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Dalmatian Breed Information

Dalmatian Breed Information

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DESCRIPTIONOne of the most instantly recognisable breeds, the Dalmatian is a large, athletic, breed of dog; strong and possessing great endurance, their unique black or liver-spotted coat (the most common colors) is unique in the canine world.  The Dalmatian has elegant lines and a movement that embodies grace and elegance.  They have a similar physic to pointers and although not directly classed as one, it is possible that they are related.  The coat is short and dense with a shiny, almost glossy appearance… Continue reading

Schipperke Puppy And Dog Information

Schipperke Puppy And Dog Information

The Schipperke can live in an apartment but they are very active. They are better off with a properly enclosed space for exercise. They are a healthy, long lived breed. They make great watch dogs and will eliminate vermin. They can get along with other pets if socialized early. They can also do well with older children if socialized with them as a puppy. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years… Continue reading

All About The Boston Terrier

All About The Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier has been nicknamed, and justly so “the American Gentleman.” And has earned its nick name due to its wonderful, gentle disposition. Not to mention its tuxedo like coat. The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds that is truly “made in the America,” ” American Kennel club rates the Boston Terrier as one of the most intelligent breeds”…
It is hard to believe that the gentle Boston Terrier that we see today was once bread for as a pit-fighting dog. It is… Continue reading

Tibetan Terrier by alist

The Tibetan Terrier And Willy – Crufts Best Of Show 2007

Since the Tibetan Terrier ‘Willy’ (full name Fabulous Willy) won the trophy for Best in Show at Crufts Dog Show 2007, many people may now be considering choosing the Tibetan Terrier as a family pet. If you are, you will be pleased to hear that the temperament of this breed has been one of the most attractive aspects of the breed since it was first established in the 1920′s. As would be expected from a dog previously used as… Continue reading

The Fantastic Chow Chow Dog Breed Facts And Essential Information

We are writing this article is to keep the public fully informed about the various breeds of dogs available to them. This article will focus on the Chow Chow in particular. Lots of people decide that they want a dog strictly because they like the look of the breed. This is not a horrible thing if they can truly look after the breed of dog well, however for some individuals the care for specific types of dog breeds is not… Continue reading

Care and Grooming for Your Bichon Frise

Care and Grooming for Your Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise Care and Grooming

Bichon Frise are a very sociable dog from the time that they are puppies on through adulthood.  Bichon Frises have an easy, happy disposition.  A Bichon Frisé (French, literally meaning Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small breed of dog.

  The Bichon Frise was developed in the Mediterranean area, when a Barbet (a large water spaniel breed) was crossed with small white lapdogs.  The Bichon Frise of today has its descent in the Bichon… Continue reading

What are the Shiba Inu Secrets?

What are the Shiba Inu Secrets?

What are theShiba Inu Secrets?

It still amazes me to this day how many people do not know their Shiba Inu. I’m not saying this to be rude, but like any other dog or pet, one needs to know the temperament of the Shiba Inu breed in order to learn how to train their dog. Certain training that people find online is so generic that they think it applies to all breeds of dogs, which couldn’t be further from… Continue reading

French Bulldogs Make a Fine Choice

French Bulldogs Make a Fine Choice

The overused clich?irelessly tells you that a dog is man’s best friend. Indeed, many folks take this principle by heart. There is no doubt that you likewise equate your pet with your best friend. Yet you can’t simply jump into the decision of purchasing a pet dog. The size of your home, the health, feeding, characteristics, and lifestyle conditions, to name a few are some considerations that must be looked into when choosing the breed of dog to rear. There is… Continue reading

The Dog Who Loves and Hates You: Shar Pei

By Jeff Nenadic

The descent of both the Shar Pei and the Chow Chow is supposed to be the same, because they both have black-blue tongue. They are also famous for their wrinkles. If you take the history of these dogs, it is said that, these dogs were used as guards in Chinese empires and after that they were used to fight. Because of this fighting character they were popularly called as Chinese Fighting Dogs. Shar Pei means Sand Skin, because their coat is very rough and short. The Shar Pei puppy looks very cute with a lot wrinkles… Continue reading

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