Monday, October 25, 2010

Poodle

The breed poodle is recorded as one of the most intelligent dog breed as of date. They rank as 2nd most intelligent breed after the border collie, and before the GSD or German Shepherd dog. This breed rank 8th in AKC ranking. Poodles can belong as a toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors.

Most poodles are solid-colored. "Parti" or short for parti-colored Poodles have large patches of colors. In the other hand, "Phantom" Poodles have the color pattern of a black-and-tan dog. Solid-colored Poodles may either "hold", "fade" or "clear" their color to a lighter shade.

A poodle dog is originally bred as a type of water dog. They are skillful in many poodle trainings, including agility, tracking, obedience, and even herding.

They are also referred to as Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, Caniche, French Poodle, Barbone, Chien Canne, and Mini-Poodle.

Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of domestic dog originally developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in 1890. This breed is sometimes spelled as Doberman or Dobermann in other countries. They are one of the most common pet breeds. Doberman Pinschers characteristics' are intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. In old records, they were used as guard dogs or police dogs but this is less common today. In many countries, Dobermans are one of the most recognizable breeds, in part because of their actual roles in society and media attention. Because of intensive doberman training and careful breeding today, the modern doberman dog is regarded as an energetic and lively breed suitable for companionship and family life.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retrievers (also called as Labradors/Labs) is a kind of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is a muscular and solid dog; he is slightly longer than he is tall. They have a slight water resistant double coat. The webbed feet are used for swimming. The paws are useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets.

Labrador Retrievers are registered in 3 colors as per AKC:
black (a solid black colour)
yellow (anything from light cream to "fox-red"),
chocolate (medium to dark brown).


The dogs of this breed are very compassionate, kind and loving to their master. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in the world, and is, by a large margin, the most popular breed by registration in Canada, the USA and the UK. The Labrador is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in Canada, the USA, Australia, UK and many other countries. They are also widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. Typically, labrador retriever training consists of swimming and playing catch and retrieve games.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler dog breed is a medium-large sized domestic dog. It was originally from Rottweil, Germany. Thus, the name Rottweiler was derived. The dogs were known as "Rottweil butchers' dogs" for they were used to pull carts laden with butchered meat and herd livestock. Rottweilers are also believed to have also been used for hunting, although today's Rottweiler training have a relatively low hunting instinct. This breed is very intelligent. As a matter of fact, the Rotti was employed in its traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railroads replaced droving for getting livestock to market. While still used in herding, Rottis are now also used in search and rescue operations, as guard or police dogs and sometimes as guide dogs for the blind.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua, sometimes spelled as chiwawa, is the smallest breed of dog. It is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. More than most other breeds, how Chihuahuas turn out depends on the genetic temperament of their parents and grandparents and how they is raised in terms of socialization and chihuahua training. A Chihuahua dog must be chosen with care, as the temperament of its owner/s can make a difference in the temperament of the pup. Ill tempered Chihuahuas can be easily provoked to attack, and are therefore generally unsuitable for homes with small children. This breed is described by the AKC as, "A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament." The breed tends to be fiercely loyal to one particular owner and in some cases may become over protective of the person, especially around other people or animals. Unfortunately, they do not always get along with other breeds and they tend to have a territorial nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs. These traits generally make them unsuitable for households with children that are not patient and calm. Chihuahua dog craves attention, affection, exercise and being petted. They can be hyper and eager to please. They have a reputation as a "yappy" dog, which can be resolved with proper training. Chihuahuas with proper breeding are not "yappy"; the AKC standard calls for "a terrier-like attitude."