Archive for January, 2009

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Friday, January 16th, 2009

cavsAKA: Ruby Spaniel,Blenheim Spaniel
Description: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beautiful spaniel breed. They are small dog has dark and big round eyes. That is expressing its attractiveness. They have pointed muzzle and skulll is flat. They have nose that is rightly developed,with wide nostrils They have a hairy ears that is long and carried flat. Its coat is soft, silky which at times becomes wavy, has variety of colors like black, tan, ruby and tri-color also blenheim- a chestnut accent on their white color. Those that comes in blenheim,has a chestnut red spotthat you can found at the top of their head.

Temperament: This breed is a loving, keen, outgoing and lively dog. They are a fearless dog that wants to be please always. They are very smart thus, they tend to understand what you would want to convey that made them easy to train especially on obedience trainig. They love human companionships so they enjoy being with people around them and naturally has good conduct. To avoid misbehavior, they should not be left alone. They are great outdoors they love to walk around with their owner. Also, sometimes they have the chasing attitude that is why a leash is required for them to just settle in one place and for their owner to control. They also needed some socialization training to familiarize and adjust well on their surroundings. They also has skills for hunting because they have a very sensitive sense of smell.

Activity: They require a daily long walk and they always enjoy playing as their exercise to prevent misbehaviors. Also a good romp in their area would do good for them.

Health: Syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps (patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing trouble. They have the tendency to gain weight so they should not be overfed.

Grooming: brush them with a firm bristle brush. Bathe them or dry shampoo when needed, to avoid tangling and matting. Check their eyes daily to avoid infections. They are an average shedder.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Toy
Color: tan, tri-color and blenheim (rich chestnut on a pearly-white background)
Height: 12-13 inches (30-33 cm.)
Weight: 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg.)
Country Of Origin: england

Dynamics: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are an elegant looking dog that is smart, calm, loves to play and very energetic.

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Carpathian Sheepdog

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

sheepAKA: Rumanian Sheepdog ,Carpathia, Shepherd Dog, Romanian Shepherd Dog, Carpatin
Description: Carpathian Sheepdog are ruggedly looking breed with a rectangular proportion body and a bent, wide, high chest. Shoulders are long. They could be recognized easily according to their gender because male sheepdog are taller and more muscular than female ones. This breed is has that like of a wolf’s head that is very strong and wide forehead. They have large, black nose. The tail is hairy and straight. Their double coat is compact, also straight and coarse and undercoat that is thick and smooth. And has longer hair on its back of neck and its tail.

Temperament: Naturally, this breed is a watchdog, a very loyal, devoted dog. They are a dignified, calm and has even temper kind of dog.

Activity: They needed daily physical exercise and a daily walk to keep them healthy and in good condition.

Health: No known health problems for this breed. Their life expectancy is about 12-14 years.

Grooming: An occasional brushing is required for this breed.

Breed Group: Flock Guard
Color: sandy (wolfish), with various shades, more often lighter on the sides and darker over the body; sandy (wolfish) with white spots, preferably not too spread apart.
Height: Male 25-29 inches (65-73 cm.) Female: 23-26 inches (59-67 cm.)
Weight: proportional to the waist, giving the impression of a strong but not heavy dog.
Country Of Origin: Russia

Dynamics: Sheepdogs are very calm, loyal breed and born to be a watchdog so they are always a protector of their homes.

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Bull Boxer

Friday, January 9th, 2009

AKA: Bulloxer, Bullboxer, Bull-boxer

Bull BoxerDescription: There is no set standard for the Bull Boxer. The appearance varies and the only general requirement is that it has a large squared head with defined muscles. This breed is the result of a cross between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Boxer, or a cross between a Boxer with other Bull breeds.

Dynamics: The Bull Boxer is considered to be superior to either of its parents. It is said to mature earlier than a Boxer would, and it is more calm and careful than a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The Bull Boxer is easy to train because of its easy temperament and calm intelligence. It also has a sociable nature that it has inherited from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which makes it a good family companion and pet.

Breed Group: not yet recognized as a true breed

Weight: 37-75 lbs (17-32 kg)

Height: 16-27 inches (41-69 cm)

Color: The Bull Boxer’s short coat are usually in brindle or fawn, with whites (especially on the chest and feet). Black or reverse brindle coats are rare and not agreeable to trainers and show competitions.

Country of Origin: The Bull Boxer is a new breed, developed in Great Britain by crossing the Boxer and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the 1990′s. It is still being bred today in Great Britain and other parts of the world.

Activities: The Bull Boxer, like other breeds, need to be taken outdoors from time to time and exercised. It is calm and mature, but it still loves to play and fetch a ball.

Grooming: The Bull Boxer has a short and smooth coat that is easy to groom. Brushing it occasionally is enough. Remove dead hairs. Bathe only when necessary. Check and clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.

Other Info: The Bull Boxer has a life expectancy of 12-13 years. There is nothing specifically dangerous to its health. Some breeders say that the Bull Boxer are not as prone to skin cancer and heart disease as its parents are, but other breeders disagree. The Bull Boxer will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors from time to time.

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Bulgarian Shepherd Dog

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

AKA: Karakachan

Bulgarian Shepherd DogDescription: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a compact and well-constructed dog with a well-balanced body. It has a broad and massive head which slightly narrows at the muzzle. The nose is black, the eyes deeply placed and dark brown in color. The ears are slightly set high. The jaws form a scissors bite.

The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog’s body consists of a strong neck with folds of skin, a broad chest, and a strong, straight back. The tail is carried curved or ring-shaped over the back. The legs are powerful, straight and parallel to each other. The coat is of medium length to long. Short hair covers the face and front of the legs but a fluffy layer of hair covers the rest of the body.

Dynamics: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is an easy, alert, and careful working dog. It has an independent mind, and is mildly aggressive, although this aggressiveness increases when it is threatened. It is very reserved towards strangers, and gets along well with children (at worst it is tolerant with children). Strangers aside, it is devoted and loyal to its family and the people it grew up with.

The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a true working dog, and not the usual family pet. It has a well-developed sense of smell, hearing, and sight. It can easily adapt to any environment and quickly react to any situation. It is a guard dog by heart, bred to protect and defend pets, the farm, and its family. When socialized since puppyhood with the farm animals and pets, the Bulgarian Shepherd Dog will not be a threat to them.

Breed Group: Flock Guardian

Weight: males 99-125 lbs (45-57 kg), females 88-114 lbs (40-52 kg)

Height: males 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), females 25-28 inches (63-72 cm)

Color: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog can come in any color, although usually its coat is white with big black spots.

Country of Origin: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog came from Central Asia, from the Afghanistan and Iran area, where migrations of the Bulgarians started. It can be said that the breed originated in Bulgaria.

Activities: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a moderately active dog, very calm and cautious in guarding and working. It only needs to do its job, and is a very serious breed.

Grooming: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog only needs to be brushed every 2-3 days. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog has a life expectancy of 12-14 years. It is a generally healthy breed and there is no disease specifically threatening to it.

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Bucovina Sheepdog

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

AKA: Ciobanesc Romanesc de Bucovina, Ciobanesc de Bucovina, Romanian Bukovina Sheepdog, Bukovina Wolfdog, Bukovinac, Bukovina Sheepdog

Bucovina SheepdogDescription: The Bucovina Sheepdog is a strong and rustic dog, with a massive head and wide skull. It has a well developed muzzle, with a black nose. It has thick lips and jaws that form a scissors bite. Its eyes are chestnut colored or lighter, almond-shaped, small and slanting. The ears are set high, hanging very close to the cheeks.

The body of the Bucovina Sheepdog is muscular, with a bulky neck and wide chest. The tail is bushy, held low when the dog is relaxed but held high when the dog is alert. The hair is short on the head and front of the legs, but it abundant on the rest of the body.

Dynamics: The Bucovina Sheepdog is a well-balanced and gentle dog. It is calm, devoted, and is excellent with children. It loves to play and will do its best with a lot of space. It makes an excellent watch dog because it does not trust strangers and can be very combative when necessary. This breed also has a very powerful and loud bark.

Breed Group: Flock Guardian

Weight: in accordance with size

Height: males 27-30 inches (68-78 cm), females 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)

Color: The Bucovina Sheepdog usually has a white coat with sand-charcoal, black, or brindled patches. Black or other color drops on the legs is fine. There are also dogs that have solid or uniform colors, mostly pure white or black.

Country of Origin: The Bucovina Sheepdog was bred in the Carpathic region of Bucovina (hence the name), North-East of Romania.

Activities: The Bucovina Sheepdog is calm, yet it has bountiful energy and loves to play a lot. It should be exercised often, taken outdoors because it likes to hav e a lot of space to move around. It was bred to be herd guardians, keeping watch over sheep and cattle against thieves or preying animals. Today, it is being used as a guard go and family companion.

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