Monday, December 13, 2010

Pembroke Welsh Corgi photos

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a long, low, and somewhat heavy dog. with a compact and muscular built. They have a nice, straight legs, a wedge-shaped head and stand-up ears. This breed's head is associated with a fox's head because of their similarities. They are well know for their happy face expression. Corgis has black nose and dark eyes. They have a little or no tail while a Cardigan Welsh Corgi has.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have these standard coat colors:
1. Red
2. Sable
3. Fawn
4. Black
5. Tan

It is noted that the undercoat is short to medium in length, thick and water-resistant. The outercoat is slicker and longer.

The standard height of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is between 10 to 12 inches and weight is between 22 to 30 lbs.

Below are some photos of Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies and dogs.









Lhasa Apso photos

Lhasa Apsos are considered one of the toy breed dogs. They have a small and hardy, sporting long, dense double coats that cover their whole body and can even flow all the way to the floor. This breed has a beard and a mustache, and the hair hangs over the head, their pendant ears and small, brown eyes. They have a black nose and their teeth meet in a level.

Lhasa Apso dogs have these standard coat colors:
1.
Honey
2.
Black
3.
White
4.
Slate
5.
Parti-color

The coat is not hard to touch, but not wooly, and should never be silky.

The standard height of a Lhasa Apso is between 10 to 11 inches and weighst between 13 to 15 lbs.

Below are some photos of Lhasa Apso puppies and dogs.











Chesapeake Bay Retriever photos

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog is a powerful and muscular retriever . They have a slightly wavy, rather short coat.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have these standard coat colors:
1. Brown
2. Red
3. Tan

It is noted that the outer coat and undercoat are both oily for water-repellence. The head is broad and round with a medium stop and muzzle. The small ears hang down and the eyes are yellowish in color. The lips are thin.

The standard height and weight of male Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between 23 to 26 inches and 65 to 80 lbs.; while female dogs are between 21 to 24 inches and 55 to 70 lbs.

Below are some photos of Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies and dogs.









Yorkshire Terrier photos

Considered as a toy breed, a Yorkshire Terrier has a hairy and long coat. They are well know for being small but well proportioned body. This breed is very intelligence, active, and vital. The Yorkshire Terrier dog has a short, erect, and small head with a prominent set of eyes, a short muzzle with a deep black nose. Their ears are v-shaped, pointed and stand erect. The front and hind legs are both straight, with elbows neither turned inwards nor outwards, when viewed from front or back. Also, they have a small, straight tail and a slightly slanting back.

Yorkshire Terriers have these standard coat colors:
1. Blue and Tan
2. Blue and Gold
3. Black and Tan
4. Black and Gold

It is noted that Yorkshire Terriers do not have an undercoat, unlike most other dogs. Yorkies hardly shed their coat but what you need to care about is messy, tangled hair.

Below are some photos of Yorkshire Terriers puppies and dogs.









Monday, November 29, 2010

Australian Shepherd photos

The Australian Shepherd breed has a medium-sized, robust, and well-balanced body. They have high, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip ears. This breed is known for its natural or docked bobtail.

Australian Shepherds have these standard coat colors:
1. Blue Merle
2. Red
Merle
3.
Solid Black
4. Solid Red
5.
Tan

The Australian Shepherd dog has a medium texture, weather resistant, medium straight to wavy coat.

The standard height and weight of male Australian Shepherds is between 20 to 23 inches and 50 to 65 lbs; while female dogs are between 18 to 21 inches and 40 to 44 lbs.

Below are some photos of Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs.









Miniature Schnauzer photos

The Miniature Schnauzer breed is one of the toy dogs because of its small built with a rectangular and long head. To put emphasis on the squareness of the head, the bushy eyebrows, beard, and mustache are usually trimmed. Miniature Schnauzers have a very straight back parallel to the floor. The Miniature Schnauzer dog has v-shaped ears which fold forward on each side of the head.

This breed has black nose, dark eyes, docked tail is carried high, straight front legs, has a very sturdy-look with strong and muscular expression.

The standard coat colors of this dog are:
1. Salt and Pepper
2. Black
3. Black with Silver
4. White - not recognized by AKC.

The standard weight of this dog is between 10 to 15 lbs; while their height is between 12 to 14 inches.

Below are some photos of a Miniature Schnauzer puppy and dog:







Friday, November 19, 2010

Boston Terrier photos

A Boston Terrier has a small, well-proportioned, and compact built body. This breed does not contain a wrinkled muzzle. Boston Terriers have short tails, large and erect ears, and short muzzle.

Standard coat colors of a Boston Terrier dog may vary but white is constantly present with:
1. Black
2. Brindle
3. Seal - black color with red highlights which appear when they are out in bright sunlight

Some Boston Terriers' coats are a combination of the colors mentioned above. Overall ,the seal coat is the most common in this breed. White coat is generally present in the chest, the neck band, the muzzle, half way up the forelegs, and up to the hocks on the rear legs. Boston's coat is short and smooth-haired.

The standard height of a male Boston measures 15-17 inches and weight is divided into classes as follows:

Under 15 pounds;
15 pounds and under 20 pounds;
20 pounds and;
Not to exceed 25 pounds.

Some photos of this breed are below: