Canine Scrapbook
Samantha Citta
Vet Sciences
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Title Page
Table of Contents
Sporting Breeds
Labrador Retrievers & Golden Retrievers
English Setter & Irish Setter
Vizsla & Weimaraner
Brittany
Hound Breeds
Greyhound & Basenji
Beagle & Basset Hound
Deerhound & Saluki
Whippet
Working Breeds
Siberian Husky & Akita
Rottweiler & Doberman
Mastiff & Saint Bernard
Malamute
Terrier Breeds
Fox & Bull
Scottish & Irish
Border & Welsh
Norfolk
Toy Breeds
Pekingese & Yorkshire
Pug & Toy Poodle
Pomeranian & Chihuahua
Papillon
Non-Sporting Breeds
Dalmatian & Boston Terrier
Poodle & Finnish Spitz
Bulldog & Lhasa Apso
Chow Chow
Herding Breeds
Old English Sheepdog & Collie
Pembroke Corgi & Shetland Sheepdog
Cardigan Corgi & Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
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Sporting Breeds
Summary:
The breeds in this group
include pointers, setters,
retrievers, and spaniels.
They are naturally active
and alert and they make
likeable, well-rounded
companions. The pointers
and setters are hunters that
cover the ground with great
speed and freeze like a
statue at the scent of game
birds. The retrievers are
expert swimmers and excel
at retrieving game, either in
the field or water. Spaniels
flush out game from
underbrush and thickets.
Remarkable for their
instincts in water and
woods, many of these
breeds actively continue to
participate in hunting and
other field activities.
Potential owners of Sporting
dogs need to realize that
most require regular
invigorating exercise.
Breeds Include:
Labrador Retriever
Pointer
Clumber Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Brittany Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
Golden Retriever
English Setter
Irish Setter
Gordon Setter
Vizsla
Weimaraner
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LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Country of Origin: Newfoundland
Average Height: 22” to 25”
Average Weight: 55 lbs. to 80 lbs.
Coat Description: short, dense, and weather
resistant in colors of yellow, black, and chocolate
Behavior Traits: loyal, loving, friendly, reliable,
good natured, trustworthy, affectionate, and
stable temperament
Interesting Fact: the most popular dog breed in
the US
GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Country of Origin: Scottish Highlands
Average Height: 21” to 24”
Average Weight: 55 lbs. to 75 lbs.
Coat Description: longer, dense, and waterrepellent in light or dark gold
Behavior Traits: loveable, well-mannered,
intelligent, easily trained, patient, gentle, and
charming
Interesting Fact: The working ability that has
made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting
companion also make him an ideal guide,
assistance, and search & rescue dog.
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ENGLISH SETTER
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 23” to 27”
Average Weight: 45 lbs. to 80 lbs.
Coat Description: feathered white coat with belton
of orange, blue (white with black), tricolor (blue
belton with tan points), lemon, or liver
Behavior Traits: quick, quiet, gentle, calm, willful,
and may be difficult to train if not started early
Interesting Fact: sensitive to tone of voice and
will not listen if they believe they are stronger
minded, but also do not respond well to harsh
punishment
IRISH SETTER
Country of Origin: Ireland and the British Isles
Average Height: 24” to 28”
Average Weight: 55 lbs. to 75 lbs.
Coat Description: feathered, long, and glossy in
all shades of reds with some white and black
Behavior Traits: intelligent, energetic,
affectionate, impulsive, high-spirited, outgoing,
and stable temperament
Interesting Fact: can be reckless, destructive, and
high-stung if they are not provided with physical
and mental exercise; also have no guarding
instincts so they get along well with other pets
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VIZSLA
Country of Origin: Magyar Hordes tribe of Hungary
Average Height: 20” to 26”
Average Weight: 40 lbs. to 60 lbs.
Coat Description: short, smooth, dense, and closelying in rusty-gold shades
Behavior Traits: expressive, gentle, loving, reliable
with children, and keen
Interesting Fact: very trainable, but if not trained
they may become stubborn and difficult to handle,
maybe even destructive and neurotic
WEIMARANER
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Height: 22” to 27”
Average Weight: 50 lbs. to 70 lbs.
Coat Description: short, smooth, and sleek in all
shades of grey and possibly a white marking on
the chest
Behavior Traits: brave, protective, loyal, fearless,
easily trained, friendly, happy, loving, cheerful,
intelligent, affectionate, and sometimes willful
Interesting Fact: needs an owner that can be the
“pack leader” and should have training started at
puppyhood; has a strong prey instinct and should
not be trusted with non-canine animals
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BRITTANY (Epagneul Breton)
Country of Origin: France
Average Height: 17” to 21”
Average Weight: 30 lbs. to 40 lbs.
Coat Description: lightly feathered, dense and flat
or wavy in colors of orange and white, black and
white, liver and white, liver tricolored, or black
tricolored in either a clear or roam pattern with
some ticking
Behavior Traits: happy, willful, intelligent, easy to
handle, obedient
Interesting Fact: they need to be intensely
socialized as puppies and love to roam because of
their hunting instincts
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Hound Breeds
Summary:
Most hounds share the
common ancestral trait of
being used for hunting.
Some use acute scenting
powers to follow a trail.
Others demonstrate a
phenomenal gift of stamina
as they relentlessly run
down quarry. Beyond this,
however, generalizations
about hounds are hard to
come by, since the group
encompasses quite a diverse
lot. Some hounds share the
distinct ability to produce a
unique sound known as
baying. You'd best sample
this sound before you decide
to get a hound of your own
to be sure it's your cup of
tea.
Breeds Include:
Afghan Hound
Whippet
Saluki
Otter Hound
Harrier
Deerhound
Foxhound
Bloodhound
Beagle
Basset Hound
Basenji
Wolfhound
Greyhound
Elkhound
Borzoi
Dachshund
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GREYHOUND (English Greyhound)
Country of Origin: Ancient Egypt
Average Height: 27” to 30”
Average Weight: 60 lbs. to 80 lbs.
Coat Description: short, smooth, and firm in
texture in all colors and patterns
Behavior Traits: brave, devoted, intelligent, laidback, charming, even-tempered, and loving
Interesting Fact: sensitive to tone of voice and will
not listen if they believe they are stronger minded,
but also do not respond well to harsh punishment
BASENJI (Congo Dog)
Country of Origin: Central Africa
Average Height: 15” to 17”
Average Weight: 20 lbs. to 26 lbs.
Coat Description: short and fine in chestnut red,
pure black, tricolor (pure black and chestnut red),
or brindle (black stripes on a background of
chestnut red); all with white feet, chest and tail
tip, white legs, blaze and collar optional.
Behavior Traits: independent, intelligent,
affectionate, alert, energetic, and curious
Interesting Fact: love to chew, so give them plenty
of their own toys and they do not bark, but make a
low liquid ululation instead
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BEAGLE (English Beagle)
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 13” to 16”
Average Weight: 20 lbs. to 25 lbs.
Coat Description: medium length, close, hard, and
sleek in all hound colors including lemon, tri-color,
black and tan, red and white, orange and white, or
lemon and white, blue tick, and red tick
Behavior Traits: loving, sweet, gentle, sociable,
determined, watchful, and curious
Interesting Fact: curious and have a tendency to
wander off following their noses and may not even
hear or care to hear you calling them back
BASSET HOUND
Country of Origin: France
Average Height: 11” to 15”
Average Weight: 45 lbs. to 65 lbs.
Coat Description: dense, short, hard, shiny in
usually black, tan, white, red, white with chestnut
or with sand-colored markings
Behavior Traits: sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful,
naturally well behaved, friendly, mild, and
affectionate
Interesting Fact: like to do tricks for food and can
be difficult to housebreak but can do well with
positive reinforcement and patience
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DEERHOUND (Scottish Deerhound, Scotch Greyhound,
Rough Greyhound, and Highland Deerhound)
Country of Origin: Scotland
Average Height: 28” to 32”
Average Weight: 75 lbs. to 110 lbs.
Coat Description: on the body: harsh, wiry, and
longer, on the head & belly: much softer, in bluegrey, brindles, grey, black, yellow, sandy red, and
red fawn, all with black or white markings
Behavior Traits: gentle, well mannered, loyal,
affectionate, courageous, dignified, and devoted
Interesting Fact: quiet and rarely ever bark
SALUKI (Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound, Persian
Greyhound, Tanji, Persian Sighthound)
Country of Origin: Ancient Egypt
Average Height: 23” to 28”
Average Weight: 39 lbs. to 66 lbs.
Coat Description: short with long silky feathering
on the ears and tail or coarser and smooth with no
feathering in white, cream, fawn, golden, red,
grizzle and tan, black and tan tricolor of white,
black and tan
Behavior Traits: gentle, friendly, even tempered,
extremely devoted, sometimes aloof, and loyal
Interesting Fact: make a good watch dog and do
not get along well with non-canine animals
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WHIPPET (Snapdog)
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 18” to 22”
Average Weight: 25 lbs. to 45 lbs.
Coat Description: short, close, smooth, and firm in
all colors including brindle, black, red, fawn,
tigered white or slate blue, either solid-colored or
mixed
Behavior Traits: intelligent, lively, affectionate,
sweet, docile, devoted, quiet, calm, and sensitive
Interesting Fact: the ultimate sprinter,
unsurpassed by any other breed in its ability to
accelerate to top speed and to twist and turn with
matchless dexterity
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Working Breeds
Summary:
Most working dogs were
bred to perform such jobs
as guarding property,
pulling sleds, and
performing water rescues.
They have been invaluable
assets to man throughout
the ages. Quick to learn,
these intelligent, capable
animals make solid
companions. Their
considerable dimensions and
strength alone, however,
make many working dogs
unsuitable as pets for
average families. And again,
by virtue of their size alone,
these dogs must be properly
trained.
Breeds Include:
Akita
Doberman
Great Pyrenees
Mastiff
Saint Bernard
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer Komondor
Newfoundland
Samoyed
Bullmastiff
Great Dane
Malamute
Rottweiler
Siberian Husky
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SIBERIAN HUSKY(Husky) (Sibe)
Country of Origin: Northeast Asia
Average Height: 20” to 24”
Average Weight: 35 lbs. to 60 lbs.
Coat Description: thicker than most other breeds;
made up of a dense cashmere-like undercoat and
a longer, coarse top coat in all colors from black to
pure white and a variety of markings on the head
Behavior Traits: loving, gentle, playful, keen,
docile, social, relaxed, casual, and energetic
Interesting Fact: are sled dogs at heart and prefer
cooler weather and need lots of exercise and
training
AKITA(American Akita) (American Inu) (Japanese Akita)
(Great Japanese Dog) (Akita-ken)
Country of Origin: Japan
Average Height: 24” to 28”
Average Weight: 75 lbs. to 120 lbs.
Coat Description: thick double coat in any color
including white, brindle or pinto
Behavior Traits: dignified, courageous, calm,
bouncy, aggressive, docile, intelligent, fearless,
careful, affectionate, and spontaneous
Interesting Fact: trademark is the plush tail that
curls over his back and first arrived in the US when
Helen Keller brought one over in 1937
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ROTTWEILER(Rottweil Metzgerhund)(Butchers Dog)
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Height: 22” to 27”
Average Weight: 85 lbs. to 130 lbs.
Coat Description: short, hard and thick in black with rust
to mahogany markings on the cheeks and muzzle, paws
and legs or a red color with brown markings also exists
Behavior Traits: intelligent, willing to work, self
confident, clownish, protective, powerful, calm, trainable,
courageous, devoted, serious, even tempered, brave
Interesting Fact: loyal and protective, they will defend
their family fiercely if needed, seemingly immune to pain
DOBERMAN (Doberman Pinscher) (Dobermann Pinscher)
(Dobe)
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Height: 24” to 28”
Average Weight: 66 lbs. to 88 lbs.
Coat Description: short, thick, and hard in black,
white, red, blue or fawn
Behavior Traits: energetic, watchful, fearless,
obedient, trainable, intelligent, affectionate, loyal,
keen, tolerant, dedicated, and versatile
Interesting Fact: more likely to hold intruder either
by trapping them in a corner or laying on top of
them rather than an all out attack
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MASTIFF (English Mastiff) (Old English Mastiff)
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 27+” to 30+”
Average Weight: ~150 lbs. to 200+ lbs.
Coat Description: short in fawn, apricot, tiger,
silver, or brindle
Behavior Traits: good natured, docile, courageous,
gentle, loyal, defensive, self confident, watchful,
patient, intelligent, calm, and even tempered
Interesting Fact: more likely to hold intruder either
by trapping them in a corner or laying on top of
them rather than an all out attack
SAINT BERNARD (St. Barnhardshund) (Alpine Mastiff)
(Bernhardiner) (St. Bernard)
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Average Height: 25” to 28”
Average Weight: 110 lbs. to 200 lbs.
Coat Description: can be long or short in deep
brown to brown-yellow with required white
markings
Behavior Traits: gentle, dignified, friendly,
tolerant, patient, obedient, loyal, and trainable
Interesting Fact: new owners should be prepared
for drool and Saints seem to have a sixth sense
about impending danger from storms and
avalanches
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MALAMUTE(Alaskan Malamute)
Country of Origin: Alaskan Mahlemuts
Average Height: 22” to 26”
Average Weight: 70 lbs. to 95 lbs.
Coat Description: thick and coarse in light gray to
black or sable to red with face markings, including
a cap on the head and a bar/mask on the face
Behavior Traits: affectionate, friendly, intelligent,
loyal, sweet, dignified, mellow,
Interesting Fact: some females have been known
to raise small kittens as their own and both sexes
can be combative with other dogs, especially with
the same sex and breed
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Terrier Breeds
Summary:
People familiar with terriers
invariably comment on the
distinctive personality.
These are feisty, energetic
dogs whose sizes range
from fairly small, as in the
Norfolk, Cairn or West
Highland White Terrier, to
the grand Airedale Terrier.
They typically have little
tolerance for other animals,
including other dogs. Their
ancestors were bred to hunt
and kill vermin. Many
continue to project the
attitude that they're always
eager for a spirited
argument. Most terriers
have wiry coats that require
special grooming known as
stripping in order to
maintain a characteristic
appearance. In general,
they make engaging pets,
but require owners with the
determination to match their
dogs' lively characters.
Breeds Include:
Airedale
Manchester
Bull
Fox
Staffordshire
Norfolk
Scottish
Bedlington
Skye
Cairn
Sealyham
Norwich
Irish
Kerry Blue
Border
Welsh
Dandie Dinmont
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SMOOTH FOX (Smooths) (Fox Terrier Smooth Coat )
Country of Origin: British Isles
Average Height: 13” to 16”
Average Weight: 13 lbs. to 20 lbs.
Coat Description: flat, smooth, and dense in
predominately white with black or brown markings
Behavior Traits: brave, bold, loveable, playful,
enthusiastic, affectionate, devoted, and loyal
Interesting Fact: because their main purpose was
to help eradicate vermin, they will hunt and
possibly kill other none K-9 animals, such as
rabbits and birds, if given the chance
BULL (English Bull Terrier) (Standard Bull Terrier)
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 20” to 24”
Average Weight: 45 lbs. to 80 lbs.
Coat Description: dense, short, and flat in either
white with colored markings on the head or black,
brindle, black-brindle, red, fawn and tri-color with
white markings
Behavior Traits: courageous, scrappy, fun-loving,
active, clownish, fearless, loyal, and obedient
Interesting Fact: Though this breed was once a
fierce, it is much gentler now and might defend its
owner in a truly critical situation, but isn't bred to be
a guard dog.
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SCOTTISH (Scottie) (Aberdeen Terrier)
Country of Origin: Scotland
Average Height: 10” to 11”
Average Weight: 19 lbs. to 23 lbs.
Coat Description: compact, course, wiry, and hard
as bristles with a soft protective undercoat in
black, wheaten, or brindle
Behavior Traits: brave, alert, loveable, charming,
reliably tempered, proud, intelligent and stubborn
Interesting Fact: has been described as the dog
that can go anywhere and do anything - a big dog
in a small dog's body
IRISH (Irish Red Terrier)
Country of Origin: Ireland
Average Height: ~18”
Average Weight: 25 lbs. to 27 lbs.
Coat Description: thick, rough looking, wiry, lays
close to the body and has a softer undercoat in
solid bright red, golden red, red wheaten, or
wheaten
Behavior Traits: courageous, energetic, loyal,
sweet, entertaining, bold, trainable, and intelligent
Interesting Fact: like to dig, explore and chase
anything that moves. Do not let them run free
unless they are in a safe area
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BORDER
Country of Origin: Great Britian
Average Height: 11” to 16”
Average Weight: 11 lbs. to 16 lbs.
Coat Description: short, dense, and wiry with a
double coat that comes in red, grizzle and tan,
blue and tan, or wheaten
Behavior Traits: alert, bold, lively, affectionate,
trainable, and not aggressive
Interesting Fact: like to dig so additional
reinforcements along the bottom of fences is a
good idea
WELSH
Country of Origin: Wales
Average Height: under 16”
Average Weight: 17 lbs. to 23 lbs.
Coat Description: soft undercoat and wiry, hard,
and dense outer coat in black and tan or grizzle
with a black jacket marking over the back
Behavior Traits: patient, active, cheerful, loving,
affectionate, intelligent, devote, curious,
courageous, hardy, vigilant, and playful
Interesting Fact: bright enough to understand
quickly what you want of them but sly enough to
try to divert you from your intentions
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NORFOLK
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: ~10”
Average Weight: 10 lbs. to 12 lbs.
Coat Description: wiry and straight in red,
wheaten, tan, black, tan, or grizzle sometimes with
dark points and white markings
Behavior Traits: active, courageous, affectionate,
trainable, loveable, playful, and even tempered
Interesting Fact: because of their ratting instincts,
they tend to love anything you can toss so they
can chase after it, such as toys, balls, sticks or
bones
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Toy Breeds
Summary:
The diminutive size and
winsome expressions of toy
dogs illustrate their main
function: to embody sheer
delight. Don't let their tiny
stature fool you, though - many toys are tough as
nails. If you haven't yet
experienced the barking of
an angry Chihuahua, for
example, well, just wait. Toy
dogs will always be popular
with city dwellers and
people without much living
space. They make ideal
apartment dogs and terrific
lap warmers on nippy
nights.
Breeds Include:
Affenpinscher
Chinese Crested
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Pekingese
Toy Poodle
Shih Tzu
Yorkshire
Silky Terrier
Chihuahua
Pomeranian
Maltese
Pug
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PEKINGESE (Peke) (Peking Palasthund)
Country of Origin: China
Average Height: 6” to 9”
Average Weight: 8 lbs. to 10 lbs.
Coat Description: double coat long and coarse with
profuse feathering in all colors, sometimes with a
black mask
Behavior Traits: intelligent, brave, sensitive,
independent, affectionate, good-natured, and
opinionated
Interesting Fact: were held sacred in ancient China
and could only be owned by royalty; the
punishment for stealing a Pekingese was death
YORKSHIRE (Yorkshire Terrier) (Yorkie)
Country of Origin: England
Average Height: 6” to 7”
Average Weight: ~4 lbs. to ~7 lbs.
Coat Description: long glossy coat is fine and silky
and falls straight down on either side in a steal
blue and tan color (the body and tail are blue and
the rest of the dog is tan)
Behavior Traits: brave, determined, investigative,
and energetic
Interesting Fact: used in the nineteenth century to
catch rats in clothing mills where comments were
often made about how the dogs' fine, silky coats
were the ultimate product of the looms
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PUG (Carlin) (Mops) (Chinese Pug Dog) (Carlin)
Country of Origin: Asia (maybe China)
Average Height: 10” to 14”
Average Weight: 13 lbs. to 20 lbs.
Coat Description: short, soft, fine and smooth in
apricot, fawn, black and silver with a well defined
“mask” on the muzzle
Behavior Traits: even tempered, playful, loving,
outgoing, keen, peppy, spirited, loyal, lively,
rambunctious, and intelligent
Interesting Fact: described by the phrase "multum
in parvo" (a lot of dog in a small space)
TOY POODLE (Caniche) (Barbone) (Chien Canne) (Pudle)
(Tea Cup Poodle) (French Poodle) (Teddy Poodle)
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Height: up to 10”
Average Weight: 6 lbs. to 9 lbs.
Coat Description: either curly or corded in all solid
colors including black, blue, silver, gray, cream,
apricot, red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait
Behavior Traits: intelligent, responsive, trainable,
sweet, cheerful, perky, lively, and amusing
Interesting Fact: hypoallergenic coat may reduce
allergic reactions
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POMERANIAN (Zwergspitz) (Dwarf Spitz) (Loulou) (Pom)
Country of Origin: Pomerania (Germany and Poland)
Average Height: 7” to 12”
Average Weight: 3 lbs. to 7 lbs.
Coat Description: thick, double coat in red, orange,
white, cream, blue, brown, black, black and tan, wolf
sable, orange sable, brindle, and white with colored
markings
Behavior Traits: cocky, intelligent, loyal, outgoing,
energetic, proud, affectionate, alert, and inquisitive
Interesting Fact: teach this dog early that it may
bark a couple of times when there are visitors, but
then to keep quiet
CHIHUAHUA
Country of Origin: Mexican State of Chihuahua
Average Height: 6” to 9”
Average Weight: 2 lbs. to 6 lbs.
Coat Description: short or long, wavy and flat coat
in solid, marked or splashed black, white,
chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, sable, steel blue,
black & tan, and parti-color
Behavior Traits: courageous, lively, adventurous,
affectionate, brave, cheerful, loyal, and clingy
Interesting Fact: well known as "purse dogs" like
the famous Bruiser in the movie Legally Blonde
starring Reese Witherspoon
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PAPILLON (Continental Toy Spaniel) (Phalene) (Pap)
(Epagneul nain Continental) (Butterfly Dog)
Country of Origin: France and Spain
Average Height: 8” to 11”
Average Weight: 7 lbs. to 10 lbs.
Coat Description: straight, long, fine, single coat is
white with patches of any color accept for liver and
a mask of a color other than white covers both
ears and eyes from back to front
Behavior Traits: friendly, lively, happy, alert,
intelligent, playful, amusing, animated, charming,
affectionate, gentle, patient, proud, steady,
obedient, and are not yappers
Interesting Fact: in the U. S., Papillons (erecteared) and Phalenes (drop-eared) can be born in
the same litter and are shown together as one
breed
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Non-Sporting Breeds
Summary:
Non-sporting dogs are a
diverse group. Here are
sturdy animals with as
different personalities and
appearances as the Chow
Chow, Dalmatian, French
Bulldog, and Keeshond. Talk
about differences in size,
coat, and visage! Some, like
the Schipperke and Tibetan
Spaniel are uncommon
sights in the average
neighborhood. Others,
however, like the Poodle
and Lhasa Apso, have quite
a large following. The
breeds in the non-sporting
group are a varied collection
in terms of size, coat,
personality and overall
appearance.
Breeds Include:
Poodle
Tibetan Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Bichon Frise
Keeshond
Chinese Shar-Pei
Finnish Spitz
Shiba Inu
Bulldog
Chow Chow
Dalmatian
Tibetan Terrier
Schipperke
Boston Terrier
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DALMATIAN (Dalmatiner) (Firehouse Dog)
Country of Origin: Unknown (maybe Croatia)
Average Height: 19” to 24”
Average Weight: 50 lbs. to 60 lbs.
Coat Description: short and dense predominantly
white with clearly defined round spots that can be
black, brown (liver), lemon, dark blue, tri colored,
brindled, solid white, or sable
Behavior Traits: playful, happy, easy going,
dedicated, intelligent, and trainable
Interesting Fact: were breed to run alongside or
under horse drawn carriages and therefore have a
vast amount of stamina and energy
BOSTON TERRIER (Boston Bull) (Boston Bull Terrier)
Country of Origin: Boston, Massachusetts
Average Height: 15” to 17”
Average Weight: 10 lbs. to 25 lbs.
Coat Description: short and fine in seal, brindle
and white, black and white, and brown & white
Behavior Traits: gentle, alert, intelligent, wellmannered, enthusiastic, trainable, friendly, playful,
and affectionate
Interesting Fact: some owners have reported that
their dogs are good watchdogs barking only when
necessary, while other owners have reported their
bitches do not bark at the door at all
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POODLE (Caniche) (French Poodle) (Chien Canne)
(Barbone) (Pudle) (Grosse Pudel)
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Height: 15+”
Average Weight: 45 lbs. to 70 lbs.
Coat Description: either curly or corded in all solid
colors including black, blue, silver, gray, cream,
apricot, red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait
Behavior Traits: proud, good-natured, enjoyable,
cheerful, intelligent, trainable, calm, and friendly
Interesting Fact: the stylish "poodle clip" was
designed by hunters to help the dogs move
through the water more efficiently
FINNISH SPITZ (Suomenpystykorva) (Finsk Spets)
(Loulou Finnoi)
Country of Origin: Finland
Average Height: 15” to 20”
Average Weight: 31 lbs. 35 lbs.
Coat Description: double coat with a long, straight,
harsh outer coat in various shades of golden-red,
red-brown, yellowish-red to honey-colored, with or
without small white markings
Behavior Traits: friendly, active, playful, keen,
courageous, lively, loyal, and curious
Interesting Fact: were bred to bark a lot and even
participate in contests, where it is not uncommon
for a dog to bark over 150 times in one minute
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BULLDOG (English Bulldog) (British Bulldog)
Country of Origin: British Isles
Average Height: 12” to 16”
Average Weight: 49 lbs. to 55 lbs.
Coat Description: short, flat, straight, smooth and
glossy in brindle, solid white, solid red, fawn,
fallow, piebald, pale yellow or washed-out red or a
combination of these colors
Behavior Traits: gentle, affectionate, dependable,
courageous, bullheaded, determined, and
persistent
Interesting Fact: when dog fighting became illegal
in England, fanciers set to preserving the breed by
eliminating the fierce characteristics
LHASA APSO
Country of Origin: Himalayan Mountains
Average Height: 9” to 11”
Average Weight: 13 lbs. to 15 lbs.
Coat Description: dense, double coat is straight
and long over the entire body or cut short in gold,
cream, hone, dark-grizzle, slate, smoke, and
multi-colors of brown, white and black
Behavior Traits: friendly, assertive, intelligent,
lively, spirited, devoted, and affectionate
Interesting Fact: Bred as indoor watchdogs for
hundreds of years, Lhasas can be suspicious of
strangers, so early socialization is critical
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CHOW CHOW
Country of Origin: Unknown (maybe China)
Average Height: 18” to 22”
Average Weight: 45 lbs. to 70 lbs.
Coat Description: profuse, dense, and furry can be
smooth or rough in solid red, black, blue, cinnamon,
cream, tan, gray, or a rare white
Behavior Traits: well-mannered, intelligent,
independent, patient, well-rounded, and protective
Interesting Fact: this all-purpose dog was used for
hunting, herding, pulling and protection of the
home
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Herding Breeds
Summary:
All breeds share the
fabulous ability to control
the movement of other
animals. A remarkable
example is the low-set
Corgi, perhaps one foot tall
at the shoulders, can drive a
herd of cows many times its
size to pasture by leaping
and nipping at their heels.
The vast majority of herding
dogs, as household pets,
never cross paths with a
farm animal. Nevertheless,
pure instinct prompts many
of these dogs to gently herd
their owners, especially the
children of the family. In
general, these intelligent
dogs make excellent
companions and respond
beautifully to training
exercises.
Breeds Include:
Sheltie
Old English Sheepdog
Aussie
Cardigan Corgi
Collie
Pembroke Corgi
Puli
Border Collie
Bouvier
Bearded Collie
Briard
Belgian Malinoi
German Shepherd
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OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG (Bobtail) (Bob) (OES)
Country of Origin: Western England
Average Height: 20” to 24”
Average Weight: 60 lbs. to 110 lbs.
Coat Description: shaggy, profuse, double coat in
gray, grizzle, blue, blue gray, blue merle, or gray
with white markings or white with gray markings
Behavior Traits: stable, adjustable, loving, friendly,
loyal, protective, intelligent, friendly, and gentle
Interesting Fact: have a strong herding instinct
and may try to herd people by bumping, not
nipping, and need to be taught not to herd humans
COLLIE (Lassie)
Country of Origin: Scotland
Average Height: 22” to 26”
Average Weight: 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.
Coat Description: long double coat on roughs and
short on smoothes in sable and white, tri color of black,
white, and tan, blue merle or predominantly white with
sable, tri-color or blue merle markings
Behavior Traits: intelligent, mild-mannered, sweet,
sensitive, trainable, loyal, friendly, and protective
Interesting Fact: have an uncanny sense of
direction
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PEMBROKE CORGI (Pembroke Welsh Corgi) (Corgi)
(Welsh Corgi)
Country of Origin: Belgium/ Holland/ Wales
Average Height: 10” to 12”
Average Weight: 24 lbs. to 28 lbs.
Coat Description: short, thick, weather resistant,
double coat in red, sable, fawn, black and tan with
or without white markings (often white markings
on the legs, chest, neck and parts of the muzzle)
Behavior Traits: intelligent, loyal, able, willing,
active, protective, sturdy, and natural herders
Interesting Fact: tends to bark a lot and makes a
good watch dog
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG (Sheltie)
Country of Origin: Scottish island of Shetland
Average Height: 13” to 16”
Average Weight: 14 lbs. to 27 lbs.
Coat Description: long, abundant, double coat in
blue merle, sable and black with various amounts
of white and/or tan
Behavior Traits: loyal, willing, alert, docile, loving,
affectionate, eager to please, and companionable
Interesting Fact: can become suspicious with
strangers and may not allow themselves to be
touched by strangers
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CARDIGAN CORGI (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) (Corgi)
(Welsh Corgi)
Country of Origin: Cardiganshire
Average Height: 10” to 13”
Average Weight: 25 lbs. to 30 lbs.
Coat Description: short, thick, weather resistant,
double coat in red, sable, fawn, brindle, black and
brindle, blue merle, or black and tan with or
without white markings (often white markings on
the legs, chest, neck and parts of the muzzle)
Behavior Traits: intelligent, obedient, willing, able,
reliable, dedicated, loving, active, and devoted
Interesting Fact: can be very wary of strangers
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (Australischer Schaferhund)
(Aussie)
Country of Origin: Spain or France
Average Height: 18” to 23”
Average Weight: 40 lbs. to 65 lbs.
Coat Description: straight to wavy, weather
resistant and of medium length in blue merle,
black, red merle (liver), solid red with or without
white markings and/or tan (copper) points
Behavior Traits: puppy-like, easy going, playful,
courageous, devoted, protective, and attentive
Interesting Fact: has many talents including: search
& rescue, herding, watchdog, and police work
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BEARDED COLLIE (Beardy)
Country of Origin: Britain
Average Height: 20” to 22”
Average Weight: 40 lbs. to 60 lbs.
Coat Description: shaggy, waterproof, double-coat,
born black, blue, brown or fawn, with or without
white markings and often lighten
Behavior Traits: cheerful, affectionate, playful,
lively, energetic, trainable, and stable
Interesting Fact: a Polish sea captain traded three
of his Polish Sheepdogs with a local Scottish
shepherd who then bred these dogs with other
herding and flock dogs such as the Old English
Sheepdogs (bobtails) and the Komondor
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