 40
- 43 cm (15.75 - 17 inches) Coat: Is short-haired,
fine and dense. Character: The Basenji has an
unusual yodel-like bark. Although very independent-minded, it bonds very closely
with its family. Temperament: This breed can be
trusted with children, but does not make an ideal playmate. Basenjis must be
socialized at a young age so that they know that other household pets are not
prey. Basset
Fauve de
Bretagne Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 32
- 38 cm (12.5 - 15 inches). Coat: Consists of small
dense short hard hairs. Character: This dog is
independent, friendly, brave and cheerful. Temperament: This breed must be
introduced at a young age to other household pets. It gets along fine with
children and other dogs. Basset
Hound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 33
- 38 cm (13 - 15 inches). Coat: Hair is short,
dense, and smooth. Character: This breed is
independent but sociable, calm, patient and playful. Temperament: Bassets are
excellent playmates for children and get along fine with dogs and other animals.
Bassets do not like to be left alone. Beagle Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 33
- 41 cm (13 - 16.25 inches). Generally weighs about 33
lbs. Coat: The coat is short
and weather-proof. Liver-colored Beagles are not
acceptable. Character: This dog is
sociable, cheerful and independent. Temperament: Early socialization
with other household pets is recommended. Beagles are friendly to dogs and
children as well as strangers. Bearded
Collie Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
- 56 cm (20 - 22 inches). Coat: Bearded Collies have
a dense and wooly undercoat. Their outer coat is straight, long and
rough. Character: This dog is
high-spirited, cheerful and clever. It is independent, sociable, and
active. Temperament: This breed gets
along equally well with children, other household pets and even
strangers. Beauceron Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 24
- 27.5 inches. Coat: The outer coat is
straight, coarse and dense. It should be medium-length and lie flat. The
undercoat is dense. Colors can be black and tan or harlequin with patches of
grey, black, and tan. Character: Beaucerons are calm, intelligent, obedient and faithful.
They are working dogs with a strong herding instinct. Temperament: Beaucerons are good with children if they have been brought
up around them. They are sociable with other dogs but are very territorial and
do not tolerate intruders. Bedlington Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 41
cm (16.25 inches). Coat: Sheep-like curly
short hair. Character: This dog is playful,
loving with children, and intelligent. It does not bark very
often Temperament: This breed gets
along well with children. If socialized early with other household pets, there
should be no problems. Males are fierce fighters, if
challenged. Belgian
Malinois Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 24
- 26 inches. Coat: Is short and
straight. Colors can be rich fawn to mahogany, with black-tipped
hairs. Character: This breed is
intense, full of energy, serious and smart. It is a great watchdog and guard
dog. Temperament: The Belgian Malinois is wary around strangers and can
be aggressive
toward other dogs and animals. It is good with children, provided they are not
unruly, and it has grown up around them. It should not be left alone with small
children if not unsupervised. Belgian
Shepherd Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 62 cm (22.75 - 24.5 inches). Coat: Long - haired coat
with undercoat. Character: The Belgian Shepherd
is energetic, lively and eager to work. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other pets especially if socialized early. It is shy around
strangers, but get along well with children. Bernese
Mountain Dog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 70 cm (22.75 - 27.5 inches). Coat: Hair is
medium-length, straight to slightly curly, with a thick undercoat. Color is
almost totally black with rust and white markings. Character: This breed is
friendly, vigilant, and very loyal to its family. It is intelligent, attentive,
calm, and seldom barks without a good reason. Temperament:
Bull
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
21-22 inches (53-56 cm). Weight: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg). Coat: Is short-haired, and
can be white, white with markings on the head, or a solid color with highlights.
Acceptable colors are black and tan with some white, red, broken black, and
fawn. Character: Bull Terriers think
for themselves, are very lively, and
tough. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with children. Provided proper social training has taken place, it
gets along fine with cats or other household pets. Depending in its individual
nature and upbringing, it may try to dominate other dogs. If you already own a
dog, it may be unwise to purchase a Bull Terrier as a second
dog Brussels
Griffon Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 7 -
8 inches (17.78 - 20.32 cm). Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg). Coat: Is rough-haired and
reddish-pink. It may have black on its nose and chin. Character: Curious,
mischievous, and playful, the Brussels Griffon is eager
to learn. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It always enjoys
company. Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
17.5 - 20.5 inches. Coat: Is either flat or
wavy. Can be orange and white, liver and white, tricolored, or black. Character: This dog is
athletic, intelligent, quick and curious. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children and any household pets. Briard Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 56
- 68 cm (22 - 26.75 inches). Coat: Hair is long and
wavy with a light undercoat. Can be a variety of colors, but white and chestnut
are not allowed. Character: This dog is tough,
brave, alert, and loyal. It does not like teasing. Temperament: With proper training
and socialization, the Briard is a great pet that
exists happily with other pets. However, it can be slightly aggressive toward
other dogs, and is suspicious of strangers Boykin
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A Character: N/A
Temperament:
N/A Boxer Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 53
- 63 cm (21 - 25 inches). Coat: White should not
cover more than a third of the dog. Coat is short and
smooth. Character: This dog is happy,
friendly, and intelligent. It bonds closely with the
family. Temperament: Boxers get along
especially well with children. They also get along well with other dogs and
household pets. They are naturally inclined to protect your family from
strangers. Bouvier des Flandres Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 23 - 27 inches. Weight: 60 - 80 lbs Coat: A tousled, double
coat capable of withstanding the hardest work in the most inclement weather. The
outer hairs are rough and harsh, with the undercoat being fine, soft and
dense. Character: This dog is tough,
brave, alert, and loyal. It does not like teasing. Temperament: The Bouvier is an equable dog, steady, resolute and fearless.This breed needs reasonable amounts of
exercise. Boston
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 15
- 17 inches. The largest should not weigh more than 24
lbs. Coat: Black with white
markings or black roan. Character: The Boston Terrier is intelligent, enthusiastic, affectionate
and
playful. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other pets, dogs, and children. Borzoi Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 70
- 82 cm (27.5 - 32.25 inches). Coat: Coat is soft, and
consists of medium-length wavy hair. Character: The Borzoi is proud
and loyal to its family. It is also known for being calm and
independent. Temperament: This dog is not fond
of strangers. It gets along well with children but is not an ideal
playmate. Boarder
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 35
cm (13.5 inches). Coat: Is hard and thick
with a dense undercoat. Allowable colors are red, wheat, or grey with grey
markings. Character: This breed is brave
and tenacious, and occasionally stubborn. It is sporty and seemingly untiring.
It is loyal to its handler and good with children Temperament: If socialized early,
this breed gets along well with other pets. It gets along well with
children. Boarder
Collie Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 53
- 55 cm (20.75 - 21.5 inches). Coat: White should not be
predominant, however all colors are acceptable.The
most common color combination is black with white markings. The undercoat is
thick, medium-length, and shiny. Character: Intelligent,
determined and brave, this dog forms a close bond with its family and is also
eager to work. Temperament: This dog gets along
quite well with other pets and children, provided it has plenty of activity to
keep it occupied. Bolognese Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
-30 cm (9.75 - 11-75 inches). Weight is around 5.5 - 8-75
lbs. Coat: Consists of a big
mass of straight long locks. Character: The Bolognese is
cheerful, intelligent and obedient. Temperament: This breed enjoys
the company of other dogs, pets, and children. As it enjoys being with its
family, it should not be left alone often. Boerboel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: males 25-28 inches (64-70 cm.) female 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm.) Weight:
154-200 pounds (70 and 90 kg.) Blue
Tick
Coonhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 21
to 27 inches. Coat: Hair is short, with
blue ticking. A dark blue is preferred, with some black, although dark blue
should be the predominant color Character: The Blue Tick is
loyal, intelligent and considered a good watch dog, with a variety of barks for
different situations. Temperament: This breed is
friendly toward strangers, although it is always ready to sound the alarm when
bothered by someone or something creeping around. It has a high tolerance for
children and other animals, provided it has been raised around
them. Bloodhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 69 cm (22.75 - 27.25 inches). Coat: This breed has a
short, smooth coat. Colors are black and red, liver and red, or plain red. A
small amount of white on the chest, feet or tip of the tail is
acceptable Character: This dog is
independent, gentle and affectionate. The Bloodhound barks loudly but
infrequently. It is well-known for its good scenting nose. Temperament: As long as children
do not pester the dog, this breed gets along well with them. Bloodhounds will
greet visitors happily and live in harmony with other dogs and household
pets. Black
Russian
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 25-29 inches Weight: 80-143 lbs. Coat: The coat is
weatherproof. The hair is wavy and wiry. It lies close to the
body. Character: Protective and
brave. Love to please the family Temperament: Love children and
crave human contact. Usually good with other animals.
Will try to avoid fighting. But Males should be the
dominant dog in the home. Black
and Tan
Coonhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 23
- 27 inches. Coat: Is short but dense,
and protective in all weather. Any colors other than black and tan are not
acceptable. Character: Black and Tan
Coonhounds are mellow, calm and unobtrusive indoors. Outdoors, their hunting
instincts take over. They are strong, independent and
stubborn Temperament: This breed is gentle
and tolerant with children, but somewhat reserved around
strangers. Biewer Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: Up to 8.5 inches Weight: 7 pounds Coat: Long hair, hangs
straight down side of the body. Shiny, silky texture.
No undercoat. Character: Very alert. Companion dog. Intelligent. Temperament: Enjoys companionship
with owner. Happy sitting on owner's lap. Playful. Bichon Frise Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 9.5
to 11.5 inches. Coat: The double coat
consists of a soft dense outercoat and coarse curly
outer coat.It has a puffy appearance and springs back
when patted. Character: The Bichon Frise is sensitive,
responsive, affectionate, and eager to cuddle or play. Temperament: This dog is friendly
toward strangers, other dogs and children. It can bark a
lot. Bich Poo Country of
Origin: The Bich-poo
is a cross breed between the Bichon Frise and the Miniature
Poodle. Refer to both breeds for information. When crossing a breed, you can get
any combination of traits. Size: Shoulder height:
Refer to Bichon Frise and
Poodle information to get possible sizes. Coat: Refer to Bichon Frise and
Poodle
information for possible coat combinations. Character: Refer to Bichon Frise and
Poodle
information for possible characterics. Temperament: Refer to Bichon Frise and
Poodle
information for possible temperments. Bullmastiff Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 68.5 cm (24 - 27 inches). Coat: Is short-haired.
Colors may be tan or reddish-brown, with a darker muzzle and ears. Some white on
the chest is permissible. Character: The Bullmastiff is
intelligent, loyal, obedient, and courageous. Temperament: This dog can be
somewhat dominant toward other Bullmastiffs. However, it is very tolerant
towards children and can get along with other household pets provided proper
socialization has taken place. Unwanted visitors will be driven
away. C Ca
de Bou Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 52
-58 cm (20 - 22.7 inches). Coat: Is short and rough
to the touch. May be Fawn colour and black or Brindle.
White patches on the feet, chest, and muzzle and a black mask are
permitted. Character: This rare breed is
intelligent, loyal, obedient, and courageous Temperament: The Ca De Bou is devoted to its master and loves children.
It enjoys
playing with other dogs and being with its family. Cairn
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 28
- 31 cm (11 - 12.25 inches). Weight can vary from 13.25 - 16.25
lbs. Coat: Double-layered,
consisting of a topcoat that is hard and abundant and a soft, short
undercoat. Character: The Cairn Terrier is affectionate and eager to learn. It
is lively,
intelligent, and playful. Temperament: This dog needs to be
socialized early with cats and other household pets. Occasionally it will fight
other dogs. Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 19
- 24 inches). Coat: Double coat, with
soft undercoat and straight, flat outer coat. Character:
Temperament: This breed is
generally good with other pets and dogs, but is somewhat aloof toward strangers.
It is protective of its family and may be aggressive toward other
dogs. Cane
Corso Italiano Country of
Origin: The Cane Corso
originated in
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: Males can be between 24-27 inches Females can be between 23-25 inches
Weight: Males weigh between 99-110 lbs Females weigh between 88-99
lbs Coat: The Cane Corso has short, dense, stiff hair. Character: This is a highly
intelligent, loyal and protective dog that is very
trainable. Temperament: The Cane Corso is loyal, docile to owner and children
in the family.
Affectionate. Will make an excellent
guard / watchdog for the family. Cardigan
Welsh Corgi Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
30.5 cm (12 inches). Coat: Short-haired and
weather-resistant. The only restriction on color is that white areas cannot
exceed 30 percent of the coat. Character: This dog is smart,
brave, calm, and forms a close bond with its family. Temperament: This breed has been
known to be somewhat reckless with other dogs. Early socialization is necessary
in order for it to get along with cats and other household pets. It gets along
fine with children. Carlin
Pinscher Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A Character:
N/A Temperament: N/A Caucasian
Ovtcharka Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 25-28 inches Weight: 99-154 pounds Coat: There are two
different coat types: Long and Short Coat is thick, dense and
water-resistant Character: This breed is very
loyal, protective and brave. Weary of strangers. Temperament: Assertive and
strong-willed, very alert. Cavalier
King
Charles Spaniel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 12
- 13 inches (30.5 - 33 cm). Weight: 11.75 - 17.75 lbs. Coat: Consists of light to
firmly-waved soft hair. Character: This dog is lovable,
energetic, intelligent, obedient, and adaptable. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Cavapoo Country of
Origin: The Cavapoo
is a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
and the Poodle. Refer to both breeds for information. When crossing a breed, you
can get any combination of traits. Size: Shoulder height:
Refer to both breeds for information. When crossing a breed, you can get any
combination of traits. Coat: Refer to both breeds
for information. When crossing a breed, you can get any combination of
traits. Character: Refer to both breeds
for information. When crossing a breed, you can get any combination of
traits. Temperament: Refer to both breeds
for information. When crossing a breed, you can get any combination of
traits. Chesapeake
Bay Retriever Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 53
- 66 cm (20.75 - 26 inches). Coat: Coat is thick and
short with a wooly undercoat. Character: The Chesapeake Bay
Retriever is friendly, intelligent and
obedient. Temperament: This breed will
chase cats, but will get along with your existing cat provided proper
socialization has taken place. It will generally try to dominate other
males. Chi
Poo Country of
Origin: This is not a pure
bred dog. It is a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: can be between 6-15 inches Weight: can be between 2-17
pounds Coat: Can be any
combination of Poodle and/or Character: Intelligent. Should be easily trained. Temperament: Due to the Miniature
Poodle within the breed, usually the dogs are friendly,
good-natured. Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 6 -
9 inches (15.24 - 22.86 cm). Weight: 1 - 5.5 lbs. Coat: Can be long or
short. A variety of colors are acceptable. Character: These dogs are
intelligent and sometimes too brave for their own good. They usually bond with
only one person. Temperament: Living with other
dogs and cats is usually not a problem. Small children may regard the dog as a
toy. Chinese
Crested Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 23
- 33 cm (9 - 13 inches). Coat: There are two
varieties. One only has hair on its head, ears, tip of its tail, and feet. The
other, known as the Powder Puff, has an undercoat and a silky
topcoat. Character: Although cautious of
people they do not know, they are playful, sensitive, and
high-spirited. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children (provided they do not disturb it in its own territory), other
dogs, and any household pets. Chinese
Imperial Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: Less than 8 inches Weight: 8.5 pounds or less (ideally 4-7
pounds) Coat: Dense, straight
double-coat. Short to medium cut. Character: Bred as a companion
/ family pet. Sturdy, playful. Intelligent, energetic. Temperament: Loving and
affectionate, trusting. Good with children and other
animals. Chinese
Shar-Pei Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 48
- 58 cm (18.75 - 22.75 inches). Weight is around 40 lbs Coat: There are two
varieties. Both have very hard coats. The horsecoat
variety's coat is short and bristly. The brushcoat
variety has longer hair. The brushcoat is considered
inferior to the horsecoat
variety. Character: This dog is brave,
loyal, dominant and not always the most obedient. Temperament: The Shar-Pei bonds quickly with its family, but is not
unfriendly toward strangers. It is fine with children and gets along with other
household pets, provided socialization has taken place at a young age. It
sometimes fights with other dogs. Chow
Chow Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 46
- 56 cm (18 - 22 inches). Coat: There are two
varieties, long- and short-haired. The coat of the long-haired variety consists
of long straight hairs. Common colors are red, black, blue, and
cream. Character: This is an
independent dog that is calm and vigilant. It may try to dominate other
dogs. Temperament: Although domineering
around other dogs, Chows are usually good with children. This breed needs to get
to know other household pets early in life and is cautious with
strangers. Clumber
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A Character: N/A Temperament:
N/A
Cokapoo Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
35-38 cm (14-15 inches). Coat: Is thick and curly,
combining aspects of the Poodle and Cocker Spaniel coats. Colors can be
combinations of white, cream, and tan. Character: This breed is known
for its pleasant temperment, loyalty and
patience. Temperament: The Cockapoo's sweet disposition makes it an ideal family
pet.
It is gentle and loving with children and enjoys the company of all living
things. Cocker
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 38
- 41 cm (15 - 16.5 inches). Weight is around 29 lbs. Coat: Hair is smooth and
medium length. It should never be curly. Character: This dog is
intelligent, cheerful, lively and affectionate. Temperament: Cocker Spaniels get
along well with children, other dogs, and any household
pets. Collie Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 22
- 24 inches. Coat: Can be either rough
or smooth. Acceptable colors are sable and white, tricolor, blue merle, or
white. If white, markings are preferred. Character: The Collie is
mild-mannered, gentle, and eager to work. Occasionally it can be a bit
stubborn. Temperament: This breed is good
with children, and if properly socialized it gets along well with other
household pets. Coton De Tulear Country of
Origin: Originated in
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 10-12 inches Weight: 12-15 pounds Coat: Fluffy / cotton
coat. Long topcoat. Colors are white or white and
black. White is preferred. Should be brushed daily. Character: Gentle,
affectionate, friendly. Temperament: Very sociable dogs.
Get along with children, dogs and other animals. Loyal. D Dachshund Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Standard: Chest girth of at least 35 cm (13.75 inches), maximum weight of 20
lbs. Miniature: Chest girth of 30 - 35 cm (11.75 to 13.75 inches). Kaninchen: Chest girth smaller
than 30 cm (11.75
inches). Coat: Can be smooth, long,
or wire-haired. Colors can be reddish-brown, black or tan, or chocolate brown,
or deep chestnut in reddish-brown and black and tan. The hairs on the
Wire-haired Dachshund should lie flat and be as hard as
possible. Character: The Dachshund is
brave, intelligent and independent. Temperament: This breed is
somewhat reserved around strangers, but forms a strong bond with its family. It
can be over-courageous around other dogs. Dalmatian Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 54
- 61 cm (21.25 - 24 inches). Coat: Coat must be short.
Ideally, spots must not overlap each other, and should have a diameter of 2 - 3
cm (.75 - 1.75 inches). Character: This dog is
sociable, full of stamina, friendly, and affectionate. Temperament: This breed makes a
good playmate for children, although it may be a little too rambunctious for
smaller children. It can be watchful around strangers. Dalmatians get along well
with other dogs or household pets. Dandie Dinmont Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 23
cm (9 inches). Weight is 15.5 to 24 lbs. Coat: The coat has two
layers. The undercoat is soft and the topcoat is hard. Colors are near-black to
silver-grey or reddish-brown to pale beige. Character: This dog is
high-spirited and devoted to its family. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Visitors should cause no
problems. Deerhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 71
- 76 cm (28 - 30 inches). Coat: The most common
color is a dark blue-grey, although other colors are possible. The coat is
rough, medium-length and should not feel wooly. Character: This dog is not
overly watchful and is gentle, noble, sensible, Temperament: This breed gets
along fine with similar dogs and children. It sometimes has difficulty
controlling its hunting instincts around smaller animals. Doberman
Pinscher Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 63
- 72 cm (25 - 28.5 inches). Weight is between 70 - 99 lbs. for
males. Coat: Is sleek and smooth,
and is usually black and tan, or brown and tan. Character: Dobermans have a
tendency to become very loyal to one particular person. They are brave,
intelligent and excellent guard-dogs. Temperament: If properly
socialized, Dobermans get along well with children, other dogs, and any
household pets. Dobermans do not take kindly to unwanted
visitors. Dogo Argentino Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 24-27 inches Weight: 80-100 pounds Coat: Thick white coat.
Average shedder. Character: Excellent home
safety. Loyeal to family. Good with children. Playful
and highly intelligent. Temperament: Can be agressive with other dogs, though is not usually
one to
provoke confrontation. Good with household pets if raised with from puppyhood. Should be socialized
early. E Elkhound Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 55
- 65 cm (21.5 to 25.5 inches). Coat: Thick undercoat with
thick, dense covering hair. The outercoat is grey.
There are usually cream patches on the nose, throat, legs, chest and
tail. Character: This dog is
straightforward, intelligent and cunning. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, and any household pets. It gets along well with other dogs,
although they may be frightened by its bark. The Norwegian Elkhound makes a
sensible guard dog. English
Bulldog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 31
- 36 cm (12 -14 inches). Weight: 22 - 25 kg (48.5 - 55
lbs). Coat: Short-haired.
Acceptable colors are beige, piebald, brindle, and white. Character: The bulldog is
affectionate, uncomplicated, gentle, intelligent, and sensitive, and
fearless. Temperament: Bulldogs enjoy
mixing with other dogs and household pets. They are good with children. Some are
cautious with strangers, but most are friendly to
everyone. English Cocker
Spaniel Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 38
- 41 cm (15 - 16.5 inches). Coat: Medium-length, silky
and smooth. It should not be curly. The most common colors are liver roan (with
or without tan markings), orange roan, blue roan, liver patches (with or without
tan markings), black, black and tan, white with black, red, russet brown, or
liver. Character: The English Cocker
Spaniel is intelligent, lively, gentle, affectionate, and
easygoing. Temperament: This dog gets along
very well with other dogs, family pets, and children. English
Setter Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 68 cm (24 - 26.75 inches). Coat: Long, silky, and
wavy. Colors are white with liver, white with orange, white with bluish-black,
and white with yellow. Character: English Setters are
friendly, intelligent, and sensitive. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. English Springer
Spaniel Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
cm (20 inches). Coat: Dense and smooth.
Dirt- and water-resistant. Allowable colors are black with white or liver with
white and possible tan markings. Character: English Springer
Spaniels are obedient, friendly, and sociable. Temperament: This dog is
well-known for its ability to get along well with other pets, dogs, and
children. English Toy
Spaniel Country
of
Origin: This Breed was
primarily developed in the Size: Shoulder height:
Height: Approximately 10 inches Weight: 9-12 pounds Coat: Silky and
soft Character: Intelligent. Can be
timid at times. Average barker. Well behaved. Can be willful at
times. Temperament: Friendly, happy,
playful, loving. Friendly with other dogs. Normally friendly with children but
do better with older children. Entlebucher Country
of
Origin: Origin is not
certain. Popular in Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 19-20 inches Weight: 55-66 pounds Coat: Smooth, harsh coat.
Tricolor Character: Alert and eager to
please. Working dog. Used to guard livestock. Temperament: Loves to be around
people. Eager to please. Companion dog. Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 62
- 72 cm (24.5 - 28.5 inches). Coat: There are two types
of coat possible: long- and short-haired. Allowable colors are reddish-brown or
wolf-grey with yellow, plain or white markings. Character: This breed is
watchful, intelligent and eager to learn, but can be
stubborn. Temperament: This dog will regard
strangers with suspicion. It will look after all those who are known to its
family. F Field
Spaniel Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 46
cm (18 inches). Coat: The coat is shiny,
wavy and somewhat water-resistant. Most common colors are brown, yellow-brown,
mahogany, or black, sometimes including markings of white or tan.
Character: Field Spaniels are gentle, affectionate, and intelligent. They
may tend to become more attached to one member of the family than
others. Character: Field Spaniels are
gentle, affectionate, and intelligent. They may tend to become more attached to
one member of the family than others. Temperament: These dogs are
friendly to everyone. They are good with children, provided they do not play too
rough. Fila Brasileiro Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
23.5 to 29.5 inches. Coat: Is smooth, short and
close to the skin. All colors are permitted except white, mouse grey, patches,
dappled, or black and tan. Character: The Fila Brasileiro is courageous,
determined and very
faithful. Temperament: This breed is
obedient toward the family it lives with. They are very protective of their
family (including other pets they are raised with) and their home. This breed is
not for a social family. Flat Coated
Retriever Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 22
to 24.5 inches Coat: Is straight and lies
flat. Colors can be solid black or solid liver.The
coat must be kept clean and brushed weekly, but its appearance must be kept as
natural as possible. Character: The Flat-coated
Retriever is intelligent, sensible, confident, and happy-go-lucky. It should not
be kept in a kennel. It needs to be part of the family. Temperament: Flat-coated
Retrievers are good with children, but can knock over toddlers with their
enthusiasm. They welcome visitors into the home, but will bark at
intruders. French
Bulldog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 30
cm (12 inches). Weight: 9 - 13 kg (19 - 28 lbs). Coat: Coat is moderately
fine, brilliant, short and smooth. Skin is soft and loose, especially at the
head and shoulders, forming wrinkles. Character: The French Bulldog
has the appearance of an active, intelligent, muscular dog of heavy bone, smooth
coat, compactly built, and of medium or small structure. Expression alert,
curious, and interested. Temperament: Well behaved,
adaptable, and comfortable companions with an affectionate nature and even
disposition; generally active, alert, and playful, but not unduly
boisterous. G German
Pinscher Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Weight: 25-35 pounds Height: 16-19 inches Coat: Short and dense,
smooth and shiny. Character: Loyal and alert,
energetic and playful. Needs early socialization. Can be weary of
strangers. Temperament: Good companion dog
but enjoys having a job to do. Barks to announce visitors. German Shepherd
dog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 55
- 65 cm (21.5 - 25.5 inches). Coat: Can be coarse and
straight-haired, long and coarse and straight-haired, or wavy long-haired.
Colors can be black, grey, with regular brown or yellow-to-light brown
markings. Character: This dog is intelligent, unconditionally loyal,
obedient, brave, and protective. Temperament: Their territoriality
makes them among the least likely of breeds to run away. Unwanted visitors are
stopped. This breed gets along fine with children and other animals, provided
proper socialization has taken place. German Shorthaired
Pointer Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 66 cm (22.75 - 26 inches). Coat: Coat can be brown,
light brown, dark brown, white, or black. Brown, white or yellow markings are
permissible Character: The German
Shorthaired Pointer is intelligent, eager to learn, loyal and
brave. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can also play a role
as a watchdog. German Wirehaired
Pointer Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 22-26 inches Weight: 60-70 pounds Coat: Like the name
implies, the coat is wirey and coarse. It is
weather-resistant. Character: This breed is loyal
to its family, intelligent and friendly. Very affectionate.
Active. Temperament: Enjoy working for
its owner. Likes to roam. Can be willful. Good all-around gun dog. Able to
track, point and retrieve. Giant
Schnauzer Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 60-
70 cm (23.5 - 27.5 inches). Coat: The usual color is
salt-and-pepper. a dark face is desirable. Character: This breed is alert,
watchful and does not like to wander. It bonds closely with its
family. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It tends toward shyness
around strangers. Golden
Retriever Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
- 61 cm (20 - 24 inches). Coat: May be golden or
cream-colored. It is smooth and wavy and the undercoat is
weather-resistant. Character: This breed is very
self-confident, sensitive, intelligent, and adaptable. Barking is
infrequent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can be belligerent
with unknown visitors. Gordon
Setter Country
of
Origin: Originally developed
in Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 23-27 inches Weight: 45-80 pounds Coat: Silky coat. May be
straight or wavy. Medium in length shiny. Character: They are loyal,
intelligent. Brave. Likes to roam. Temperament: Gentle and pleasant
as companions. Excellent with children in the family. Reserved with strangers.
Generally good with other pets. Grand Bleu de Gascogne Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 34
- 40 cm (13.5 - 15.75 inches). Coat: Short haired and
dense. May be white with black speckles or patches, or black with tan
markings. Character: The Grand Bleu de
Gascogne is friendly and sociable, gentle, and
independent. Its bark is loud, but fortunately it is
infrequent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets, provided early
socialization has taken place. Great
Dane Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 72
- 80 cm (28.5 - 31.5 inches). Weight is 110 lbs. or more. Coat: Short and
smooth. Character: Great Danes are
affectionate, calm, loyal, and intelligent. They do not bark much, but make
great watchdogs. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It is usually wary
around strangers, but will welcome friends of the family. Great
Pyrenees Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
- 32 inches. The weight is around 90 - 110 lbs. Coat: The weather
resistant double coat consists of a long, flat, thick, outer coat of coarse
hair, straight or slightly undulating, and lying over a dense, fine, woolly
undercoat. Character: This dog is
good-humored, gentle, friendly with all living creatures, and will protect its
family if necessary. Temperament: This breed will be a
good friend to any other dog, animal, child, or visitor with good
intentions. Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 60
- 72 cm (23.5 - 28.5 inches). Coat: Has a thick
undercoat, and is straight-haired. Character: Greater Swiss
Mountain Dogs are eager to work, friendly, intelligent, reliable, and
protective. They are known for their sociability and obedience. Although they
make good watchdogs, their barking is infrequent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with dogs and other household animals. It makes a wonderful friend for
children. It will protect you and your family from any potential
wrongdoers. Greyhound Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 68
- 76 cm (26.75 - 30 inches). Coat: Is smooth, close and
short-haired. Colors are orange, black, white, fawn, or a roan of these colors
with or without white markings. Character: Greyhounds are calm
and sociable. When indoors, they can be so relaxed that some are considered
lazy. They are intelligent, have tremendous stamina, sensitive, and bond closely
with their family. Temperament: The Greyhound likes
to chase anything that moves quickly, so it generally is not a good companion
for cats. Although cautious around strangers, it is normally very good with
children and enjoys the company of other dogs. Groenendael Belgian
Shepard Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 66 cm (22-26 inches). Coat: The outer coat is
dense, long and straight. It is especially long and abundant around the neck,
particularly around males.Black or black with limited
white is acceptable. Character: This breed is
watchful. It is neither timid nor aggressive. Temperament: Early socialization
of this dog is crucial to its well-being. If this has taken place, it will get
along well with other animals and children. H Harrier Country
of Origin:
N/A Size: N/A Coat:
N/A Character:
N/A Temperament: N/A Havanese Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 8.5
to 11.5 inches. Coat: Is non-shedding, and
can come in a variety of colors including cream, chocolate, pure white, or
combinations of several colors. Character: The Havanese is very intelligent,
happy-go-lucky, lively, and
playful. Temperament: Havanese get along well with children
and other pets. They
do well in almost every social situation. Hovawart Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 70 cm (23 - 27.5 inches). Coat: Long-haired and wavy
and lies flat. Can be black, black with a marking, or
blond. Character: This dog is
good-natured and loyal, but has a tendency to become devoted strictly to one
family member. Hovawarts make good
watchdogs. Temperament: Provided early
socialization has taken place, this dog gets along well with children, other
dogs, and any household pets. Hovawarts must be
convinced that visitors are OK. I Ibizan
Hound Country of
Origin: The
Size: Shoulder height: 60
- 72 cm (23.5 - 28.5 inches). Coat: Colors are various
shades of red, white, or combinations. Can be short-haired, long-haired, or
rough-haired. The long-haired Ibizan Hound is very
rare. Character: This dog is calm and
affectionate, obedient, energetic, and brave, with a strong hunting
instinct. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children but is wary around strangers. Males can be dominant toward
other males. Provided early socialization with other household pets has
occurred, it will get along fine with them. Icelandic
Sheepdog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 12-16 inches Weight: 20-30 pounds Coat: Two types of coats:
Long and short. Both types of coats are thick and
weatherproof. Character: Tough and energetic.
Agile herding. Alert. Temperament: Not an aggressive
dog. Cheerful, friendly and playful. Most love children and get along with other
animals. Inquisitive and courageous. Irish
Setter Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 65
cm (25.5 inches) although sizes may vary. Coat: Long and flat.
Should be very few curls. The color should be rich chestnut, without a trace of
black. White markings are common. There is a red-white Irish Setter that is
mostly white with red markings Character: This dog is lively,
energetic, playful, and independent. Barking is
infrequent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets, and will
enthusiastically welcome visitors. Irish
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 46
- 50 cm (18 - 19.5 inches). Weight should be around 31
lbs. Coat: Outer coat is hard,
but soft underneath. Character: This dog bonds very
closely to its family. It is watchful, protective, and
playful. Temperament: Irish Terriers may
want to fight other dogs, and need to be taught not to chase cats when young.
They are friendly toward people and love children. Irish
Water
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
- 59 cm (20 - 23.25 inches). Coat: Consists of dense
permanent curls. It is somewhat oily. The only allowable color is dark
liver. Character: The Irish Water
Spaniel is lively and cheerful, intelligent, and
independent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets, provided early
socialization has taken place. Irish
Wolfhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 71
- 79 cm (28 - 31.25 inches). Coat: Is rather
unkempt-looking, cough, coarse and hard. Can be plain white, brown, black, red,
or grey. Character: Irish Wolfhounds are
friendly, gentle, loyal, and calm. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. There will be no
problems provided early socialization has taken place Italian
Greyhound Country of
Origin:
Italy/Egypt Size: Shoulder height: 32
- 38 cm (12.5 - 15 inches Coat: Consists of fine,
short hair. The color is often slate, black, or greyish yellow, occasionally with white on the
chest and
feet. There are flecked versions, but not all countries consider them
acceptable. Character: Italian Greyhounds
are affectionate, cheerful, active and intelligent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with other dogs and cats. It gets along with children, provided that they
know not to treat the dog as a toy. They get along very well with each other,
and it is a good idea to have more than one. J Jack
Russell
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
10-12 inches high 14-18 lbs Coat: The coat comes in 3
varieties: Smooth, broken, wire-haired Character: This breed is perky,
loving, energetic, fearless. Enjoys playing with toys. Intelligent. Can be
willful. Temperament: This breed can be
aggressive toward other dogs. Need to be socialized at an early age. Generally
kind to children. Children need to be taught not to tease or strike the
dog. Japanese
Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61 -
67 cm (24 - 26.25 inches). Coat: Hair is straight and
coarse, and the undercoat is soft and dense. Permitted colors are red, white,
and streaked.
Character: This breed has a
strong hunting instinct Temperament: They prefer not to
have other dogs around. There will be problems if they do not become acquainted
with cats and other household pets early in life. They get along with children,
provided that they do not invade their personal space. Strangers will get a
chilly reception. Japanese
Chin Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 20
- 25 cm (7.75 - 9.75 inches). Coat: Hair is long and
soft and should not be curly. Accepted colors are black and white or red and
white. Character: This dog is
affectionate, playful, and cheerful. They like to be the center of attention but
do not bark often. Temperament: This breed cannot
cope with rough handling by larger dogs or children. Otherwise, it gets along
with just about all living creatures. Japanese
Spitz Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
- 60 cm (20 - 23.5 inches). Coat: Hair is thick,
medium-length with a thick under-layer of straight hair Character: This breed is
curious and lively, and a good watchdog. It barks
infrequently. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other dogs, as well as children. It will bark when visitors come
around. K Keeshond Country of
Origin: The
Size: Shoulder height: 46
cm (18 inches). Coat: Can be grey, black,
brown, or white. The undercoat is thick with longer covering
hair. Character: This dog is an eager
learner, upbeat, watchful, and loyal. Temperament: They need to be
introduced to cats at a young age. They get along fine with children, and will
bark at strangers. Kerry
Blue
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 45
- 48 cm (17.75 - 18.75 inches). Coat: Is very curly, soft
and thick. There is no undercoat. Puppies are born black, and after a year to a
year and a half the coat changes color to blue. Character: The Kerry Blue
Terrier is intelligent, self-confident, brave, and has a good memory. It bonds
closely with its handler. It can be somewhat obstinate, has a mind of its own,
and is somewhat contentious with other dogs. Barking is
infrequent. Temperament: It is necessary to
socialize the dog early with children, household pets, and cats in order to
avoid problems down. road. Most Kerry Blue Terriers prefer to be the only dog in
the family. King
Charles
Spaniel Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
- 30 cm (9.75 - 11.75 inches). Weight is around 11 lbs. Coat: Hair is long, soft,
and lightly waved. Colors can be black and tan, ruby, or chestnut on pearl
white. Character: This dog loves to be
with the family and craves attention. They are cheerful, playful, and
intelligent. They hardly ever bark. Temperament: The King Charles
Spaniel gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household
pets. Komondor Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: At least 25.5 inches Weight: Up to 125 pounds Coat: The always white
coat is long and corded. It is not to be brushed. It is to be kept divided into
cords and trimmed ocassionaly. Character: Confident and alert,
protective and loyal. Good family dog if given early
socialization. Temperament: Territorial.
Reserved with strangers. Can be willful. L Labradoodle Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A Coat:
N/A Character:
N/A Temperament:
N/A Labrador
Retriever Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 54
- 57 cm (21.25 - 22.5 inches). Coat: Thick and dense and
weather-resistant. Can be black, yellow or chocolate brown. A small white
marking on the chest is permissible Character: This breed is
obedient, sociable, affectionate, and loyal. They have a very keen sense of
smell. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. They are not great
watchdogs. Lakeland
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 37
cm (14.5 inches). Coat: Is thick and hard,
and somewhat water-resistant. Colors can be black and tan, blue and tan, reddish
grey, black, blue, red, wheat, or liver. Character: The Lakeland Terrier
is a good watchdog, active, intelligent and affectionate. Temperament: Although this dog
can be somewhat reserved around strangers, it gets along very well with children
and other dogs. Early socialization is necessary in order for it to get along
with cats or other household pets. Leonberger Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 27-31 inches Weight: 100-130(bitches) 130-170 pounds
(males) Coat: Waterproof, rough
coat. Has a thick mane and creates a lion-like expression. It takes up to 4
years to develop mane and the mane in females is less recognizable than in
males. Character: Lively, steadfast.
Highly intelligent. Loyal. Serious and brave. Agile for the giant
breed. Temperament: Known as a gentle
giant. Loves everyone. Friendly personality. Highly patient, even with children.
Wants to please. Gets along well with other dogs. Lhasa
Apso Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
cm (9.75 inches). Coat: The topcoat is long
and straight. The undercoat is shorter and slightly softer. Character:
Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Weight: 55-80 lbs Height: 20-26 inches Coat: Coat is short in
length. Single Coat. Character: Protective.
Territorial Temperament: Loving to those it
knows. Reserved with strangers. Independent. M Maltese Country of
Origin:
Italy/Malta. Size: Shoulder height: 20
- 25 cm (7.75 - 9.75 inches). Coat: Long white hair and
no undercoat. Character: This dog is eager to
learn, friendly, and sociable. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Malti Poo Country of
Origin: The Malti-Poo
is a cross between the Maltese and a Toy
Poodle. Size: Shoulder height:
Please refer to breeds that make up the Malti-Poo for
possible sizes. Coat: Refer to both breeds
that make up the Malti-Poo for possible coat
characteristics. Little to no shedding. Character: The Malti-Poo is an intelligent dog. Usually good with
other
animals Temperament: Loving and loyal.
Intelligent. May be wary of strangers. Manchester
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 38
- 41 cm (15 - 16.25 inches). Coat: Usually black and
tan. It is short, sleek, and shiny. Character: This dog is
high-spirited, intelligent and cunning. It only barks in times of
danger. Temperament: They get along well
with children, but may try to dominate other dogs. This breed needs to get used
to cats and other household pets at a young age.They
make excellent watchdogs. Maremma
Sheepdog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 60
- 73 cm (23.5 to 28.75 inches). Coat: A dense under-layer
that is long-haired and wiry. A white color with markings of light orange,
yellow, or ivory are permitted. Character: This dog is
friendly, loyal, intelligent, and a good guard-dog. Temperament: This breed is
forgiving with children and gets along well with other dogs and pets. It can be
slightly reserved with strangers. Mastiff Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 70
- 76 cm (27.5 - 30 inches). Coat: Coat is
short-haired. Can be silver, yellow, apricot, or streaked. Character: The
Mastiff will rarely bark, but will defend its territory and family. This breed
is confident, dignified, and gentle-natured. Temperament: Mastiffs are usually
good with children, and if properly socialized, they get along fine with other
dogs and household pets. Mi
Ki Country of
Origin: There are different
theories as to the origin of the breed and standards for the breed differ from
club to club. Some say the breed originated in Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 10-11 inches Weight: up to 10 pounds Coat: There are two coat
types: Smooth Coat Long Coat Colors: Solid colors are rare and highly prized.
All colors are acceptable. Temperament: Calm, sweet natured,
seldom bark, friendly. Loves children. Adapt to surroundings
easily. Miniature
Australian
Shepherd Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 14-18 inch Weight: 20-40 lb Coat: Medium-length coat.
Slightly wavy. Comes in blue or red merle, red or black tri-color, all with
white and or tan markings. Coat may be straight or slightly
wavy. Character: Loves to play. Loyal
and affectionate. Great with children. Lively, devoted. Temperament: Easy going,
courageous. Naturally protective. Can be nervous and destructive if left alone
too much without proper exercise. Miniature
Bull
Terrier Country of
Origin:
N/A Size:
N/A Coat:
N/A Character:
N/A Temperament:
N/A Miniature
Bulldog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 10-14 inches Weight: 25-40 lbs Coat: Short and
smooth Character: Active and playful.
Intelligent, loyal. Temperament: Loving toward
family. Okay with children Miniature
Pinscher Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 10
inches to 12.5 inches. Coat: Is smooth, short and
lustrous. Colors can be chocolate with rust-red, stag red, or black with red
markings. Character: Miniature pinschers
are alert, bold, spirited and lively. Temperament: This breed gets
along fine with children, provided it is not pestered by them. Some have been
known to be aggressive with other dogs and strangers, however this behavior is
not common if proper socialization has taken place. Miniature
Poodle Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 11-15 inches Weight: 15-17 pounds Coat: Fine, frizzy, wooly.
Permitted colors are grey, brown, apricot, black, and white. A Poodle with a
corded coat is rare. Character: Poodles are
sensitive, intelligent, lively, playful, and eager to learn. They bond closely
with their family Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Visitors will be
announced, but they are generally friendly toward them. Miniature
Schnauzer Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 33
- 36 cm (13 - 14 inches). Coat: Can be black with
silver markings, or salt-and-pepper colored. Occasionally they are completely
white. Character: This breed is
lively, intelligent, attentive, and can be stubborn. It is very loyal to its
family. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Strangers will be
announced with loud barking. Mountain
Feist Country of
Origin: This breed has roots
in the Rat Terrier breed. Mountain Feist also known as
Treeing Feist. Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 10-22 inches Weight: 10-30 pounds Coat: Smooth and short
coat. Character: Energetic. Used for
Squirrel hunting as well as rabbits and other small game. Temperament: Loveing. N Neapolitan
Mastiff Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 60
- 75 cm (23 - 29.5 inches). Coat: Is short, dense and
hard, uniformly smooth and fine. Colors can be grey, leaden grey, leaden black,
brown, fawn, deep fawn, hazel, dove-grey and light fawn. White patches on the
chest and tips of the toes are not uncommon. The skin is loose all over the body
and forms numerous folds and wrinkles on the head. Character: This breed is
confident, gentle-natured, and powerful. It is protective of its property and
family and is intelligent, majestic, and noble. Temperament: Neapolitan Mastiffs
are usually good with children if socialized early. If not threatened, they are
accepting of strangers. They generally get along fine with other dogs and
household pets. Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 66
- 71 cm (26 - 28 inches). The weight is around 110 - 152
lbs Coat: Coat is greasy and
dense, medium-length and water-resistant. Character: This dog is
good-humored, gentle, friendly with all living creatures, and will protect its
family if necessary. Temperament: This breed will be a
good friend to any other dog, animal, child, or visitor with good
intentions. Norfolk
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
cm (9.75 inches). Coat: Coat is hard and
wire-haired. The hair is shorter around the head and ears. Allowable colors are
black with rust-brown, straw-yellow, and grey. There can be a small amount of
white, although it is not preferred. Character: This dog is
cheerful, lively and intelligent, and playful. Temperament: This dog gets along
with other dogs quite well. It rarely has a problem with children, and will
briefly announce visitors with loud barking. Norwich
Terrier Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 10 inches Weight: 10-12 pounds Coat: Medium-length,
waterproof, shaggy coat. Can be wiry or straight. Character: Affectionate and
courageous. Temperament: Active, balanced.
Without nervousness. Loving, good with children. Will dig and bark if left
outside for long periods of time with nothing to occupy
them.\ Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 45
- 51 cm (17.75 - 20 inches). Coat: Consists of
medium-length hair with a softer undercoat. Color can be reddish-orange.
Typically there is a blaze with white markings on the chest, tip of the tail,
and the feet. Character: This dog is
high-spirited, lively, friendly, and intelligent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets.\ O Old
English
Sheepdog Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 56
- 60 cm (22 - 23.5 inches). Coat: Hair is very long,
with a waterproof under-layer. Allowable colors are blue or grey. The head,
belly, and front quarters are white. Character: This dog is
intelligent, social, and adaptable. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Visitors will get a warm
reception. Olde English Bulldogge Country of
Origin: Developed by David
Leavitt. Encompasses half English Bulldog and the other half made up of
Bullmastiff, American Bulldog and Pit Bull. Recognized by APRI, CKC, OREBA, NKC,
CKC Size: Shoulder height:
Height: varies. Usually at least 16 inches Weight: varies. At least 50 pounds or
greater. Coat: Coat is either short
and close or can be medium in length and fine. Colors
vary. Character: Gentle with family
and those it knows but fearless when defending owner and
property. Country of
Origin: Created in
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 12-15 inches Weight: 15-30 pounds Coat: Has 2 coat types.
Brush Coat: 1/4 to 1/2 inch long with undercoat. softer texture. Horse Coat:
extremely short, feel harsh and prickly to touch. Character: Intelligent. Devoted
to family. Temperament: They get along well
with children and are devoted to their family. Otterhound Country of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 63
- 67 cm (24.75 - 26.25 inches). Coat: The coat is
weather-resistant and rough. All acceptable hound colors are
permitted. Character: This breed is
intelligent, affectionate, and lively. Temperament: Otterhounds are friendly to people, other dogs, household
pets, and children. P Papillon Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 28
cm (11 inches). Coat: Is long-haired,
usually white with colored patches. A white blaze on the head is desirable.
Character: Although somewhat
reserved around strangers, these are lovable, affectionate, boisterous little
dogs that are eager to learn. Temperament: Depending on how
socialization was carried out, some Papillons may be
jealous if their owner's attention is diverted elsewhere. This is not usually
the case, however. They generally get along quite well with children and other
household pets. Parson Russell
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 33
- 35 cm (13 - 13.25 inches). Coat: There are two
varieties. The Jack Russell Terrier can be either smooth-haired or rough-haired.
They are usually white with tan, black, or lemon, or with markings in three
colors. Markings restricted to the head and base of the tail are preferred.
Character: This dog is brave
(sometimes excessively so), boisterous, watchful, a self-starter, and very
self-confident. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It is however, still a
hunting dog, so it sometimes can't resist the urge to chase the family cat. It
may try to be dominant over other dogs, regardless of size. Visitors will always
be announced with a distinctive bark. Patterdale
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 10
to 13 inches. Coat: Is dense and coarse.
May appear smooth or broken. Colors include Black and tan, chocolate, red, or
plain black. Character: The Patterdale Terrier is playful
and outgoing, smart and likes
to keep busy. Temperament: If properly
socialized, this breed is good with children and other animals.
Peek A Poo Country
of
Origin: This is a cross
between the Pekingese and the Miniature Poodle. Not a recognized breed.
Size: Shoulder height:
Please refer to the breeds that make up this cross to determine possible sizes.
Coat: Average shedder.
Character: Friendly dog. Loves
the family. Intelligent. Temperament: Wary of strangers.
Protective of family. Socialize early. Should get along with other
animals. Pekingese Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 20
cm (7.34 inches). Weight is 8.75 - 11 lbs. Coat: Hair is long and
abundant. A variety of colors is possible, but the most common combination is
black and beige, sometimes combined with white. Character: This dog is
affectionate and noble, but not particularly fond of strangers.
Temperament: If socialized
properly, this breed gets along fine with other animals. It does not like to be
disturbed when resting, so it is not well-suited for homes with small
children. Pembroke Welsh
Corgi Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
- 30.5 cm (9.75 - 12 inches). Coat: Is water-resistant
and consists of hard straight hairs. Acceptable colors are beige, red, black and
tan, and there may be white markings on the neck, chest, and legs.
Character: This is an energetic
dog that bonds quickly with its family. It is brave, intelligent, alert, and
self-confident. Temperament: Pembrokes are good with children as
long as they do not
tease them. They are somewhat watchful around strangers, but not suspicious.
Occasionally they can be domineering over each other. Perro de Agua Espanol Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 38
- 45 cm (15 - 19.5 inches). Coat: Wooly, curly,
weather-resistant. The most common colors are brown and white, black and white,
or brown, black, or white. Character: This dog is
intelligent, playful, friendly, and an eager learner. Temperament: This Perro de Agua Espanol
gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Perro de Presa Canario Country
of
Origin: Developed in Canary
Isalnds. Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 21-25 inches Weight: 84-106 pounds Coat: Coat is rough and
short. Average shedder. Character: Devoted,
intelligent. Temperament: Great guard dog.
Protection Petit Basset Griffon
Vendeen Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 13
- 15 inches. Coat: Is tousled and
rough. Colors can be white with any combination of orange, lemon, girzzle, or tricolor markings.
Character: This breed, despite
its appearance, is very terrier-like in temperament. It is inquisitive, busy,
tough, and always on the lookout for opportunities to explore, trail, and dig.
Temperament: This dog is friendly
toward strangers, other dogs, children and pets. Pharaoh
Hound Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 53
- 56 cm (20.75 - 22 inches). Coat: Color is various
shades of reddish-brown. White markings on the feet and chest, as well as a
small white blaze are permissible. A white tip to the tail is desirable.
Character: This dog is loyal,
affectionate, playful, brave and calm. It has a very strong hunting instinct.
Temperament: Pharoah Hounds are somewhat wary around
strangers. They get
along well with children. They can be rather dominant around other males. Early
training is necessary in order for the Pharoah Hound
to learn to live with the family cat. Pointer Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
- 26 inches. Coat: Short and dense.
Possible colors are liver, lemon, black, or orange and can either be solid or
mixed with white. Character: Pointers are gentle,
sweet and kind, but may a bit too boisterous for small children. They are very
loyal and love their family but can be somewhat reserved around strangers.
Temperament: This dog needs the
companionship of its family. It gets along very well with other dogs and
household pets. Polish Lowland
Sheepdog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 42
- 50 cm (16.5 - 19.5 inches). Coat: Usual colors are
grey or white with grey or black. However, other colors are permissible. The
exterior is long and wire-haired while the under-layer is soft.
Character: This dog is happy,
alert, animated, and intelligent. It has a good memory and is obedient. It is a
little less confident around strangers. Temperament: Visitors will be
loudly announced. It is excellent with children, dogs and other household
pets Pomapoo Country
of
Origin: This is a cross
breed between the Pomeranian and Poodle. Size: Shoulder height: The
best way to get sizes of Pomapoos is to read the
profiles of Poms and of Poodles. Sizes will defer due
to the crossing of two breeds. Coat: Please refer to
Pomeranian and Poodle coat descriptions for possible coat combinations.
Character: Energetic, playful.
Please refer to breeds that make up this cross breed for possible character
combinations. Temperament: Loving, loyal.
Please refer to breed profiles for both Pomeranian and Poodle for possible
Temperament combinations. Portuguese Water
Dog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 43
- 57 cm (17 - 22.5 inches). Coat: Dense, curly, wavy.
Most common colors are black, brown, white, black and white, or brown and white.
Character: The Portuguese Water
Dog is obedient, sociable, high-spirited, and friendly. Temperament: This dog enjoys the
companionship of dogs, other animals and children. Care: Regular
Pug Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 35
cm (13.75 inches). Weight is about 15 - 16 lbs. Coat: Consists of short
hairs. Colors can be black, beige, or silver. Must have a black mask.
Character: Easy-going and
straightforward, Pugs are sociable, intelligent and calm. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It may get jealous if
its owner ignores it. Puggle Country
of
Origin: This is a cross
breed of a Pug and a Beagle. This is not a recognized breed.
Size: Shoulder height:
Will vary. Research both Pugs and Beagles for possible sizes.
Coat: Will vary. Research
both Pugs and Beagles for coat possibilities. May take after one or both breeds.
Character: Please refer to both
Pug and Beagle profile for character possibilities. Temperament: This is a cross
breed. May take traits from one or both of the breeds. R Rat
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 13
- 18 inches. Weight: 5 - 35 lbs. Coat: The coat is short,
dense, and smooth, with a sheen. Whiskers are not removed.
Character: This dog is
affectionate, uncomplicated, gentle, intelligent, and sensitive, and fearless.
Temperament: The Rat Terrier has
sometimes been described as having a dual personality. He is a fearless,
tenacious hunter with seemingly unlimited energy. When he is not hunting,
however, the Rat Terrier is an exceptionally friendly companion, getting along
well with children, other dogs, and even cats. Redbone
Coonhound Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 21-27 inches Weight: 50-70 pounds Coat: Short, smooth, shiny
coat. Character: Very good with
Children. Even-tempered. Strong desire to please. Affectionate.
Temperament: Instinctive hunter.
Alert and quick. Able to work in all types of terrain. Loves being with
people. Rhodesian
Ridgeback Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 69 cm (24 - 27.25 inches). Coat: Short-haired with a
strip of hair that runs in the opposite direction along the back. Color is light
to reddish brown. The mask is dark. Character: This breed is
intelligent and straightforward. They are independent, brave, cautious around
strangers, and learn quickly. Temperament: Early socialization
with cats and other dogs will prevent later problems. Provided they are not
pestered by them, the Ridgeback is kind with children. It is somewhat reserved
around strangers. Rottweiler Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 56
- 68 cm (22 - 26.75 inches). Coat: Short, thick, and
coarse outer layer with a thick under layer. It must always be black with brown
markings. Occasionally there are long-haired varieties or there may be a white
chest marking, but these traits are considered undesirable.
Character: This breed is brave,
very loyal, obedient, protective, watchful, and strong. It will risk life and
limb to defend its family. Temperament: If properly
socialized, a Rottweiler makes a good playmate for
children and gets along well with cats and other household animals. This is all
contingent on whether the dog has had positive experiences with them when young,
however. S Saint
Bernard Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 65
- 70 cm (25.5 - 27.5 inches). Should weigh at least 60 kg (132 lbs).
Coat: Can be long- or
short-haired. Colors are red with white or white with red, or white with
streaked patches. The legs, chest, and tip of the tail must all be white. There
must be a white blaze and white neck patch or collar. Character: The St. Bernard is
very friendly, good-natured, and excellent with children. It will defend you and
your possessions and is intensely loyal. Temperament: Children, other
dogs, and household pets are all friends to the St. Bernard.
Care: Regular
Saluki Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 71 cm (22.75 - 28 inches). Coat: Smooth and silky.
The hair on the back of the legs, ears, and tail should be longer and feathery.
Colors can be three-colored (white, black, and brown), black with brown, grey,
red, golden, cream, sandy, white or various combinations of those colors.
Character: Salukis have a mind
of their own, but are graceful, peaceful, and need to be with their owner. This
dog is cautious around strangers and has a very strong hunting instinct.
Temperament: This breed
gets along
well with dogs that are similar in nature. The hunting instinct is too strong in
it to allow it to live with other types of animals. Samoyed Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 53
- 57 cm (20.75 - 22.5 inches). Coat: Topcoat is straight
and wiry, and the undercoat is dense and short. Can be white, cream, or white
with light brown. Character: This dog is a
complex one. It is friendly, intelligent, and somewhat obedient, but it can be
obstinate and stubborn. It can be dominant and watchful, yet sensitive and
gentle-natured. Samoyeds love to bark. Temperament: Samoyeds are gentle
with children but may try to dominate other dogs. They have a strong hunting
instinct so they will chase other animals. They need to be trained early to get
along with your other pets. Schipperke Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 10
- 13 inches Coat: Abundant and dense,
with longer hair on the neck, shoulders, chest and back of rear legs.
Character: Alert, loyal, and is
insatiably inquisitive.The breed will impress you with
its personable ways and unending energy. Temperament: The breeds
temperament shows it to be a positive dog, exhibiting very strong likes and
dislikes, capable of making a decision about a situation.The breed is fond of children if properly
socialized and supervised and frequently will attach itself to the children of
the family, becoming their loving, loyal and watchful
companion. Schnoodle Country
of
Origin: This is a cross
between the Schnauzer and the Poodle. Since there are three types of Schnauzer
breeds and three types of Poodle breeds, any cross between the two is called
Schnoodle. Size: Shoulder height: The
size varies depending upon the size of pure breed that is used in the cross.
Coat: Varies. Can take
after the Schnauzer (course) or after the Poodle (softer) or any variation in
between. Character: Intelligent, loving
and playful. They are alert. Traits will vary depending upon the breed used.
Temperament: Usually a happy
breed who enjoy being with the family. Makes a good companion dog / family pet.
Usually gets along well with others. Scottish
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
-28 cm (9.75 - 11 inches). Weight is around 18.75 - 23 lbs.
Coat: The hair on the coat
is wiry and hard. Colors can be plain black, black with highlights, and wheat.
Character: Scotties become very
attached to their family, are watchful, noble, and sporty, and think for
themselves. Temperament: The dog is naturally
inclined to get along with other pets. Scotties are good with children, provided
that the children treat them with kindness Sealyham
Terrier Country
of
Origin: Developed in
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 12 inches and under Weight: 20 pounds and under Coat: Coarse and
medium-long coat. Little-to-no shedding Character: Loyal and independant. Brave, loving
and affectionate. Like to bark.
Good watchdog. Temperament: Reserved with
strangers. Good with other pets for the most part but can be agressive toward other dogs. Best
with older
children. Shetland
Sheepdog Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
35.5 - 37 cm (14 - 14.5 inches). Coat: Outer layer of the
coat is long and wiry. The inner layer is short and soft. Colors are sable (with
and without black tips on the hairs), black and tan with white markings,
black-white, and blue-black. Character: This dog is loyal,
obedient, sharp, and happy. Temperament: Although watchful
around strangers, this dog is extremely sociable with children, other dogs, and
household pets. Shiba Inu Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
36.5 - 39.5 cm (14.25 - 15.5 inches). Coat: Short,
straight-haired, with a soft undercoat. The most common colors are red, red and
white, white, black, black and tan, and salt-and-pepper. Character: Shiba Inu
are curious, cheerful,
and watchful. They bond closely with their owners. They are easily housebroken
and bark infrequently. Temperament: They are normally
reserved around children and strangers but they normally get along well with all
living things. Care: Periodically remove
dead hairs with a metal-toothed Shih
Tzu Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
cm (9.75 inches). Coat: Is longhaired and
can be a variety of colors including black, red, beige, and sometimes white.
Character: The Shih Tzu is an
independent breed that is intelligent, lovable, affectionate, sociable, and
cheerful. It is not as outgoing as most breeds. It seldom barks.
Temperament: This dog always
behaves with dignity, and gets along with other household pets and
children. Siberian
Husky Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 51
- 60 cm(20 - 23.5 inches). Coat: Coat is
double-layered and medium-length. Every color and combination are acceptable.
Character: This dog wants to be
everyone's friend, a fact that makes it a less-than-ideal watchdog. Huskies love
to wander, and they are full of energy and independent. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with other Huskies, but needs to be trained carefully in order to interact
with other household pets. It will not get along with cats or other small
animals. Huskies have no problem with children. It is wise to have more than one
Husky because they have a very hard time being left alone. Silky
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 23
cm (9 inches). Coat: Long, smooth, silky,
and shiny. There is no undercoat. Steel-blue is the most prized color. The most
common color is light to dark blue-grey with brown. Character: This dog is upbeat,
lively, intelligent, loyal, and surprisingly protective. Temperament: Silky Terriers need
to get used to cats when young to avoid chasing them later on. Normally they are
very affectionate with children. They will bark when visitors
arrive. Skye
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
- 26 cm (9.75 - 10.25 inches). Can be more than 100 cm (39.5 inches) long.
Coat: The coat is
double-layered. The top layer is straight and long, while the bottom layer is
short, wooly and thick. Allowable colors are black or gray, or borwn and blond with dark markings
on the ears, muzzle, and
tail. Character: This dog is
affectionate, loyal, and a little reserved around strangers. It makes a good
watchdog. Temperament: As long as children
do not tease them, Skye Terriers get along fine with them. Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household
pets, although it may try to dominate other dogs. Smooth
Fox
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
13-16 inches Coat: Coat is short,
smooth, flat, hard and dense. Character: This dog is very
loyal and affectionate. It is playful and energetic and has an abundance of
courage. Temperament: Needs to be
socialized well as a puppy. Will pick fights with other dogs. Although playful
with children, they need to be watched as they can bite. Likes to bark and
explore. Soft
Coated Wheaten
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 17
- 19 inches. Weight should be around 30-40 lbs. Coat: Is abundant and
wheaten-colored and falls in soft waves in adulthood. Character: The Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier is active, but not hyperactive. It is always eager to make new
friends. It is alert and watchful, cheerful and curious. Temperament: Soft Coated Wheaten
Terriers get along well with children and other animals, provided proper
socialization has taken place. Spinone Italiano Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 70 cm (22.75 -27.5 inches). Weight is 28 - 37 kg (61.75 - 81.5 lbs).
Coat: Coat is rough and
thick and lies somewhat flat. Allowable colors are white, white with orange
markings, white with brown markings, or speckled brown - with and without larger
brown markings. Character: This dog is
friendly, gentle, and affectionate, but has a slight stubborn streak.
Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. All visitors will be
greeted warmly. Staffordshire
Bull
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 35
- 41 cm (13.75 - 16.25 inches). Weight should be 11 - 17 kg (24 - 37.5 lbs).
Coat: Short and smooth.
The colors are white or white with brindle or red patches, fawn, red, any shade
of brindle from tiger brindle through to black brindle, or blue.
Character: This dog is brave,
loving with children, and obedient. It possesses tremendous stamina, tenacity,
and intelligence. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with children and rough play does not bother it. Provided proper
socialization has taken place, it gets along fine with other household
pets. Standard
Poodle Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: 35 - 45 cm Weight: 45-70 pounds Coat: Fine, frizzy, wooly.
Permitted colors are grey, brown, apricot, black, and white. A Poodle with a
corded coat is rare. Character: Poodles are
sensitive, intelligent, lively, playful, and eager to learn. They bond closely
with their family. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Visitors will be
announced, but they are generally friendly toward them. T Tervuren Belgian
Shepherd Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 58
- 62 cm (22.75 - 24.5 inches). Coat: Long - haired coat
with undercoat. Character: This breed is
energetic, lively and eager to work. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other pets especially if socialized early. They are shy around
strangers, but get along well with children. Care: Excessive
Thai
Ridgeback Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 17
to 22 inches. Coat: Can be blue, black,
red, or fawn. Is short, but grows longer in winter. Character: This breed is smart,
obedient and watchful. It will protect its family always. Temperament: Thai Ridgebacks are
naturally protective of their home and family and can be aggressive with other
dogs. They get along fine with all other living creatures if properly
socialized. However, they have a strong hunting instinct which may become
prevalent around smaller animals. Tibetan
Mastiff Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 61
- 66 cm (24 - 26 inches). Coat: The coat is long and
thick with a heavy underlayer. Colors can be black and
tan, golden brown, plain black, or grey with or without tan markings.
Character: This breed is
reserved around strangers, dignified, loyal, and calm. It is very
self-confident, and can tend to be stubborn and dominant. Temperament: This dog is loving
with children but is distrustful around strangers. Provided proper socialization
has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household pets. It
usually has no problem with other dogs. Tibetan
Spaniel Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 25
cm (9.75 inches). Coat: The coat is double,
long and silky-haired. The most common color is golden, but any color is
acceptable. Character: Although cautious
with strangers, this dog does not bark a lot and jump all over them. It is
confident, watchful, intelligent, and brave. Temperament: Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household
pets. It is also good with children. Tibetan
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
35.5 - 43 cm (14 - 17 inches). Coat: This breed has a
long, luxurious, fine topcoat that is either straight or wavy. The undercoat is
wooly and dense. Character: This dog is brave,
intelligent, noble, and loyal to its handler. It is cautious around strangers
and dislikes being left alone. Temperament: Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household
pets. It is good with children, provided they know when to leave it alone. It
may try to dominate other dogs. Toy
Fox
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 8.5
to 11 inches. Coat: Is short and smooth.
It can be white and black, or white and tan. Character: The Toy Fox Terrier
is outgoing, friendly, fearless, and very loyal to its family. Its alertness
makes it a good watchdog. Temperament: The Toy Fox Terrier
is not generally recommended for children due to its small size. It will easily
accept other dogs into its living situation. Toy
Poodle Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Height: up to 10 inches Weight: 6-9 pounds Coat: Fine, frizzy, wooly.
Permitted colors are grey, brown, apricot, black, and white. A Poodle with a
corded coat is rare. Character: Poodles are
sensitive, intelligent, lively, playful, and eager to learn. They bond closely
with their family. Temperament: This breed gets
along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Visitors will be
announced, but they are generally friendly toward them. Treeing
Walker
Coonhound Country
of
Origin: N/A
Size: Shoulder height: N/A
Coat: N/A
Character: N/A
Temperament:
N/A V Vizsla Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Shoulder height on the short-haired Vizsla: 52 - 61
(20.5 - 24 inches). Shoulder height on the wire-haired Vizsla: 54 - 62 cm (21.25 - 24.5 inches).
Coat: The short-haired
Vizsla is either dark gold or a dark wheat color. The
wire-haired Vizsla is usually a shade of sandy-yellow.
Character: This breed is loyal,
affectionate, intelligent, and enjoys field sports. Temperament: This dog gets along
well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It will bark at
strangers. W Weimaraner Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 57
- 70 cm (22.5 - 27.5 inches). Coat: Coat can either be
short-hiared or long-haired. Either type of coat is
can be silver or mouse-colored. Character: This dog is
friendly, eager to work, intelligent, and energetic. Temperament: Provided proper
socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household
pets. The Weimeraner gets along fine with other dogs,
and is friendly toward children. Although not unfriendly toward strangers, this
dog will protect its family in times of danger. Welsh
Springer
Spaniel Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 17
- 18 inches. Coat: Flat and straight,
dense enough to protect it from the weather. Colors are rich red and white.
Character: The Welsh Springer
Spaniel is steady and easygoing. It is an independent breed, yet very devoted to
its family. Temperament: This breed is
somewhat reserved, even timid, around strangers. It is good with children, and
gets along fine with other household pets, provided proper socialization has
taken place. Welsh
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 39
cm (15.25 inches). Coat: Hard, wire-haired,
and very thick. Color is usually reddish-brown with black.
Character: The Welsh Terrier is
cheerful, easy-going, obedient, and active. It is brave and obedient, bonding
closely with its family but being more reserved around strangers.
Temperament: Although less
outgoing with people it doesn't know, this breed is patient with children. It
will get along fine with cats and other household pets, provided it is
socialized early enough.It can sometimes try to
dominate other dogs. West
Highland White
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 28
cm (11 inches). Weight is around 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs). Coat: Double-layered with
a topcoat that is rough and hard and a soft, short undercoat. The color is
always white. Character: Also commonly
referred to as the Westie, this breed is a boisterous,
playful, alert, and independent breed. It is very extroverted and can be
stubborn. Temperament: The West Highland
White Terrier needs to be trained at a young age not to try to dominate other
dogs or chase cats. If you have children, it makes a good playmate because it
can handle rough play. Whippet Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 44
- 51 cm (17.25 - 20 inches). Coat: Fine and dense.
There are many possible colors, but most often seen are beige, blue, roan,
black, black and white, or white with streaked or yellow patches.
Character: The Whippet is
affectionate, peaceful, intelligent, and great with children.
Temperament: Whippets are good
with children but do not take kindly to strangers. They cannot suppress the urge
to chase anything that moves quickly. They are tolerant of other dogs, enjoy
children, and will leave the family cat alone. Wire
Fox
Terrier Country
of
Origin: N/A
Size: Shoulder height: N/A
Coat: N/A
Character: N/A
Temperament:
N/A Wirehaired
Pointing
Griffon Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height: 20
- 24 inches. Coat: Is medium-length,
wiry, and straight. The Undercoat is abundant and thick. Colors can be dirty
white mixed with chestnut, white or steel gray with chestnut markings, gray,
chestnut, or roan. Character: Wirehaired Pointing
Griffons are obedient, intelligent, eager to please and easy to train.
Temperament: Wirehaired Pointing
Griffons are obedient, respectful with strangers, good with other dogs, but like
to chase cats. They are particularly good with older, respectful children.
Y Yorki Poo Country
of
Origin: This is a cross
breed between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Poodle. Size: Shoulder height:
Varies upon Poodle used in cross breed. Can weigh between 4-15 pounds.
Coat: The coat will vary.
Each pup can take after either breed or a combination of both. Usually little
shedding and good breed for allergy sufferers. Character: Energetic, happy,
brave, intelligent. It is an alert dog and very clever. Great watchdog.
Temperament: Wants to be involved
in the family activity. Great companion dog. Loving and cheerful.
Yorkshire
Terrier Country
of
Origin:
Size: Shoulder height:
Weight is: 2 - 3 kg (4.5 - 6.5 lbs). Coat: Consists of very
long, silky hair. The color is golden-brown wtih
steel-grey. Character:
Temperament: This dog is tolerant
of children, provided that they respect its territory. It can be a bit too brave
occasionally when dealing with larger dogs but gets along fine with cats and
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