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American Pit Bull 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: Mastiff Weight: 22 -110 lbs Height: 18-22 inches Overview During the 1800s pit bulls and terriers were crossbred and the imported to America from England for dog fighting purposes. This was the beginning of the American Pit Bull terrier. Farmers then...

American Cocker 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: 15-30 lbs Height: Males 15.5 inches, females 14.5 inches Overview The American Cocker Spaniel is a very beloved breed in the USA. This breed was brought to America by the English in the later part of the 1800s. These dogs are the...

Appenzell Mountain 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: Mastiff Weight: 49-70 lbs Height: Males 22-23 inches, females 18-20 inches Overview There is not complete agreement on the origin of this breed. The one theory is that the Appenzell Mountain dog is a native breed that dates back to the Bronze Age, and...

Australian Kelpie - 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: 25-45; Female: 25-45 lbs Height: Males: 17-20; Females: 17-20 inches Overview The Australian Kelpie has its origin in Australia where they have been developed during the 1870s. These dogs are an exceptional breed renowned for their...

Barbet - 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: Gun dog Weight: 33-55 lbs Height: Male 21-24 inches, Female 19-22 inches Overview The Barbet Dog is medium-sized French gun dog. It is believed that the Barbet dog was the first original water dog breed. The origin of this breed is not entirely known,...

Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher - 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: Pinschers Weight: 26-40 lbs Height: 14-20 inches Overview The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher is a sturdy little dog that is also heavier than its German cousin, the German Pinscher. Austrian Pinschers are conventional Austrian farmer's dogs that was...

Australian 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: 9-14 lbs Height: 9-11 inches Overview The Australian terrier has its origin in Australia, and is one of the smallest working terrier dogs. It is said that these dogs were crossed with the Irish, the Cairn, the Norwich, the Dandie Dinmont,...

Azawakh - 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: Hounds Weight: Male: 44-55; Female: 33-44 lbs Height: Male: 25-29, Female: 23-27 inches Overview The Azawakh are originally from the Sahel region in Africa. They have been developed by the several nomadic tribes that live in the Southern Sahara, as...

Argentine Dogo - 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: Mastiff Weight: Male 90-100 lbs, female 80-90 lbs Height: Male 24.5-27.5 inches, female 23.5-26 inches Overview The Argentine Dogo was developed by a courageous big game hunter, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez during the 1920s. This dog was also used for...

Affenpinscher - Dog Breeds - Quality Info You Must Know Published on 14/07/2008

Here we begin with a basic look at some of the stats about the affen and carry on with more in depth info on the breed. Breed group: Terrier Weight: 7-8 pounds Height: 10-15 inches Overview Affenpinscher originated in Germany during the 1600's where they were primarily used as vermin hunting dogs. It is not entirely sure how these dogs were developed, but it is believed that they...