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Here are the lists of dog breeds and their characteristics. AIRDALE Airedale Terrier Other Names Working Terrier. Waterside Terrier. Bingley Terrier Native Country Great Britain Breed Description History The Airedale Terrier, «King of Terriers,» was created around 1850 by breeders in Yorkshire in the valley of Aire who crossed the Otterhound with the Old English Black and Tan Terrier (now extinct). The goal was to produce a dog capable of hunting otter and rodents. The Airedale Terrier was recognized by The Kennel Club in 1886. During World War I, the breed was enlisted as a messenger, attack dog, and sentinel. The Airedale Terrier was introduced in France in the 1920s. Behavior This rustic breed is strong, energetic, and full of life. Possessing legendary courage, the speedy Airedale Terrier is always on the alert. He forms a close bond with his owner and is gentle with children. The breed can be dominant, even aggressive with other dogs. The Airedale Terrier has many skills. He is a strong swimmer and is used to hunt ducks and otters as well as boar and deer. He will also valiantly protect his owner and his property. As a working dog, this breed serves in the army and works with police as well as search and rescue teams. Advice If the Airedale Terrier is to be kept as a house dog, he must have long walks every day. Brushing two times per week is required. This breed should be professionally groomed three times per year. Function Hunting dog, ratter.Guard dog. Utility dog: police dog, tracker, guide dog, army dog. Pet. Akita Akita Other Names Japanese Akita Native Country Japan Breed Description Head: Strong. Broad forehead. Marked stop with distinctly visible furrow extends up the forehead. Straight nose bridge. Fairly long, strong muzzle. Tight lips. Ears: Small, thick, triangular, with slightly rounded tips. Held erect and forward. Eyes: Small, almost triangular. Dark brown color. Body: Elongated. Thick, muscular neck without dewlap. Deep chest. Ribs are moderately well sprung. Belly well tucked up. Tail: Set high. Thick. Carried curled tightly over the back. Hair: Short, hard, straight. Longer on the withers and croup. Even longer on the tail. Dense, soft undercoat. Coat: Red, sesame, brindle, and white. All except whites must be urajiro (whitish hair on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, under the jaw, on the throat, forechest, underbody, bottom of the tail, and inside of the legs). Size: Dog: 67 cm (64 to 70 cm) Bitch: 61 cm (58 to 64 cm) Weight: 30 to 50 kg Group: Akita Inu History The Akita was developed in Akita Province on Honshu Island. Originally called the Akita Matagi (dog that hunts bears), this breed is a medium size hunting dog. The ancestors of the Akita may have been Chinese breeds which were later crossed with a mastiff and the Tosa. The Akita was long used as a large game hunting dog and for dog fighting. The breed began to decline, but made an astonishing comeback when it was designated as part of Japan’s natural heritage. The Akita, the largest Japanese spitz type, is now kept almost exclusively as a pet. This large spitz is also prized in Europe and the United States where a larger variety has been developed that weighs approximately 50 kg. The Akita was introduced in France in 1981. Behavior This robust, vigorous, very courageous dog is independent and proud but calm. He is docile making him an excellent pet that is easy to live with. This exceptional guard dog is wary of strangers and always on the alert, but he rarely barks. The Akita has an alpha personality, and therefore has difficulty living with other dogs. Firm though gentle training is required. Advice This very sporting breed can adapt to life as a house dog only if he gets a lot of exercise every day. Daily brushing is required. A curry brush is recommended during seasonal shedding. Function Guard dog. Utility dog: police dog, guide dog. Pet. American Staffordshire Australian Sheperd Besset hound Beagle Beagle Other Names Native Country Great Britain Breed Description Head: Powerful but not heavy, without wrinkles or puckering. Slightly domed skull. Slight occipital peak. Well-pronounced stop. Straight nosebridge. Strong jaws. Fairly short muzzle. Lips moderately pendulous. Wide nose. Ears: Set on low, long, thin. Rounded tips. Hang against the cheeks. Eyes: Dark brown or hazel, fairly large, well spaced with a gentle expression. Body: Compact, exuding dignity without heaviness. Fairly long neck with slight dewlap. Broad, deep chest. Well-curved ribs. Short, powerful loin. Slight tuck-up. Flat, muscular back. Straight forelegs well-placed under the body, rounded bone structure. Tail: Thick, moderately long, set on high and carried gaily. Well-covered with hair, especially at the tip (tufted). Hair: Short, dense, strong. Coat: All recognized hound colors except liver. – Tricolor (white, black, and rich fawn): white muzzle and tip of the tail. – Bicolor: white and rich fawn, lemon and tan. Size: 33 to 44 cm (13-15.7 in). Weight: 15 to 20 kg (33-44 lb). Group: Scendthounds and related breeds. History This very ancient English breed was mentioned in the third century by the Scottish bard Ossian. Beagles were highly favored under the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. At that time, three varieties were described:- The Southern Beagle, the largest (45 cm tall, white and black coat);- The Northern Beagle, of medium size; and- The Small Beagle, less than 35 cm tall, including the Elizabeth Beagle (under 20 cm tall), also known as the «Singing Beagle» because of his melodious voice.Beagles were first introduced to France around 1860, and a French Beagle club was founded in 1914. A dog for all kinds of owners, he has become the most popular hound in France and worldwide. People appreciate his small size, even temper, versatility, effectiveness, and speed. Behavior According to his standard, the Beagle is a merry, brave dog who is highly active, energetic, and determined. He is quick, intelligent, and even-tempered. He is also courageous, hardy, and very fast, with a hard-hitting voice and a keen nose. He is enthusiastic and effective on the trail, giving tongue often. He can work alone, in pairs, or in packs. This small, versatile pack hound hunts hare, rabbit, fox, deer, and wild boar. In England, he is used exclusively for beagling, or hunting hare. Affectionate and good-natured, he is a great family pet. He needs firm training. Advice The Beagle can adapt to city life but needs lots of space to let off steam. He must be brushed once or twice weekly, and his ears need regular attention. Function Hunting dog. Companion dog. Bernese Mt. dog Bernese Mountain Dog Other Names Berner Sennenhund Native Country Switzerland Breed Description Head: Powerful. Slightly domed skull. Well-defined stop. Ears: Set on high, triangular, drop when at rest. Eyes: Almond shape. Dark brown color. Body: Thickset. Broad chest is well let down. Belly not tucked up. Straight, solid back. Slightly rounded croup. Tail: Bushy, carried low at rest. Hair: Long, straight or slightly wavy. Coat: Tri-color. Black background with tan (rich rust) markings on the checks, above the eyes, and on the legs and chest. White markings on the head (flare), on the neck extending down the forechest, on the feet, and tip of the tail. Size: Dog: 64 to 70 cm (25-27,5 in).Bitch: 58 to 66 cm (23-26 in). Weight: 40 to 50 kg (88-110,5 lb). History This ancient breed was developed near Bern, primarily in Duerrbach and Burgdorf. The Bernese Mountain Dog is descended from the Roman molussus fighting dog brought with the Roman legions, and later used to guard the flock. This breed began appearing in dog shows in 1902, and a standard was published in 1907. In 1949, Newfoundland blood was introduced. The Bernese Mountain Dog is now the most common of the Swiss mountain dogs. In 1990, the Bernese Mountain Dog was crossed with the Labrador, creating the still experimental Boulab. Behavior This hardy, well-balanced, peaceable dog naturally has a sweet, happy temperament. He is loyal and affectionate with his owners, but is wary around strangers and will courageously defend his owners and their property if necessary. Yet he is not aggressive and does not bark often. This breed dislikes being left alone. Firm, but gentle, training must be undertaken with patience because the breed does not reach emotional maturity until eighteen months to two years of age. Advice The Bernese Mountain Dog does not like to be locked up in a house. He loves wide open spaces and exercise. Weekly brushing is sufficient. Function Herder (large animals). Guard dog. Police dog. Draft dog (light carts). Pet. Bichon Bichon Frise Other Names Tenerife Dog. Bichon Tenerife. Native Country France – Belgium Breed Description Head: In proportion to the body. Skull fairly flat, longer than the muzzle. Stop not very pronounced. Flat cheeks. Thin lips. Black nose. Ears: Pendulous, furnished with long, finely curled hair. When alert, carried fairly forward. Eyes: Rounded, dark. Edges of eyelids dark. Body: Slightly elongated. Neck fairly long, raised high and carried proudly. Well-developed chest. Broad, muscular, slightly domed loin. Slightly rounded croup. Tail: Raised and curving gracefully without curling onto the back. Hair: 7 to 10 cm long, fine, silky, curly, very loose, similar to that of the Mongolian goat, neither flat nor wavy. Coat: Pure white. Size: 25 to 30 cm. Weight: 2.5 to 3 kg. Group: Companion and Toy Dogs History The Bichon Frisé was once thought to be a Spanish breed introduced to the Canary Islands in the fourteenth century. For this reason, he was long called the Tenerife Dog or the Bichon Tenerife, after the capital of the islands. The Bichon Frisé was developed during the Italian Renaissance by crossing the Maltese with other small Barbets and Poodles. His name comes from the French diminutive barbichon. He was introduced to France during the reign of King François I, and he must have been all the rage under King Henry III, since he was this king’s favorite breed. He was brought to Belgium during the Spanish occupation of Flanders. He strutted through the literary salons of the seventeenth century and of France’s Second Empire and Belle Époque. Recognized in France in 1933, he became a French-Belgian breed in 1960. The Bichon Frisé is enjoying renewed popularity after a brief decline in the 1970s. Behavior Stout, lively, exuberant, and very merry, the Bichon Frisé is quite strong-willed. Very adaptable, intelligent, and gentle, he is a charming pet. He needs firm training. Advice He does well in an apartment but needs long walks and does not like being left alone. He requires daily brushing and monthly baths. The hair on his feet and muzzle should be lightly trimmed, and he should be groomed every three months. He hardly sheds and is very clean. His ears and eyes require regular attention. Function Pet. http://www.furrycritter.com/resources/dogs/Bichon_Frise.htm http://www.petsnap.com/ybreed2.htm Border Collie Border Collie Other Names Native Country Great Britain Breed Description Head: Moderately long skull. Strong, relatively short muzzle. Distinct stop. Black, brown, or dark gray nose, according to coat color. Ears: Medium size, set well apart, and carried erect or semi-erect. Eyes: Oval, set well apart. Brown color except for merles, which may have blue eyes. Body: Well-balanced and athletic. Strong neck. Ribs well sprung. Muscular loin. Moderately broad chest, well let down. Tail: Moderately long. Set low, curving slightly up at the tip. Hair: There are two varieties, the rough coat, which has a mane, culottes, and fox tail (brush), and the smooth coat. In both varieties, the coat is dense and of medium texture; dense, soft undercoat. Coat: Generally pied, with white collar, blaze, and socks, with the remainder of the coat being black. All colors permissible, but white must not be the dominant color. Size: Dog: 50 to 55 cm.Bitch: 47 to 52 cm. Weight: 15 to 20 kg. Group: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) History It is thought that the Border Collie’s ancestors are Nordic breeds that guarded reindeer herds. When they arrived on the British Isles with the Vikings, they were crossed with local sheepdogs. The Border Collie was named after the region where the breed was developed, the hilly border country between England and Scotland. The most common of the collies, the Border Collie still has the same duties today as he did in the eighteenth century—guarding the herd. The breed was not standardized until the nineteenth century. It was recognized by the Kennel Club of England in 1976 and by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1985. The Border Collie was introduced in France in 1970. Behavior This energetic, eager, dog is very gentle by nature, though is a tenacious worker. He is exceptionally devoted to his owner and is easy to train because he is alert and highly intelligent. The Border Collie is reserved toward strangers, but is not shy or aggressive. This breed has a keen sense of smell, but it is best known for its ability to «eye,» a skill that he uses to will sheep to move and turn. While working with his owner, the dog crouches a short distance from a sheep and stares intently into its eyes, seeming to hypnotize it; he then slowly creeps up like a hunting dog. The Border Collie is the best represented breed at herding trials. Advice This dog is a sheepdog through and through and must remain as such. His training begins around the age of six months and can last one or two years. He does not adapt well to urban living, though can adapt rather easily to life as a family pet. This tireless sheepdog requires daily exercise. No special grooming or other care is required. Function Sheepdog. This dog’s inborn skills and breeding make it the ideal herder, which it should remain. Boston Terrier Boston Terrier Other Names Boston Bull Terrier Native Country United States Breed Description Head: Angular, short. Skull angular, flat, without wrinkles. Well-pronounced stop. Short, angular, broad, high muzzle. Broad, angular jaws. Wide, black nose. Ears: Set on high, small, carried erect, either natural or cropped. Eyes: Large, round, well-spaced, dark. Body: Fairly short. Neck slightly arched. Broad brisket. Chest well let-down. Well-sprung ribs. Tail: Set on low, short, slender. Straight or screw. Should not be carried above the topline. Hair: Short, smooth, fine. Coat: Brindle, seal color (black with chestnut highlights), or black with evenly spaced white markings. Required markings: white band around the muzzle, white flare between the eyes, white on the brisket. Forelegs entirely or partially white. White markings below the hocks on the hind legs are prized. Size: 25 to 40 cm. Weight: 7 to 11 kg. Group: Companion and Toy Dogs History The Boston Terrier was created by American breeders around 1870 for Boston’s traditional dog fights. To develop the breed, they crossed the Bulldog and the Bull Terrier in order to maximize the fighting skill of both breeds. Additional crosses were made with the French Bulldog. The Boston Terrier was first shown in Boston in 1870. In 1891, the Boston Terrier Club of America was founded. The breed is not very widespread in Europe. Behavior Tough, solid, and very lively, this ratter trained for dog fights seldom barks. He is very good-natured and has a big heart, making him a wonderful pet. He has even been nicknamed the «American Gentleman.» He is a vigilant little watchdog but is not aggressive. He needs firm training. Advice He can adapt to apartment life but needs regular exercise. He is clean and needs daily brushing. His eyes and the folds of his face must be cleaned. Function Compamion. Pet.

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