Sunday, January 2, 2011

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel photos

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog has a large, round, dark, and expressive eyes. It has a conical muzzle and a flat skull. It has a shallow stop, with well developed nose and wide nostrils.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have these standard silky coat shade/colors:
1. Blenheim = red and white
2. Prince Charles = tricolor
3. King Charles = black and tan
4. Ruby = rich mahogany red

The standard height of a male CKCS is between 12 to 13 inches and weight is between 10 to 18 pounds.

Below are some photos of King Charles Spaniel puppies and dogs.









Saturday, January 1, 2011

Doberman Pinscher photos

The Doberman dog is a very powerful dog that has proportioned, compact, and muscular built. It has a muscular neck and lean body. The head is wedge-shaped with eyes blending in with the color of the coat. The dog’s tail is usually docked at birth at approximately the second joint of the spine.

Doberman Pinschers have these standard coat shade/colors:
1. Black with rust markings
2. Red with lighter rust markings
3. Blue
4. Fawn with lighter markings.

The rust markings appear different parts of the body including the muzzle, the throat, above the eyes, the front of the chest, beneath the tail and on all legs and feet.

The standard height of a male Doberman Pinscher are between 26 to 28 inches while females are between 24 to 26 inches.

The standard weight of a Doberman ranges between 60 to 85 pounds depending on gender and size.









Poodle photos

A Poodle dog has a medium, long-legged, balanced and elegant appearance. They stand out proud because of their fluffy coat that is usually cut and designed/groomed in many different ways.

There are three types of Poodles; Standard, Miniature, and Toy.

Poodles have these standard coat shade/colors:
1. Phantom Poodles - black-and/or-tan
2. Solid-colored Poodles - may either stay on the same color throughout their lives or fade/clear to a lighter shade

This breed has a double long coat. The outer coat has wiry curls while the undercoat is thick and woolly.

The standard height and weight of a male Poodle are divided into three types:

• Standard – over 15"; 45-70 lbs.
• Miniature – 10-15"; 15-17 lbs.
• Toy – 10" and under; 6-9 lbs










Labrador photos

The Labrador dog is a solid, muscular dog and is slightly longer than taller. The Labrador has a broad head and fake nose in the eyes are chestnut or hazel and the ears are medium pendant sized ears. Their tail estates near the body and tapers near the end. This breed is very good in swimming because of their webbed feet.

Labradors have these standard coat shade/colors:
1. Solid black
2. Yellow
3. Chocolate

It should be noted that the silver Labrador is not considered part of the breed standard and is a genetic mutation as per AKC. There is also suspicion that these dogs were crossed with the Weimeraner.

The standard height and weight of a male Labrador are between 22 to 25 inches and 60 to 80 pounds respectively. While female Labs are between 21 to 24 inches and between 55 to 70 pounds.

Below are some photos of Lab puppies and dogs.










Rottweiler photos

The Rottweiler dog is powerful, robust and is of a medium large built. This dog displays great strength, agility and endurance because of his compact and substantial body built. He has a broad head with a rounded forehead and a well-developed muzzle. The ears are triangular and are carried forward.

Rottweilers have only one standard coat shade/color. The Rottweiler is mostly black but has rust or mahogony colored markings on his cheeks, muzzle, paws, and legs. Their coat is hard, glossy, short and quite thick. While the outer coat is straight, coarse, dense, of medium length and it lies flat against the body. Their coat shed average.

The standard height and weight of a male Rottweiler dog are between 24 to 27 inches and approximately 100 pounds respectively. While female Rottis are between 22 to 25 inches and approximately 88 pounds.

Below are some photos of Rottweiler puppies and dogs.









Chihuahua photos

The Chihuahua breed is known for its small body with slightly oval head, large, and sharp ears. A Chihuahua's snout is usually slightly pointed and short. They have lean jaws and cheeks and blue, mole, pink or chocolate colored noses. Chihuahuas have slightly arched necks, well-rounded ribs and a tail that is either up or curled in a loop with the tip of it slightly touching the back.

Chihuahuas have two types of coat:
1. One of which is
soft, glossy and smooth, and covers the whole body except the head and ears.
2. The other type is long with an undercoat. This type of coat could be either curly or flat.

The standard height and weight of a
male Chihuahua dog are between 14 to 16 inches and 20-30 Pounds respectively. While female Chis are between 13 to 15 inches and between 18-30 Pounds.

Below are some photos of Chihuahua puppies and dogs.