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| Australian Kelpie |
| 2010-01-23 09:39:00 |
A Highly Prized Sheep DogThe Australian Kelpie is a working breed that originated in Australia. They were bred to work with sheep having little or no guidance, making them highly prized among farmers and ranchers. Today Australian Kelpies have been imported throughout the world and their charges have expanded to include cattle, goats, ducks, chickens, and other livestock.AppearanceAustralian Kelpies are medium-sized dogs that stand between 17-20 inches and weigh in at 25-45 pounds. They have prick ears and a medium length tail that is low set. Their double coat is weather resistant, short, and dense. Colors of the Australian Kelpie include black or red that may or may not have tan, fawn, chocolate, and blueHistory The history of the Australian Kelpie begins in the late 1800s, when old Coll...
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| Australian Cattle Dog |
| 2010-01-23 09:35:00 |
The Queensland HeelerThe Australian Cattle Dog is a herding dog that is breed for driving and controlling cattle. They were developed in Australia solely for this purpose, the result of six decades of cross breeding. Today the Australian Cattle Dog, or ACD, is still extremely popular with farmers and ranchers worldwide.AppearanceAustralian Cattle Dogs are a muscular and compact breed. They stand between 17-20 inches and weigh in at 35-45 pounds. Their double coat is weather-resistant and short, and has two varieties, red and blue, giving them the common nicknames of Red or Blue Heeler. These coats are not solid, but rather a “speckled” appearance, caused by a mottling of all the colors in their fur. Other marking can occur, for Blue Heelers they can have black, blue, or tan markings o...
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| Argentine Dogo |
| 2010-01-23 09:32:00 |
Argentina’s Hunting Dog The Argentine Dogo is a large, muscular dog that was developed in the South American country of Argentina for big game hunting. Unfortunately throughout the years it has also become a well-known fighting dog. This has led to the Argentine Dogo to be an illegally owned pet in various parts of the world, such as the United Kingdom. Argentine Dogos are large, white, short-coated dogs with highly muscular bodies. At the minimum height males stand at 24 inches at the withers, while the females stand at 23 inches, however the maximum height can reach as tall as 27 inches. Ears are sometimes cropped, but will also be left to hang naturally.Argentine Dogos are normally evaluated as hunting dogs, and continually bred for the same results. In the 1920s an Argentine man...
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| Ardennes Cattle Dog |
| 2010-01-18 12:15:00 |
Bouvier des ArdennesBordering on ExtinctionThe Bouvier des Ardennes is a working dog from the European country of Belgium. The breed was actually believed to be extinct, and was listed as such by the Belgian Kennel Club. It was not until the late 1980s that some dogs were discovered still living in their homeland. Dedicated breeders are making an effort to have them conform to the standard. Another line of Bouvier des Ardennes were found in 1996 that may help revive this extremely rare breed.AppearanceIn appearance, the Bouvier des Ardennes looks little like its well-known “cousin”, the Bouvier des Flandres. The breed is shorter, standing between 22-25 inches, and lighter, weighing only between 40-60 pounds. Its rough, thick coat comes in a variety of colors, not including white...
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| Arabian Hound |
| 2010-01-18 12:10:00 |
Saluki Dog of the BedouinThe Saluki is a sighthound that arguably could be one of the oldest dog breeds. They originate from the Middle East, where they were and still are kept by the nomadic Bedouin tribesmen. Also referred to as the Royal Dogs of Egypt, dogs bearing a striking resemblance to today’s Saluki grace many Egyptian relics.AppearanceThe Saluki is a slim, elegant, and graceful breed. They are longer than they are tall, standing between 22-28 inches at the shoulder, and weighing in at 31-55 pounds. Their coat is short and smooth, with silky feathered hairs on its long ears and legs. Their tail is long and carried in a natural curve with more feathering on the underside. There is a smooth variety, although it is rare, with a slightly coarser fur. The coat can be a wide range of...
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| Arabian Greyhound |
| 2010-01-18 12:04:00 |
Sloughi Dog of the BerberThe Sloughi is a sighthound of the Berber people of North Africa, originating in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. A rare breed outside its homeland, the Sloughi was traditionally used for hunting and as a guardian.AppearanceLike all sighthounds, the Sloughi is built for speed, and although they resemble Greyhounds they are not as brawny, even in top physical condition. Often they are described as “looking sad” and have dropping ears and a long tail that is held low. Their coat is short and dense, while colors include different shades of red to sand or fawn, with or without a black mask or mantle, and may have black brindling. Some standards allow a small white patch on a Sloughi’s chest, but it is not desired.HistorySloughi’s are thou...
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| Appenzeller Mountain Dog |
| 2010-01-14 11:46:00 |
Appenzeller SennenhundThe Appenzeller Mountain Dog is a herding breed that originated in Switzerland. They are one of the four Sennenhunds, or Swiss Mountain Dogs, the other three being the Grosser Schweizer, Berner, and Entelbucher. All four of these breeds share the same coat colors, although they very in size. The Appenzeller Mountain Dog is the rarest of the four.AppearanceA medium breed, the Appenzeller Mountain Dog stands between 19-23 inches and weighs in at 55-70 pounds. They have a short double coat that is tricolor, black or havana brown with rust and white. There should be rust markings over each eye, on the cheeks, legs, and either side of the chest. White should be on the muzzle, feet, tip of the tail, chest, muzzle, and a blaze on the forehead. The tail of the Appenzeller Mou...
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| Basenji |
| 2010-01-14 11:42:00 |
ABCD-EF-GH-JK-LM-OPQ-RST-VW-ZChinaJapanKoreaRussiaThailandTurkeyAustriaBelgiumFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyMaltaRussiaSwitzerlandTurkeyUnited KingdomCanadaUnited StatesAmerican Kennel ClubHerdingHoundNon-SportingSportingTerrierToyWorkingMiscellaneousFoundation Stock Service The Barkless DogThe Basenji is one of the most ancient breeds of dogs, originating from the Congo and central Africa. It is a unique breed in many ways, and one of their most well known qualities is that Basenji's do not bark, although they do make an unusual yodel sound. AppearanceBasenjis are small, shorthaired dogs with erect ears and tightly curled tails. Their foreheads often have wrinkles, especially when they are young. Typical...
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| Anatolian Shepherd Dog |
| 2010-01-14 11:38:00 |
Turkish Protector The Anatolian Shepherd Dog originates from Anatolia, Turkey. Originally the breed was used for guarding flocks of sheep from predators and thieves. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is still used in its homeland as a guardian. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs stand between 26-30 inches at the withers and weigh between 90-150 pounds, the females being smaller then the males. In Turkey their ears are often cropped very short, in the case of being attacked by wolves. Their tails only curl when they are alert; generally it hangs low with a slight curl upward. They have a short double coat, and the most common colors are fawn with a black mask. All colors are acceptable on the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and can include biscuit, white, brindle, gray, liver, or red, in a number of co...
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| American Water Spaniel |
| 2009-12-20 02:03:00 |
State Dog of Wisconsin The American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States; it is believed they originated in the Fox River and Wolf River valleys of Wisconsin. Even today the American Water Spaniel is a little known breed outside of North America. American Water Spaniels have a curly or marcel coat that is dense and resistant to cold waters. Colors range from liver, brown, and chocolate. They normally weigh between 25 to 45 pounds and stand between 15 to 18 inches. As with all spaniels, American Water Spaniels were originally, and widely still are, bred for hunting. The origin of the American Water Spaniel can be described as murky at best. There are two theories that are accepted, although which one, if either, is fact is unknown. The first theory comes from Doc ...
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