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African Boerboel - Dog Breeds - Quality Info You Must Know Published on 16/07/2008

To begin we take a look at some facts about this breed then move onto a more indepth perspective on the breed. Breed group: Mastiff Weight: 154-200 pounds Height: males 25-28 inches, female 23-25.5 inches Overview The Boerboel has been successfully developed in South Africa, and the breed is still in the process of refinement. The origins of this breed are not entirely sure, but...

American Foxhound - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Hound Weight: Male: 70-75 lbs; female: 65-70 lbs Height: Male: 22-25 inches; female: 21-24 inches Overview The American foxhound has its descendence directly from the French and English hounds. They were brought to America in 1650, and more than a hundred...

Afghan Hound - Dog Breeds - Quality Info You Must Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Hound Weight: 58-64lb Height: Males 27 inches, Females 25 inches Overview Afghan hounds are a very old breed that is inhabitant to Sinai. The Egyptian papyruses mention them quite a few times. Originally it was forbidden to export these dogs which...

Australian Cattle Dog - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Herding Weight: 35-45 lbs Height: male 18-20 inches; female 17-19 inches Overview The Australian Cattle dog is originally from Australia where they have been developed during the nineteenth century. These dogs have been bred to excel in stamina, herding...

American Eskimo - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Non-sporting Weight: Toy 6-10 lbs, miniature 10-20 pounds, standard 18-35 pounds Height: Toy 9-12 inches, miniature 12-15 inches, standard 15-19 inches Overview It is believed that this breed has its origin from the German Spitz. These dogs were brought...

American Water Spaniel - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Sporting Weight: Male: 30-45, Female: 25-40 Lbs Height: 15-18 Inches Overview Not a lot is known about the origin of the American Water Spaniel. Many regions in the USA claim the development of the breed, but it is most closely identified with the Midwest...

Anatolian Shepherd - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Working Weight: male: 110-150, female: 80-120 lbs Height: male: 29, female 27 inches Overview This breed has its origin in Turkey where they have been used as guardian dogs for property and livestock. The Anatolian Shepherd dog is an ancient breed that is...

American Staffordshire Terrier - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Terrier Weight: 57-67 lbs Height: male: 18-19, female 17-18 inches Overview Not everyone is in agreement about the origin of the American Staffordshire terrier. Many believe the American Staffordshire terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier to be one...

Australian Shepherd - Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Herding Weight: male: 50-65; female: 40-55 lbs Height: male: 20-23; female: 18-21 inches Overview The Australian Shepherd has its origin in North America were it was developed during the nineteenth century. It is not entirely sure where the "Australian"...

Dog Breeds -Dog Breeds - Everything You Need To Know About The Akita Published on 15/07/2008

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Working Weight: Males 75-120 lbs, Females 75-110 lbs Height: Males 26-28 inches, Females 24-26 inches Overview The Akita originated from the Akita region in Japan, and this breed is more than 3000 years old. The Akita has captured the hearts of the...