Collies come in two different varieties, 'smooth' and 'rough.' Rough collies require much more grooming, but smoothes do need to be groomed regularly to keep their coats healthy. Collies have a double coat of hair, meaning there is a thick undercoat and an outer coat of thinner and flatter hair.
A smooth collie has shorter hair like that of a Labrador or Dalmatian. The hair is short and...
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a Mastiff from France. Descendant of the most ancient mastiffs, the Molloser dogs of Rome, the Dogue presents a large and forbidding appearance. He has a massive head with a bracocyphalic muzzle, super big paws and an abundance of wrinkles.
The head of the Dogue is the largest in the canine world. The brow is pronounced, giving him a perpetually worried look. He has...
The dingo is a wild dog of Southeast Asia and Australia. It is commonly known as the Australian wild dog. The dingo is believed to have originated in Asia and brought to Australia by Austronesian traders some 3,000 years ago. They flourished upon introduction, and quickly spread out across Australia, quite possibly with human assistance. Within a short period of time the dingo had occupied the...
It is believed that Doberman Pinschers were bred by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in Germany somewhere around 1890. He wanted to breed a different type of dog that would be a great combination with strength, ferocity, yet loyal and intelligent. The Doberman Pinscher, also known as simply the "Doberman" is a common breed of domestic dog and a very common pet because of their loyal companionship...
Dalmatians were well known as a carriage dog and so they were also known as Spotted Coach-dogs. Evidence shows that possibly the breed existed centuries before it was named in the 18th century. There is 4000-year-old Greek art showing dogs that look much like modern Dalmatians. The Dalmatian dog breed's popularity surged with the 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith, and...
It is very important that you provide just the right home to your Dalmatian. Dogs have carried over from their ancient ancestors the instinct to use a den for comfort and security. If you can harness this instinct you will not only add a wonderful tool to teach manners in the home, but will also give your dog a place to go when feeling stressed or tired.
The majority of new pet owners...
Dachshund is an intelligent hound dog having willful and sturdy personality. The common features are short legs, long body, long drooping ears and sleek coat. They are also called as "Teckel". They come in three different sizes, miniature, toy and standard. They can be wired haired, shorthaired or even longhaired.
Dachshunds are typically stubborn and independent. With rewarding-method and...
Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for it's intelligence and deep affection for the family.
Appearance - The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. The Collie is a wonderful dog for the household as they have innate desire to safeguard. Some dogs of this breed can be...
The Cocker Spaniel, also known as the American Cocker Spaniel, originated from cautious reproduction of the English Cocker Spaniels in the United States.
The name "Cocker" comes from the game bird named woodcock. These spaniels were used to flush these game birds which they did particularly well. Recently these Cocker Spaniels are mostly found in dog shows and as family pets. They also serve...
Dalmatian training programs are designed to suit the dog's natural characteristics of a companion dog. Dalmatians seek affection but only from the people they trust - and they tend to take a while before trusting strangers. As with any dog breed, personality differences can be noticed with Dals - some area easier to train, some will give you a hard time. Here are a few of the most common...
