AKA: Norsk Buhund, Norwegian Sheepdog, Nordiske Sitz-hunde

Description: The Norwegian Buhund is a dog of the Spitz type and is short and lightly built. It has a compact body and has a short- to medium-length coat. It has erect and pointed ears and its jaws form a scissors bite. Its tail is always carried curled over the back.

Dynamics: The Norwegian Buhund a cheerful and active dog. It is very affectionate and even loves to snuggle with people. It is also an intelligent and attentive breed, eager to please and learning very quickly. It is vigilant and is a natural watch dog, courageous, brave, and vocal without being too aggressive. It is a great people lover, and it loves its family and can also get along very well with children.

The Norwegian Buhund needs to be trained with the owner as a leader. Otherwise, it will think it can get away with doing as it pleases and may become aggressive. It can be stubborn if you can’t get it to follow your orders. The Norwegian Buhund is also known to bite or snap when provoked.

Breed Group: Northern

Weight: males 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), females 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)

Height: males 17-18½ inches (43-47 cm), females 16-17½ inches (41-45 cm)

Color: The coat of the Norwegian Buhund is usually wheaten or biscuit, from light to yellowish red. But there are also Norwegian Buhunds with a black and wolf-sable coat.

Country of Origin: The Norwegian Buhund originated in Norway. The breed lived since ancient times, discovered during the Gokstad excavation in Norway when skeletons from six dogs of various sizes were found.

Activities: The Norwegian Buhund is a very energetic dog and has to be exercised and taken out on a walk everyday. It also enjoys to play and romp around.

Grooming: The coat of the Norwegian Buhund only needs to be regularly brushed in order to prevent matting and tangles. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Norwegian Buhund has a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years. Eye and hip problems are common occurrences with the breed. The Norwegian Buhund is all right living in an apartment as long as it gets its daily walk and is sufficiently exercised.

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Description: The Old Victorian Bulldogge is a muscular type of breed, very strong body built. Their head is square in shape that has short muzzle and both of their lips do hang down. They have big and rounded brown eyes that has a loving expression. They have wrinkles on their face also on forehead. They have broad shoulders and a deep chested breed and legs are short creating a short looks on them, a cute structure. Feet are also rounded but large size. They created a unique structure that everyone loves, a head turner breed.

Temperament: This breed is a friendly but also brave and proud. They are an affectionate dog especially with children. They are also aggressive in some ways that could threaten a stranger and also stubborn at times. They are not easy to train so they their owners should take time and a lot of patience in training this breed. And much better start the training while they are still on their puppy stage.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise Also, walk and jog to keep them healthy and gain more energy. They have the skill to walk for miles.

Health: Slow development of joints, entropian due to their wrinkles as well as cherry eye. Their life expectancy is from 10-14 years.

Grooming: They are a short haired breed therefore it is very easy to groom them. An occasional brushing would be best for their coat to prevent tangles. They are not a heavy shedder. Bathe them if necessary.

Group: Working
Color: Brindle/white, black/brindle. Solid white or pied, Fawn or Tan.
Height: Males- 18-19.5 inches (46-50 cm.), Females- 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm.)
Weight: Males- 65-100 pounds (29-45 kg.), Female- 55-85 pounds (25-38 kg.)
Country Of Origin: USA

Dynamics: Carlos Woods is responsible for raising this breed that started last 1988 through the combination of American, English bulldogs and the Staffordshire bull terriers.

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AKA: North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, North American Shepherd, Toy Australian Shepherd, Mini Aussie, Tea Cup Australian Shepherd

Description: The North American Miniature Australian Shepherd has a slightly wavy coat that is moderate in length. It has feathering on the back of its legs and a mane and frill around its neck. Its skull is flat and clean cut, and its upper jaw does not hang over the lower jaw.

Dynamics: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an affectionate and playful dog. It is great with children and is courageous and very active. It is also attentive and is easy to train. This dog has to be given attention otherwise it becomes nervous and destructive. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a dog that always needs to be doing something. Socialization is needed so that it will not grow up suspicious of strangers. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is not usually dog aggressive and can get along with other dogs.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)

Height: 13 to 18 inches (35 to 46 cm)

Color: The coat of the Miniature Australian Shepherd comes in either blue or red merle, red or black tricolor, or all with white or tn markings. The hair around the ears and eyes should not be white.

Country of Origin: The Miniature Australian Shepherd was bred in the United States in 1968 using small Australian Shepherds.

Activities: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an active breed and therefore needs to be regularly walked and exercised. This is a working dog and has to be always on the go.

Grooming: An occasional brush with a firm bristle brush is enough to groom the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a life expectancy of 12-13 years. This breed is prone to blindness and deafness as the gene for the merle combination carried this factor. This breed will be all right living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised.

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Description: The Norfolk Terrier is among the smallest of the working terrier breed group. Its body is short but strong and sturdy. It has well-boned legs that make up for its small stature. It has solid teeth and a fox-like muzzle. Its eyes are dark, and the ears are hanging. It has jaunty whiskers and eyebrows shaping its face. Its tail is docked by half, and its coat is wiry and straight.

Dynamics: The Norfolk Terrier is a very affectionate and active dog. It is courageous and easy to train as long as the training is consistent. It is very friendly and can get along with children. Attention should be given to this dog because it will dig around or bark as much as it wants if it has nothing to keep it occupied. The Norfolk Terrier is also good with other pets, and it loves to play especially with toys and balls. Like most dogs, the Norfolk Terrier has to see its owner as the leader of the pack to avoid behavior problems. For example, when jogging together, make sure that the Norfolk Terrier is jogging on the side or behind and not in front. This will make it think it is the leader and will be hard to train.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: 10-12 pounds (4½-5½kg)

Height: 10 inches (25cm)

Color: The coat of the Norfolk Terrier can either be red, wheaten, tan, black and tan, or grizzle. It can also have white markings.

Country of Origin: The Norfolk Terrier was once considered as one breed with the Norwich Terrier. They were separated in 1964, in England, due to differences like the Norfolk having hanging ears while the Norwich has prick ears.

Activities: The Norfolk Terrier was bred to become a working dog. It is very active and has a lot of energy. It should be taken out for a walk and sufficient exercise daily.

Grooming: The Norfolk Terrier’s coat is medium in length and waterproof. All it needs is regular combing and brushing. Bathe and dry shampoo only when necessary.

Other Info: The Norfolk Terrier has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. This is generally a healthy and hardy breed. It will do all right living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised.

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AKA: Bobtail, OES, Bob
Description: The Old English Sheepdog a big sized dog that is popular of their long and thick hair and their common color of black or grey and white. They are very attractive with their very fluffy long hair that covers their eyes and even their face. Smooth and soft to touch. Their eyes are flat. Their structure and looks can be compared to a panda. Big and fluffy haired dog. They walk like a bear rolling from rear. They are also strong, has well balanced body, compact and muscular. Its eyes are dark blue or pearl blue. Ears are medium in size and flat. With jaw that is regularly long square shaped and strong and nose is black and large. Teeth in scissors bite. And have small and rounded feet.

Temperament: This breed is adaptable, friendly and very loving huggable just like a teddy bear. Never been aggressive and nervous. They are also a genius dog, easy to train dog. They are also loyal and protective to their owner. They enjoy being with children and always been considered as member of the family. However, they have a strong herding instincts that tends to herd their owners or children so they must be trained not to herd people and let them understand the rules to follow.

Activity: They are a hard working dog, especially in herding therefore they needed to have daily exercise through running, a jog or walking but must be trained to heel beside their owner imposing a leadership that they should always obey their owner’s rules.

Health: A healthy breed but could also be prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, glaucoma deafness, thyroid problems, diabetes. Their life span is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: They have a very long hair that covers their eyes and face so they must b]e groomed well, be trimmed, comb and brush to prevent from being tangled and get those dead hair three times daily. To avoid skin diseases and infections. Always trim hair around their eyes for good grooming and to keep them away from eye infection. They shed heavily usually during spring season.

Breed Group: Herding, AKC Herding
Color: Grey, Black, White
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Bitches 20-22 inches (51 cm)
Weight: Dogs from 65 pounds (29 kg) Bitches from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: The Old English Sheepdog was first called the Shepherd’s Dog and exhibited in a show in England that made them popular. Also, they are known as Bobtail because of their docked tail. In year 1880’s they were then exported to the United States that was first shown by 5 of the top wealthiest families in US and by that they became more popular especially in dog shows.

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