Temperament of the Cairn Terrier breed

Cairn Terriers are known for their being adventurous, strong and loyal dog. Most people say that they are disobedient and aggressive. Though they are very sensitive to sound and are more aggressive to strange dogs, Cairn Terriers are easy to train. This should always be done at an early age so as not to develop their aggression to strangers. Cairn Terrier dogs should be let out in the yard on a leash since they tend to run after small creatures and act up if they won’t be able to catch them. They say that there’s a big dog in its little body. Cairns are fierce and fearless. They can, however, adapt to children and family but definitely cannot tolerate rough handling or mistreatment. Another behavior of this breed is that they love to dig. Owners should be prepared for this.

Temperament of the Cocker Spaniel breed

The American Cocker Spaniel is one of the friendliest dogs. They enjoy being around the family and aren’t harmful to children. They are very playful and active. However, Cocker Spaniels don’t make good guard dogs, they tend to wag their tails, lick and befriend every one they see. They are also known as the “Merry Cocker” because they love to socialize and be around people. The breed tends to suffer from separation anxiety and shouldn’t be left alone for a long time. They are also sensitive to noise and can be stressed quickly by rough handling. Cocker Spaniels can easily be trained.

Generally, Cocker Spaniels have good temperament. All characteristics that you are looking for in a family pet, the Cocker Spaniel has them. They’re actually considered as one of the top dogs in the US and best selling one.

Temperament of the Rat Terrier breed

This breed is often mistaken as Jack Russell terrier but they tend to be less aggressive than the latter. They are also more masculine and their bones are finer. This breed is a good companion. They are lively, playful, well-mannered and good for kids. Rat Terriers are great for hunting too. They are also easy to train and are very loyal to their masters. Rat Terrier dogs love to swim and have no problems with water.

They are very sociable and as stated above, very trainable dogs. They are happy when people are around them.

Temperament of the Maltese breed

Maltese dogs, by nature, are very active and playful dogs. It doesn’t diminish fast even when they age. Maltese should also be watched every time they’re around kids as they tend to play too much and not care about the people whether they hurt them or not. They tend to snap when played with too hard. If they’re hurt accidentally or heard a loud noise, they have a tendency to crack or be very loud.

This breed is one of the most cuddly and loving dogs. Just like the other breeds, their loyalty is priceless. It’s normal that most Maltese suffer from separation anxiety. They don’t want to be left alone and will definitely make a noise or start chewing if they don’t see anyone around them. Owners should start training them early.

History of German Shorthaired Pointer breed

It is likely believed that the German Shorthaired Pointer dog came from the German Bird Dog family. The first mixed breeds produced a hound like dog by combining Spanish Pointer and the Hanover Hound. Result from this mixture had the ability to trail and point at the same time. Breeders during those time wanted to create a Pointer that can also be an all purpose hunter. But not everyone agreed on the way to do it. Majority of the crosses were with the English Pointer, but it did not impart a breed with a very stylish physical characteristics. English Pointers also contributed to the development of this breed. The German shorthaired pointers showed up in the US sometime 1920’s and was recognized by The American Kennel Club only in 1930’s. The dog’s reputation as being the ultimate hunting dog grew in popularity.

History of American Eskimo Dog breed

The American Eskimo Dog is strongly connected to the White German Spitz. The latter was brought to the United States and name was changed to American Eskimo Dog. They were initially bred to guard people and properties, therefore, they are territorial by nature. They are also brave watchdogs that human can definitely count on. However, they aren’t considered as an aggressive breed but because they are valiant watchdogs, American Eskimo dogs are generally vocal. They will certainly bark at strangers who come close to their owners or owners’ properties. In Northern Europe, the small Spitz were ultimately developed into different German Spitz breeds. Immigrants from Europe brought their pets to America. Although white was not always the color of the breed, it was actually the preferred one in the US. To show patriotism during World War I, owners began referring to them as American Spitz instead of German Spitz. After the war, the breed became popular in circus and were always featured. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995. It was also recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club but not elsewhere in the world. It is not exclusively an international dog. The German Spitz and American Eskimo are always incorporated with each other. Some parts of the America still call this breed as the German Spitz. But both breeds were separately developed since the American Eskimo was relocated in the northern part of America. Thus the breed was broaden.