Thursday, 19 September 2013

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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