AKA: Chrysanthemum Dog , Lion Dog

Description: The Shih Tzu is a strong built, cheerful, toy dog with a long flowing double coat. The topknot on the head is commonly held up with a clip. Their eyes are dark and round. Shih Tzus can be of any color , but a touch of white on its body and tail is the most common. They have long coat, which is compact and straight. Shih Tzus are a beautiful and a head turner breed, a head well up and tail curved over the back. They express an arrogant personality, but playful and gentle in nature. A very friendly breed. Shih Tzus could deal well to any family situation and will enjoy a hug, doing tricks, or fetching a tennis ball. Shih Tzus are a smart dog as well making them easy to train. even on their small size, the Shih Tzu is confident and dignified breed.

Temperament: Shih Tzus are gentle, loyal, and proud. They love to play ball and will chase anything you throw for them. A very alert watch dog, the Shih-Tzu likes to bark, but inside the house they are very quite. They are stubborn and clever. Shihs can get grouchy if they are surprised. Shih Tzus are trusting, a good companion, and get along with everyone, generally. They are cheerful, alert and energetic outside. They are very well socialized. The

Activity: They require a minimal exercise daily and loves to play. But daily walks and exercise is best for them. They are active indoors.

Grooming: Daily grooming is very important for the Shih Tzu. Bathing needs to be done once a month. This breed also needs a clipping of the matting on the feet. They should be brushed daily in order to remove and prevent mats from forming in the fur.

Health Problems: Their life span is 10-14 years. The health problems are: Kidney disorder, allergies, cleft palate, eye problems, renal disease, and von Willebrand’s disease.

Breed Group: Herding, AKC Toy classed under the Non-Sporting Dogs category

Color: Shih Tzus come in all colors and all patterns.

Height: Up to 11 inches (28cm.)

Weight: 9-16 pounds (4-7kg.)

Country Of Origin: Tibet

Dynamics: Quiet, intelligent, independent, affectionate, playful, and eager to learn.

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.

AKA: Sheltie

Description: The Shetland Sheepdog is an attractive breed with a similarity of a Rough Collie, but is much smaller in size. They have a long wedge-shaped head and they are very hairy. The coat is long and soft, fluffy undercoat to protect them. Their color can be dark, blue merle, black and white or black and tan. The top part of the muzzle should be alike to that of the skull. Their eyes are dark, almond-shaped except in blue merle dogs that they may be blue or merle color and teeth should met in scissors bite. Its hair is very thick around the neck, it’s like they are wearing a ruffle. The Shetland Sheepdog has an elegant long, hairy tail and pliable, soft ears. This breed has a very intelligent and smart expression. they are very strong, rapid and agile.

Temperament: This breed is very energetic and have variety of characters. An excellent companion dog, because they are gentle,sensitive and loyal. Moreover, they a very lively, easy to train dog. Very willing to please and obedient. They always long for love and companionship. Thus, owners should spare time for them because they could be destructive if left alone. The Sheltie is a family dog and enjoys plenty of attention and embrace from their owner. And for a balanced temperament, they should be trained for early socialization since some of them can be shy and aloof. Some strangers could not touch them. When there are some suspicious strangers, they could raise an alarm by barking. This breed is a good guard and watchdog. These dogs are best for older children, and will usually get along well with other animals. It needs a stable environment to live in, and does not like loud noises or tense atmospheres. Sheltie has a very strong herding instinct and they love to chase things.

Activity: They are active indoors and will be okey for them even without a yard. They also require a good amount of exercise and a daily walk or jog would be best for them as well. And they love to run freely but they should be in a safe area.

Grooming: Their coat is easy to care. They can be brushed regularly to to get mats before it gets bad. They shed heavily on seasonal basis only in spring and fall. Bathe and dry shampoo them only when necessary.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 12-14 years, and health problems includes: epilepsy, vWD, thyroid problems, luxating patella, PRA, HD, eye problems, seizures, and heart problems.

Breed Group: Herding, AKC Herding

Color: Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan

Height: 13-16 inches

Weight: 20 lbs

Country Of Origin: Shetland Islands

Dynamics: Affectionate, intelligent, quick learner, loyal, active, reserved with strangers but never aggressive.

AKA: Aberdeen Terrier, Scotty dog

Description: The Scottish Terrier is a small also short legged breed. Its head are long but also matched to their size. They have a hard and weather-resistant coat that could protect them in any weather condition. Their body is a thick set and a heavy built body with a short, heavy legs. Their eyes are almond-shaped and slightly short, muscular neck with a well laid back shoulders. Its body has short ribs, strong loin and very muscular hindquarters also same their thighs very strong for its size with straight legs.

Temperament: The Scottish dog is alert and spirited but also a calm dog. Always heads and tails up to to show how confident and determined they are. In nature, Scottish Terrier, is very loving and gentle with people around but they have the tendency to be aggressive with other dogs. Also, charming and full of character. They too like humans posses some mood swings and uncommon manner. Moreover,They could sometimes be rigid so they require a gentle care and firm on their early age, to prevent them from being dominant over their owner. And never play some aggressive games with them.They love to play ball games. They are also lively and intelligent easy to train. They will only be attached to one or two people and can only recognize his own human family. Like other breeds, they can also be a good watchdog that could bark to strangers. He is not a sociable breed that add to its ability of being a good watchdog.

Activity: Walking and playing around is the best form of exercise for them.They needed a daily walk and play around that would be a best form of exercise,for them to avoid behavior problems

Grooming: Brushing regularly of their harsh wiry coat would be best for them. They shed little. But should be taken an extra care when they shed. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. The hair on its face should be lightly trimmed twice per year and hair on their body be left long like a skirt.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 12-14 years. They are a healthy breed . They only have some health problems to worry about : thyroid problems, cancer, allergies, luxating patella, and seizures.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier

Color: sand, black, wheaten, brindle, grizzle, or gray.

Height: 10-11 inches (25-28 kg.)

Weight: 19-23 pounds (8½-10½kg.)

Country Of Origin: Scotland

Dynamics: Very Independent, calm,cheerful, devoted to its family, courageous and highly intelligent also moderately energetic.