Puppy Gallery 2008-12-13 06:11:00 A puppy or pup is a juvenile dog, generally less than one year of age. It has not reached sexual maturity. Puppy
size varies among breeds: smaller puppies may weigh 1–3 lb (0.45–1.4 kg), while others are 15–20 lb (6.8–9.1 kg). All healthy puppies grow rapidly after birth.A puppy's coat color may change as the puppy matures, as is commonly seen in breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier.The nu Read more:Gallery
Lhasa Apso Best Tibet Dogs 2008-12-13 06:03:00 The Lhasa Apso (lha-sah ap-so) is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet
. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, who alerted the monks to any intruders who entered. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and apso is a word in the Tibetan language meaning "bearded," so Lhasa Apso simply means "long-haired Tibetan dog."Lhasas Apsos should ideally be 10.75 inches at the w
Leonberger Dogs Wallpaper 2008-12-13 05:56:00 The Leonberger is a large breed of dog. The breed's name derives from the city of Leonberg in south-west Germany.According to the original purpose, the Leonberger is a large, strong, beast-like yet dainty dog. He is distinguished by his balanced build and coolness under pressure, yet with quite a lively, friendly temperament. Males, in particular, are powerful and strong. Leonbergers love the wate
Landseer ECT Top Photo Dogs Gallery 2008-12-13 05:48:00 he Landseer is a dog breed. Many kennel clubs consider the Landseer to be simply a black-and-white variant of the Newfoundland, but the Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes it as a separate breed.The breed was named after the British painter Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (March 7, 1802 - October 1, 1873), because in 1838 he created the painting The Distinguished Member of the Humane Socie Read more:Gallery
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Kuvasz Best Hungarian Dogs 2008-12-13 05:38:00 The Kuvasz (lat. Canis familiaris undulans hungaricus) (pronounced KOO-vahss; in the Hungarian language, the plural is Kuvaszok, pronounced KOO-vah-sock) is a dog breed of ancient Hungarian origin. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. It has historically been used to guard livestock, but has been increasingly found in homes as a pet over the last seventy years.The Kuvasz is a
Komondor Top Guardian Dogs 2008-12-07 02:13:00 The Komondor is a breed of livestock guardian dog originating in Hungary. The plural in Hungarian is "Komondorok"Females are minimum 27 inches (69cm) at the withers, often much taller. Male Komondors are a minimum of 28 inches at the withers, but many are over 30 inches tall, making this one of the larger common breeds of dog. Males are minimum 100 pounds and up, females minimum 80 pounds and up a Read more:Guardian
Kerry Blue Terrier Top Working Dogs 2008-12-07 02:03:00 The Kerry
Blue Terrier
is a breed of dog mistakenly thought to be of County Kerry in South West Ireland its actually from Tipperary. In its motherland the it is often called the Irish Blue Terrier. Over time the Kerry became a general working dog used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep and as a guard dog. It was, however, primarily developed for controlling "vermin" including
Keeshond Top Medium Dogs 2008-12-07 01:53:00 The Keeshond (pronounced /ˈkeɪzhɒnd/ or KAYZ-hond; plural: Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail, originating in Germany. Its closest relatives are the other German spitzes such as the Pomeranian. Originally called the German Spitz, more specifically the Wolfsspitz, the name was officially changed to Keeshond in Eng Read more:Medium
Karelian Bear Dog Top hunting Dog 2008-12-04 06:53:00 The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish or Karelian breed of dog. In its home country it is regarded as a national treasure. In Finland they are more often used for hunting
moose and elk although they will hunt any kind of animal. Bear and moose tests are conducted in Finland, Sweden and Norway to determine an individual's ability as a beardog and weighs heavily in the dog's breeding potential. This do
Kangal Dog Best Turkey Dogs 2008-12-04 06:47:00 The Sivas Kangal Dog is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris), and is the national breed of Turkey
. This dog, which can grow as large as 120 pounds (64 kg), was originally used as a Livestock guardian dog. It is of an early mastiff type with a solid, pale tan or sabled coat, and with a black mask; indeed, another name for the breed is Karabash which translates into black head.The breed
Kai Ken Top Japan Dogs 2008-12-04 06:15:00 The Kai Ken (甲斐犬, also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog?) is a breed of dog that hails from Japan
where it is a national treasure and has been bred for centuries. It is an extremely rare dog even in its native land and is related to the Spitz dog type.The Kai Ken is a medium sized dog with a wedge shaped head and prick ears. Males are typically 18 to 22 inches at the shoulder, while the fema
Poodle Best Breed Dog 2008-11-30 01:44:00 The Poodle
is a breed of dog. Despite the use of the word poodle as a political insult, the poodle is regarded as one of the most intelligent breeds of dog. The poodle breed is found in small, medium, and large sizes, and in many coat colors. Originally bred as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles are eleg Read more:Breed
Shih Tzu Top Chinese Dogs 2008-11-30 01:35:00 The Shih Tzu
(traditional Chinese
: 獅子狗; simplified Chinese: 狮子狗; pinyin: Shīzi Gǒu; Wade-Giles: Shih-tzu Kou; literally "Lion Dog"), pronounced [ʂʐ dz] [ "sher-dz" ] (i) (with "sher" as in "sherbet" and "dz" as in "adz"), is a dog breed which originated in China. The name is both singular and plural. The spelling "Shih Tzu", most commonly used for the breed, is according to the Wa
Shetland Sheepdog Top Sexy Bred Dog 2008-11-30 01:31:00 The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, has been intentionally bred small. Shelties are ideally suited for the terrain of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. While they resemble a rough Collie in miniature, they are not a true miniature Collie, as there are many differences in appearance. Shelties are intelligent, family oriented dogs that can be as happy in an apartment in a city as in a
Papillon Top Sexy Dogs 2008-11-30 01:26:00 The Papillon ['pæp i ,jɑn] (French for "butterfly") is a small, friendly, elegant breed of dog of the Spaniel type, distinguished from other breeds by its large butterfly-like ears. The Papillon is one of the oldest of the toy Spaniels.Papillons were bred for companionship, and make excellent watch dogs.(Wikipedia)Papillon Top Sexy DogsThe Papillon has the appearance of a dainty toy breed, but m
Image of Australian Cattle Dog 2008-11-30 01:19:00 The Australian
Cattle Dog should be muscular, athletic and substantial in appearance, without any trace of weakness or fragility. However, excessively heavy or cumbersome build is also undesirable as it limits agility, a necessity for any good cattle herder. Along with athleticism, symmetry and balance are also essential, and no individual part of the dog should be exaggerated or draw excessive at Read more:Image
Spanish Water Dog Top Dogs 2008-11-27 00:16:00 The Spanish
Water Dog or Perro de Agua Español is a breed of dog developed by the shepherds in Spain as a multi-purpose herder who was also used sometimes as a gundog, as well as an assistant to fishermen.(Wikipedia)Spanish Water Dog Top DogsThe SWD is diligent, loyal, affectionate, and intelligent. They have very strong natural herding and guarding instincts. SWD’s thrive on work and play. The
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Nice Breed Dogs 2008-11-26 23:02:00 The Cavalier
King Charles
Spaniel is a small breed of dog of Spaniel type, usually considered one of the toy dog breeds. It is a small spaniel with a substantial silky coat of moderate length, often with a mild wave, and long ears. Four colors (Blenheim, Tricolor, Black and Tan, and Ruby) are recognized. The breed originated in the 20th century, though has its roots in the older King Charles Spani Read more:Breed
Spinone Italiano Top Italian Breed Dogs. 2008-11-26 22:58:00 he Spinone Italian
o (plural Spinoni Italiani) is an Italian dog breed. Its original purpose was as a versatile gun dog, which the breed is still a master of today. The Spinone is a loyal, friendly and alert dog with a close lying, wiry coat. It is an ancient breed that can be traced back to approximately 500 BC.It is often used for hunting, pointing, and retrieving game (HPR), but the intelligent Read more:Breed
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Top Breed Dogs 2008-11-26 22:51:00 The Staffordshire Bull Terrier
(informally: Staffie, Staffy or Staff) is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog, originally bred for bull baiting. In the early part of the twentieth century they gained respectability and were accepted into the The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It is an English breed of dog related to the Bull Terrier, or its larg Read more:Breed
Swedish Vallhund The Viking Dogs 2008-11-26 22:45:00 The Swedish
Vallhund is a breed of dog. It is believed that the Swedish Vallhund distinguished itself during the age of Vikings, more than 1,000 years ago. Known as the "Viking dog", the Vallhund were bred to herd cattle, catch vermin (such as rats), and guard the home. The Vallhund were also referred to as "the little cattle dog of the Vikings(Wikipedia)Swedish Vallhund The Viking DogsThe Vallhun
Tamaskan Dog Top Finland Dogs 2008-11-26 22:36:00 The Tamaskan dog is a breed of domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris) originating from Finland
known to excel in agility, obedience and working trials, along with its ability to pull sleds due to its Husky and Malamute ancestors. Morphologically, it is the most wolf-like dog with no recent wolf ancestry. A slowly increasing interest in the breed has resulted in the importation of Tamaskans in conti
Tenterfield Terrier Top Terrier 2008-11-23 06:51:00 The Tenterfield Terrier
is a small, lightweight terrier akin to Miniature Fox Terriers, and Rat Terriers. The Tenterfield Terrier has English origins but, like dog breeds such as the Miniature Fox Terrier, the Australian Terrier, the Silky Terrier, and the Australian Cattle Dog, was developed uniquely in Australia.(wikipedia)Tenterfield Terrier Top TerrierTenterfield Terrier PuppyTenterfield Terri
Tibetan Spaniel Top Small Dog 2008-11-23 06:48:00 The Tibetan Spaniel
is a breed of assertive, small, intelligent dogs originating in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Pug. This breed is not a true Spaniel; its breeding and role differs quite a bit (Spaniels are gun dogs.) The name Spaniel may have been given due to its resemblance to the bred-down lapdog versions of Read more:Small
Tibetan Terrier Top Terrier Dogs 2008-11-23 06:45:00 The Tibetan Terrier
is not a member of the terrier group, the name being given to it by European travelers to Tibet who were reminded of terriers from back home when they first encountered the breed. Its origins are uncertain: Some sources claim them to be lucky temple dogs, whereas others place them as farm dogs.(Wikipedia)Tibetan Terrier Top Terrier DogsTibetan Terrier Top Terrier DogsThe temper
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