AKA: Mutt, Mixed Breed, Cross Breed, Mix Breed
Description: Mongrel comes in various size and shapes. They come in different breeds. So their appearance also varies.

Temperament: Their traits and characteristics will also depend as to what their parents do possess. It may be guard dog, herders, hunters or any combination of traits. As long as you know how to train them and deal with every traits they possess and what is important is you also know how to deal with them like in socialization trainings and teach them good manners and let them understand that you are their owner and leader.

Activity: Required to have daily exercise, walking, or jog to be more healthy and not develop bad behaviors.

Health: This varies depending on the breeds they came from. But usually they are more healthy compared to pure breed dogs.

Grooming: Also depends on their appearance and breed. But generally occasional brushing of hair and bathe when only necessary.

Breed Group: n/a
Color: this will depend on the breed they came from.
Height: also varies
Weight: varies on the breed of their parents.
Country Of Origin: dogs first originated in Eurasia

Dynamics: This Mixed breed dogs known as vira-lata in Brazil and Dominican Republic. There are some of them who doesn’t have an owner and only feeds in streets, or on trashcans. But they also have talent when it comes to sports like flyball, frisbee and many others.

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Description: The Lakeland Terrier looks like the smaller version of the Welsh Terrier. It is a squarely proportional dog, with an elongated head and strong straight legs. Its face has bushy hair on the forefront, and its teeth is either overshot or undershot. Its eyes are either dark or hazel, the nose is dark, and the ears are triangular in shape.

The Lakeland Terrier’s outer coat is hard, and the undercoat liner helps protect the terrier from brambles and bad weather. The Lakeland Terrier is usually born with a dark coat. At first glance, the dog looks as if it is standing on its toes.

Dynamics: The Lakeland Terrier is a very cheerful and affectionate dog. The breed can be a little feisty and willful, as it has a lot of energy to spare. It is alert and courageous. It needs some firm training so that it does not overrun you with its endless energy. This breed may also be very difficult to house break so a lot of patience is needed in training it.

Despite its stubborness to training, the dog is an intelligent one. The Lakeland Terrier loves to dig around and can be a bit of a barker. It also likes to guard what it owns, including toys and food. Its affectionate nature allows it to get along well with other dogs. This breed also loves children and likes to play. It becomes wary among strangers but gets along well once it becomes familiar with a person. Regarding smaller household pets and animals like cats and birds, the Lakeland Terrier likes to give chase. Training and socialization is needed so that when the breed gets older it does not continue chasing after the animals.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: Males 17 pounds (7.7 kg), Females 15 pounds (6.8 kg)

Height: Not above 14½ inches (36.8 cm)

Color: The Lakeland Terrier’s coat may come in combinations of black, black & tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver & blue, grizzle, and grizzle & tan.

Country of Origin: Originally called the Patterdale Terrier, the Lakeland Terrier was bred from the crossings of the Bedlington and the Old English Wirehaired Terrier in England.

Activities: The Lakeland Terrier was used in hunting den animals like badgers and foxes. The breed was also good at hunting in water and uneven terrain. Other talents of the breed is watchdogging and tracking. It also enjoys running and playing off the leash, which makes them suitable for sports activities like catch and agility.

Grooming: Because of its somewhat thick hair, the Lakeland Terrier should have its coat cut or plucked two to three times a year. Loose and excess hair should be removed, especially from the ear passages and between the pads of the feet. This breed requires heavy grooming. It sheds little to no hair.

Other Info: The Lakeland Terrier has a life expectancy10 to 12 years, although some have reached up to 16 years. This is one of the healthiest breeds, having no serious hereditary diseases. The Lakeland Terrier will do well living in an apartment and can do without a yard.

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AKA: Water Dog of Romagna, Romagna Water Dog

Description: The Lagotto Romagnolo, or just Lagotto, is a small- to medium-sized dog with a squarely proportional body. Its eyes are big and round, in ca color between dark yellow ad dark brown. The head is big but proportional to its body, and its teeth forms a scissors bite. The ears are shped like a triangle with rounded tips. The coat is wooly and curly. The front legs is straight, as is the topline of the Lagotto Romagnolo.

Dynamics: The Lagotto Romagnolo is gifted in searching, especially truffle searching, because of its good nose. It is also a hardworking dog, always needing a job to do to keep itself occupied. This is an intelligent dog, and it can get along with others. It can get along with other dogs and is a good family companion. It is loyal to its family, and is very affectionate and easy to train. The Lagotto is a very energetic dog that likes to play, too. They are especially good at agility sports. It also has a happy disposition and has the willingness to work.

Breed Group: Sporting

Weight: Male 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg.) Female 5-6.5 pounds (11-14 kg.)

Height: Male 17-19 inches (43-49 cm.) Female 14-16 inches (36-41cm.)

Color: The Lagotto can be off-white, solid white, or white with brown or rust patches. It can also be brown or rust-colored, and a brown mask is also common.

Country of Origin: The Lagotto Romagonolo belongs to an ancient breed from Italy, in the lowlands of Comacchio and the marshlands of Ravenna.

Activities: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a natural when it comes to searching and retrieving. The breed was especially honed for the purpose of truffle searching. The Lagotto also loves to take a long walk. It also loves to swim. It also loves mud, and digging big holes so be careful when you let it out on the open.

Grooming: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a dense and curly coat so it needs to be regularly groomed. Bathe when necessary, but make sure to comb the hair on a regular basis to avoid the coat becoming matted.

Other Info: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a life expectancy of 16 years or more. It will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is taken outside for its daily exercise.

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AKA: N/A
Description: Golden Retrievers are considered a very attractive breed. From their coat that is shiny and soft to touch, feathery and regular in length. The outer portion of its coat is water proofed and compact. They are a very strong breed. They are deep chested,has broad head. Their gait is strong and powerful. Their eyes are brown in color thjat has a very friendly expression and the nose comes in black. Teeth are in scissors bite. Their ears are like pendant clinging below their jaw regular in size. And has long straight tail.

Temperament: Golden retrievers are a very fun-loving,smart, obedient dog. They have a great appeal that almost everybody loves. They are easy to train that would not be very difficult for their owner to train them. When it comes to socialization, They are very friendly dog they love to play with children and they are safe with them because of their being so gentle and sweet kind of dog. They are very known for their obedience attitude. They may too be a good guard dog as they would bark loud to alarm when they detect some strangers around their territory. They like to be with great leadership people because they are a very active dog. They also posses some great skills in retrieving, hunting and they could easily detect drugs when trained.

Activity: They are very much required to have daily walk and a long brisk walking and jog. Also, they like to play with retrieving balls. They also love to swim and do some tricks when they are being trained.

Health: They could suffer from health issues like: cancer, hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects. Also skin allergies are very known to this breed. Their life span is about 10- 12 years.

Grooming: They are just an average shedder. They have soft and shiny hair so it is always easy to groom. Comb and brush them with firm bristle brush and dry shampoo and bathe only when it is needed.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Sporting
Color: light golden colors to dark golden colors
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61cm.) Bitches 20-22 inches (51-56cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-80 pounds (27-36kg.) Bitches 55-70 pounds (25-32kg.)
Country Of Origin: Scottish Highlands

Dynamics: Golden retrievers are breed originally for hunting but later was considered a pet dog since they possess such an appealing character that everybody is very much eager to have. This breed are a very loving dog and fun to be with. And not giving their owner hard time taking care of them.

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AKA: Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund, Drahthaar,German Wire-haired Pointing Dog
Description: The German Wirehaired Pointer breed is a ruggedly looking dog, with a flat, rough undercoat. Moreover, their hairy undercoat is flexible for any type of weather compact on cold season and thins out during warm season. It means they could protect them in any weather conditions. Also, their tail is docked. They are deep chested but a very strong breed, muscular, firm and has good posture.

Temperament: This breed is a very loving, loyal, athletic and smart dog. They always show interest to learn things being taught and trained to them as long as their owner has enough patience and knows how to train properly. They enjoy working for their owner. They could also be harsh to strangers and friendly to those people they are familiar with. They must undergo socialization training at an early age for them to learn to adjust with the people around them. They are a very active dog and always full of energy. They have special talent when it comes to their sense of smell that they could easily track things through their nose may it be in land or water. They could also be a good watchdog with their energy and alertness.

Activity: They always enjoy roaming around. They are also required to have a daily exercise and a long brisk walk for them to regain their energy since they are a hardworking kind of breed.

Health: They are prone to hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye disease and skin cancers.Life span is about 12-14 years.

Grooming: They are not heavy shedder breed. They just needed to be brushed at least twice a week and should be plucked with hands only on an occasional basis. Ears and feet should also be checked thoroughly to keep them away fro infections. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Sporting Dog
Color: Dark Brown, English Liver, Chocolate, Chestnut, Black, and Roan Coats on a White base. And also solid colors such as: Black and Liver, Solid Dark Chocolate, or Dark Brown Roan With Solid Brown Patches.
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-67 cm.) Bitches 22-24 inches (56-62 cm.)
Weight: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: originated from germany, the German Wirehaired Pointer are a very rugged breed, hardworking and very adaptable all around dog. Also, easy to train breed, fearless and a devoted dog.

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AKA: n/a
Description: English Setter breed are slim and fine look. Coat is flat with a little feathering in either long or short length. There are two types of this breed: The Hunting type which has short length coat and the Show type that has long length coat. They have different spotted coat colors known as belton that comes in blue, orange or tri-colors. Their head is long and proportion to their body, eyes are big, nose is dark colored and tail set high especially when they are alert. Muzzle is square in shape with skull oval shaped and medium in size.

Temperament: They are considered gentle in nature, friendly very affectionate too but could also be stubborn and harmful at times. They needed a lot of activity because they are very playful and full of energy always. They needed to be given enough attention by their owner for them not to feel bored. They are intelligent an breed therefore easy to train as long as they would not be destructed with other people around them. They can be sensitive especially when they fail on their trainings. They must be given a thorough training until they could master the task being trained to them.

Activity: They like to play around and needed to have daily exercise like brisk walking and jog or run around in an open but safe area for them to be free and regain their energy.

Health: They could suffer hip dysplasia and females could have false pregnancies. This breed should be fed just according to their capacity to prevent over feeding since they could easily gain weight.

Grooming: They are an average shedder so they only need to be brushed and no heavy grooming required for this breed. Bathe them only when needed.

Breed Group: Sporting, Gun Dog
Color: white with blue, lemon, orange, brown speckling or others are tri-colors.
Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66cm)
Weight: Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36kg) Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32kg)
Country Of Origin: France

Dynamics: This Breed is an active, alert but also friendly. They like to catch their owner’s attention as always. They hate to be left behind, instead they enjoy playing around but should also be aware of them since they have the attitude of being stubborn. They are considered as the oldest breed among gun dogs.

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AKA: Pointer
Description: The English Pointer breed is born a hunter, therefore they have an athletic build, graceful, dynamic and highbred. They could be easily distinguished through their feet, head and tail. Their skull is regularly wide like their muzzle, jaws are leveld and square in shape with a scissors bite. Ears are level with ears and pointed on edge. They have dark and rounded eyes.Also, they have a well muscled neck, tail is docked and feet are rounded. And coat is soft, well compact and short.

Temperament: This breed is an even tempered, they are very faithful and affectionate to their owner. Their attacking attitude is very low even they too could sometimes be aloof. They could socialize with other dogs as well as with cats and goes along well with children. They are big in size so they have a very fearful bark. Pointers are a very loving pet, full of energy and intelligent. They are easy to train because they are a very calm dog. In addition, even they are a very friendly dog, they needed to undergo socialization training on early age for them to be more trained and owners should also be strong for them to bypass timidity.

Activity: They should have their daily walks and exercise to keep them physically and mentally strong. They are born hunter so they need to have more power and energy.

Health: They could suffer hip dysplasia, thyroid,skin problems and dwarfism. Their life span is about 13-14 years.

Grooming: They do not require heavy grooming since their coat is short. A daily daily brushing would be good for them and bathe if necessary. However, since they are a hunter they should be dried down very well after hunting to prevent from feeling cold.

Breed Group: AKC Sporting
Color: liver, lemon or black; for dark colors nose are also dark or brown and for light colors,it will either be flesh or light.
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (55-62cm.) Bitches 21-24 inches (54-60cm.)
Weight: 44-66 pounds (20-30kg)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: Pointers are an athletic dog yet very loving and calm. They are loyal to their owners and they could close ties with their family. They love to socialize with children, also with other dogs and children. They are bred to be hunters.

AKA: Bourbonnais Pointer, Braque du Bourbonnais, French Pointer

Description: The French Pointing Dog is a medium-sized pointing dog with muscular features and a round head. Its nose is the same color as its coat and its eyes are big with the color of hazel or dark amber. Its ears are slightly set at eye level hanging down.

The body of the French Pointing Dog is solid, wide, and muscular. Its chest is wide and deep, and its ribs are well-sprung and rounded. The tail is set low and short. Sometimes, the tail is naturally absent. The forelegs are straight, and both legs are well-constructed.

Dynamics: The French Pointing Dog is an affectionate dog with a calm personality. It is only when hunting and running around when its passion and vigor is clearly seen. The Braque du Bourbonnais is intelligent and quick to learn. It can adapt quickly to any terrain and condition. It is also very cooperative and agreeable, which makes it an excellent hunting and companion dog.

The French Pointing Dog is a people-oriented dog and likes to be with its family at all times. It can also get along well with other breeds.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Sporting

Weight: males 39.5-55 lbs (18-25 cm), females 35-48.5 lbs (16-22 cm)

Height: males 20-22.5 inches (51-57 cm), females 18.5-22 inches (47-56 cm)

Color: The coat of the French Pointing Dog has two colors: liver and fawn. It can be moderately ticked, with possible spotting. There is also a spot that covers one eye.

Country of Origin: The French Pointing Dog comes from the Province of Bourbonnais, France, tracing far back to 1598.

Activities: The French Pointing Dog is a hunting dog so it naturally prefers to be outdoors. Lots of exercises and time outdoors is needed for this breed.

Grooming: Brush and bathe only when necessary. The ears should be checked regularly and the nails trimmed.

Other Info: The French Pointing Dog has a life expectancy of 13-15 years. It is generally healthy, but still prone to hip dysplasia, ectropion eyes, and pulmonic stenosis of the heart. The French Pointing Dog is not fit to live in an apartment. It may be people-oriented but it is an active breed which is bred for hunting and outdoors.

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AKA: Flatcoat, Flattie, Flatte (Sweden)

Description: The Flat-Coated Retriever is a sporting breed that has a medium-length thick coat. It has a long head with a wide muzzle and a slight stop. The nose is black or liver, with respect to its coat color. The ears are hanging flat against its head. The eyes are a dark brown or hazel, and the teeth meet in a scissors bite. The body consists of a deep chest and a squarely strong short back. The tail is normally hung low, but can be raised when the Flat-Coated Retriever is excited or alert.

Dynamics: The Flat-Coated Retriever has a stable, calm, and friendly temperament. It is sweet and playful, gentle and cheerful. It is excellent with children and welcomes guests with affection. It also gets along with other dogs and pets. It is very sociable.

It is also an intelligent breed, and is easy to train. Its playful and active nature may make the Flat-Coated Retriever easily bored though, so the training sessions has to be short and fun. The Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent bird dog and swimmer, and has an excellent sense of smell.

Breed Group: Gundog, Sporting

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

Height: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm.)

Color: The Flat-Coated Retriever is solidly either black or liver colored.

Country of Origin: The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in the United Kingdom. It was bred from crossing established breeds such as the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Dog, St.John’s Newfoundland, and (not certain) a Collie.

Activities: The Flat-Coated Retriever loves action and lots of play. It loves the chance to hunt and swim. The Flat-Coated Retriever is also great in retrieving, hunting, tracking, watchdogging, and agility.

Grooming: Brushing and combing the coat once a week is enough to groom the Flat-Coated Retriever.

Other Info: The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average life expectancy of 10 years. Health issues include cancer (common in this breed), hip dysplasia, PRA, CHD, epilepsy, and diabetes. The Flat-Coated Retriever is not recommended to live in an apartment. It prefers to be in a place where it can live inside and play outside.

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AKA: n/a
Description: Clumber Spaniel is a giant breed, with broad and deep muzzle, skull is flat. Clumber’s coat is straight, flat, compact and soft to touch. They have muscular neck,Forelegs are straight,eyes is large, deep set that comes in dark amber color showing an affectionate expression. The ears is triangular in shape with rounded tip, wide on top that has dense ear leather. Nose are square shaped, large and comes in beige, rose and cherry. Their tail is hairy too and set below the line of their back.
Clumbers are a very popular dog among shooting men since they are known as a hunter as well. They are the keenest among the hunters.

Temperament: Climber Breed is known as the gundog but not as quick as they are. They belong to good retrievers and be improved more of trained. They are affectionate, smart and calm dog. However, they could also be aloof with strangers. Unlike other reserved breeds, they could easily get along well with people also with other animals. Moreover, they are not assertive and could play as guardian to children around them.

Activity: Like other breeds, they too needed a daily exercise and daily walk specifically brisk walking. They could live in an apartment life. In addition, they love bicycling and ball chasing to keep them fit, strong and avoid being overweight.

Health: Health problems for this breed includes: panosteitis (or juvenile lameness), and hip dysplasia, cataracts, dry eyes, and entropion also skin desease and flea. Take good care of them since they tend to swallow extrinsic objects. And do not overfeed them. Life span is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: Hair must be trimmed for those long haired one. And comb regularly to avoid shedding and tangle. Also, keep their eyes and ears clean always to avoid infection.

Breed Group: Gun Dog/AKC Sporting
Color: white, with either lemon or orange markings.
Height: 16-20 inches (41-51 cm.)
Weight: 55-85 pounds (25-39 kg.)
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Dynamics: Clumber breed is a very affectionate dog and calm but could also be aloof to strangers. They love children and has a very good socialization to people and other animals as well.