AKA: Bluetick

Description: The Bluetick Coonhound is an average-sized dog with an extremely good eyesight. Its legs are long and muscular, and its feet is comapct with well-arched toes. The tail is set below the level where the black line ends and the ticking starts. Its good eyesight allows it to work well at night.

Dynamics: The Bluetick Coonhound is an intelligent and loyal companion dog. It is devoted to its family and gets along well with children. Socialization and training should be done since puppyhood, though this breed may still be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers.

The Bluetick Coonhound is a remarkable hunter. It is alert and attentive, able to track over difficult place and weather conditions. It has a strong nose and a strong hunting instinct. It can pursue raccoons, foxes, or even cougars.

Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound

Weight: 45-80 lbs (20-36 kg)

Height: 20-27 inches (51-69 cm)

Color: The Bluetick Coonhound has a tricolor coat (black and white with blue) that has a unique speckled-blue look. The bluing effect on its coat is actually black hairs on a white background.

Country of Origin: The Bluetick Coonhound originated in the Louisiana, United States. It is the result of selective breeding of Foxhounds, Curs, French hounds, and English Coonhounds.

Grooming: Occasional brushing will be enough for grooming the Bluetick Coonhound. Be sure to check the ears, too, to avoid any infections.

Activities: The Bluetick Coonhound reuires lots of exercises and daily walks.

Other Info: The Bluetick Coonhound has a life expectancy of 11-12 years. This breed is generally healthy. It is not recommended for apartment life, though. It is active and vibrant outdoors and will only feel repressed indoors.

AKA: Blue Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy, Blue Lacy Hog Dog, Texas Lacy Game Dog

Description: The Blue Lacy is an average size breed with a sleek and clean appearance. It possesses a blue-color gene even if its coat is red or tricolor, hence its name. The Blue Lacy has minimal to full white markings on its brisket and on its paws. Another unique feature of the Blue Lacy is its eyes, which are a very bright orange to yellow color.

Dynamics: The Lacy is a great worker and companion dog. It is easy to train and handle, and it is great with children. This breed is voice sensitive so a stern voice can be enough to discipline it.

The Lacy is an energetic breed and a great worker. It is capable of handling the most challenging task, and it takes its work seriously. It is loyal and dedicated.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 25-50 lbs (11-23 kg)

Height: 18-25 inches (46-64 cm)

Color: The Blue Lacy’s coat color can be classified as blue, red, or tricolor (red and tricolored are still called Blue Lacy’s because of their blue-color gene). The blue Blue Lacy can have a coat ranging from a light gun-metal gray to an almost black color. The red Blue Lacy can be red, or yellow to cream. The tricolored Blue Lacy has a blue coat with red markings over the eyes, on the muzzle, under the tail, and down the legs.

Country of Origin: The Blue Lacy is a unique breed from the United States and was once close to extinction. Made popular by the Lacy brothers (Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry Lacy) in 1858, the breed was named after them. It is now the breed most used by the United States Trappers.

Grooming: The Blue Lacy has short hair and therefore does not need much grooming.

Activities: The Blue Lacy requires lots of attention and exercise. As a herding dog, it loves to work and be in action. Aside from herding, the Blue Lacy is also used for hog hunting, finding wounded deer, and treeing game. It is also a reliable watch dog and companion dog.

Other Info: The Blue Lacy has a life expectancy of around 16 years. It can adapt to any type of living condition. It loves to be both indoors and outdoors.

AKA: N/A

Description: A breed that has a fox-like expression. They have a strong, active,well muscled and deep ribs body with a muzzle that’s also strong but not too long nor heavy, head is broad that’s proportion length, with large teeth, and mouth overshot. Nose is black and has wide apart deep set hazel eyes, medium in size with shaggy like eyebrows. Their ears are small and pointed that is carried erectly and set wide apart like their eyes. Tails are hairy but not feathery and proportioned to their head. They have sloping shoulders with medium length legs, its forefeet larger than hind feet. They have shaggy outercoat with soft undercoat. They come in variety of colors but usually colors on dogs from their younger age do change even as they grow older.

Temperament: Cairn Terrier are a very loyal breed. Also, this breed is known for their alertness, being lovable and friendly. They can socialize to other people and to other dogs as well. Thus, they could always stand up and show everybody their true markings of characteristics as a true terrier breed. But, according to the breeders, they also have some differences females are more independent compared to males but male cairn terriers are described always to be a lot affectionate. In addition, this breed is very sociable. They are not hard to discipline and train because they are born intelligent so they could easily follow instructions and enjoy doing tricks. Moreover, they can be handled without any worries because they could easily adopt to new home. But without proper leadership, they could be destructive that would lead to excessive barking. And be aware that Cairns likes to dig searching for vermin so it is advisable not to leave them without proper supervision as they may destroy your favorite landscape in your yard.

Activity: This breed is very playful, they like playing with children and socialize. They also enjoy playing tricks and be trained by their owners. A daily walk would also do good for them to avoid behavioral problems and a good romp would also be fun for them as long as within a safe and open area.

Grooming: The Cairn sheds little to no hair. They should be bathe once a month and brush their coat gently with a soft brush. Nails be cut regularly. Their shaggy coat requires a little maintenance but should not be neglected to avoid the look of a matted mess. A proper coat care should be implemented also trim the hair around their eyes and ears with a blunt-nosed scissors for a good effect.

Health Problems: excessive eating would not do good for Cairn so give them just an ample but complete meals to stay healthy. Fleas is not good for their skin since they are allergic with it. You have to avoid those by giving them proper hygiene and medication for fleas.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Color: The coat comes in red, brindle, blackish, sand and various shades of gray. Any color except white is acceptable.
Height: Dogs 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) ; Bitches 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Weight: Dogs 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg) ; Bitches 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Country Of Origin: Scotland

Dynamics: Generally, A Cairn terrier breed is a discipline dog with good attitude. They are calm as long as they are provided with proper exercise and care. They are smart thus, they are easy to train. A very friendly breed, they love to play with children.

AKA: Aussie Bulldog

Description: This is a graceful breed  with good body built, muscular and has good structure with broad chest. Their body is long and tail set straight on their back and has a perfect shoulders.  Their body coat is short and is shiny,smooth and not thick. The Head is very strong and square in shape, considered one of their best asset, and is described as “a box on a box” by the aussie bulldog breeders. This breed is known to have wrinkles in 3 folds across their nose and has large dark brown eyes set wide apart with an alert expression. Usually for females, a nice long body is important to produce good whelpers. Jaw is wide in structure which is most preferred for this breed,and square. Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.

Temperament: They very sociable kind of breed, could get along well with children.  Also, they could be good watch dog but not as guard dog. They are loyal to their owner also affectionate and fun-loving dog. so they could be trained to be an obedient dog since they could be rough & noisy that would cause bad behavior but above all, they are an ideal pet dog.

Activity: They enjoy outdoors like frisbee, swimming and like to play with ball. It is recommended for them to have daily walk but not too much exercise.

Grooming: This breed is an average shedder. They are easy to groom with their short silky coat. A firm bristle brush would be good for them when combed. This breed should be bathed only when needed. Wipe their face daily to clean inside their wrinkles.

Health Problems: Proper care is a must for them to keep them away from a illness.

Color: Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.
Height: around 18/20” to the shoulder for males and 17/19” for females
Weight: Males-28/35 kg Females- 23/28kg
Country Of Origin: Australia

Dynamics: Aussie bulldogs are very confident dogs also,calm and intelligent, easy to train obedient dog and very friendly to dogs and humans.

AKA: Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Heeler, Hall’s Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Australischer Treibhund, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler

Description: The Australian Heeler is a powerful and agile working dog with a body a bit longer than it is high. It has a broad head, dark brown oval eyes, and moderately pointed ears. Its teeth forms a scissors bite. Its tail is slightly curved and reaches down to the hock.

Dynamics: The Australian Heeler is one of the most intelligent breeds. Born a working dog, this breed needs to be always in motion. Leaving it alone and making it bored might lead to behavior problems. Training it will require a firm hand and lots of attention.

The Australian Heeler is a loyal and protective dog. It tends to be a one-person dog. This dog can be aggressive and suspicious of people and other dogs. It has to be socialized with children and other pets since puppyhood if it has to get along with them very well. This breed also makes an excellent guard dog.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 32-35 lbs (15-16 kg), females 30-35 lbs (14-16 kg)

Height: males 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), females 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)

Color: The Australian Heeler comes in either blue or red-speckled (Blue Heeler and Red Heeler, respectively). The Blue Heeler may have black, blue, or tan markings on the head with tan points. The Red Heeler is evenly speckled and may have darker markings on the head. The Australian Heeler is born white but the adult color can be seen in the paw pads.

Country of Origin: The Australian Heeler was developed by pioneer settlers in Australia in the 19th century. The breed came from a mix of smooth blue-speckled Collie imports form Scotland and wild Australian Dingoes. Other breeds crossed to make the Australian Heeler are the Australian Kelpie, Dalmatian, and Bull Terrier.

Grooming: The Australian Heeler has a short water-resistant coat so it is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a bristle brush. Bathe only when needed.

Activities: The Australian Heeler has a great amount of energy to use. Exercise and work are important for this breed. The Australian Heeler’s talents consist of retrieving, herding, guarding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.

Other Info: The Australian Heeler has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It is generally healthy but is prone to hip dysplasia, PRA, and deafness. The Australian Heeler is not suited for apartment life. It will fare better in a home with a wide and open yard or field nearby.