Description: The Field Spaniel is a combination of beauty and
utility, well-balanced, substantial hunter-companion of medium size. Built for
activity and endurance in heavy cover and water. A noble carriage, proud but
docile attitude, sound and free-moving. He is a docile, affectionate,
intelligent breed who is eager to please. Suited for family life he is also
willing to work and is suited for hunting in open terrain.
Description: A massive breed, one of the powerful Molossers,
the Fila Brasileiro is also known as the Brazilian Mastiff or Cao de Fila. Known
for his outstanding courage and bravery, he is obedience to his owner but is an
unsurpassed guardian of his property. He is also used to hunt big game and herd
cattle. Before considering a Fila, understand the needs of this breed as he is a
large responsibility.
Description: The Finnish Spitz or Finsk Spets is the national
dog of Finland. He is an independent, reserved, cautious and sometimes aloof
breed. As he was bred to be a hunter he needs to be kept in a secure fenced yard
or he may go off on a hunting expedition. Sensitive and strong minded he is
loyal to his human family and loves being with children.
Description: The Fox Terrier (wire) is a gay, lively, active
dog. Identical to the Smooth Fox Terrier except for his coat. He is affectionate
and trainable making the ideal child's companion. Never refusing to play he does
everything will full force such as scrambling over furniture to reach a ball.
Eager to please and clean in his household habits he makes a delightful
companion for active people.
Description: The German Shepherd Dog is a strong,
agile, well muscled dog, alert and full of life. He is extremely intelligent and
makes a wonderful companion, show or obedience dog. The German Shepherd is
exceptionally trainable and works well as a police, guide, search, rescue dog.
He is one breed that becomes truly bonded to his family and may suffer from
separation anxiety when apart from his people.
Description: The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile
hunter, an all around gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. An
excellent watchdog. He prefers to live with people and should not be left alone.
If he has to be kenneled he should have a playmate. He is reliable with children
and makes a good family pet. Exercise is vital for a well balanced dog.
Description: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well-muscled,
medium sized dog of distinctive appearance. Balanced in size and study built. He
has weather resistant, wire-like coat, bushy eyebrows, mustache and beard. Loves
human companionship, but does not do well in apartment living as he needs
extensive exercise. An all-around gundog, he likes to hunt birds and small
animals making him a high energy dog. The German Wirehaired Pointer makes an
excellent watchdog.
Description: The Schnauzer family comes in three sizes; giant,
standard and miniature but they are each considered separate breeds. The Giant
Schnauzer is an unusual looking dog who has high spirits, stamina and loyalty.
Independent and intelligent he needs firm, but consistent training. He may be
aggressive with strangers and will make an excellent watchdog.
Description: Golden Retrievers are a powerful, active dog,
sound and well balanced. They possesses a personality that is eager, alert and
self-confident. An ideal sportsman's companion, family pet, an excellent gundog,
guide or service dog. Gentle with children, they enjoy the endless attention
children provide. Goldens love to swim and should be allowed to do so whenever
possible. Though he will adapt well to a kennel environment, he prefers human
companionship and is not happy in solitude.
Description: A good-sized, sturdily built, black and tan dog,
well muscled, with plenty of bone and substance. The Gordon Setter is a tireless
worker and enjoys abundant exercise and attention. He is a better watch dog than
the other setters, making him a loyal and protective pet. A lovable, friendly,
intelligent dog who is sensitive and gentle.
Description: The Great Dane is regal in appearance, having
dignity, strength and elegance. He is the tallest of dog breeds with his great
size and well-formed muscled body. Known as the friendly giant, he should show
no unprovoked aggression. There are times he may have a stubborn streak, but
early training will help alleviate this problem. The Dane makes a great family
dog with his gentle, loyal and affectionate nature and patience with children.
Adapts well to urban living if given plenty of space and exercise. Despite his
large size he should not be kenneled but kept indoors as a member of the family.
He truly loves the comforts of home and you may find him sleeping in your big
easy chair.
Description: The Great Pyrenees gives the distinct impression
of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty.
He has a weather resistant coat that will allows him to withstand intense cold
temperatures. He needs human companionship and attention and lots of space. The
Great Pyrenees will not do well with apartment dwellers. He is a pleasant,
gentle breed of enormous size, extremely intelligent, loyal to his family.
Description: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Grosser
Schweizer Sennenhund is the largest member of the Swiss mountain dogs. He is
your typical draft dog who loves farm chores, pulling carts and sled and
children. Enjoys being a part of a family.
Description: The Greyhound is a swift as a ray of light
and graceful as a swallow. He is one of the oldest and purest known breeds. The
Greyhound has been used on practically all kinds of small game, but the hare is
his natural quarry. Normally a quite dog, he like to curl up on his dog bed and
be lazy most of the day.
Description: The Harrier looks like a smaller version of the
English Foxhound and must have all the attributes of a scenting pack hound
including a keen sense of smell and a good nature. He is friendly, gentle and
responsive making him a charming family companion. A true hound at heart he is
independent, willful, vocal and somewhat stubborn.
Description: The Havanese is related to the Bichon Frise and
may be referred to as the Bichon Havanese or as the Havana Silk Dog. He is a
happy, outgoing small dog who's temperament and trainability have made him an
excellent candidate for obedience training. He can not miss what is going on
around him, so you may find him sitting somewhere high. He can be quite vocal as
he loves the sound of his own voice.
Description: The Ibizan Hound or Podenco Ibicenco is native to
Ibiza one of the Spanish Balearic Isles. He has clean-cut lines, large pricked
ears and light pigment. Used primarily as a hunting dog whose quarry is rabbits
he can hunt by sound as well as sight. The Ibizan is a even tempered breed who
is not given to great burst of affection, but are quite, loyal and giving and
enjoy human companionship.
Description: The Irish Setter is an aristocratic bird dog, who
has a rich, lustrous red coat and an expressive face. He is a friendly and
amusing dog who enjoys children and make a good pet, gundog or watchdog. He
enjoys human companionship and may be boisterous at times. Sometimes known as
"Big Red or the Red Setter" he has boundless energy and full of high spirits. A
little lighter and speedier than the other setters.
Description: The Irish Terrier or Irish Red Terrier is
a sturdy, strong in substance and bone structure, free from clumsiness dog.
Speed, power, endurance are essential. He is neither cobby nor cloddy, but
should be built on lines of speed with a graceful, racing outline. He makes an
excellent companion whether a playmate, hiker, watchdog or just a foot warmer.
Loyal to ever member of the family, he is a top-notch terrier but is known for
his fighting spirit.
Description: The Irish Water Spaniel presents a picture of a
smart, upstanding strongly built sporting dog. He has a wonderful temperament
and unique appearance making him an enjoyable breed. A great intelligence, quick
learner, fun-loving personality has earned him the title of "clown of the
spaniel family." He loves water and will often take a flying leap into any body
of water he encounters. The tallest of the spaniels, he excels in retrieving
wildfowl.
Description: The Irish Wolfhound is one of the largest and
tallest of dogs in the world. By the age of six months he can weigh as much as
ninety pounds and he does not reach maturity until twenty to twenty-four months.
Dispute his great size he is most gentle in nature. Known as the gentle giant,
he is a perfect gentleman who shows no signs of aggression. Willing to please
his owners, he makes a good family dog for those who have adequate space and a
lifestyle to feed him as he is rather expensive to look after.
Description: The Italian Greyhound is sometimes referred to as
the "IG" is the smallest of the sighthounds. He is very similar to the
Greyhound, but he is much smaller and more slender in all proportions. He is
lively and full of good spirits and wants to please, craves affection and
returns it gladly. He adapts well to indoor living. Prone to chills he should be
kept in a draft-free environment and given a warm bed to snuggle in. The IG is
not a noisy dog, gets along will with other pets and is a clean, odorless dog.
He must be handled very gently and should not be placed in a noisy household.
Description: The Jack Russell Terrier or Parson Jack Russell
Terrier is a small, agile, brave terrier, who is good at hunting small animals
like foxes and raccoons. Like other terriers he may bore easily and is capable
of inventing his own entertainment. He is a tough little dog who is clean and a
convenient size for a companion.
Description: The Japanese Chin is a lively, little dog
with a dainty appearance who loves to cavort and play. He has a compact carriage
and profuse coat. His movement is stylish, lifting his feet high when in action,
and carrying his tail proudly curved or plumed over his back. Formerly called
the Japanese Spaniel his name was changed to the Japanese Chin in 1977. A gentle
and affectionate breed he is meticulously clean and very easy to house break. If
you enjoy an affectionate, playful lapdog then a Japanese Chin would make an
excellent companion.
Description: The Keeshond (plural is Keeshunden) is a natural,
handsome dog who resembles the spitz of the northern breeds with his richly
plumed tail that curls over his back and his thick coat. His sharp clear bark
makes him a good watch dog but he doesn't have a mean bone in his body and is an
affectionate and loving companion. In Holland he was called the "smiling
Dutchman" for his perpetual good-natured grin.
Description: The Kerry Blue Terrier is gentle, lovable and
intelligent. An all-round working and utility terrier. He is successfully in
herding sheep and cattle. He has rich long hair on his face and a curly gray
coat. Outgoing and friendly towards his family, he is known to give big slurpy
kisses. Puppies are born black and their coats begin to change sometime between
nine and twenty-four months to red, brown or gray and then Kerry blue
Description: The Komondor (plural is Komondorok) is a big,
muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusually,
heavy, white corded coat which resembles and old-fashioned string mop. Puppies
are white and fluffy and tend to form cords at about 3 to 4 months of age. He is
very strong and agile for his size. A hardy, healthy dog he can tolerate
changing temperatures. Keeping the coat of a Komondor is a challenge and should
not be taken lightly. Cords continue to grow and must be maintained by dividing
new hair growth every two to three months from the skin out to the existing
cords. If not trimmed regularly the coat will reach the ground by the time he is
6 years old. Another consideration is that coat is always picking up debris from
outside like dirt, leaves, twigs, small living creatures and this needs to be
removed.
Description: Named for a Dutch duck hunting technique he is
seldom seen outside the Netherlands where he is kept as a companion dog. He is a
medium sized dog much like a small setter or spaniel in appearance especially
with his bushy tail which he uses to lure wild ducks so they can be banded.
Cheerful and easy to manage he is affectionate with his owners making him a good
hunter's companion or a delightful family dog. Some historian mentioned the
Kooiker as possibly playing a part in the development of the Nova Scotia Duck
Tolling Retriever.
Description: The Kuvasz (plural is Kuvaszok) is a working dog
of larger size, sturdily built, well balanced, neither lanky nor cobby. He is
white in color with no markings. He impresses the eye with his strength and
activity. A one-family dog he is extremely loyal, obedient, active and strong
but is wary of strangers.
Description: The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, very
active dog. Wide over the loins and strong and muscular hindquarters. He is easy
to train and is good with children and other dogs. The Labrador Retriever is
good natured, loyal and hardworking. He should never be aggressive. He makes a
good gundog and domestic pet.
Description: The Laekenois is one of the Belgian shepherd
dogs, but not widely recognized outside his homeland. In the US he is the only
Belgian Shepherd Dog not recognized by the AKC. He is identified by his rough
and wiry coat.
Description: He is a small, workman like dog of square,
sturdy build who resembles the wire fox terrier. He
generally likes everyone he meets and can distinguish
friends from strangers. An enthusiastic breed he enjoys
playing with adults or children and has a way of getting
his own way making him an entertaining pet.
Description: The Lhasa Apso has the characteristics of keen
watchfulness, and very hardy. He is easily trained and responsive to kindness.
Their beautiful dark eyes are appealing as they wait for some mark of
appreciation for their efforts. The Lhasa Apso is happy, usually long lived,
adaptable and good in families with children.
Description: The Lowchen or Little Lion Dog is a member of the
Bichon group. He has a long, silky coat trimmed in the traditional "lion clip".
A spunky, high spirited dog he is also happy to just curl up in your lap.
Originally used in France as a watch dog, he is gaining international
popularity. Not considered a rare breed, he is still uncommon.
Description: The Maltese is a member of the Bichon family and
is one of the oldest European breeds. He has a beautiful mantel of long, silky,
white hair, this is his crowning glory. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate,
yet playful and full of animation. Despite his size, he posses the vigor needed
for a excellent companion. The Maltese is intelligent and easy to train but is
very strong-willed. He enjoys being groomed, petted and fondled.
Description: The Manchester Terrier were registered as
separate breeds until 1959 when they became a single breed with the Toy
Manchester Terrier with two varieties, the Toy and the Standard. He is a true
terrier, inquisitive, alert and keen to investigate and look into everything. He
is easy to care for, clean and alert and makes an excellent companion.
Description: The Maremma Sheepdog is a majestic white dog, of
a large size and a rustic appearance. He is strong, active, and for his size,
very lithe. He is a working dog and needs a job to keep him occupied. His
function has been to guard the flock and property of the shepherd for millennia,
even in situations where man is not present. He is devoted to his master but
treats him as an equal and a friend. He is affectionate with people he knows.
Always treat a Maremma fairly and he will turn into an indispensable guardian
angel for your stock, your farm and your family.
Description: The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog
with a well-knit frame. He gives the impression of grandeur and dignity. He has
been developed into a guardian and few intruders would venture onto a property
guarded by a Mastiff yet he is a much loved family dog with a gentle side. He
tends to keep close to home and is disinclined to roam.
Description: He is compact, well balanced, athletic, and
alert. The breed is sensitive, easily trained, guardians, confident, and devoted
to their families. He makes a fine companion and will also enjoy working small
stock. Used in search and rescue and as therapy dogs.
Description: A replica of the Bull Terrier he shares the same
breed standards except for the height. He is strongly built, symmetrical and
active, with a keen, determined and intelligent expression. He is full of fire,
having a courageous, even temperament. A comical, lively, playful and
mischievous dog who may be small, but is not a lap dog.
Description: The Miniature Pinscher also know as the Min-Pin
is a well-balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog who is
proud, vigorous and alert. A fun loving extrovert who is great in the show ring
or makes a clever companion. Vibrant, vivacious and perky, he is always on the
go. He does well as a house dog who is at his best being the family watchdog.
Description: Well proportioned and squarely built, the
Miniature Poodle was bred down from the Standard Poodle. He is an intelligent
breed with a sporty disposition and very easy to train. He is a delightful, good
natured, lively dog. The Poodle makes an excellent family pet who will adapt to
any situation and will try anything an owner wants.
Description: The Miniature Schnauzer is energetic, active dog
who has clean habits, is neat in size and makes a delightful companion for
apartment dweller or someone with a small house and yard. Charming and
attractive, the perky Miniature Schnauzers is seldom addicted to wandering,
being devoted to his home and family. He is an excellent family pet and
children's companion. Known in his native Germany as the Zwergschnauzer he was
derived from crossing the Standard Schnauzer with smaller dogs.
Description: The Neapolitan Mastiff is a awe inspiring guard
dog. Massive bone structure with an express full face, joined with extreme
intelligence and extreme loyalty, this Mastiff is the top defender and friend.
Description: The Newfoundland is an exceptionally patient dog
who is fits into any type of household. He is a large and beautiful breed who
rarely has a bad tempered unless provoked. Known for his love and ability to
swim he has been known to rescue drowning victims. As with any giant breed his
owner will require vigilance in his raising and caring for the Newfoundland, in
return he will gives his complete devotion and constant protection.
Description: Expressive dropped ears, game and hardy, he is
active and compact, free-moving with good substance and bone. A natural,
weather-resistant coat and short legs, he is perfect in the field. He has an
affectionate personality with a passion for digging. Playful, he enjoys playing
catch, hiking in the woods or burrowing after little critters. The Norfolk
Terrier is a cousin to the Norwich Terrier and is similar except his ears are
rounded instead of pricked.
Description: The Norwegian Buhund is herding dog from the
spitz family. They are a lightly-built, compact dog. They are the farm dogs of
Norway. "Bu" in Norwegian means homestead or the mountain hut lived in by
shepherds at the summer pastures, and "hund" of means dog. In Norway they are
still used as a general-purpose farm dog but in other parts of the world they
are now trained as hearing dogs, police protection and tracking dog, child's
companion and obedience dog. The Buhund has the desire for human companionship
and makes an ideal family pet as they are also very affectionate.
Description: The Norwegian Elkhound has the courage, agility
and stamina to hold big game at a distance and the endurance to track for hours
in all types of weather and terrain. He is extremely versatile. Is a
straightforward, equable, friendly and gentle character. Makes a great family
pet and home guardian as he is very loyal and protective. Puppies are born black
but turn gray in about a week as their fur develops.
Description: The Norwich Terrier is a native breed of Norfolk,
England. He is distinguished from the Norfolk Terrier by his alert, pricked
ears. His coat is generally short and smooth on the head and ears. He is a
powerful dog for his size with a tight-lipped mouth and a scissors bite. A
small, portable an adaptable breed he makes a delightful companion who loves to
hunt, dig and investigate.
Description: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who was
once known as the Little River Duck Dog is one of the smallest retrievers. He
uses the art of tolling which is to frisk and leap about at the mouth of a
funnel-like net in order to lure ducks into the trap. Strong and reliable, he
never hesitates to jump into icy-cold water. A wonderful companion, a great
playmate and a flashy show dog, he is a willing and happy bird dog.
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