Documents tagged 'Dogs'
Published: 14/06/2008
The Berner as he is commonly spoken of is a dog that has recently become one of the favorite breeds in the United States because of his characteristics of moderate size, beauty and good natured temperament. He is a member of the Working Group of the American Kennel Club. His striking good looks...
Published: 14/06/2008
The Belgian Sheepdog is one of four sheepdogs originating in Belgium. It is also known as the Belgian Groenendael (Grow-en-en-doll ) or Chien de Berger Belge. In some countries they are all considered one breed. The AKC recognizes three of the four breeds including the Belgian Groenendael. These...
Published: 14/06/2008
Originally there were as many as eight Belgian breeds of the same genetic inheritance that were used as herding dogs and drovers in Belgium and Germany. Through the years the Belgian Sheepdogs have been narrowed to four "types" or representatives. The Belgian Sheepdogs are represented in the...
Published: 14/06/2008
One of four Belgian Sheepdogs, the Belgian Tervuren is often mistaken for a German Shepherd because they closely resemble each other in size, coat and color. It is pronounced Ter-VER-en. The Belgian Tervuren is recognized as its own breed by the AKC, but many countries consider all four Belgian...
Published: 14/06/2008
The Bedlington Terrier bears a striking resemblance to a lamb. It is very different from what most terriers look like. It is roach backed, with an unusual tightly curled coat, not typical of the terrier coat in that it is not "wiry" nor should it be stripped as the terrier coat is. They are swift...
Published: 14/06/2008
Beagles are happy loving dogs that have a long relationship with man as a hunting companion. Although no one knows for sure where these dogs descended from, there are records of small hunting dogs that go back to the 13th century and it is no secret these dogs are quite successful for hunting fox...
Published: 14/06/2008
So you think you want to own a beagle? There are few puppies as cute as a little black-and-white beagle! Beagles show up in movies as the perfect family pet. Beagles do make great family pets, but as with any pure bred dog, before purchasing a beagle make sure you learn a few things about the...
Published: 13/06/2008
No matter how hard you try to keep your Basset Hound dog healthy, he is still susceptible to some diseases that could hinder his normal activities. The best armor every Basset Hound owner should have is the awareness of what these diseases are and how it can damage their dog's healthy condition....
Published: 13/06/2008
In the days when pit fighting was an accepted "sport" in the country of Great Britain and later in America, Pitbulls of various origins were the dogs of choice for this activity.
To a large extent, the original "bulldog" was one of the foundation breeds of dogs of this type. One of the...
Published: 13/06/2008
Dog Breed Name:
Australian cattle dog
Dog Type:
AKC herding
Breed Size:
Medium
Average Adult Height:
20 inches
Average Adult Weight:
35 lbs
Availability:
The specie is easily available and can be found from Australia much easily.
Overview:
The dog which came...