Showing posts with label Dog Breeds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dog Breeds. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Chow Chow

    Chow Chow or Chinese Lion is very distinguished dog by appearance but Chow Chow also have some other specific characteristics. Chow Chow has black tongue  and straight back legs which looks like they walking like on a straight rope.

   Their color usually cream tones, brown, reddish but can be black and white too.

    Chow Chow's origin is China. It is not clear when first they appeared. Chow Chows have 2 types. One long and rough haired and one considerably short and smooth haired.

     Chow Chow can be suitable in apartments if enough exercise given. A small garden also can be enough. They are sensitive to heat. If necessary Cho Chow can live outside too.


     They can get lazy easily. So you need to put some exercise on him time to time. It can be short walks. They also need regular grooming for their hairs. Otherwise their hair will not look good and straight. This breed in seasons can shed a lot. Their underlayer fur need good grooming. You can use dry shampoos for that.

   Chow Chows generally calm dogs but can be very stubborn and dominant sometimes.  Serious, stubborn and free temper can be seen. They usually attach one person and protective against others. They can be seen    distant to other family members but they are loyal to them. They are little bit dominant so they need dominant owners. The owners must be natural, calm, consistent. With this kind of owner they can find their real character. You should not expect too much obedience from them.  They are naturally stubborn and has specific characters from birth. They can learn. They are trainable but commands must have meanings. They should know it. They should know there is purpose of commands. You must be consistent always.

    Some experts claims short haired ones more trainable and active. In spite of their unruly temper, in fact they are calm, polite and patient breed. They can show dominance to other dogs. Chow Chow is good with kids. Most of them will not like collars and leashes. If they grown with cats it will also not be a problem. When they are young (2-4 old) must be socialized well to be not very dominant and bad behavior or over protective. From the beginning Chow Chow need consistent training. Their character depends on it .

   In China they used for protection and dragging carts. Also for their meat and fur. Some says this sad past made Chow Chows character like this only obedient to one owner and withdrawn. Maybe that is why they are like not caring much and withdrawn who knows. But they can be very good family dogs if trained very well.

   Their structure looks like old dog fossils from millions years ago.Chow Chow knowns in China for thousands years as watcher, cart dragger, as protector of ships,...At past Chow Chow used in wolf, patridge hunts also as cart dragging dog. Chow Chows fur used to make jackets. This breeds meats are a food type in China even now. This beautiful breed Chow Chow brought to England in end of 1800s.  Their name probably came from a term used in English for the anything from Asia 'chow-chow'. Chow Chow is popular companion dog in America now in spite of their protection and watch dog features..

Chow chow puppy

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Rottweiler


Rottweiler has large and strong body. Muscular and athletic, this race has a broad head and rounded forehead. with well-developed jaws and teeth scissors bite off. Their eyes show temperament and loyalty expression of the race, and dark colored usually. Balanced, calm, obedient, brave, and are trainability is quiet easy. They only get aggressive usually if their owners or family is threatened.



Rottweilers are calm, trainable, courageous dogs and dedicated to their family. It has a reliable character. Rottweilers protects their family with a great determination. Insensitive to pain and strong dogs. Serious, confident and reliable.

Careful and disciplined training is essential, otherwise you may encounter a strong and aggressive dogs. However they can be a good and loyal companion with a patient training.Such a large-bodied dog requires an owner who can control it. The Rottweiler is a natural guard dog with calm temperament.

They are quite smart dogs and proven it in many countries as a police dogs, in military or custom duties.It is suggested to early to start training your dog because of their size and should be paid great attention to not let them end up wild dog. This breed needs plenty of attention and socialization with people and other animals. You should put them on leash while you walk with them on public because they can attack to other dogs.

If Rottweilers are bred and trained in a consistent manner  they will be a  good playmate for children. Just as long as his positive experiences with them as a puppy, they can also accepts cats and other household pets too. While family friends and relatives were accepted into joy foreigners can not go beyond the curb. Rottweiler is successful in obedience competitions and trail riding.

Rottweiler used as a police dogs, shepherd and more importantly a very good caretaker and guardian. Also Rottweiler is a good companion dog especially with family.

Rottweiler needs plenty of exercise. Actually they are inside working group dogs. This powerful dog will gladly accept all the works you given. Walking or running will make them quite happy.

A short and shiny hair is easy to maintain. Do not  need to wash and clean coat very often. They are mid-level shedder.

Could have a litter of up to 12

History

Probably comes from the Italian Mastiff.  In the Middle Ages was used as a sheepdogs and on hard works. In a German village Rottweil of Wuttenberg it is bred it is believed but it is almost extinct in 1800s. In erly 20th century has become popular again thru enthusiastic dog breeders who collected in Stuggart, Germany.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute is mostly mixed up with Siberian Husky because their similarities. You can distinguish differences easily with their body, legs and even face more thicker and smoother than Siberian Husky. Also their temperament is different than Siberian Husky. Maybe only similarity is their colors and marks and they both husky type dog. Alaskan Malamute considerably popular dog and big dog . Alaskan Malamute is in working dog group. They used and still using as a sled dog.

Alaskan Malamute is not suit for apartment life. You have to have a big yard and fences. The fences also must be digged deep because Alaskan Malamute has high instinct for digging. So they can easily dig fences and make for themselves to quit from yard. They are quiet active dogs but when they getting old they can get calmer. This is also another different between them and Siberian Husky. Alaskan Malamute is loyal dog and they like to patrol in the filed which they believe it is belong to them. Their coat quiet thick and double coat. It defends them from arctic cold. In the hot weather conditions it is a disadvantage for them. So you have to have some places for them with shadows and even cold water.

Alaskan Malamute has big, strong and heavy body size dog breed. Their coat quiet dense and need to be brushed twice a week. They shed heavily and twice they change their coat. No need to wash them because they shed a lot and dirty hairs will be gone.



Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky originally from Siberia, Russia. Siberian Husky is a popular dog breed. Mostly people mix up with Alaskan Malamute and Husky. In fact it is easy to distinguish. Easier way to distinguish them; Malamutes are usually thicker (legs and body) than Huskies. But both of them are members of working dog group. Siberian Husky is middle sized dog.  Siberian Huskies also looks like wolves very much. They used as a draft (sled dog)mostly to drag carts for many years. Siberian Husky' temperament is very lovely but they are stubborn dogs. Mostly they are black colored with white lower body but they can be in different colors. Pure white single color or brown instead of black also common in Huskies. And other distinguishable mark is their eyes usually ocean blue color but it can be also different colors which called 'heterochromia' this can be seen in some cat breeds too. Both eyes can be different colors too. People sometimes call them with name 'husky' like i do here but there are different type of huskies. Husky is a type of dog actually. So in fact it is a wrong name. They get along good with kids and they are family dogs but little bit stubborn dogs and can be naughty sometimes. In fact they get along good with other dogs and animals too except rats, birds etc.. because they try to hunt them. Quite energetic dogs like most of working dogs. So they will need exercise and big yard. They have double coated but thick double coat. They have moderate moulting and need brushing time to time. In 1905-1908 they brought to Alaska and spread to entire world from there it said.


Similar type dogs to Siberian Husky : Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Laika




Friday, August 24, 2012

Dog Sports

Dog sports are wide range sport activities and competitions for the dogs. Most popular one is agility but there are lots of other ones which are less popular.


List of Some Dog Sports
  1. Agility
  2. Obedience
  3. Disc Dog
  4. Conformation Shows
  5. Carting
  6. Flyball
  7. Bikejoring
  8. Cani Cross
  9. Lure Coursing
  10. Wheelchair Mushing
  11. Weiner Racing 
  12. Weight pulling
  13. Tracking trials 
  14. Caniteering
  15. Water work/Water rescue
  16. Terrier Racing
  17. Skip Dog
  18. Catchball 
  19. Dog Surfing
  20. Dog fighting
  21. Dock Jumping
  22. Dog hiking, Pack Hiking
  23. Dog scootering
  24. Earthdog trials
  25. Field trials
  26. French Ring Sport
  27. Greyhound racing
  28. Greyhound jockey
  29. Hare coursing
  30. Herding or Stock Dog
  31. Hunting
  32. Hound Trailing
  33. Junior Showmanship
  34. Jack Russell Hurdle Racing
  35. Treibball
  36. Mushing, Dog mushing
  37. Musical canine freestyle
  38. Canine Dressage; Heelwork to Music
  39. Nose work
  40. Sled dog racing
  41. Protection sports 
  42. Rally obedience
  43. Retrieving trials
  44. Schutzhund
  45. Scootering
  46. Sheepdog trials , Herding
  47. Sighthound Disc Sport
  48. Sighthound racing 
  49. Skijoring

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog also known as alsatian, herder, gsd, berger allemand, deutsher schaferhund, schaferhund is a herding dog group member originally from Germany. German Shepherd is one of most popular pet dog in the world. 

German Shepherd is big size dog. German Shepherd is a herding dog but using as a guard dog, police dog, rescue dog too. 


German Shepherds quite active dogs, they will need a big yard. Also this breed is get along very good with kids and family. 

There is some myths that says their origin even older like ( BC 500s ) and they are developed directly from wolves and dogs mating. When you see them they really look like wolves. But this is not clear i guess. 

Their real popularity in fact spread world wide after first world war. American soldiers brought it to america it said. Also the name 'alsatian' is given them by Englishes. Because of hatred against Germans cause of world wars. They denied this dogs origin from Germany. German Shepherds helped a lot in wars to Germans anyway. Even one of the famous German Shepherd is Hitler' dog 'Blondi'.

They have some bloodlines which are important for pureness such as ' Von Beliz'. It is important because it is hard to find well formed body shape German Shepherd. 

Common health problems are hip and elbow dysplasia, spinal problems. Especially hip problems are very common in this breed. Their anatomy is little bit different than other dogs you can see their back is little bit bent backward. It is like a sign for German Shepherd. When they stand it looks like they are preparing to attacking toward something. But in fact it is their normal stand position.







German Shepherd Dog
Group            :    Herding Dog,
Other Names  :  Alsatian, GSD, Herder, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schaferhund, Schaferhund
Color                :  Black and Tan
Coat                 :  Double coated
Origin               :  Germany
Temperament  :  Intelligent, loyal, active, alert
First Seen         : 1800s
Life Span         : 13yrs
Litter Size        :  8-12
Weight            :     Male: 35/40 kg.
                               Female:35/40 kg.
Height             :     Male: 60/65 cm.
                                Female: 53/60 cm.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Border Collie

This breed has chosen as a most intelligent dog by most of canine organizations. Even there is a category in agility competitions ABC ( anything but border collies) because of their high success in competitions and also in other competitions such as frisbee catching ( Disc Dog) and sheepdog trials and more. They have excellent acrobatic skills which gives them success in jumping obstacles. Also can be useful for drug detection dog, police dog or rescue dog.

They are very highly sensitive to praise and very high trainability dogs.

Border collies are medium size dogs and herding dogs. They are very good in herding. Border Collie is originally from Scotland. They produced first near Scotland-England border.

Border collie's are highly energetic dogs. You need a big yard if you want to have one of them. They are not suitable for apartment life. They are very active dogs so they can damage your households. To tie them at backyard will not work neither. You can see them never stopping and running around, jumping around. Because their characteristic like that and they will be happier in this condition. Only physical exercise is not enough for this clever and industrious breed. They will want to work and they must use the body and mind. They are fast and agile, tireless energy cubes dogs.

They need brushing and bathing. They have moderate hair fall condition. Grooming is considerably medium level i can say. They can get easily tick, flea, lice because they like to playing around, active and outdoor dogs. They can bite kids sometimes because of their herding instinct like testing a sheep other than that they are good with kids.

Common health issues are hip dysplasia, epilepsy, eye anomaly, deafness, allergic to insect bites like most of the dogs. So yes they are healthy dogs mostly.

Similar but more calmer dogs to this breed are Australian Shepherd Dog and Shetland Shepherd ( Sheltie ). If you can not cope with Border Collie you should choose those two breeds.


Border Collie
Group            :    Herding Dog, Shepherd Dog
Other Names  :  Sheepdog,Scotch Sheepdog
Color                :  Black white, merle, mix color,
Coat                 :  Double coated
Origin               :  Scotland, England
Temperament  :  Highly active and intelligent, athletic
First Seen         : 1800s
Life Span         : 12-16 yrs
Litter Size        :  up to 10
Weight            :     Male: 14/20 kg.
                               Female:14/20 kg.
Height             :     Male: 51/58 cm.
                                Female: 46/53 cm.




Saturday, August 18, 2012

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu is member of small dog group, toy dogs and companion dog group. Shih Tzu another breed originally from China and one of the popular dog breeds all over the world. Also known as Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog. Shih Tzus very similar to Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese and Lhasa Apso. It is believed that their origin comes from these 2 breeds Pekingese and Lhasa Apso. Colors can be different mix colors. Life span is quite long like 15 years and more. So yes they are strong dogs in spite of their weak appearance.

This breed need a good grooming almost everyday brushing but not wash them everyday like all other dogs. They not fall hairs much but still needed to brushing. They can be bossy dogs and aggressive sometimes and hard to handle. It can come to people strange but they are also into class of herding dogs. But not using for this in anywhere. Because of its grooming and health issues most people will avoid to have one of them. Because it can be costy for them. Also because of appearances they are little bit girly dogs and mostly choosen by female owners.

Common heatlh problems like Pugs and similar dogs their eyes are sensitive and hairs around eyes can cause irritation on eye balls oftenly. You need to use eyes creams, ointments, drops for this. Also like other small dogs you have to avoid them to mate with other breeds especially bigger breeds. Otherwise can cause troubles while they given birth. I suggest you to sterile them if you are not a breeder. Other common health problems hypothyroidism, liver problems, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disk disease, respiratory problems.  Their coat also little bit different than other breeds anatomically with extra layer. And specifically  on their nose hairs growing upwards. On top of their head mostly hairs attached with cliches because of their vision can be closed by hairs but you must be careful to do it. You should not tie it very tight or do not keep cliches very long there it can cause skin problems in route of hairs.

They do not need heavy exercises but they can be very lazy so sometimes you need to force them to walk time to time. With the kids has no problem and get along very well. Usually very calm and not barking too much. In England in 1946 and in American Kennel Club in 1969 they recognized.







Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Doberman

Doberman, Doberman Pinscher, Dobe or Dobie is the one of the most famous dog breed of the world. Dobermans' origin from Germany.

Dobermans have lots of myths about them. Most famous is Dobes can even attack and kill their owners. Do not worry because it is just a myth. They are not like Pit Bulls. But Dobes are aggressive dogs to strangers this is true and very alert dogs. This makes them a good guard dogs. Especially Dobermans are into working group dogs.


Life span is little bit lower than other breeds with avg. 10-13 years. You can see easily most dobes have cancer. This can be because of inbreeding it said like most of inbreed big dogs. Also hip dysplasia is commonly seen.

People mostly know only black color dobermans but they can have different colors such as blue, red/brown, fawn, white ( albino).

Doberman owners usually crop their ears and dock their tails. This mostly done when they were puppy but some people do it when they are old but it will not work if you do it late. even sometimes it does not work when you do it on time because sometimes they cropping from wrong places etc. There are several more breeds can be cropped their ears and it will be like Dobes ears ( for example Great Danes ) not all breeds ears suitable for it anatomically.  I personally against it but it is almost like dobermans' sign now. Without cropped ears and docked tails they not much look like doberman. In some countries and states it is banned. It can cause chronicle pain because of nerves it said.

They are very energetic dogs and hard to handle if not trained. Dobermans need exercises much. Especially running, jogging, daily walks. Also you need a big backyard with fences if you want to have a doberman.

Dobermans are easy to train breeds even one of the most trainable breed. Because they are highly intelligent breed.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Anatolian Shepherd Dog-Kangal

Turkey' only recognized dog breed is this breed "Anatolian Shepherd Dog". They call it Kangal, Sivas Kangal ( this name come from the city which they said their origin is this city "Sivas") or Karabas too. Kangals are big dogs like St. Bernard but more athletic than them. In spite of their scary appearance they are really lovely dogs and no problem with family and kids as long as you are not a stranger.  Because they are good watch dogs and not like strangers around.

They are mostly white or cream colors with black mask on their faces. You can distinguish them by their size mostly. For a dog quite big and muscular body type which can reach even 90 cm shoulder height. So that means yes you need a lot of food budget. Also you need a big garden with fences.

They exporting them to Africa for herding and guarding herds against lions. Quite courageous dogs even can dare to fight with lions. You can choose Kangal as a guard dog. Maybe the best choice for a guard dog and highly loyal. In spite of  all of those they are not very very popular breed all over the world.


Saturday, August 11, 2012

Pug

Pug Puppy




Pug is member of small dog group. Also toy group and companion dog group. It is energetic dog. They have sulky flat face, short mouth, smooth and short hairs. They mostly black or white or cream colors and light color ones has black mask on their faces. Pugs originally from China and has some Chinese dog breeds characteristics. They call it Chinese Pug too. Other names are Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff, Dutch Bulldog and also has names like Carlin and Mops. General health issue is about their eyes because of their anatomy. Their eyes can even pop-out sometimes but do not panic, vets can solve it. Also sometimes hairs around eyes can irritate their eye balls and they will try to scratch it and make it even worse. These are very common problems in this breed. Also additional, this kind of small dogs should not mate with bigger breeds. If they have more than 3-5 babies or bigger size ( which you can see  in USG or X-ray ) puppies they can need ceaserians.
Pug with her puppies

 Pug is popular dog breed in the world. I guess mostly women like small dogs. It is not my favorite dog breed. They are small but very stubborn dogs and like freedom. Yes i can say dominant character they have. You can see they try to fight with other dogs too.
A black pug



Popped eyes pug

Monday, August 6, 2012

Labrador

Labrador Retriever

Why they call it Retriever? Because Labrador is a Retriever type of dog.

According to leading kennel clubs and organizations statistics Labrador is most popular dog breed. It is from originally Canada. There is even an island named Labrador ( in fact name is Newfoundland and Labrador Province ) in Canada. Labradors has flipper paws which looks like a frog. They are sea dogs and they love to swim a lot ( some of dog breeds not like it ). Labradors mostly yellow ( light brown ) and black but can be in other colors too like dark brown is also common color in this breed. We can consider it is a big dog class too yes. So that means they will consume a lot of food. In spite of their big body they are really quite energetic dogs so you can struggle to handle them.
Different color labs

  They are also one of my favorite dog. Soft and very cute animals.

Kintamani (dog)

Kintamani

Kintamani puppy
Kintamani is original from Bali Indonesia especially from Kintamani Area. Researchs say it is most closest dog breed to wolf ancestors amongst to all other breeds. It is not very popular dog breed in all over the world. Kintamani much looks like Siberian Husky and Japanese Akita. While some researchs say it is closest to Australian Dingo ( which is a wild dog ). Locals say it is from Chow Chow breed from China 600 years ago.

Kintamanis are owner focused dogs i can say but independent dogs too. Kintamanis usually white colors but it can be sometimes black, brown or mix colors too.






Saturday, July 21, 2012

Beagle

Beagle is cutest dog in the world maybe. I do not know maybe because I have a beagle. They are very cute but very hard to train while they have fame with their talent of smelling. Beagle is one of the best smelling skill dog in the world. And this skill makes them a hunter. You can see them always their nose on the ground like they always searching for something.

People sometimes mixing this dog with Foxhound, Smooth Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier etc.. Once my friend also told me about my dog " aaa isn' it Mask' dog? " . In the movie of Mask the dog was Jack Russell Terrier but not a Beagle. Beagles are more shorter than all of those 3 breeds. And more smooth lines. Not maybe Mask' dog but caricature and cartoon movie character Snoopy is a Beagle. If they can be trained (which is not very easy ) they are very good hound dogs for rabbits, squirrel, etc... not for the birds. But be careful if you have chickens at your place they will always chase them and injure them instinctively.  They can trace or can help narcotic police well. They are also very good with kids. You do not need to worry about that or with the other dogs also generally they are good. But sometimes with big dogs or more dominant dogs you can have problems. Also like every breeds has a specific health problems Beagles also have some. Beagles mostly tent to have allergic. Most of Beagle owners probably have this problem. It is probably a genetic problem in this breed. Other health issues hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, cataract, epilepsy and atopy is common in this breed. Beagles' origin is Britannia. So well yes they are English except their accent. They can be in different colors sometimes but standard Beagles usually has 3 colors on lower body and legs usually white upper body is light brown with black big spots. Usually Dog contests, breeders, kennels will check that colors or their stands ( if there is something wrong on their legs etc..).

They are good with owner but you still need a leash for them while you go to wandering around with them. Because they can suddenly run and will not listen you. My dog lost at least 5 times and he could not find home. Beagles brain is not very well focus on things. They can also make your next doors annoyed too if you leave them alone at home by barking. They are highly energetic dogs while they are small. So you need a house with a garden but with fences. they can chew your goods too. But it will be gone around 2 years age like most of dogs do. Dogs like to chew things when they are young and Beagles also like. Because of their teeth. You can buy them some toys for that but  I did not see this solving the problem much. So just let they do it. If you can not cope with it. Just do not have any dog. They also need vaccines ( depends on where you live in because some areas have epidemic problems some not ) periodicly (it also depends on what vaccine brand your vet using because some brands can be every years some 3 to 5 years) and worm tablets when they were young. And sterile them if you like. 

 Life expectancy is around 12-15 years like most of the dogs. So it means like most of other pets they will die before you do. So be ready for it. It is nature.

They are also recognized breeds from lots of organizations ( like American Kennel Club ) and one of the most famous dog breed.


Monday, July 9, 2012

Dog Breeds




Dog Breeds List



























Some famous breeds not seen on list such as Dingo and Goldendoodle because they considering as wild dogs, crossbreeds and so on.

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