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Breed Name:
Anatolian Shepherd
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Anatolian was developed to be independent and forceful, responsible on its own for guarding its master's flocks. These traits make it more challenging as a pet; owners of dogs of this breed must determinedly socialize the dogs to turn them into appropriate companions. They are intelligent and can learn quickly but might choose not to obey; this is not generally a dog for a beginning or shy owner. They become very protective of other animals in the household, and will treat them as their "flock." They have also been known to kill bears to protect their charges.
Life Expectancy:
12-15 years
Weight:
100-150 pounds (45-68 kg.)
Height:
28-30 inches (71-76 cm.)
Color:
can be any color
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Austrailian Shepherd
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Australian Shepherd is a breed of working dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not in fact originate in Australia.They acquired their name because of its association with sheepherders who came to the United States from Australia. Australian Shepherds rose rapidly in popularity with the boom of western riding after World War II. They became known to the general public through rodeos, horse shows and through Disney movies made for television.
Life Expectancy:
12-13 years
Weight:
16-34 kg (35-75 lb)
Height:
43-58 cm (18-23 in)
Color:
Black or Red, Merle or not merle, Self- or tan-pointed, Solid color or trimmed with white.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Australian Cattle Dog
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Like many herding dogs, Cattle Dogs have high energy levels and active minds. They need plenty of exercise and a job to do, such as participating in dog sports, learning tricks, or other activities that engage their minds. Some individuals find repetitive training frustrating and dull, so owners should aim to make training sessions varied and more exciting in order to keep their dog interested. Cattle Dogs who do not receive the appropriate exercise and entertainment will invent their own, often destructive, activities.
These dogs are, by nature, wary. They are naturally cautious, and grow more so as they age. Their cautious nature towards strangers make them perfect guard dogs, when trained for this task. Cattle Dogs drive cattle by nipping at their heels or tails, but they have also been known to herd other animals, such as ducks, chickens, humans, and flocks of ground-feeding parrots without instruction when left to their own devices.
Life Expectancy:
11-15 years
Weight:
32-35 pounds (15-16kg)
Height:
17-20 inches (43-51cm)
Color:
The Cattle Dog's coat comes in two basic colours (blue and red) and a variety of markings and coat patterns, sometimes quite striking.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Australian terrier
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Aussie should have the personality of a working terrier; its even disposition and outgoing personality makes it an ideal companion dog. It is loyal and eager to please its owner, but can be hard to house train. They will also chase small animals like guinea pigs and mice, but get along well with larger animals like cats and other dogs.
Life Expectancy:
15+ years
Weight:
9-14 pounds (4-6 kg.)
Height:
9-11 inches (23-28 cm.)
Color:
Black, Brown.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Basenji
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Used as hunting dogs in their native Africa, the Basenji drove game into nets, or help track down and kill wounded game. Known as a Yodeling dog this breed has many idiosyncrasies. It is said to be cat-like in demeanor; sometimes independent, willful and never 100% predictable. Although considered barkless, they are still very vocal dogs, using all kinds of different of sound effects. They are very loyal with their immediate family, but are not very accepting of strangers and new situations.
Life Expectancy:
13.6 years
Weight:
22-26 pounds (10-12 kg.)
Height:
16-17 inches (41-43 cm.)
Color:
red, black, tricolor.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Basset Hound
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Bred to trail and hunt rabbits, this long, low slung hound works best in a pack. It works well in dense undergrowth and it is said that once the basset gets the scent of its prey it's unrelenting in its quarry's pursuit. Playful and silly by nature, these funny hounds appear to have a carefree attitude about life and can lack an obedient nature. They are rarely in a bad mood and always eager to go follow their noses. True to the hound group they have a desire to roam therefore having an impermeable fence is a must with this breed. They are great family dogs.
Life Expectancy:
11.4 years
Weight:
50-65 pounds (23-29kg)
Height:
12-15 inches (30-38cm)
Color:
black, tan, and white.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Beagle
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition. Described in several breed standards as "merry" they are amiable and not generally aggressive or timid. They enjoy company, and although they may initially be stand-offish with strangers they are easily won over. They make poor guard dogs for this reason, although their tendency to bark or howl when confronted with the unfamiliar makes them good watch dogs; in a 1985 study conducted by Ben and Lynette Hart the Beagle was given the highest excitability rating along with the Yorkshire Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, West Highland White Terrier and Fox Terrier.
Life Expectancy:
10-15 years
Weight:
20-30 lbs
Height:
13-15 inches
Color:
Beagles appear in a range of colours. Although the tricolour (white with large black areas and light brown shading) is the most common, Beagles can occur in any hound colour.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Bearded Collie
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Bearded Collie ranks 104 out of 155 breeds in popularity in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club's yearly publishing of breed rankings. A Bearded Collie is best obtained from a reputable dog breeder or a dog rescue, not from a pet store situation where dogs are bred specifically for profit. Bearded Collies make excellent pets for those who are willing to accommodate their high energy level and grooming requirements.
Life Expectancy:
12.8 years
Weight:
40-60 pounds (18-27 kg.)
Height:
20-22 inches (51-56cm.)
Color:
black, blue, brown or fawn.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Bedlington Terrier
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
These do-all dogs were able to do almost anything asked of them, if in classic terrier manner. In contrast to its placid appearance, Bedlingtons would have to be able hold its own when pitted in dog fighting contests and was particularly well known to fight to the death when set upon. In addition, it was fast enough to bay a badger or a fox and was a first-rate water dog.
Life Expectancy:
13.5 years
Weight:
18-23 pounds (8-10kg)
Height:
16-17 inches (41-43cm)
Color:
Liver, Blue and Sandy.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Belgian Malinois
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
This high energy breed with a need for regular mental and physical stimulation. It is alert, smart, and serious, an ideal watchdog and guard dog. It is aloof with strangers and can be aggressive toward other dogs and animals. Some can be domineering. When confined, it often runs in sweeping circles in an effort to stay on the move. It is protective of its home and family. The Belgian Malinois a very intelligent, lively breed who excels in an active family environment. He is identical to the Belgian Sheepdog and the Belgian Tervueren except his coat is short and mahogany in coloring. The Belgian Malinois is a no-nonsense dog who must be taken seriously by his owner. It is recommended an owner be an experience dog person.
Life Expectancy:
unavailable
Weight:
29-34 kg (65-75 lb)
Height:
24-26 in. (61-66 cm)
Color:
grey, mahogany, black.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Belgian Sheepdog
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Belgian Shepherds are bred to be highly intelligent, alert and sensitive to everything going on around them, and to develop extremely strong relationship bonds. This means that they need significant socializing as puppies, lifelong activity outlets, and will seek to be with "their human" all the time, preferably doing something rather than waiting around. They can find it very difficult to be left alone. During their juvenile years, they can go through irrational fears (similar to the child who believes there is a monster in the closet), and can suddenly develop anxiety over some object or place which has never been a problem before, although these fade over time with a good positive lead. They tend strongly to be a "one person dog."
Life Expectancy:
12.5 years
Weight:
60-75 lbs
Height:
24-26 inches
Color:
black with white.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Belgian Tervuren
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Tervurens are highly energetic, intelligent dogs who require a job to keep them occupied. This can be herding, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking, or protection work. They are also found working as Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs, finding missing persons and avalanche victims. As companion animals, Tervurens are loyal and form strong bonds with their family, leading some to be aloof with strangers. They are good watch dogs, being very observant and attentive to the slightest change in their environment. Some can be nervous, depending on breeding and early experiences, so care must be taken to adequately socialize Tervuren puppies to a wide variety of people and situations.
Life Expectancy:
12-14 years
Weight:
60-75 pounds (27-34 kg.)
Height:
22-26 inches (56-66 cm.)
Color:
Black, Grey, Cream.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Bernese Mountain Dog
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
This giant breed is known for its good temperament and natural heroic abilities. They make good family pets, as they are easy to train and are obedient. These dogs are great with children, but because of its size must be supervised around very small children. They are generally good with other dogs, and cats.
Life Expectancy:
7-8 years
Weight:
85-110 pounds (36-50kg.)
Height:
23 to 27.5 inches (58-70 cm)
Color:
tri-color pattern: body, neck, legs, head and ears are solid black; cheeks, stockings and thumbprints (or ghost eyes) are rust or tan; toes, chest, muzzle, tail tip and blaze between the eyes white.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Bichon Frise
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Infallible little temperaments, these smart dogs make excellent family pets, and are very playful with a strong desire to please. They also have a non-shedding coat.
Life Expectancy:
15+ years
Weight:
15lbs (9kg)
Height:
12in (30cm)
Color:
Color is white, may have shadings of buff, cream or apricot around the ears or on the body.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Black and Tan Coonhound
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a large, powerful working hound. It is very well-proportioned, with a finely modeled head. The upper plane of the skull is approximately parallel to the upper plane of the muzzle. It has well developed pendent lips and wide black nostrils. The long pendent ears fall in graceful folds and it has a strong tail that is carried freely. The moderate stop is located midway between the occiput and the nose. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite.
The rounded eyes are hazel to dark brown. The length of the body from wither to rump is the same as or a bit longer than the height at the withers. The topline is fairly level. The chest should reach at least down to the elbows. The short, sleek coat is black with tan markings on the muzzle, limbs, and chest. The graceful droop of loosely fitting skin and extensive ear leather give the Black and Tan a distinctive quality. It can cover a lot of ground with his long rhythmic strides.
Life Expectancy:
10-12 years
Weight:
50-75 pounds (45-64 kg.)
Height:
23-27 inches (58-68 cm.)
Color:
Black and Tan.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Bloodhound
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The ultimate scent hound, this breed has been in existence since as early as 1000 AD Blood hounds are tracking dogs used primarily to find and follow the scent of the quarry, but never to attack it. They have long been considered the best human tracker in the dog world. Large and independent in nature, this true hound can be difficult to train. Best suited to a countryside lifestyle, bloodhounds need regular and large amount of exercise and exploring.
Life Expectancy:
6.75 years
Weight:
90lbs (41kg)
Height:
58 to 69 cm (23 to 27 inches)
Color:
Black and Tan, Liver and Tan and Red.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Border Collie
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Border Collies excel at several dog sports in addition to their success in herding trials. They dominate the higher jump heights at dog agility competitions, so much so that in England competitions often include classes for ABC dogs, "Anything But Collies". The Border Collie's speed, agility, stamina have allowed them to dominate in up-and-coming dog activities like flyball and disc dog competitions. Their train-ability has also given them a berth in dog dancing competitions.
Border Collies have a highly developed sense of smell and with their high drive make excellent and easily motivated tracking dogs for Tracking trials. These trials simulate the finding of a lost person in a controlled situation where the performance of the dog can be evaluated with titles awarded for successful dogs. Because of this skill, Border Collies make excellent Search and rescue dogs in both Lowland, Mountain, and Urban areas.
Life Expectancy:
12-15 years
Weight:
30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.)
Height:
12-22 inches (48-56 cm.)
Color:
blue creme and yellow white, red merle, blue merle, "Australian red,", Black.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Border Terrier
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Affectionate, intelligent, even-tempered, and obedient. Alert and fearless. Border Terriers generally get on well with other dogs, however, if they dislike another dog, they do not hesitate to start a fight and, as with most terriers, it can be difficult to stop them. They will get along well with cats they have been raised with, but will chase other cats and small animals such as mice, rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs. Borders will adapt to the activity levels of their owners.
They do not demand exercise, but do love it when they get it. With sufficient length of leg to achieve reasonable speed, a Border will hike, bike, and run with its owner but just as happily while away the day lying in the sun. A Border Terrier does not mind being left alone but as it is intelligent and loves company, it is not suited to household where people are away all day, every day. Being bred to work cooperatively with people, Borders do well in task-oriented activities.
They are intelligent and eager to please, but they retain the capacity for independent thinking and initiative that were bred into them for working rats and fox underground. They take training for tasks very well, but appear less tractable if being taught mere tricks. The breed has excelled in agility training, but they are quicker to learn jumps and see-saws than weaving poles. Their love of people and even temperament make them fine therapy dogs, especially for children and the elderly, and they are occasionally used to aid the blind or deaf.
Life Expectancy:
15+ years
Weight:
13-16 pounds (6-7kg)
Height:
13-16 inches (33-41cm)
Color:
red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Borzoi
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
The Borzoi is a tall, aristocratic dog with a long, thin, narrow head. A slightly arched muzzle and a long, low-hanging curved tail. Heavy-necked ruff is characteristic. The nose is black and the eyes are oblong and dark. The ears lie back on the neck but may prick up partially when the dog is alert. The back is gracefully curved. The chest is narrow, but very deep. The longish silky coat may be wavy or with large curls, with a heavy mane at the neck. The colors are white, golden, tan or gray with black markings, in either solid or mixed colors.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Weight:
100 pounds (45 kg)
Height:
28 inches (about 70 centimeters)
Color:
Black, Black and Tan, Black and Cream, Black ,Brindle, White, Gold.
Breed Details
Breed Name:
Boston Terrier
Breed Category:
Dog
Description:
Boston Terriers, also called the Boston bull, are compact and well-muscled dogs. Their faces are unmistakable with a short, wide muzzle, dark, large round eyes set far apart, and small, fine, erect ears. They have a broad, flat head without wrinkles and a short, square muzzle leading to an ample black nose. Its neck is slightly arched and its chest is broad. Its limbs are straight and muscular. Its hair is short, brilliant, and of a fine texture that comes in brindle & white or black & white and some are born brown & white. These dogs are excellent entertainers and companion animals, suitable for anybody or any lifestyle.
Life Expectancy:
15 or more years
Weight:
10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.)
Height:
15-17 inches (38.1-43cm.)
Color:
Brindle & White, Black & White and Brown & White.
