Description: The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a head that is strong and elongated. The skull is relatively broad and there is a pronounced stop with a slight curve at the nosebridge. Its muzzle is broad. Its nose is black or dark red, with wide nostrils. The ears are high set and medium-sized, broad at the base and round at the tips.

The hound’s neck appears strong, with a slight dewlap. Its chest is well-developed with a slight tuck-up. The back is straight and solid. It carries its tail level to to the ground or hanging down.

AKA: Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund, Bavarian Mountain Scenthound

Dynamics: The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a calm and poised hunting companion. It is serious when it comes to finding game and is courageous, fast, and agile, even on rugged terrains. A patient and experienced trainer is needed for this kind of dog.

Breed Group: Scent Hound

Weight: 20-25 kg

Height: males 47-52 cm (18.5-20.5 inches), females 44-48 cm (17-19 inches)

Color: all shades of black-masked fawn or brindle

Country of Origin: Germany

Other Info: The Bavarian Mountain Hound is one of the breeds that is not suitable for the city life. It needs a lot of space and area and also needs daily exercises. Most Bavarian Mountain Hounds are owned and utilized by foresters and game wardens.

AKA: Monkey Dog

Description: The Affenpinscher is the smallest among pinschers and schnauzer breed. Affenpinschers are a rightly developed, little, wired haired terrier, a toy dog. The Affenpinschers has funny face where its name got, German for “monkey-like terrier.” In France they are known as the “diablotin moustachu” or the “moustached little devil.”  Moreover, Affenpinschers carry their head with confidence, they have a rounded skull and domed, ears could be carried erect, semi-erect, dropped or cropped erect. Their tail is  long and curves through their back, carried erect. Their coat is compact and shaggy also coarse and harsh. They have long, chest, head, stomach and legs. Their coat is a protection for them on severe weather conditions.

Temperament: The Affenpinscher’s temperament is very similar to that of a typical terrier. Unlike most terriers,  Affenpinschers are more socialized  so get along with other pets. They are constant, curious, and extremely playful by nature. They are also an obedient breed. An intelligent breed, easy to train. Because of their active personality and tendency to become bored, Affenpinschers like different daily routines. While Affenpinschers are very affectionate pets and having fun with their families, they are not recommended for families with small children. This is because Affenpinschers often guard their food and are protective of their toys. They imprudently challenge big animal or get more excited when threatened. They are a dog that do all their best with a family that will appreciate their humorous ways.

Activity: They love to play outside and like to dig. that is considered part of their daily exercise. and should be taken on daily walks on leash.

Grooming: Brushing its coat once or twice a week would keep them in good condition. And it would help minimize shedding. Its coat may need to be stripped every few months and would also require to be clipped to make it look good.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 12 – 14 years. Because they are a healthy breed. Their most common health problems would be heart murmurs, Legg Perthes, luxating patella, and kidney problems.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Toy

Color: The coat is usually black or dark gray, but tan and red are also acceptable.

Height: 10-15 inches (25-38 cm.)

Weight: 7-8 pounds (3-3.36 kg.)

Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: Playful, affectionate, very good watch dogs. Affens are usually wary of strangers and do not make friends with visitors to your home easily. They must be well socialized early before it becomes a problem.

AKA: Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Weim, Silver Ghost, Grey Ghost

Description: The Weimaraner known as the “Silver Ghost” is a breed that is always on the go, Considered as family dog but reserved with strangers, and that made them an ideal watchdog as well as guard dogs. There are two coat varieties: The Shorthaired is short, smooth, fine, and sleek. The Wirehaired is 1 – 2 inches and bordered as a setter. Owners should take time for proper training and socialization. Weimaraners has full of energy and has skills of being a hunting dog. This larger breed is thin and has muscular built and suited for the hunt. Their ears are long, wide and dropped and head are wide and long. Their forelegs are straight and the dewclaws are removed and they have connected feet like web for swimming purposes.

Temperament: Weimaraners are open-minded, graceful, energetic, alert and rightly balanced, with strong will. They are good in hunting and a good companion. They too is an intelligent, energetic and fun-loving breed. They socialize well with children and other pets if trained properly. They are hard workers but need proper training for them to learn good manners and be obedient as well. Aloof with strangers, the Weimaraner makes an excellent watch dog and guard. They have a lot of stored energy in their body to be more effective not just being a watchdog but also for hunting.

Activity: Weimaraners need freedom and a lot of regular exercise. They require obedience training which should begin at 5 – 8 months of age.

Grooming: Brush or dry shampoo their coat as needed. A rub over with a chamois to maintain its smoothness and shine. Prone to sunburn on their nose during hot temperature.

Health Problems: Hip dysplasia, dermoid cysts, dwarfism, eye problems, von Willebrand’s disease, cancer, bleeding disorders and gastric torsion, also known as bloat. Life span is 10-12 years.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting

Color: Preferably silver gray; shades of mouse or roe gray. There may be small white markings on the chest.

Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63cm)

Weight: Dogs 55-70 pounds (25-32kg) Bitches 50-65 pounds (23-29kg)

Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: Intelligent, confident, assertive and strong-willed. Makes an excellent companion with a strong need to please.

AKA: Deutscher kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar

Description: The German Shorthaired Pointer is a well-balanced hunting dog with a nicely chiseled head. The muzzle is long, with the same length as that of the skull, and not pointed. The nose is brown, and so are the eyes. The larger the nose, the better. The eyes are almond-shaped and give off an intelligent expression. The ears lie high and close to the head, and the teeth form a scissors bite.

The skin of the German Shorthaired Pointer would appear tight. Generally, the tail is docked by 60%, letting the dog sit on it. The German Shorthaired Pointer’s feet are webbed. The dewclaws from both legs are removed.

Dynamics: The German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the best companion dog for a family with children. It is loyal and protective, at the same time very cheerful, energetic, and willing to please. This breed is people-oriented, and likes to be in the company of its family. It can be reserved with strangers, though, and it likes to bark. Without proper exercise and socialization, this breed will become disagreeable and nervous. The German Shorthaired Pointer can get along very well with other dogs and pets when socialized with them from an early age.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is by nature a hunting dog. The male tends to be more aggressive than the female, and energy levels generally vary among the breed.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Sporting

Weight: males 55-70 lbs (25-32 kg), females 45-60 lbs (20-27 kg)

Height: males 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), females 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)

Color: The coat of the German Shorthaired Pointer can be solid liver or liver and white. It can be patched, ticked, or roan.

Country of Origin: The German Shorthaired Pointer came from Germany, where German hunters made efforts to bring about a breed with that could retrieve and track, from water or land, and had a good nose. The breed is the result of mixing the Old Spanish Pointer, Hounds of St. Hubert, the Foxhound, other hounds, and the English Pointer.

Activities: For an energetic breed like the German Shorthaired Pointer, exercises are very important. Otherwise, the dog will become restless and destructive. This breed is used for hunting and it is capable of high performance in both field and water. It requires little training when it comes to hunting, tracking, and retrieving.

Grooming: Grooming the German Shorthaired Pointer is not that hard to do. Regular brushing with a bristle brush is enough. Bathe only when necessary. Rubbing the coat with toweling or chamois can make the coat soft and shiny. Always dry the dog after hunting to prevent it from feeling cold and chilly. Its feet should also be checked, as with the ears.

Other Info: The German Shorthaired Pointer has a life expectancy about 12-15 years. It is generally a healthy breed but it is prone to epilepsy, hermaphrodism, and lymphedema. It is also prone to minor health problems like CHD, entropion, gastric torsion, WWD, pannus, and OCD. This breed is not fit for an apartment life. It has a very huge amount of stamina and energy that it will need a large yard or area to live comfortably. This breed does well in most climates.

AKA: Deutscher Schaferhund, Schaferhund, Alsatian

Description: The German Shepherd is a well-proportioned dog that exudes a strong and handsome presence. It has a solid bone structure which can be seen through its sturdy and muscular body. The front legs and shoulders are just as muscular, with the thighs thick and sturdy. The feet is round with very hard soles. The tail reaches to its hocks, hanging down when the dog is resting.

The head is proportional to its body. The forehead is a little convex, The jaws are strong, and the teeth meet in a scissors bite. The ears are wide, pointed, upright, and turned forward. The nose is generally black, but can be blue or liver. The eyes are dark, almond-shaped, and brings out an intelligent expression.

The German Shepherd can be rough-coated, long rough-coated, or long-haired.

Dynamics: True to its strong appearance, the German Shepherd is fearless, alert, and bold. It is known for its loyalty and courage. It has a confident manner around it and it shows a serious and high level of intelligence. Aggression and attacks may occur, though, if the German Shepherd is not trained well and socialized enough. Training has to be firm, but not harsh, and the German Shepherd has to be trained in obedience from an early age.

The German Shepherd is very close to its family, and has a very protective instinct. It is wary of strangers, so it has to be socialized since puppyhood to be kept in control among other people. With the proper training and socialization, the German Shepherd will be fine with other pets and with children.

Breed Group: Working, Herding

Weight: 77-85 lbs (35-40 kg)

Height: males 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), females 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)

Color: The German generally comes in black with tan, sable or all black. It can also come in blue, liver and white, but this standard-wise considered a fault. A German Shepherd that comes with a white coat is not as acceptable as a German Shepherd, but it is recognized as the American White Shepherd.

Country of Origin: The German Shepherd was bred in Germany, bred from a line of local shepherd dogs from Wurtemberg, Thurginia, and Bavaria. The first registered German Shepherd was named Horan, owned by Capt. Max von Stephanitz, in 1899. The short-haired variety, first presented in Berlin in 1889, is the only German Shepherd variety considerd for show in most countries today.

Activities: As it is a working dog, the German Shepherd would love strenuous activities and exercises. It has to be taken outdoors regularly, and it needs to busy itself with work, else it can become restless and destructive.

The German Shepherd has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, a guide for the blind, for police work, search and rescue, and is also used in the military. Its nose is put to great use in sniffing out drugs and intruders, and other dangerous smells like gas leaks. This breed excels in many dog activities like schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, and ring sport.

Grooming: Regular brushing of the coat is needed in grooming the German Shepherd. Bathe only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion.

Other Info: The German Shepherd has a life expectancy of around 13 years. The breed is generally healthy. But it is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitia, dwarfism, and flea allergies. The German Shepherd will do fine in an apartment so long as it is taken outdoors and sufficiently exercised.