Dalmatian is a powerful, large, well-muscled dog with brilliant patience and stamina. The Dalmatian is known for its exclusive dark- or brown-spotted coat. There is no conformity of the origin of the breed Dalmatian. Some said that spotted dogs were found always in Asia, Europe and Africa throughout the history of the world. Dalmatian dog breed may have relation with the Pointer dogs. Some evidence shows that the spotted dogs were in Egypt and found Egyptian bas reliefs and Hellenic Friezes; no doubt that this is an ancient dog breed and it is since 1700s. A dog resembled to the Dalmatian dogs was there in England and known as Bengal Pointer in 1700s. Some said origin of the Dalmatian is Yugoslavia but it is still questionable. Some said that this breed root to the Croatia. It is recognition as a Croatian breed has been denied, until 1993, when FCI did finally accepted the Croatian Origin of the Dalmatian Dog, although they persist to reject Croatia standard backing rights over the breed. He is nicknamed by the English, the English Coach Dog, the Carriage Dog, the Plum Pudding Dog, the Fire House Dog, and the Spotted Dick.
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Sixteenth century documents and paintings show dogs resembling the Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu is claimed to have descended from crossing the Lhasa-Apso or Tibetan mountain dog and Pekingese, at Peking in the seventeenth century. The dogs were favorites of the Chinese royals and were thus prized that for years the Chinese refused to sell, trade, or give away any of the dogs. First time imported to England in nineteen thirty, once it had been discovered by English troopers throughout world war-II. In 1946 Shih Tzu was recognized in UK and 1969 American Kennel Club recognized the breed. Shih Tzu life expectancy is more than 15 years in general. Shih Tzu weight is 09 to 16 pounds and Height is from 09 inches to 11 inches.
Shih Tzu is a small, durable dog with a body that's slightly longer than it's tall. the head is round and broad, and wide between the eyes. The square muzzle is brief, with an inch or less from the tip of the nose to the defined stop. The nose is broad, with well-open nostrils. Nose, lips and eye rims are liver on liver colored dogs, blue on blue dogs and black on all other colors. The teeth meet in a very level or below bite. The large, spherical eyes are dark in color, however lighter on blue and liver dogs. The large, pendant, low-set ears droop down and are coated in plenteous hair. The back of Shih Tzu is level. The muscular legs are well-boned and straight. The high-set tail is carried over the rear and is covered in thick hair. Generally, dewclaws are removed. The double coat is thick and long, flowing down over the dog. The hair on top of the eyes is usually tied in a very topknot. There’s a lush beard and mustache and also the hair on the muzzle is brief. Coat comes in all colors.
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Affenpinscher is one among the most ancient toy dog breeds. The breed initiated from Central Europe (Germany and France) at that time it got nick name little devil with moustaches. Affenpinscher became a popular pet throughout the nineteenth century. In seventeenth centry these were often kept around stables, in stores, or on farms where they used as ratters. So, initially they were hunter of mice and a fantastic watchdog. This breed has become popular all over the world, however most famous in Germany. Nowadays the Affenpinscher is become a companion dog. People refer to them as "monkey dogs" due to their physical aspect and appearance. They are tiny sized square-built dog however feisty, bold with spunk and strength. The American Kennel Club recognized in 1936 and kept it in Toy Group Dog breeds. They are now known as watchdog and the companion dogs. Companion dog, watchdog. They have size from 9 to 13 inches Height at the shoulder. The weight of the Affenpinshcer is 7 - 8 pounds. Affenpinscher life expectancy may be from 12 years to 14 years in general.
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