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Ain't nothing but a _______ dog
Working 9 to 5
Terror!!
Toy Story
Catch us on the couch
Herd that
100
30 - 40 pounds
17.5 - 20.5 inches
Agile energetic gundog. Requires a lot a exercise.
Brittany
100
21-27 inches
45-80 pounds
Relentless, bold and single minded when in pursuit. Off the charts prey drive must be channeled. speedy and compact nocturnal hunters named for the pattern of their coat.
Bluetick Coonhound
100
23-27.5 inches
70-115 pounds
Big, powerful, built for hard work. Sweet, affectionate nature. Always up for a romp with owner. Thick, silky tri-colored coat with black, white and rust colors, are the breeds hallmark trait. Thrives in cold weather, multi tasks on the farms and pastures of Switzerland. Get along with entire family, particulary small children.
Bernese Mountain Dog
100
17-19 inches
40-70 pounds
Smart, confident, good natured companions. Stocky, muscular bull type. Springy gait advertises the breeds innate confidence. Stiff, glossy coat comes in many colors and patterns. Like mental and physical challenges. Highly trainable. Known to their fans as AmStaffs.
American Staffordshire Terrier
100
8.5 - 11.5 inches
7-13 pounds
Only dog breed native to Cuba. Distinctive features include curled over tail and gorgeous silky coat which can come in a variety of colors. Smart, trainable, natural trick dogs.
Havanese
100
9.5-11.5 inches
12-18 pounds
Small but sturdy. Known for it's white, hypoallergenic coat, plush an velvety to the touch.
Bichon Frise
100
22-26 inches
40-80 pounds
World class worker who forges unbreakable bond with human partner. Strong and well muscled, built to work hard. Problems set in when the dog is underemployed and neglected. Exercise, and plenty of it is the key to happiness.
Belgian Malinois
200
45-75 pounds
23-28 inches tall
The breed's name is the job description. High energy, excellent runner's companion.
Pointer
200
21 - 25 inches
45-55 pounds
Ancient Blushing dog of Malta, it's a sprinting hound bred to course small game over punishing terrain. sleek aerodynamic bred for high-speed pursuit, ability to smile and a unique way of blushing when happy or excited.
Pharaoh Hound
200
23 -25 inches
75-85 pounds
Immensely strong, heavy-duty worker of spitz type. Origin as an arctic sled dog. Waterproof coat, well-furred plumed tail carried over the back. Pack animals, you must be the leader. If he doesn't respect you he will own you.
Alaskan Malamute
200
10 inches
12 pounds
Named for their hometown in England, smallest of the working terriers. Originally bred as tough and fearless ratters. They are distinguished from their twins by their erect pointed ears. Clever, stubborn breed works best with short training sessions.
Norwich Terrier
200
10-12.5 inches
8-10 pounds
Known as "King of Toys". Proud, fearless breed known for high stepping 'hackney' gait. Comes in two shades of solid red or chocolate and rust and black and rust. High set ears. "Big Dog" personality.
Miniature Pinscher
200
18-20 inches
45-60 pounds
Physical characteristics that make him one of a kind. compact, medium sized. Hippopotamus muzzle; blue-black tongue, small, sunken eyes with scowling expression, tiny triangular ears, abundant folds of loose skin on the head, neck, shoulders. Literal translation of name means Sand skin. Early training and socialization are essential, without them a serious problem is waiting to happen.
Chinese Shar Pei
200
10.5-12.5 inches
25-38 pounds
Perfectly suited to moving cattle, long, low set dog with sturdy bones and deep chest. Quick way to tell this breed from their cousins is to check out their hindquarters, this breed has a tail.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
300
55-90 Pounds
2-27 inches tall
"grey ghost" from Germany, instantly recognized by a distinctive silvery gray coat.
Weimaraner
300
24 inches
60-75 pounds
Galloping hound of great stamina. Pack oriented, scent driven hounds and gentle but rarely seen as house pets. They have such primal instinct for pursuit that not much else matters to them.
English Foxhound
300
27.5 - 30 inches
120-230 pounds
Massive, heavy boned dog, docile but also a formidable protector of those they hold dear. Face to face encounter with these black masked giants can be startling. Early training and socialization is essential.
Mastiff
300
10 inches
18-22 pounds
Dignified almost human character. Their persistence has earned their nickname "Diehard" Short legged, with distinctive beard. Their hunting instinct remains strong, which can complicate life for the neighbors cat. Known to be cantankerous around other dogs.
Scottish Terrier
300
8-11 inches
5-10 pounds
Large wing shaped ears that gives the breed it's name. (name means Butterfly in French) Dainty, elegant with plumed tail and long silky coat of several color combinations, with the base color being white. Excellent agility dogs.
Papillion
300
10-11 inches (male)
females slightly smaller
12-18 pounds
Thousand year old breed who served as sentinels at palaces and monasteries in the Himalayas. Famous for floor length, flat hanging coat, parted in the middle. Feathery tail curls over the back.
Lhasa Apso
300
13- 18 inches
20 - 40 pounds
True herders in spite of their compact size. Have a love for horses. Share many physical traits with its forebear the Australian Shepherd. Energetic, rugged and extremely bright.
Miniature American Shepherd
400
35 - 70 pounds
20 - 24 inches
Known for it's harsh, low - shedding coat the breed is named for. Gives them a natural, unkempt appearance. Outgoing, eager, quick-witted.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
400
21-27 inches
45-70 pounds
American original, even tempered, mellow at home, but a tiger on the trail. Vigorous activities like hunting and swimming between long naps if the life. Sleek and stunning red coat.
Redbone Coonhound
400
28-32 inches
110-175 pounds
the "Apollo of Dogs", these dogs tower over most other dogs, and when standing on it's hind legs it's taller than most humans. Coat comes in different colors and patterns but most known for the black and white patchwork pattern known as "harlequin". People pleasers but also home guardians.
Great Dane
400
18 inches
25-27 pounds
Daredevil of the Emerald Isle. Bold, dashing and courageous. Known for fiery red coat and temperament to match.
Irish Terrier
400
6-9 inches
up to 14 pounds
Created for the ruing classes of ancient China. Sophisticated dogs of undying loyalty. compact, stocky, long coat with "lions mane". Opinionated, independent, tolerate kids but not roughhousing.
Pekingese
400
13.5 - 16.5 inches
17 pounds female
23 pounds male
Ancient Japanese breed, little but well muscled dog once employed as a hunter. Today, most popular companion dog in Japan. Brought to America only 60 years ago. White markings combined with their coloring (red, red sesame, or black and tan) and alert expression and smooth stride makes them almost foxlike.
Shiba Inu
400
16 inches (female)
17 inches (male)
25-35 pounds
Powerful herder covered from head to tail with naturally occurring cords. Bred to work closely with humans. Coat's naturally occurring dreadlocks, these cords are wooly, dense and weatherproof. Coats require a lot of attention.
Puli
500
55-75 pounds
21.5 24 inches
Serious workers at hunting and field work, guides for the blind, search and rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events and love life when not at work.
Golden Retriever
500
27-30 inches
60-70 pounds
Champion sprinter, gentle, noble, and sweet tempered. Narrow, aerodynamic skull and shock -absorbing pads on the feet, they are perfectly constructed for high speed pursuit. They are the template from which other coursing hounds have been created.
Greyhound
500
22-27 inches
80-135 pounds
Descended from mastiffs. A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle. Short black coat, rust markings. Their aloof demeanor hides their playfulness and silliness.
Rottweiler
500
15-17.5 inches
17-23 pounds
Named for the English town where they were first bred. Crisp curly coat, arched back, tasseled ears and fleecy pear shaped head are identifying features of this breed. The curvy contours indicate there's whippet in their family tree.
Bedlington Terrier
500
7-9 inches
under 7 pounds
Tiny ancient dog of Malta. Famous for floor length coat. Big dark eyes, black gumdrop nose. Fearless in charming toy dog way. Little athletes on agility course. Low shedding.
Maltese
500
10 inches
9-15 pounds
Bred ages ago for sentinel work on the walls of Tibetan monasteries. Known for flat silky coat and 'lions mane' around neck. Blunt muzzle and plumed tail curving over the back.
Tibetan Spaniel
500
20-22 inches
45-55 pounds
Droving dog from Scotland. Covered head to tail in a shaggy double coat, having a passing resemblance to the Old English Sheepdog. They bore easily, training must be kept interesting.
Bearded Collie
600
26 - 34 pounds
15 - 17 inches tall
Upbeat in the field, mellow at home. Silky coated bird dog. Famous for it's ability to flush and retrieve gamebirds.
English Cocker Spaniel
600
19.5 - 20.5 inches
48-55 pounds
Robust spitz type dog, with lush silver-gray coat. Among the oldest dogs of Europe, they sailed with vikings. Agility and herding trials are good outlets for their natural athleticism and eagerness.
Norwegian Elkhound
600
17.5 - 19.5 inches
30-50 pounds
High spirited farm dog from Germany. Larger than the miniatures and smaller than the giants. Wiry, tight fitting coat of pure black or salt and pepper. Alert watchdogs and backyard squirrel chasers.
Standard Schnauzer
600
10-13 inches (miniature)
13-18 inches (standard)
10-25 pounds
Named by Teddy Roosevelt, it's an American original. Compact, tough, smooth coat, exterminator dog. Smooth shiny coat comes in varieties of pied patterns. (pied, means large patches of one or more colors in combination with white).
Rat Terrier
600
10-13 inches
14-18 pounds
Companion of Chinese Emperors, later the mascot of Hollands royal House of Orange. comes in three colors, silver, apricot fawn with black face mask or all black. Large round head and wrinkled brow. Enjoy food and must take care to keep them trim.
Pug
600
9-12 inches (toy) 6-10 pounds
12-15 inches ( miniature) 10-20 pounds
15-19 inches (Standard) 25-35 pounds
Comes in three sizes. Dense sparkling white coat with a lion like ruff around chest and shoulders; smiling face, with black nose, lips, eyerims and plumed tail carried over back.
American Eskimo Dog
600
22-26 inches
50-90 pounds
All purpose worker, Large dog with high intelligence. Loyal, confident, courageous. Willingness to put their life on the line in defense.
German Shepherd