Dog Breeds

Dog Breed Characteristics and Temperament

October 10, 2010

Why your new dog’s breed characteristics and temperament are so important. There are two basic factors in a dog’s behavior. He will have breed characteristics – an instinctive urge to do a particular job well (or poorly, depending on his makeup) and he will have a temperament. Both his working characteristics, or “talent” if you [...]

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Dog Breeds – Working and Guard Dogs

October 10, 2010

Mastiff, Rottweiler, St. Bernard, English Bulldog, Staffordshire Terrier (Pit Bull) Working and guard dogs include the mastiff, the Rottweiler and the St. Bernard, among others. The bulldog and the pit bull belong to this group as well. Naturally, many of the dogs in this grouping are known for their aggressive or assertive natures, but there [...]

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Dog Breeds – Terriers

October 10, 2010

Scots Highland terrier, Jack Russell terrier, Airedale terriers, Bedlington terriers, Cairn terriers, Norwich terriers Terriers were first used for hunting and killing vermin, and may have originated with the Scots highland terrier, an extinct breed. Terriers are known for tireless energy and a strong interest in digging. Most of the dogs in this group are [...]

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Dog Breeds – Scent Hounds

October 10, 2010

Bloodhounds, foxhounds, beagles, dachshunds, basset hounds When humans moved north into the forests of Europe they developed the scent hounds, which include bloodhounds, foxhounds, beagles and dachshunds. These dogs were bred to hunt in forested areas where a sight hound’s speed and keen eyesight are no help in the hunt. Many of the dogs in [...]

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Dog Breeds – Water Spaniels and Retrievers

October 10, 2010

Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers Water spaniels and retrievers are known for their “soft mouths” which prevent the dogs from damaging the birds. This can also prevent them from damaging your children, which may be why Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers are among the most popular dogs in America. Many people have found that these breeds [...]

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Dog Breeds – Pointers

October 10, 2010

English shorthair pointers, German shorthair pointers, Irish setters, English setters, Gordon setters, Weimaraner, Brittany spaniel The breeds that point include the English and German shorthair pointers, along with Irish, English and Gordon setters, the Weimaraner and the Brittany spaniel. Some of these breeds, most notably the Weimaraner and Irish setter, can be domineering and difficult [...]

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Dog Breeds – The Northern Dogs

October 10, 2010

Alaskan Husky, Malamute, Akita, Samoyed, Pomeranian The Dog Genome Project includes the Pomeranian among the Northern breeds, along with the expected Husky and Malamute. Northern breeds can be great with kids, but they have boundless energy and are often large. Many people have trouble teaching them to walk on a lead – which makes sense [...]

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Dog Breeds – Herding Dogs

October 10, 2010

German shepherds, Welsh corgi, Old English sheepdog, Border collie, Australian shepherd. The dog breeds that assist shepherds and cattlemen round up their flocks and herds include Welsh corgi’s as well as the Border collie, Australian shepherd, Old English sheepdog and German shepherd. These dogs are intelligent (well – the Old English sheepdog is sometimes a [...]

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Dog Breeds – Sight Hounds

October 10, 2010

Saluki, greyhound, whippet, Afghan hound, Irish Wolfhound Sight hounds love to run. If you’re also a runner, consider choosing a sight hound or a mutt with some sight hound mixed in. If you aren’t a runner, some members of the sight hound family may still be a good choice for you – especially if you [...]

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Dog Breeds – Flushing Spaniels

October 8, 2010

Flushing Spaniel Breeds — American and English Cocker spaniels, Springer spaniel, Clumber spaniel, Field spaniel. The flushing spaniel breeds include some of America’s favorite bird dogs, the American and English Cocker Spaniel and the Springer spaniel, as well as the Clumber and Field spaniels, among others. And of course the cockapoo, the once insanely popular [...]

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