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| List of Dog breeds (Page 32) |
| 2007-10-05 08:17:00 |
Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika /
West Siberian Laika
The West Siberian Laika- WSL- is a hunting breed developed by the indigenous people of Northern Ural and West Siberia. They used Laikas mostly for treeing squirrels and hunting small predators with valuable fur.Communism in Russia destroyed the traditional way of life of these people and brought them and their hunting dogs to the brink of...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 31) |
| 2007-09-27 21:11:00 |
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. The long-haired terrier is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan coat. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not more than 7 pounds (3.18 kg); the standard of this breed does not mention the minimum weight accepted nor does it specify a height....
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 30) |
| 2007-09-27 21:09:00 |
Xoloitzcuintle /
Mexican Hairless Dog
The Mexican Hairless Dog is a rare, hairless breed of dog whose size varies greatly. It is also known as Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle, pronounced in English /ʃəʊ.ləʊ.itz.kwin.tli/ (roughly show-low-eats-queen-tlee), Tepeitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless. Most owners of this dog call them "xolos" for short.
Appearance The breed ranges in size from...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 29) |
| 2007-09-24 19:39:00 |
Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is a silver-grey breed of dog developed originally for hunting. Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game, such as boar, bears, and deer. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals, like fowl, rabbits, and foxes. Rather than having a specific purpose such as pointing or flushing,...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 28) |
| 2007-09-20 17:55:00 |
Valley Bulldog
The Valley Bulldog is rare breed of dog found most commonly in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a common conception that Valley Bulldog originated in the Annapolis Valley, giving the breed the name "Valley Bulldog".
History The Valley Bulldog breed can be traced back to the mid 1900s; although it is possible that it may have existed much earlier. Research...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 27) |
| 2007-09-20 17:54:00 |
Utonagan
The Utonagan is a dog breed (Canis lupus familiaris) that is under development using a procedure called breeding back. The Utonagan strongly resembles a wolf.
Appearance The Utonagan is large and well-muscled but with a slender build so as to resemble a wolf as closely as possible. Adult males weigh around 70-110 lb and stand 25"-33" to the shoulder. Adult females are...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 26)Technorati Profile |
| 2007-09-18 22:35:00 |
Tahltan Bear Dog
The Tahltan Bear Dog was a breed of dog that was indigenous to Canada. It is thought to be extinct by most authorities.
Appearance The Tahltan was built somewhere between the lines of the spitz and pariah types. The ideal dog was, above all else, athletic and agile As they were always bred solely for hunting value, appearance could vary significantly between dogs. Coat...
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| List of Cat breeds (Page 3) [Breeds based on mutations] |
| 2007-09-17 20:06:00 |
American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat which has appeared since the late 1960's. It is most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat's tail. This is the result of a cat body type genetic mutation affecting the tail development, similar to that of a Manx. The cat is not related to the Japanese...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 25) |
| 2007-09-17 05:00:00 |
Spanish Alano / Alano Español
Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog this Spanish breed of dog that derives its name from the Alans. Recently received recognition from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the RSCE. Recognition with the FCI is rumoured to be in planning.
Quick Facts Alano Español Quick Facts Weight: 35-40 kg 75-89 lbs Height: 58-63 cm 23-25 inches Coat: Coarse,...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 24) |
| 2007-09-13 15:18:00 |
Shar Pei
The Shar Pei is a breed of dog that originated in China and has the distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The name (沙皮, pinyin: shā pí; English name probably derived from British spelling of Cantonese equivalent sā pèih) translates to "sand skin," and refers to the texture of its short, rough coat. As puppies, Shar Pei have lots of wrinkles, but as they...
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| List of Cat breeds (Page 2) [Shorthair] |
| 2007-09-12 20:19:00 |
Abyssinian (cat)
The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England. The breed was developed when Zula was bred with an English tabby, and the most 'Abyssinian' looking kitten of her litter bred with its mother to splice the Abby...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 23) |
| 2007-09-11 21:18:00 |
Saarlooswolfhond
The Saarlooswolfhond (Dutch for "Saarloos Wolfdog") is an established breed of wolf-dog hybrid.
History In 1921, Dutch breeder Leendert Saarloos started crossbreeding a German Shepherd Dog male to a female Canadian Timber Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis). He aimed for an improved version of the German Shepherd Dog which was immune to distemper, and succeeded insofar that...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 22) |
| 2007-09-10 21:14:00 |
Rafeiro do Alentejo
The Rafeiro do Alentejo, also known as Rafeiro of Alentejo or Portuguese Mastiff, is a breed of dog. Appearance The Rafeiro is a large dog, with males weighing around 155 pounds (70 kg) and females, 130 pounds (60 kg). The following is the summary taken from standard of the Continental Kennel Club: Description: Head: Bear like, short muzzle. Eyes: Dark. Ears: Hanging....
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| List of Cat breeds (Page 1) [Longhair and semi-longhair] |
| 2007-09-10 07:17:00 |
List of cat breeds<!-- start content --> The following is a list of cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats can also be grouped by type according to appearance or function.
>>Longhair and semi-longhair<<
Asian Semi-longhair
The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except they have semi-long hair instead of short hair. These cats are normally known...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 21) |
| 2007-09-10 07:09:00 |
Queensland Heeler /
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak.
Quick Facts Australian Cattle Dog Quick Facts Weight: 12-18 kg 25-50 lbs Height: 43...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 20) |
| 2007-09-08 19:32:00 |
Podenco Ibicenco / Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound, pronounced "I-bee-than" or "I-beez-an", also called Podenco Ibicenco in Spanish or Ca Eivissenc in Catalan, is an agile, deer-like dog of the hound family. There are two hair types of the breed: smooth and wire. The more commonly seen type is the smooth. Some consider there to be a third type, long, but most consider the longhair to be a...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 19) |
| 2007-09-06 21:27:00 |
Pachon Navarro
The Pachon Navarro is a Spanish hunting dog (also known as: Old Spanish Pointer; Perdiguero Navarro; Navarro Pointer; and, Pachon De Victoria), has the unusual feature of a split or double nose. It is believed that this unusual nose gives this dog extra sensitivity to smells, a primary reason it was chosen as a hunting dog. History The Double-nosed Andean tiger hound found...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 18) |
| 2007-09-06 09:21:00 |
Old Danish Pointer
The Old Danish Pointer is a medium-sized breed of dog, white with brown markings, originally used as a pointing dog in Denmark.
Appearance Old Danish Pointers are strongly built. One of the most charming features of the breed is the great difference between male and female. While the dog is powerful and substantial, the bitch is characterized by being lighter, more...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 17) |
| 2007-09-01 20:35:00 |
Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, ancient breed of dog that can be traced back to about 100 BC. This massive breed is often used as a guard and defender of owner and property. The breed is reported to have been pitted against leopards in the ancient Roman arenas.
Appearance Neapolitan Mastiffs are characterised by loose skin over their entire bodies; abundant, hanging...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 16) |
| 2007-08-31 19:57:00 |
Mackenzie River Husky
The term Mackenzie River Husky describes several overlapping local populations of arctic and subarctic sleddogs, none of which constitutes a breed. Most prominent and current of these are the sleddogs of Donna Dowling and others in the interior of Alaska. These dogs are described as standing 27 to 32 inches (61-81 cm) in height and weighing 70 to 125 pounds (32-57 kg)....
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 15) |
| 2007-08-30 09:09:00 |
Labradoodle
A Labradoodle is a crossbred or hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle.
History The Labradoodle originated in 1989, when Australian breeder Wally Conron first crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle for Guide Dogs Victoria . His aim was to combine the Poodles' low-shed coat with the gentleness and trainability of...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 14) |
| 2007-08-30 04:32:00 |
Kai Ken
The Kai Ken, or Tora Dog is a dog breed 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 a relative of the Spitz family.
Appearance 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 females are...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 13) |
| 2007-08-20 10:40:00 |
Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a breed of spitz dog originating from the dogs brought to Iceland by the Vikings. Later, dogs were taken from Iceland to the British Isles and became the basis for Border Collies and Corgis. In the Shetland Islands, it was crossed with the Norwegian Buhund and became the Shetland Sheepdog.
Appearance These are current breed standards: neck:...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 12) |
| 2007-08-20 08:47:00 |
Hamiltonstövare
The Hamiltonstövare is a breed of dog, bred as a hunting hound. The breed was developed in Sweden by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestry includes several German hounds as well as English Foxhounds and Harriers.
Hanover Hound
The Hanover Hound is a breed of dog sometimes referred to as a Hanoverian Hound. It is a hunting and...
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| 2007-08-17 08:24:00 |
German Coolie
The Coolie is an Australian dog breed. Specifically, it is a herding dog, a subcategory of working dog.
Appearance
Blue Merle short coat Coolies are eye catching, well balanced, medium sized dogs, with unusual markings in form of patches and flecks of colour, creating a mottled effect. The two main colours are red and blue merle though they are also seen as solid and...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 10) |
| 2007-08-13 15:40:00 |
Field Spaniel
The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog. It is one of several spaniel breeds which can serve as gundogs.
Appearance The Field Spaniel is 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) tall at the withers. Its long, silky coat comes in solid colours of liver and black. Tan points are allowed as is Roan, which is defined as a blend of both dark and white hairs without large patches of either...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 9) |
| 2007-08-09 06:19:00 |
Elo (dog)
The Elo is a German breed of dog. First bred in 1987, it was established by using 16 dogs of nine different breeds. The significant gene percentages of the Elo are 48% Eurasier, 23% Old English Sheepdog, 10% Chow chow. The breed has shown some susceptibility to Distichia.
English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. It is one of several varieties of...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 8) |
| 2007-08-04 06:12:00 |
Dachshund
The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means "badger dog," from (der) Dachs, badger, and (der) Hund, dog. The standard size was developed to scent, chase, and flush badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature was to hunt rabbits. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 7) |
| 2007-08-02 06:57:00 |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay. It hunts under adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. The breed was used not only to retrieve the game, but also to sit in the boat and on the wagon when the game was taken to market, in order...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 5) |
| 2007-08-01 09:02:00 |
Bracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is a breed of dog developed in Italy as a versatile gun dog. It is common in its native country, but rare elsewhere.
Appearance The Bracco should be athletic and powerful in appearance. It has pendulous upper lips that create a serious expression. It should be "square", meaning that its height at the withers should be the same as the length of its body...
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| List of Dog breeds (Page 6) |
| 2007-08-01 09:02:00 |
Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. It is one of the oldest terriers, originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognised as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs, used for hunting burrowing prey among the cairns.
Appearance The breed standard can be found on the Cairn Terrier Club of America website. The current standard was approved on May 10,...
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