Bull Terrier Bull Terrier. Photo courtesy of Animalsbreeds.com. ALTERNATE NAMES: English Bull Terrier English Standard Bull Terrier English Miniature Bull Terrier Mini Bull Terrier Miniature Bull Terrier Standard Bull Terrier Bully STATUS: Extant GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO […]
The 12 Types of Coat Everybody knows that dogs come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colour patterns. Most of you may know the difference between a longhaired breed and a shorthaired breed (never mind that both of those types can actually occur in the same breed), and that some coat types may even
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Greyhound Greyhound. Photo courtesy of The American Kennel Club. ALTERNATE NAMES: English Greyhound STATUS: Extant GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING:
Glossary Landrace: The term “landrace” isn’t particular to dogs. A landrace is any domesticated and regionally adapted type of plant or animal that has developed naturally, over time, to suit its environment and purpose. Some examples of landrace dog breeds include the Africanis, the Taiwan Dog and the American Carolina Dog. Pariah: The word “pariah”
Meet the Kennel Clubs Photo by dimitris petridis from FreeImages Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) In the pages of this website, you may come across the initials “FCI,” or the name “Fédération Cynologique Internationale.” The FCI is a sort of parent organization (rather than an actual kennel club), to which a number of kennel clubs across
Native American Indian Dog Native American Indian Dog. Photo courtesy of 101dogbreeds.com. ALTERNATE NAMES: Native American Village Dog Native American Dog American Indian Dog Native American Shepherd STATUS: Extinct GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING:
Alaskan Noble Companion Dog Alaskan Noble Companion Dog. Photo courtesy of Canineroleplaying.forumotion.com. ALTERNATE NAMES: ANCD STATUS: Extant GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING:
Dogo Argentino Dogo Argentino puppies. Photo courtesy of 101dogbreeds.com. Adult Dogo Argentinos. Photo courtesy of 101dogbreeds.com. ALTERNATE NAMES: Argentine Dog Argentine Dogo Argentine Mastiff Argentinian Mastiff STATUS: Extant GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING:
Dalmatian Dalmatian. Photo courtesy of Dogbreedersguide.com. ALTERNATE NAMES: Dal Dalmatiner Carriage Dog Firehouse Dog Leopard Carriage Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dalmatinski Pas STATUS: Extant GROUP: RECOGNITION: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: HISTORY: TEMPERAMENT: BREED DESCRIPTION: AVERAGE HEIGHT/ WEIGHT: MALES: FEMALES: GROOMING: EXERCISE: HEALTH PROBLEMS: LIFE EXPECTANCY: POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING: