AKA: n/a
Description: Mi-ki  dog bree is very petite dog and a perfect toy dog for all families. Their body is dense and solid. Head is small proportioned to their body. While ther are also an international breed of Mi-Ki that their head is round shaped. Muzzle is short that is long. Has good set of teeth. They have big, rounded dark eyes with medium sized nose that is flat on its top and nostrils is wide. They also have black nose others has brown too. And their ears will either be carried high or just down clinging to its ears and feathered. Feet are hairy and extended. Their tail is set high. They have two types of coat: the smooth coated Mi-Ki  that is soft to touch that has no mustache on their face while the long coated one has silky and straight and is feathering on it ears and may have mustache on face.

Temperament: The Mi-ki is a jolly, smart and sweet dog. They are loved by everybody. A must have pet dog. They are a very loving dog too, also alert and friendly to everyone. An admirable dog to be with. But they couldn’t be a good guard dog since they seldom bark. Top obedient and genius dog who always likes to be with people  and they also like to be with kids. They do possess traits of a cat like washing themselves. They are a sociable kind of breed and also loves to play around, climb and chasing toys. Their owner would not find any difficulties when training them. But owners should instill on their minds to that they are their pack leader so they won’t have a small dog syndrome that would later create behavioral problems.

Activity: The Mi-Ki is required to have daily walk and must heel beside their owner. So, owner must lead the way and the dog. Also, playing is one part of their exercise to help them gain more energy and to avoid behavioral problems.

Health: Those with short muzzles especially older ones may suffer respiratory problems. Their ears,eyes and toes must always be cleansed to avoid infections.

Grooming: To eliminate dead hair, wire comb is required especially for pets. Shave the neck ears, feet and head (from base to their skull) They are low shedding dog. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Toy/companion
Color: Can be any color
Height: 10 – 11 inches (25-28 cm.)
Weight: up to 10 pounds (5 k g.)
Country Of Origin: USA

Dynamics: The Mi-ki has same ancestry of the Japanese Chin,Papillion and Maltese breeds. Their name Mi-Ki is pronounced as Mee-Key. They are an elegant dog that everyone would love to have. They are a perfect apartment dog they could live indoor as they behave well and very friendly to everyone. Also, they could adapt to any climate.

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AKA: NAID

Description: The Native American Indian Dog, or NAID for short, can be recognized by their two distinct color combinations. Its coat can either be short, two layers thick, or long, both with dense undercoat that is resistant to wind and water. It has resemblances of a wolf, and is said to be a mix of a Husky, Malamute, Chinook, German Shepherd,and other dogs from American Indian reserves. It is also often mistaken with the other kinds of Indian dogs.

The Native American Indian Dog has ears that are set upright a broad head that is angularly shaped. The muzzle is slender, and the almond-shaped eyes are either brown or amber. Its tail can either be tightly curled like that of the Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute, but a tail held down with a slight kink or bend in the end is most often preferred by breeders.

Dynamics: The Native American Indian Dog’s eyes reflects its intelligence really well, as this breed learns well and fast and is highly trainable. It is also very versatile and hardworking, as it was originally bred to work especially in pulling sleds and hunting game. In training the Native American Indian Dog, you have to adapt a leader-of-the-pack method with you as the leader and the dog as one of the pack that has to follow you.

The Native American Indian Dog is also very loyal and dedicated to its owners. They can be reserved when it comes to strangers though, which is why socialization is important beginning at puppyhood. This is also a sensitive breed that will not do well when treated harshly. A firm “no” is most often enough. This breed is also protective of its family, and can get along well with children and other animals.

Breed Group: Native American, not yet officially recognized by major kennel clubs

Weight: 55-120 pounds (25-55 kg)

Height: 23-34 inches (58-67 cm)

Color: The coat of the Native American Indian Dog can be in color combinations that ranges from silver to black, to the sacred color of the Native Americans who would refer to the breed’s broken pattern color s the “Spirit Dog.”

Country of Origin: The specific location of origin of the Native American Indian dog has brought out many claims pertaining to its history. But the most widely accepted idea is that the Native American Indian Dogs of the past travelled with the Native Americans along the North American continent, particularly the United States and Canada.

Activities: The Native American Indian needs a daily walk and moderate exercise. It was bred as working dog in the past, made to pull travois and sleds, hunt for game and food, and becoming beasts of burden until the horses came to the continent. It is only natural that this breed has the instinctive need to always be doing something. Otherwise it might get restless and destructive.

Grooming: The coat of the Native American Indian Dog needs only to be brushed during its shedding season, although bathing the dog may be necessary once in a while. This breed sheds only once a year in the spring season.

Other Info: The Native American Indian Dog has a life expectancy of 14 to 19 years. It has no known genetic faults but this doesn’t mean it will not suffer any of the common dog health issues like hip dysplasia or hearig problems. This breed is not suitable when living in an apartment as it likes to run and play at times. It also does not like do well with a “closed crate” training method. This breed prefers the outdoors, but will always be where their owners are.

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Description: The Lurcher is a crossbreed, and so there is no set standard for its appearance. This breed is mainly derived from sighthound crosses, and so most often it has the built of a sighthound — long and straight legs, deep chest that provides lung capacity for endurance, high set ears that are usually wire-haired, scissors bite jaws, and other characteristics of its sighthound ancestors.

The most common combinations of this crossbreed are the Greyhound/Collie mix and the Greyhound/Terrier mix. Its coat is most often short with a smooth undercoat which thickens in the winter. But depending on its ancestor, a Lurcher can also have a long coat. Some may even have rough coat like that of a terrier.

Dynamics: Even the Lurcher’s temperament varies according to how it was raised and from which breed it is descended from. But generally, the Lurcher is an affectionate and lovable dog, and has the temperament similar to that of a purebred sighthound. The Lurcher also has the strong hunting instincts of the sighthounds, as well as their physical abilities. The Lurcher is also endowed with great energy and can move smart and fast.

The Lurcher is also an intelligent and obedient dog, able to grasp commands fast. It is a very good companion dog, and loves to move and play around. Socialization is important, as it is with most dogs, and you should not ignore this dog so that the Lurcher will not develop destructive behavior.

Breed Group: Sighthound

Weight: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)

Height: 27-30 inches (69-76 cm)

Color: The color of the Lurcher’s coat varies as it is a crossbreed. Its color will depend on its parents.

Country of Origin: The Lurcher was bred in Ireland and Great Britain to hunt rabbits, hare, and other small animals in the 1600s. It was mostly the Irish gypsies and tinkers who raise Lurchers, and they made pups as young as six months old work in hunting. Today a more systematic manner is carried out in breeding Lurchers.

Activities: The Lurcher has a lot of energy to spare that there is a need to tae it for a walk everyday. It should also be set free once in a while to play and run around in an open area. It likes to give chase to small game so the area should be free of passing cars and other dangers for the Lurcher to build upon its hunting instincts.

Grooming: Combing and brushing the coat regularly is enough in grooming the Lurcher. This is for both the short-coated and long-coated. Some Lurchers are constant shedders, and some are average shedders.

Other Info: The Lurcher has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, and is not suitable to live in the city or in a small apartment. It is a high-energy dog and needs to have a lot of room for play and exercise.

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AKA: Tepeizeuintli, Xoloitzcuintle, Xolo
Description: The Mexican Hairless dog could be in a miniature size or standard one. They come in two types the hairless and coated hairless. They have graceful body, ears like that of a bat, and eyes shaped like almond with long neck. They are very prominent because they are a hairless breed. But according to its variety, the coated one is covered with a flat compact coat that is short in length. The hairless type come in black nor blue in color Some do have hair on top of their head and this type also affect their dentition where they also have missing teeth.

Temperament: They are a very calm breed, but do require both socialization and obedience training because they also possess a working breed’s attitude with strong instrincts. They climb and jump and could be a trusted guard dog, that would not turn their back on fights. As early as possible they needed to be trained with good manners to be obedient and could easily adjust to its surroundings and the people around them.

Activity: They are required for a daily walk and puppies likes to play as their exercise. What is important especially for those hairless variety to get enough exercise for them to fight sickness and they should be protected from extreme weather. And exercise also would help them behave and not display behavioral problems.

Health: No known health issues except that hairless breeds should have an extra care especially protection against severe cold and during bad weather and extreme heat as well. Their life expectancy is from 15 to 20 years.

Grooming: Hairless ones is very easy to groom provided their skin should also be checked and need to apply lotion usually twice a month or once a month depending on their skin’s condition. And be sure to use a hypoallergenic product that is proper for their skin.

Breed Group: Southern
Color: from black to slate, gray, bronze, brindle, red, fawn, solid or spotted.
Height: Toy: Height 9-14 inches (23-36 cm.) tall at the shoulder, Miniature: Height 15-20 inches (38-51 cm.) tall at the shoulder, Height 20-30 inches (51-76 cm.) tall at the shoulder.
Weight: Toy: Weight 5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg.), Miniature: Weight 15-30 pounds (6.8-14 kg.), Standard: Weight 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg.) and up to even 60 + pounds (27 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Mexico

Dynamics: Xolo Breed existed almost 3,500 years already. Native to Mexico. They are known as the sacred dog according to the Aztecs because they believe that masters’ soul needed them for their safety in underworld. That is the history behind of what is the belief about this breed and until today, Mexicans do have the great belief that this breed is for healing that is why some of the cultures eat their meat for healing purposes.

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AKA: Hollandse Tulphond, Dutch Tulip Hound
Description: Markiesje breed has a balanced body. They are very attractive, a head turner dog, especially their feathering and soft and shiny coat. Also, Their ears are long, a pendant like.

Temperament: This breed likes to be a gundog. They are attractive, a very smart dog and very playful that made them an ideal pet dog. Also, they are an elegant looking dog and a friend of everybody. But of course they too needed a good training to be more obedient, sociable and responsible dog.

Activity: They needed to have a good amount of exercise like other dogs to maintain their energy and good behavior. And for them to be more healthy.

Health: No known health issues for this breed.

Grooming: They just needed to be brushed on regular basis to prevent tangles also, check and clean teeth, ears and eyes to prevent infections.

Breed Group: Spaniels/Poodles
Color: black coat with white markings
Height: up to 16 inches (41 cm)
Weight: up to 13 pounds (10 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Dynamics: This Breed can be seen on farms, they are a cross between Spaniels and Poodles They have just been accepted by the Dutch Kennel Club.

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