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Panda Shepherd Dog

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

AKA: n/arocky
Description: The Shepherd Panda is a strong breed with a well balance body built. They appear to be a genius and noble dog, well defined and elegant looking. They are not tall but their body is long and has curves. Their roots is from German Shepherd. They have double coat. The outer portion is compact and undercoat is smooth and soft. Also, their ears covered with smooth hair as well as their legs and on their neck portion, hair is regularly long as well as on their tail. Their head is also proportioned to their body. They have dark eyes that are almonds shaped, ears are slightly pointed and erect. They have bushy tail that extends to the hock joint.

Temperament: They are very alert, highly intelligent breed. Always ready to face everything, very brave and confident. As with their masters, they are very devoted, loyal dog. They too are an observant breed and aggressive when it comes to strangers especially with suspicious ones. An herding dog and a good companion.

Activity: They love strenuous activities especially on trainings and exercise they liked to be challenged. They are required to have daily long walk and jog. They also love to play frisbess or anything that includes a ball.

Health: Health issues for this breed includes: hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis as well as flea allergies. Life span is around 13 years.

Grooming: They don’t shed much only on seasonal basis. Daily brushing would keep thei

Group: Herding
Color: 35% white, the remainder of color is black and tan
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-65cm.) Bitches 22-24 inches (55-60cm.)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: Panda Shepherd breed is bred for herding and is highly intelligent. They are very attractive especially with their even built and strong muscled body.

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Old English Mastiff

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

AKA: English Mastiff, Mastiffmastiff
Description: Old English Mastiffs is a heavyweight breed, has broad skull and square shaped structure. They are a very powerful dog that creates strong impression on people. Forelegs are wide set apart. Their black mask on their eyes and nose is prominent on them. Their hazel eyes are dark and small that goes along with their small ears too. Their coat comes in various colors. Teeth are in scissors bite and tail is set high reaching the hocks.

Temperament: Known as a dignified and courageous breed. They are a loving dog especially to their master. Also calm but could also protect their owner against harm, capable to be a guard dog that could give protection to their owner especially with those suspicious strangers. They are an easygoing and gentle dog too and very loyal to their owner and very dedicated towards their family, small dogs and children.

Activity: A daily exercise is required for them as they tend to be lazy. Daily walks and jog will keep them healthy and fit as long as owners should impose that they should heel beside their owner during walks and jog to instill in their mind who their leader should be.

Health: Hip dysplasia is common to them also prone to bloat, gastric torsion,ectropion, vaginal hyperplasia, elbow dysplasia. Life span is about 10-12 years.

Grooming: They are easy to groom since they have short hair and does not shed heavily. They needed to be brushed to remove dead hair and wipe with towel to make their coat shine and soft to touch. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Mastiff, AKC Working
Color: golden fawn, light fawn, brindle, silver, tiger, and apricot
Height: Dogs from 30 inches (76cm) Bitches from 27 inches (69cm)
Weight: Dogs about 160 pounds (72kg) Bitches about 150 pounds (68kg)
Country Of Origin: Britain

Dynamics: The Old English Dog Belongs to the World’s top 5 guard dogs. That is why they could be an excellent guard dog to their owners. They belong to the mastiff group which is known as powerful and been delegated as the arena gladiator in a bloody sport of bull.

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Maremma Sheepdog

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Maremma Sheepdog

AKA: Pastore Abruzzese, Cane da Pastore, Maremmano-Abruzzese, ,Maremma, Pastore,Abruzzese Shepherd Dog , Pastore Maremano Abruzzese
Description: The Maremma breed is very strong, has good muscular built, they have very thick coat, head is big with black nose and heavy in weight, They also have fluffy hair that must be groomed well. They have an expressive eyes showing their alertness and full of energy. Their ears are pointed and comes in v-shape. Tail is also hairy and set low.

Temperament: A very intelligent dog, smart and friendly too. They are very loyal to their owner. They are born hunters too. They needed training to be more socialize with other pets. They could be a good guard dog and not a barker. They are independent dog could work well and serious towards their job. As a leader. Owner must be firm in trainings with this breed and be more serious for them to learn. And it requires a lot of patience and should be an experienced trainer for them to be more obedient. They are very keen with strangers that would alarm them for some suspicious strangers that would be invade their homes. They are the best enemy of wolf but is tamable my human.

Activity: They are required for a daily brisk walk and jog in a large yard and also to run free. This is needed for them to maintain good behavior.

Health: No known health issues with this breed. Their life span is 11-13 years.

Grooming: They needed good grooming especially o n their hair to prevent tangles. Comb or brush their coat regularly. Take away all dead hair.

Breed Group: Flock Guard
Color: white with markings of ivory, light yellow, or pale orange
Height: 23.5-28.5 inches (60-73 cm.)
Weight: 66-100 pounds (30-45 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Italy

Dynamics: This breed is a very independent dog that is hardworking originated in italy. They are cognated to other types of European mountain dogs. Bred to protect flocks from wolves. That is why they could be an excellent guard dog in their homes.

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Koolie

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

koolieAKA: Australian Koolie, German Koolie, German Coolie
Description: Koolie is a blue eyed dog from Australia born as a hunter. They come in various colors may it be combination of red and blue, a tricolor with markings on their face. Their coat is short but it is smooth, soft to touch and glossy. Hairy only through their body but not on their feet. They are regularly tall. Some Koolie also have either brown or black eyes aside from blue.

Temperament: Koolies have good amount of energy. They are affectionate and friendly dog. A fun loving and alert dog. Very loyal to their owners and very responsible towards their work. They are a smart kind of dog and would always love to work until they could. A hard worker breed. They could get along well with other pets as long as trained well since their early age. Also safe with children. They have been bred to work hard that’s why they couldn’t stay long doing nothing. Working all the time would make them feel good. If trained well with some good behaviors, their attitude will be more enhanced that could make them an excellent pet dog.

Activity: Exercise daily is their main activity. They are hard working dog therefore, they needed good amount of exercise to maintain their stamina, agility and more energy to be healthy.

Health: They could suffer from illness like: joint problems that if they are engage in a lot of jumping activities.

Grooming: brushing once or twice every week would do good for their hair to prevent tangles.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: red, blue or tri merle, solid red or black
Height: 15-22 inches (38-56 cm.)
Weight: 21-44 pounds (12 – 20 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Australia

Dynamics: Koolies were originated from Australia. They are born hunter that’s why they are strong enough to do some tasks and always willing to devote their time for work. For the record, A Koolie had won an award in a high jump competition in Sydney Australia last 1998.

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King Charles Spaniel

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

AKA: English Toy Spaniel
English_toy_spanielDescription: English Toy Spaniel breed is a very attractive dog, a head turner. They have long soft and shiny hair that is wavy. Their nose is like that of a pug. Eyes are big and round. That expresses how cute and cuddly they are. Ears are like a pendant clicnging unto their face. They are grouped in 4: The King Charles are black in color, Prince Charles in tan also white and black, The Ruby comes in chestnut red and Blenheim in white and red color. They are considered a toy dog because of their looks and traits as well.

Temperament: This Breed is a very sweet and loving dog. They are considered pet dog that everyone could play and hug. They always enjoy playing around. They are also friendly towards everybody especially with children. They bark only when needed so they could also be a good watchdog. They like to accompany their owners and some of them are also picky eaters. But they should also be trained not to demand over their owners and be well disciplined to develop good manners too.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise, walking and jog along with their owners would be good for them. Provided they should just be beside their owner and not to let them lead the way for their owners so owners could imply good leadership to their pets.

Health: Some health issues they may suffer includes: respiratory diseases, heart disease eye and ear infections. And may snore and wheeze which usually a habit of those short faced dogs.

Grooming: Only regular brushing of their hair is needed to prevent tangles and maintain its softness and shine. They are not a heavy shedder.

Breed Group: Toy Dog, Gun Dog
Color: The King Charles are black in color, Prince Charles in tan also white and black, The Ruby comes in chestnut red and Blenheim in white and red color.
Height: about 10 inches (25cm.)
Weight: 9-12 pounds (4.1-5.4kg.)
Country Of Origin: v England

Dynamics: English Toy Spaniel was primarily orignated in Asia but was fully developed in England in centuries ago. They are a very smart and loving dog that us why they are considered and became famous as a pet dog in england in 17 century.

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