herding
Grow short to medium length straight hair which can be blue, blue Merle or red Merle in color. these dogs weigh 35 to 45 pounds and measure 46 to 51 inches tall.
Australian Cattle Dogs
Weigh 66 to 88 pounds and measure 24 to 28 inches, Grow a short, shiny and hard coat which can be black, red, blue or fawn. These dogs are commonly used for protection.
Doberman Pinscher
Weigh 65 to 100 pounds and measure 23 to 27 inches in height, and are known for their “cold nose”, meaning they have the ability to follow old trails. These dogs tend to wander and usually hunt raccoons.
Black and Tan Coonhound
Weigh 45 to 80 pounds and measure 24 to 25 inches in height, grow a long coat which can be tri-colored or have tan or black markings throughout. These dogs are very gentle but alert.
English Setter
Weigh 12 to 35 pounds and measure 14 to 23 inches in height, may be red and white, tri-spotted, solid red, black and tan, blue and white or red brindle colored. Very fast and alert dogs.
Rat Terrier
Weigh 30 to 45 pounds and measure 18 to 23 inches in height, these are athletic and intelligent dogs. Coat colors are black, blue merle or sable color with white or tan markings.
Border Collies
Weigh 110 to 190 pounds and measure greater than 28 inches in height, these dogs are considered "gentle Giants" and are quite large.
Great Dane
Weigh 80 to 110 pounds and measure 23 to 27 inches in height, Have long, hanging ears, loose folds of skin on the head and neck and drooping eyes. These dogs are not suitable for city life and are stubborn.
Bloodhound
Weigh 45 to 70 pounds and measure 21 to 25 inches in height, can be a solid dark brown color or a combination of dark brown with white speckling. These dogs are very aggressive hunters and very active.
German Short Haired Pointer
Weigh 13 to 17 pounds and measure 13 to 14 inches in height, Can have a smooth or broken coat in any color. Are known for being “born to dig”.
Parson Russel Terrier/Jack Russel Terrier
Weigh 25 to 38 pounds and measure 10.5 to 12.5 inches in height, Grow straight, medium length hair which can be sable, red, brindle, black, blue merle, black and tan or black and brindle in color. these dogs are very stubby, and aggressive towards other dogs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Weigh 85 to 115 pounds and measure 25 to 32 inches in height, Have a background of being guard dogs for flock animals, such as sheep. These dogs are territorial and typically have white coats.
Great Pyrenees
Weigh 11 to 32 pounds and measure 5 to 9 inches in height, Grow red, sable, cream, black and tan, chocolate and tan, fawn and tan or brindle colored hair.
Dachshunds
Weigh 55 to 75 pounds and measure 21 to 34 inches depending on the gender. Grow long, wavy or straight hair which is longer on the tail and legs than the torso, can be various shades of cream to gold in color. These are very polite and patient dogs.
Golden Retriever
Weigh 40 to 65 pounds and measure 20 to 23 inches in height, Grow a dense and wiry coat which can be both tan and black or a combination of the two. These are very spirited dogs.
Airedales
Weigh 75 to 95 pounds and measure 22 to 26 inches in height, coats which are black, black and tan, black and cream, black and silver or sable in color. one of the most popular breeds in the world.
German Shepards
Weigh 150 to 200 pounds and measure between 27-30 inches depending on the gender. Grow a short coat which can be fawn, apricot or brindle. These are very big dogs and are mostly used for guarding.
Mastiff
Weigh 60 to 70 pounds and measure 28 to 30 inches, grow a short and smooth coat which can be any color including black, fawn and red. These are very athletic dogs and are a big part of a certain K9 sport as well.
Greyhound
Weigh 60 to 70 pounds and measure 25 to 27 inches in height, grow long, silky hair which can be red or white, or a combination. Are known for a clown-like personality popular with families.
Irish Setter
Weigh 50 to 70 pounds and measure 21 to 22 inches in height, Are known for their robust stature and oval shaped head. Can be predominately white with a colored head or predominately colored with black, brindle, red, fawn or tri-colored body.
Bull Terrier
Weigh 60 to 100 pounds and measure 21 inches in height, have thicker hair and produce coats which are gray, grizzle, blue or blue merle with or without white markings.
Old English Sheepdog
Weigh 35 to 60 pounds and measure 20 to 23.5 inches in height, Grow a short to medium length double coat which can be any color of black to white. May have brown eyes, blue eyes, or one of each. These are highly energetic dogs and are often very loud.
Siberian Husky
Weigh 15 to 30 pounds and measure 18 to 22 inches, grow a short and smooth coat which comes in a wide variety of colors and markings. These dogs have a very sporadic energy and are playful.
Whippet
Weigh 55 to 80 pounds and measure 21 to 25 inches in height depending on the gender, grow straight, short hair which can be solid black, yellow or chocolate in color. These are some of the most loving dogs and very good with kids.
Labrador Retriever
Weigh 11 to 16 pounds and measure 11 to 16 inches in height, Grow a wiry coat which can be red, grizzle and tan. these are very active and quick dogs.
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