Dog Breeds
Small Breed Dogs
Some of the people prefer to get the cutest dogs that are available. They say that small breed dogs are beautiful to look at and are really cute. Well, they said it right. Small breed dogs possess the charm that big and medium dogs do not have. (continue reading…)
Medium Sized Dogs
Medium-sized dogs are those dogs that are not that big and not that small. The typical weigh of medium sized dogs are from 35 to 65 pounds. These medium sized dogs are the best options of the owners’ who want to pet dogs. They are typically have lower weights as big dogs have and are not much taller or shorter than any other dogs. (continue reading…)
Large Dog Breeds
Dogs are considered as man’s most loving best friends. They usually guard a house especially in night time and protect the family in the best way that they can. With these, dogs really proved to humanity that they can be trusted and deserve to be loved back by the people that they see as their family. (continue reading…)
Maltese
Maltese height from the ground to the shoulder should be approximately the same length as the shoulder to the tail. His legs are short and fragile, little round feet, and the hair on the legs moderately densed. The head is medium sized, slightly rounded towards the top and is proportional to the rest of the body.
Irish Setter
Red Irish Setter at first glance will conquer everyone with its elegant and attractive appearance. Favorite among all the setters. It is assumed that the breed originated by crossing spaniel, pointer and English setter. Although originally bred as hunting dog, they are becoming family dogs and dogs for shows. In the 19th century, when they appeared in Ireland, the proud, aristocratic dogs they were an excellent dog for the exhibition, so in time they were more and more bred for their beautiful appearance and beautiful hair, not for hunting.
American Pitt Bull Terrier
Unfortunately, from time to time, around the world, dogs are bred for fighting. This breed originates from Staffordshire Terrier crossed with other fighting dogs including the extinct fighting Bulldog.
Poodle
Poodles origin dates back to the ancient family of water dogs. South of Europe is recorded as a place of origin of this breed. Since middle ages the breed is spread throughout Europe. Standard medium sized poodle was used as a retriever, but also as a circus dog, therefore circus groups helped spread the breed. Small sized types of poodles were developed from the medium sized poodle, breeding and mixing with other breeds.
Boxer
It is defined as a dog of "beautiful ugliness". The head should match the size of the body, skinny, with no wrinkles. Lower jaw is longer than upper but when the mouth is closed you shouldn’t see the teeth of the lower jaw or tongue.
Beagle
Today, the Beagle one of the most popular breeds, and have become very popular family dogs. Unfortunately, Beagle are often used for medical and laboratory research.
Yorkshire Terrier
The history of this beautiful breed is quite complicated. It was needed long period of time to achieve the current standard. Their ancestors used to hunt mice and in fact proved to be very good at it.
Yorkshire Terrier appeared in early 19th century in the West Riding in Yorkshire, where the miners wanted to create a Terrier to hunt rats and which is small enough to fit in a pocket.