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May 12th, 2005 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.Raising a dog can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be a trying one. You can make owning a puppy a better experience if you find one that is compatible with you and your family. Here we have compared some common dog breeds to help you make your decision.
Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier, also referred to as the English Bull Terrier, is a British breed that was developed to bait bulls, fight, and hunt vermin. While this breed has been around since the early 19th century, its popularity soared in the U.S. when it was introduced to the American public as a commercial icon.
This little dog usually stands between 21 and 22 inches tall and it weighs in under 62 pounds. The heredity of this animal includes bloodlines from the Bull Terrier and from the English Bulldog. It retains characteristics from both of these family members. It has a short coat that lies flat against its body. The pure white body with a black eye patch is the color combination that most people thick of when they think about Bull Terriers, however, they also come in solid colors of white, black, red, fawn, brindle, and tri-colored.
Terrier Mix
Terriers Mix Breed dogs can be great family dogs and great working dogs. The temperament, size, and coloring of your dog is going to depend on what terriers were involved in the mixing. Generally this type of mixed breed is active, friendly, and intelligent. This is a very common type of dog to find at shelters. They make great pets.
Havanese
The Havanese, also referred to as the Bichon Havanais and the Havana Silk Dog, is a Cuban dog breed that came onto the dog scene in the 1970s. This breed is suspected to have come from the island of Malta in the Mediterranean. Today this breed is most popular in Europe.
The Havanese is a toy breed that stands between 8.5 and 11.5 inches tall and weighs between 1 and 13 pounds. They have long soft coats that come in shades of white, champagne, black, tan, gold, white, blue, and multi-color. This dog is best suited as a family dog with plenty of love and attention.
Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier originated in the U.K., but it was developed in the United States. It belongs to the Terrier group and it was originally designed as a vermin killer. This breed was even used in the White House to control pests by President Theodore Roosevelt. This little dog stands between 12 and 15 inches tall and weighs between 12 and 18 pounds.
English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel, also called the King Charles Spaniel, is a toy dog breed that originated in Great Britain. It is suspected that this breed was developed by crossing the Japanese Chin or Pug with the Pekingese. This breed was originally used as a lap dog for the aristocracy. Today this cute little dog still enjoys a comfortable life as a lap dog and family dog.
The English Toy Spaniel is a manageable size. They usually grow to be between 10 and 11 inches tall and weigh between 8 and 14 pounds. They are very obedient and loving, and they make a great family pet. Because they are a small dog you will need to make sure that you children do not get to rough with this dog. If you are considering adding an English Toy Spaniel to your family you will want to make sure you keep your eye open for heart murmurs, patella luxation, inguinal hernias, and cataracts, as all of these health conditions are commonly found in this breed.
Foxhound (American)
The American Foxhound is an American breed that is descended from the English Foxhound. The American version of the Foxhound has traditionally been used to hunt predators like coyotes and foxes, however, they have also been used for hunting deer. Today this breed is used as a hunting dog and as a family pet.
This is a medium sized dog that stands between 21 and 25 inches tall and weighs between 65 and 75 pounds. It has a short coat that is hard. This breed can be found in just about any color. This dog has a very friendly personality that makes it a great family pet and companion.
Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is as exotic looking breed that originated in China. It is a very small dog that only stands between 9 and 13 inches tall and it weighs less than 12 pounds. It comes in two coat variations. The first variation is the hairless version. This version is bald except for section on its head, tail and feet. Here this breed has long silky tuffs of hair. The second variation of the Chinese Crested is the Powderpuff version. In this version the coat has two parts. The undercoat is silky downy undercoat and a long straight outercoat.
To care for this breed you will need to groom it according to the type of coat that it has. For the hairless variation you will want to massage their skin with cream to keep it moisturized. If the hairless will be outside you may also want to use a sun block to help reduce the chances that they will develop a sun burn. This variation should not be left outside for very long as they are more susceptible to the elements. To groom the powderpuff variation of this dog you will want to brush their hair on a weekly basis.
Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is an Irish breed that originated in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. They are related to the Kerry Blue and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, as well as to the Irish Terrier. This breed was originally bred to hunt vermin, fox, and badgers. They are known for being a scrappy little dog. Today this breed is mostly used as a family dog.
The Glen of Imaal Terrier stands between 12.5 and 14 inches tall and weighs about 35 pounds. They have a double coat that is coarse and weather-proof. They come in shades of wheaten, brindle and blue. They are a brave little dog that is usually mild mannered and gentle.
Otterhound
The Otterhound is a British breed that belongs to the hound group. It is suspected that this breed developed by crossing the Bulldog with the Bloodhounds, the Harrier, a Water Spaniel and possibly even a wolf. The bloodline of this breed can be traced back at least to the early 14th century.
The Otterhound is a large breed that stands between 23 and 27 inches tall. They usually weigh between 65 and 120 pounds. Their coats are medium to long and are dense and wiry. Because this breed developed as the result of crossing several breeds their coats can be just about any hound color.
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