Showing posts with label dog breeds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog breeds. Show all posts

Monday, 23 September 2013

Morkie/ Yorktese is hybrid dog, a mix of Yorkshire terrier and Maltese.

Morkie/ Yorktese is hybrid dog, a mix of Yorkshire terrier and Maltese. These are small hybrid dogs. The main purpose to produce these hybrids was to get a dog with the characteristics of the Yorkshire terrier and Maltese with a small size. The initially it was called Morkie but now it has some others names such as Morkie, Malkie, Malki. The most common used name of Yorktese in these days is Morkie. These hybrid dogs are easy available and good for every climate. Their talent is tricks and agility. They are in the group of Toy dogs. The type of these dogs is Hybrid. Morkie life expectancy may be from 12 years to 15 years in general. Morkie’s life expectancy may vary from the said years. A Morkie has often weight 04 to 09 pounds and the height about 06-10 inches. The height and the weight of the hybrids depend on the size of the parent dog breeds.
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Saturday, 21 September 2013

Dalmatian

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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Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher is a breed of Mastiff, AKC Working dog group, primarily introduced around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Doberman Pinschers are one of the most popular family dogs, as well as is popular as a clever, awake, and faithful companion. However widely used as police dogs or guard dogs, this is now less common in these days. The Doberman was initially introduced at a canine show in 1876, and was recognized by the American kennel Club in 1908. Doberman Pinschers possess a lot of abilities such as watchdog, police work, tracking, guarding, military work, search and rescue, competitive obedience and therapy work. All over the world, Doberman Pinschers are among the most identifiable dog breeds, to some extent due to their jobs in modern society, as well as in part due to media consideration. Cautious reproducing has enhanced the temper of this dog, and the recently, the Doberman Pinscher is an active and vigorous breed ideal for a friendly relationship. Even though several Dobermans are being outside dogs, they can be best for live inside. The dogs are of medium to large scale with a short coat and square built. They are athletic dogs with stamina and speed. The Doberman Pinscher will likely have a pleased, vigilant, determined, and docile character.
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Golden Mountain Dog,mix of Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain.

Golden Mountain Dog is a hybrid, a mix of Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain. The Golden Mountain Dogs are medium sized dogs. They are easy available. Golden Mountain Dogs are not good for warm climate. Hunting, obedience, watch dog is the talent of these hybrid dogs. They fall in sporting and working dog groups. Life expectancy of Golden Mountain Dog is 09 - 15 year in general. Golden Mountain Dogs has eight from 80 to 120 pounds and the height up to 26 inches in general.
Golden Mountain Dogs are mix dog and have appearance like their parents. The eyes are almond shape and deep. Ears are falppy and hanging over the cheeks. Muzzle is Medium in size teeth meets in scissor bite, tail is slightly long. They have dense, rough or straight water resistant coat of Golden retriever or Bernese Mounting Dog. They may found in various different colours but black, white, yellow and red are most common coat colors of Golden Mountain Dogs.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Yorkie-Apso

Yorkie-Apso is a small hybrid dog, a mix of Yorkshire terrier and Lhasa-Apso. The origin of this hybrid is United States. They are very loyal and affectionate with owner and wants attentions of the master. These types of dogs are very easily can be pleased the owner with their company. Yorkie-Apso’s life expectancy may be from 12 years to 15 years in general. A Yorkie-Apso has often weight 06 to 15 pounds and the height about 08-11 inches.
The coat of Yorkie-Apso has diversity of colors, such as blacks, whites, gray and silver, brown or tan. Yorkie-Apso’s appearance may be some like Lhasa-Apso or some like Yorkshire terriers. Yorkie-Apso has ears either erected like terriers or hanging down like Lhasa-Apso. The coat of Yorkie-Apso is silky and long haired. Yorkie-Apso’s head is round shaped medium in size. Eyes of Yorkie-Apso are little, deep and almond shaped. The muzzle is medium and little bit up on lips. The nose of this hybrid meets in black color. The tail of Yorkie-Apso is not too long but little bit upward to the rear of the dog.

Collie (Rough & Smooth)

Coolies are basically distinctive kind of herding dogs; the Collie's appropriate origin is Scotland and northern England. Although, it is known that the Collie was valued for a very long time as an outstanding sheep herding dog in Scotland and the northern region of Great Britain. Queen Victoria performed a vital role in the additional development of the Collie. The Collie finally made its way to the US and was officially identified by the AKC in 1885. It has become a very famous dog breeds. Collie Life Expectancy is 14 to 16 years normally. Height of male Collie is 24 - 26 inches and females 22 - 24 inches. Weight of male Collie is 60 - 75 pounds and females 50 - 65 pounds.
Collie is a large, elegant and graceful dog. It is one of the most glamorous of all dog breeds. The muscular body is slightly longer than it is tall. The head is lean wedge shaped, and it is well balanced to the body. The almond-shaped eyes are dark in color and the erect ears are folded forward. The neck is long powerful and well- arched. The strong back is supported by powerful hips and thighs. The tail is moderately long with an upward twist. There are two varieties of coat, the rough and smooth. The smooth coat is short and silky and the other one is long-haired double coat. Coat colors on both the variety include sable and white, tri-color, blue Merle and white.

Labmaraner

Labmaraner is hybrid dog not a pure dog. Labmaraner is the mix of two purebred dogs labrador Retriever and Weimaraner. The Labmaraners are also known as designer dogs. The other names of these dogs are Weimador and labraraner. Some breeders called it Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner Hybrid Dogs. The Labmaraner is a very lively hybrid dog that can be controlled by lacked and inexperience owner too. They may be loyal, active and tremendously affectionate. These dogs are not only loyal, well mannered when have enough socialization but also good guard and the protector of the home of the owner. Labmaraner’s life expectancy may be from 10 years to 13 years in general. The Height of Labmaraners is up to 24 inches and the weight may between 60 to 100 lbs.
Labraraner/Labmaraner is usually brown or black may be gray sometime like Weimaraner. Sometimes they can have the brown, yellow and solid black color like a labrador retriever or the gray coat that spans from dull gray to silver gray shade like a Weimaraner. The parent dog of this hybrid called commonly as ‘’Grey Ghost’’. Sometimes the colors of the Labmaraners meet in bluish gray, amber eyes or solid gray when they inherit the singular Weimaraner trait. The single coat of the Labmaraners is normally meets glossy, flat, short haired and closed to the skin. Sometimes a long hiared coat is meet but it is rare. The skull of the Labmaraners is rounded and the wide between the ears. The muzzle is long and well defined. The eyes of Labmaraners are almond shaped and good looking. The ears of Labmaraners are long flappy and hanging over the cheeks. The body of the Labmaraners is vigorous and the chest is well build. The tail of Labmaraners is long and stops at well defined end. The legs are strong.

Dachshund

Dachshund was originated in Germany in early 1600s. Originally they were used for hunting rabbits and other small game however over the few years adapted into a household pet, while still maintaining their hunting nature they really enjoyed being with people. The breed’s population declined during World War l; however, dogs were imported from Germany to the USA. The Dachshund was recognized by the AKC in 1885. They are one of the most popular small dog breed in America. The dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied, powerful and muscular dog breed. The character of the dog may be totally different but, this will depend on the dog. There are three types of the Dachshund dog breed, wirehaired, shorthaired and longhaired. American Kennel Club is recognized two sizes of the Dachshunds Miniature and Standard. Europeans also recognized additionally Dachshund’s type of Toy dog called as kaninchen this is a German word which means Rabbit. Unofficially nickname "tweenie" is mostly called by people when its size ranges between standard Dachshund and Miniature Dachshund.
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Cockapoo a mix of Cocker Spaniel/Poodel

Cockapoo is an ancient hybrid dog and a mix of Cocker Spaniel/Poodel and popular since the 1950s. The Cockapoo Club of The USA established in 1998 by Mary D. Foley and its goal was in order to make reproducing consistency, it designed a breed standard. The club encourages reproducing multigenerational Cockapoos to one another instead of designing new first generations, since this method is expected to help puppies sustain the ideal features that are not observed in almost all first-generation dogs. The United States Cockapoo Club was established in the year 2004. In present there are three clubs of Cockapoo in USA working for the development of Cockapoo by breeding consecutive generations and making it recognized breed. Cockapoo life expectancy may up to 15 years or more in general. Cockapoo’s weight is normally 12 to 24 pounds. Height of Cockapoo is 10 to 15 inches in general.
Cockapoos may be one color or may have complicated marks. They can be brown, black or white with spots of any other shade; they as well can have spots on the muzzle or limbs. Moreover, they have spots over the eyes, on the face, on the chest. Fur of the Cockapoo will differ from dog to dog. Several possess the smooth coat of the spaniel, while some can have a curlier coat similar to a Poodle. The head is round shaped medium in size and the eyes are almond shaped. The muzzle is medium and little bit up on lips. Cockapoo has hanging (flappy) ears.

Monday, 16 September 2013

Cairnese mix of Cairn Terrier and Havanese.

Cairnese is a hybrid dog and a mix of Cairn Terrier and Havanese. Cairnese has qualities of both their parents in its temperament. It is an active, nosy dog; it will be cheerful whenever it is the core of consideration. Cairnese likes to have fun with playing with children , other family dogs and household pets. If they have early socialized can be good with children .Cairnese is a very happy and cheerful hybrid dog which love to be happy at every time with everyone. They are quite smart to gain attention of anybody. Cairnese can gain attention of visitors in your home by doing different tricks. Cairnese life expectancy is normally 12 to 15 years almost. Height of Cairnese is 08 to 13 inches. Weight of Cairnese is 10 to 20 pounds.
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Cairn Terrier Dog Breed

Cairn Terrier originated in the Highlands of Scotland in 1500s and known as one of ancient working dogs. Initially it was considered as Scottish Terrier or the West Highland White Terriers and it ends at the beginning of 1900s when breeders start to breed separately. Cairn Terrier also said to has relation with Sky Terrier. In outset it was used for hunting, watch dog. Tracking, agility, competitive obedience, go to ground trials and trick performer. This purebred dog publically presented in 1909 and got fame after 1930. Cairn Terriers were recognized by the Kennel Club of United Kingdom in 1910, and they reached in American Kennel Club recognized it in 1913 and keep it in terrier group. Cairn Terriers are hypoallergenic dogs and are low shedding. Cairn Terrier life expectancy is normally 12 to 15 years almost. Height male Cairn Terrier is 10 - 13 inches and females’ height is 9 - 12 inches. Weight of Male Cairn Terrier is 14 - 18 pounds and female’s weight is 13 - 17 pounds.
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Teacup/ Tiny Poodle

Teacup/Tiny Poodle is an unofficial size variation of the poodle. It is, in reality, a toy poodle, but in size is smaller than those toy poodles which are standardize by AKC. Accordingly these poodle are breeding by Breeders are purposely. Teacups are common in the United States. They have a tendency to be nine inches or smaller and fewer than six pounds in weight. The Teacup/Tiny Poodle is simply a name given to very tiny Poodles by breeders, and so, there's no universal standard for those who are breeding them.
Poodle has been renowned throughout Western Europe for at least four hundred years and is portrayed in fifteenth century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1ST Century A.D. still the country of origin of this tiny dog is still in the cover of the history, nobody is aware of where was this breed formally bred. According to the AKC its origin was Germany where they have been used as water retrieval. 

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Shih Tzu

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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Thursday, 12 September 2013

Weimaraner is many centuries old dog breed. It is a descendant of Bloodhound and German hunting breed. Weimaraner is excellent pointer and outstanding hunting dog. The origin of this great hunting dog is Germany. In olden times it has been used as a big game hunter for deer, wolves and bear, today it is used as a birddog and a water retriever as well. In a van Dyck painting from early 1600s a Weimaraner has appeared. In 1929 Howard Knight imported the dogs in U.S and also founded American Weimaraner breed club first time in USA. Sesame Street the famous T.V show for children has been well-known to plays skits with this breed dressed up in human clothes. American Kennel Club recognized Weimaraner breed 1943. The talent of this Weimaraner is tracking, hunting, pointing, retrieving, watchdog, police work, guarding, service for disabled, agility and search and rescue.
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Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Pugapoo Mix of Pug and Poodle

Pugapoo is a hybrid dog, a mix of Pug and Poodle. Pugapoos are also known with names as Pugoodle, Pug A Poo or Pug-A-Poo. Pugapoos are produce to get the Pug and Poodles appearance and the temperament but a little bit different from the parent dogs. Pugapoos has become famous since last 10 to 20 years. It is either truth or illusion that people think the hybrid dogs are mostly healthier than the purebred dogs and are hypoallergenic also. The origin of Pugapoo is the United States. Pugapoo’s life expectancy may be from 12 years to 14 years in general. A Pugapoo has often weight 10 to 30 pounds and the height about 08-15 inches.
Pugapoo’s appearance may vary. They have usually curly coat and in length they posses medium to long hairs. Coat of the Pugapoo has a verity of colors. The common coat colors of Pugapoos are gray, orange, black and fawn. Coat of Pugapoos is more abundant at legs, tail, face and the crown of the head. They might have squire build or an average shape. The limbs are muscular, the rear limbs are slightly angular and front limbs are straight. The eyes and the nose are dark in color and most prominent in the size. In general, the eyes color is dark brown and the nose color mostly comes in black. Pugapoo’s skull is round shaped medium in size and the eyes are almond shaped. The muzzle is medium and little bit up on lips.

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Bedlington Terrier

initially the name of the Bedlington Terrier was the Rothbury Terrier. They were founded in Northumberland, Great Britain. The name Bedlington was given to this breed in 1825. The breed was utilized as searching dog of foxes and hares. It was also used as a vermin hunter by the mining workers of Bedlington. The earliest Bedlington Terrier club was established in 1877. They were accepted by the United Kennel Club in 1948. The breed was recognized as terrier group breed by American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1886. ">Bedlington terrier life expectancy is normally from 12 to 17 years and may be more than 17 years but it is rare. Height of Males of Bedlington Terrier is normally 16 to 17 inches and females’ height is 15 to 16 inches. The weight f male Bedlington Terrier is 17 - 23 pounds and females’ weight is 18 - 23 pounds
Bedlington Terrier has the general look of a lamb. Bedlington terriers have a unique appearance with an average sized and a flexible body. The shape of the body differs in most terriers dog to dog. Their eyes are dark, muzzle is small and strong. The back legs are longer as compared to front legs. The tail is moved down and slightly off from the body. The coat is curly and a selection of hard and smooth hair stands out from the body. The shade of their coat is generally sandy, blue, brown, sandy and tan , blue and tan. The topknot is lighter as compared to the body shade.

Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle

In Medieval times, there was a breed of dog known as a Pocket beagle that stood at eight to nine inches. Sufficiently small to suit in a “pocket” or bag, it rode on the hunt. The larger hounds would run the prey to the ground then the hunters would release the tiny Beagles to continue the chase through the underbrush into their burrows. Queen Elizabeth usually amused guests at her royal table by letting her Pocket Beagles cavort amid their plates and cups. This genetic line is currently extinct. The trendy Queen Elizabeth Pocket beagle is a re-creation of that dog. Queen Elizabeth Pocket beagle was originally started in 2002 by Rebecca VanMeter of Indiana. It had been the foundation line for the toy breeds developed by the breeders of that Queen Elizabeth Pocket beagle Foundation. Only child-safe breeds were used that were stable in temperament and weren't snappy. In 2011 it had been determined that the Queen Elizabeth Pocket beagle be re-categorized as a ‘toy’ instead of ‘hound,’ supported its distinctive inherited birthrights, temperament of companion dog and size of a smaller toy dog.
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Sunday, 8 September 2013

Boxer Dog Breed

Boxers are basically a German dog and was developed in Germany in 19th Century. They were selectively bred from the two German mastiff type dogs, Barenbeiszer and Bullenbeiszer. Later on Boxers were crossed with the powerful Mastiff and Old English Bulldog. Boxers were originally working, guarding and hunting dogs. Boxers were employed by the soldiers to transmit information, and equipment throughout the World Wars. Military personnel delivered to a few of these dogs in their country. In 1894 was decided in Munich by three persons named Elard konig, Friedrich Robert and Rhopner to stabilize the breed and exhibit it in a dog show there. In same year it was don and in next year “1895” they established the first ever boxer club named “Deutshcer Boxer Club”. They publish the initial breed standard in 1902. The first studbook of Boxer was established in 1904 and this breed was also recognized by American Kennel Club in same year. US Boxer Club established in 1935. Now, Boxers get continued to go up in worldwide popularity as a police dog, military work, search & rescue, guardians, watch dogs, show dogs and household friends. By the statistics of American Kennel Club in 2012 the boxer was 7th most popular dog breed in USA for continue three years.
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Yorkipoo/Yorkie-Poo mix of Yorkshire terrier and Miniature Poodle.

Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poo is a hybrid dog, mix of Yorkshire terrier and Miniature Poodle. Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos may called such as Yo-Yopoo or Yorkiedoodle. Like other hybrid dogs Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos are quite young and getting the fame about last a decade. Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos was originally produced to get a toy dog that had a hypoallergenic coat and has no genetic disorder. The popularity of this hybrid dog has grown day by day. In present, most litters of the Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos are the result of first generation breeding some breeders have concentrated on multigenerational crosses in an effort to see the Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poo produce offspring who confirm more consistently to the desired traits. Still Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos are not registered by any organization but the effort has continued. Yorkipoo/ Yorkie-Poos are delightful, fun loving and please the people by performing tricks and shows off for the visitors. Their confidence keeps them far from aggressiveness and being over snappy. They are small but confident dogs with great energy and love.

Friday, 6 September 2013

Shichon /Zuchon mix of Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise

Shichons are the hybrid dogs. Shichon/zuchon is a mix of Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise. These dogs are also known in some regions as Teddy Bear Shichon/zuchon and Shichon. It is not matter what you like to call them the matter is the unique temperament of these dogs. They have ability to melt your heart with its traits and the style. Sometimes term Shih Tzu/ Bichon Frise hybrid dog is also used for these hybrid dogs. This is a newly originated hybrid dog relatively in the United States. With the passing of time these are acquiring the popularity with a great rapid as family dog throughout the North-America. The life expectancy may be from 15 years to 18 years in general. The Height of Labrabull is from 6 to 12 inches and the weight may between 05 to 10 lbs.
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