AKA: Czesky Terrier, Cesky Terrier

Description: The Bohemian Terrier is a moderately long dog with a robust body and short legs. It has a long head with a bushy beard, a mustache, and bushy eyebrows. The eyes are brown for the gray-blue dog and yellow for the brown one. The blue-gray dog has black nose and lips while the brown dog has liver ones. The ears are triangular, and folds close to the head. The tail is 7-8 inches long, undocked, and carried horizontally when the Bohemian Terrier gets excited.

Dynamics: The Bohemian Terrier is calm but playful dog. It is sweet and affectionate, and is excellent with children. This is also a loyal and protective breed, only fairly friendly with strangers but still attentive.

The Bohemian Terrier is easy to train. It is very important to socialize it since puppyhood for it to get along very well with people and other dogs and animals. Despite times when it becomes stubborn and feisty, the Bohemian Terrier is an excellent companion dog.

Breed Group: Gun Dog, Terrier

Weight: 13-23 lbs (6-10 kg)

Height: 10-13 inches (25-32 cm)

Color: The Bohemian Terrier comes in various shades of gray-blue (with tan, gray, white, or yellow markings) or light coffee brown. Puppies are born black though, and the coat lightens only when the dog is two years old. The skin pigment is gray for the blue-gray dog and flesh-colored for the brown one.

Country of Origin: The Bohemian Terrier comes from the Czech Republic, bred by Frantisek Horak. This breed was only recognized back in 1963.

Grooming: Regular trimming is needed in grooming the Bohemian Terrier. Long hair on the stomach, legs, and around the face is left alone. Clip the hair with electric clippers. Its long hair has to be brushed and combed at least twice a week. Clip away excess hair from the pads of the feet and in the ear passages.

Activities: The Bohemian Terrier is a very active breed. It enjoys running and playing. It has an average demand for exercise. Aside from being a great companion dog, this breed is also used for hunting, tracking, and as a watch and guard dog.

Other Info: The Bohemian Terrier has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It is a generally healthy breed, although it is prone to Scottie Cramp (a minor condition causing awkward movement). The Bohemian Terrier will be fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors from time to time.

AKA: Bluetick

Description: The Bluetick Coonhound is an average-sized dog with an extremely good eyesight. Its legs are long and muscular, and its feet is comapct with well-arched toes. The tail is set below the level where the black line ends and the ticking starts. Its good eyesight allows it to work well at night.

Dynamics: The Bluetick Coonhound is an intelligent and loyal companion dog. It is devoted to its family and gets along well with children. Socialization and training should be done since puppyhood, though this breed may still be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers.

The Bluetick Coonhound is a remarkable hunter. It is alert and attentive, able to track over difficult place and weather conditions. It has a strong nose and a strong hunting instinct. It can pursue raccoons, foxes, or even cougars.

Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound

Weight: 45-80 lbs (20-36 kg)

Height: 20-27 inches (51-69 cm)

Color: The Bluetick Coonhound has a tricolor coat (black and white with blue) that has a unique speckled-blue look. The bluing effect on its coat is actually black hairs on a white background.

Country of Origin: The Bluetick Coonhound originated in the Louisiana, United States. It is the result of selective breeding of Foxhounds, Curs, French hounds, and English Coonhounds.

Grooming: Occasional brushing will be enough for grooming the Bluetick Coonhound. Be sure to check the ears, too, to avoid any infections.

Activities: The Bluetick Coonhound reuires lots of exercises and daily walks.

Other Info: The Bluetick Coonhound has a life expectancy of 11-12 years. This breed is generally healthy. It is not recommended for apartment life, though. It is active and vibrant outdoors and will only feel repressed indoors.

AKA: Blue Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy, Blue Lacy Hog Dog, Texas Lacy Game Dog

Description: The Blue Lacy is an average size breed with a sleek and clean appearance. It possesses a blue-color gene even if its coat is red or tricolor, hence its name. The Blue Lacy has minimal to full white markings on its brisket and on its paws. Another unique feature of the Blue Lacy is its eyes, which are a very bright orange to yellow color.

Dynamics: The Lacy is a great worker and companion dog. It is easy to train and handle, and it is great with children. This breed is voice sensitive so a stern voice can be enough to discipline it.

The Lacy is an energetic breed and a great worker. It is capable of handling the most challenging task, and it takes its work seriously. It is loyal and dedicated.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 25-50 lbs (11-23 kg)

Height: 18-25 inches (46-64 cm)

Color: The Blue Lacy’s coat color can be classified as blue, red, or tricolor (red and tricolored are still called Blue Lacy’s because of their blue-color gene). The blue Blue Lacy can have a coat ranging from a light gun-metal gray to an almost black color. The red Blue Lacy can be red, or yellow to cream. The tricolored Blue Lacy has a blue coat with red markings over the eyes, on the muzzle, under the tail, and down the legs.

Country of Origin: The Blue Lacy is a unique breed from the United States and was once close to extinction. Made popular by the Lacy brothers (Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry Lacy) in 1858, the breed was named after them. It is now the breed most used by the United States Trappers.

Grooming: The Blue Lacy has short hair and therefore does not need much grooming.

Activities: The Blue Lacy requires lots of attention and exercise. As a herding dog, it loves to work and be in action. Aside from herding, the Blue Lacy is also used for hog hunting, finding wounded deer, and treeing game. It is also a reliable watch dog and companion dog.

Other Info: The Blue Lacy has a life expectancy of around 16 years. It can adapt to any type of living condition. It loves to be both indoors and outdoors.

AKA: Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Heeler, Hall’s Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Australischer Treibhund, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler

Description: The Australian Heeler is a powerful and agile working dog with a body a bit longer than it is high. It has a broad head, dark brown oval eyes, and moderately pointed ears. Its teeth forms a scissors bite. Its tail is slightly curved and reaches down to the hock.

Dynamics: The Australian Heeler is one of the most intelligent breeds. Born a working dog, this breed needs to be always in motion. Leaving it alone and making it bored might lead to behavior problems. Training it will require a firm hand and lots of attention.

The Australian Heeler is a loyal and protective dog. It tends to be a one-person dog. This dog can be aggressive and suspicious of people and other dogs. It has to be socialized with children and other pets since puppyhood if it has to get along with them very well. This breed also makes an excellent guard dog.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: males 32-35 lbs (15-16 kg), females 30-35 lbs (14-16 kg)

Height: males 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), females 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)

Color: The Australian Heeler comes in either blue or red-speckled (Blue Heeler and Red Heeler, respectively). The Blue Heeler may have black, blue, or tan markings on the head with tan points. The Red Heeler is evenly speckled and may have darker markings on the head. The Australian Heeler is born white but the adult color can be seen in the paw pads.

Country of Origin: The Australian Heeler was developed by pioneer settlers in Australia in the 19th century. The breed came from a mix of smooth blue-speckled Collie imports form Scotland and wild Australian Dingoes. Other breeds crossed to make the Australian Heeler are the Australian Kelpie, Dalmatian, and Bull Terrier.

Grooming: The Australian Heeler has a short water-resistant coat so it is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a bristle brush. Bathe only when needed.

Activities: The Australian Heeler has a great amount of energy to use. Exercise and work are important for this breed. The Australian Heeler’s talents consist of retrieving, herding, guarding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.

Other Info: The Australian Heeler has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. It is generally healthy but is prone to hip dysplasia, PRA, and deafness. The Australian Heeler is not suited for apartment life. It will fare better in a home with a wide and open yard or field nearby.

AKA: St. Hubert Hound, Chien de Saint-Hubert

Description: The Bloodhound is a big and powerful hound that is distinctive with its drooping ears and loose, wrinkled skin. This skin and its jowls give it a rather mournful expression. The folds of the skin are said to help in holding scent particles.

The Bloodhound has a short and fairly rough coat. The hair on the skull and ears is softer than on the rest of the body. The eyes are deeply set, with the lower eyelids falling away a little. Its nose is black and it has a long muzzle.

The Bloodhound’s body is very strong, as can be seen by its powerful shoulders and muscular back. The forelegs are straight, solid, muscular. The tail is carried in a curve above the topline of its back.

Dynamics: The Bloodhound is a mild-mannered and noble dog. It is a good companion to families and is great with children. It loves the attention it receives from children, although it is not wise to let the dog take more than the usual fun and pestering of children.

This breed needs a firm but gentle training. As a puppy it is very energetic and independent. Patience is needed in its training. The Bloodhound is an intelligent breed and will sometimes make their own decisions rather than follow yours.

The Bloodhound is a gentle and shy breed, rarely vicious and dominant. It might be aggressive towards other male dogs though. It can also become protective of its territory. It can have the tendency to howl, snore, and drool a lot. Other than these, the Bloodhound is a very friendly dog, welcoming and greeting visitors.

The Bloodhound is a very talented scent hound. It can follow any scent, even that of a human (which is rare). It is said that it can successfully follow trails that are over a hundred hours old. This breed is a certified tracker, and evidence made by it is admissible in the court of law.

Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound

Weight: males 90-110 lbs (41-50 kg), females 80-100 lbs (36-45 kg)

Height: males 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), females 23-25 inches (58-63 cm)

Color: The Bloodhound comes in black & tan, liver & tan, and red & tawny.

Country of Origin: The Bloodhound was perfectly bred by the monks of St. Hubert in Belgium. It is one of the ancient dog breeds, known to be more than a thousand years old.

Grooming: Grooming the Bloodhound is easy due to its short hair. A hand glove is preferred in grooming. Bathe only when necessary. Rubbing the coat with a rough towel or chamois is enough to make the coat shiny. Check and clean the ears regularly.

Activities: The Bloodhound needs a lot of exercises. It loves to run and has a very curious nose. When it comes to walking, running, or tracking, it seems to have an endless stamina.

Other Info: The Bloodhound has a life expectancy of 10-12 years. Like all dogs, it is prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections. This breed is known to bloat, so make sure to feed it two or three small meals a day instead of a large one. The Bloodhound is also susceptible to stomach cramps and entropion. The Bloodhound will do fine in an apartment as long as it is taken outdoors occasionally and regularly exercised.