AKA: Labradorian Sleddog

Description: The Labrador Husky is a spitz type of breed that is often thought to be a mixed breed but it is actually a purebred. This breed resembles a Siberian Husky, with its round head covered with thick and fluffy hair. The muzzle tapers, narrowing to its nose. The medium-sized body aerodynamic, equipping them with speed and flexibility. Their whole body is covered with fluffy hair and is double-coated.

Dynamics: The Labrador Husky can be unpredictable temperament. With good socialization, this breed can get along well with children. They are reserved with strangers, though, and can even become aggressive with them. It should be watched among small animals and non canine household pets, too.

The Labrador Husky is bred to work well in a pack, and it is happy to work with other dogs. This breed is intelligent and can naturally learn things quickly. The Labrador Husky should not be left alone bored because it may get restless and become destructive.

Breed Group: Northern

Weight: 60 -100 pounds (27-45 kg)

Height: 20-28 inches at the withers

Color: The coat colors of the Labrador Husky range from white, black, red and white, to black and white.

Country of Origin: The Labrador Husky originated in Coastal Labrador in Canada. It is thought that the breed arrived with the Inuit people who cam e to Canada around 1300 AD.

Activities: This breed needs to have a long walk, exercises, or work to do. Its strong body and working energy are used to always be in motion. The Labrador Husky is a sled dog and it is essential for them to go outdoors and make long walks.

Grooming: Regular brushing is needed for grooming the Labrador Husky and to remove loose and dead hair. This breed sheds once a year. Bathe only when necessary.

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AKA: PIO, Moonflower Dog, Perro Flora, Perro sin pelo del Peru, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Al’co Calato, Peruvian Inca Orchid

Description: The Peruvian Inca Orchid breed is well known of their hairless appearance. Their hair is only on top of their head or on it tail tip. When it come to color, they only have one color on their entire body and have some spots that you can really notice becauese it appears to be in different shade. Also, their body color goes also with their eyes. Like when they have dark body color, same also goes with their eyes which could be dark brown but when their body has light color, they will also have light colored eyes. This breed could also be very attractive and head turner because of their unique looks, with ears that is somewhat oval in shape and set erect. Neck is long and thin as well as their legs and feet.

Temperament: This breed is also a friendly and affectionate kind of dog. They always long for their owner’s attention and loves to play. But could not be get along well with small animals since they are breed as hunters. They are a very protective dog so they could be a good guard dog too. To protect their home from strangers. Owner of this breed must be a well experienced when it comes to training and dealing with dogs because they expect that their owner could always understand them.

Health: They could suffer from skin diseases or dental diseases. Special care of their skin must be done since they are hairless. Life span is about 11-12 years.

Grooming: They should be applied with oil or cream to prevent their skin of becoming dry. Sunscreen is very important for them when they go for a walk. Frequent bathing with a mild soap only.

Activity: They require only daily walks and not much exercise since they are very much sensitive of extreme temperature like cold or hot. A jacket would be good for them for protection.

Color: Come in different shades including solid or multi-colored variations
Height: 20-26 inches (50-65 cm.)
Weight: 26-50 pounds (12-23 kg.)
Country of Origin: Peru

Dynamics: They are also great for family pet but their family should also be aware of their health and should always protect them from extreme temperatures or weather conditions. They are also born a hunter.

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AKA: American Labradoodle, Standard Labradoodle

Description: A Labradoodle is a breed developed by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. The general breed Labradoodle pertains to the American Labradoodle and not the Australian Labradoodle, which is a purebred dog and not a crossbreed.

Both its appearance and behavior varies, resulting to no formation of standards over the breed. The hair can be wiry, soft, straight, wavy, or curly.

Dynamics: The Labradoodle’s behavior and temperament is still unpredictable in general, and may depend on the method of raising it. Most often the Labradoodle grows up with the desired traits of a dog but it is not final yet.

Weight: Standard Females 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg.) Males 55-77 pounds (25-35 kg.), Miniature 30-50 pounds (14-25 kg)

Height: Standard 22-24 inches (53-60 cm.), Miniature 17-22 inches (44-56 cm.)

Color: The color of the Labradoodle’s coat can be white, cream, gold, apricot, red, brown and black, and other Poodle colors.

Country of Origin: The development of the Labradoodle first started in 1989, when Wally Conron crossed the Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle for Guide Dogs Victoria in Australia.

Activities: The Labradoodle needs to be taken outdoors and exercised from time to time. This breed was developed to be a guide dog for the blind, and was also used as assistance dogs and therapy dogs.

AKA: Springador, Springerdor

Description: The Labradinger is a cross between a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. It is called a Labradinger when the father is the Labrador. But if the mother is the Labrador and the father the Springer Spaniel, then it is rightfully called a Springerdor or a Springador.

The Labradinger is a medium-sized dog with a sleek coat. It has long ears that are hanging, which is s distinct feature in the breed. It has dark brown or amber almond-shaped eyes and a snout that is equipped with an excellent nose.

Dynamics: The female Labradinger has a more assertive temperament than that of the male Labradinger. The female tends to be territorial and prefers to live in a pack (or her family). The male, however, can choose whether or not to be with its mate’s pack or to go on solo. The Labradinger has a great sense of smell, inherited from the Spaniel side. It also has a fondness for hunting because of the retriever’s blood.

The Labradinger makes a good household pet, especially the show stock Labradinger. The working stock Labradinger has a lot of energy that has to be quenched either by work or lots of exercises. Training and handling the working stock Labradinger has to be firm and consistent, with lots of patience in order to keep up with the dog. If ignored, the Labradinger might get restless and become destructive.

Weight: 55-90 lbs.

Height: 18-22 inches

Color: The color of the Labradinger’s coat can be black, chocolate, yellow, or liver. Some labradingers have bicolor coats.

Country of Origin: the labradinger was bred in the United States.

Grooming: The labradinger needs to be brushed regularly. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Activities: The labradinger has to be regularly walked and exercised. The life expectancy for this breed is around 10-14 years.

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AKA: Podenco Ibicenco, Ibizan Warren Hound, Ibizan Podenco
Description: Ibizan Hound is breed that’s full of energy, very active and alert always. They have an athletic build and attractive. A breed that is tall and slim. They have 2 types of hair there is smooth ones and other is wire type. But the most common on this breed is the smooth type of hair. Well known of their elegant look. Their ears are triangular in shape and set high. They have long head and neck. Nose comes in a color of either pink or flesh. Their body is lean but muscular. Tail is long but not set high unless they are on their alert mode. Dewclaws may either be removed or just maintain as it is.

Temperament: This breed could be considered good pets but could also be sensitive at times. They should be trained on socialization to teach them how to get along well with other dogs and to the people around them. They too are an intelligent breed, a fast learner dog but needs a lot of patience from their owner since they have tendency to be bored. Must be treated well especially during trainings, owners must be sensitive with the tone of their voice when dealing with this breed because they are much sensitive with it. They are hunters so they could be a good watchdog. Moreover, they are a very sports minded dog since they like a lot of sports and they get to blush when they feel excited on something. Proper handling of them is really very important to be able to control them and not develop bad behavior.

Activity: They should have daily exercise like walking and jogging. They enjoy playing around, retrieving things when being trained well and enjoy running around a safe area.

Health: They are a very strong and active breed but also prone to allergies with drugs, fleas and powder,nerve and muscle disease like seizures. Life span is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: An occasional brushing is needed for all types of their hair, either wired, or smooth. Ears must be kept clean always to prevent infections bathe them only when necessary. They are just an average shedder.

Breed Group: Hunting dog , AKC Hound
Color: White & red, white & tan, or solid white or red.
Height: 22-29 inches (56-74 cm.)
Weight: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Egypt

Dynamics: in 700- 900 BC they were brought from egypt to spain then they are very well known in Ibiza that most of the people liked this breed, that they work to hunt small creatures around. Then later in the year 1979 was acknowledge by the AKC.

Photo by Jan Eduard