Description: The Australian Cattle Dog is also known as the Queensland Heeler or the Australian Heeler. The Cattle Dog is a tough, compact and rugged member of the herding dog breeds. Male Cattle Dogs range from 17 to 20 inches and female dogs from 17 to 19 inches at shoulder [...]
Description: The Gordon Setter is the largest and strongest of the three setter dog breeds (English, Gordon and Irish) The three setters are similar in shape abut have somewhat different temperaments and widely different coat colors. The handsome and muscular Gordon has a silky, medium-length coat with feathering on the [...]
Description: The Borzoi is a tall, lean and aristocratic looking dog that belongs to the group of sight hound dog breeds. In fact the Borzoi resembles another sight hound, the Greyhound, only with long hair. Borzois are also known as Russian Wolfhounds. This Wolfhound has a long narrow head with [...]
Description: The Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie is a small dog breed that looks like a small Rough-coated Collie. The Sheltie’s body is longer than tall with a deep chest and level back. The Shetland’s head is long and tapers straight down to its nose and its ears are small, high [...]
Description: The Toy Fox Terrier, American Toy Terrier or TFT is an athletic looking diminutive toy dog breed. The TFT has an elegant muscular body that moves with grace and agility. TFT’s have natural v-shaped ears that are erect and a tail that is usually docked and carried high. The [...]
Description: The Rottweiler or German Rottweiler is a very heavy and muscular, large dog breed. The Rotweiller is relatively short and compact with a powerful body and strong back. The Rottie’s head has a broad skull and deep muzzle; its small ears are set high and hang close to the [...]
Temperament Labradoodles are sociable, friendly, non aggressive, and extremely intuitive. Their intelligence and high trainability make them well suited for guide dogs, therapy dogs, and other assistance dogs. Their non allergic coats make them popular among people who have not been able to enjoy pets because of their allergies. Sizes [...]
The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and streamlined Afghans, Greyhounds and Salukis. Sighthounds need lots of exercise but some breeds like the Borzoi, the [...]
Most of you have heard about, read about or seen the new designer dogs. Some of you are probably wondering what the hype is all about. Some of you think they sound and look kind of cute and trendy. A few of you may actually be in the market to [...]
When we decide on a dog, there are some questions that need answering. First and foremost – which breed is suitable for our lifestyle? What kind of conditions we have available? Which breeds are suitable for us if we live in an apartment? A very important factor is the volume [...]
