Tuesday 16 August 2011

Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Puppy Dogs


look:This breed is tall a slim and looks like a shaggy coated greyhound. The nose is black and sometimes blue(a greyish color). Brown or hazel eyes. It can be colors such as blue gray, brindle and black, yellow and sandy red or red fawn, sometimes with black ears and muzzle and sometimes a little white on the chest,feet and tail.

Temperament:
They are gentle and well-mannered. As well as polite,affectionate,loving,friendly,excellent with kids,coverages,dignified,devoted and loyal. Despite there large size they aren't watch or guard dogs due to them loving everyone they meet.But they also need a firm and confident master. But should not be around any other animals. these dogs barley ever bark.

Height\Weight: Height:28-32inches Weight:75-110pounds

Health Problems: These dog are at risk of bloating so only feed them 2-3 small meals a day.But don't exercise after a meal.

Living Conditions:They will do okay in an apartment with a lot of exercise. They are not at all active indoors. They will do best in a large fenced yard though.

Exercise:They need to be taken for a long daily walk. They are great jogging companions. Don't let them off there leash in an unfenced area.

Life Expectancy:10 years is average.

Litter Size:8-9 pups

Grooming:Needs quite a bit of grooming they need trimming. They are a normal shredders.

Breed:hound

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Monday 8 August 2011

Dachshund (weiner dog)

MISSING DOG - silver dapple tweenie Dachshund




look: There are 3 types of this breed Short-haired,wired-haired and long-haired. There eyes are ether a dark red or black-brown. It colors are black, red (from strawberry blond to deep auburn), chocolate , tan or fawn, creme and gray. In the wire-haired variety, creme

temperament: They are curious,clever,lively,affectionate,proud,brave and amusing. They are devoted to there master/masters. Also they can be difficult to train and house break. You MUST be the pack leaded or this dog will start to take over and if let it will develop behavior problems such as guarding furniture, separation anxiety, food, toys or other objects, snapping, biting, and obsessive barking. They will become unpredictable with children and adults they do not know. If it gets really bad, they may become unpredictable with their owners. They are recommended with older children who can display good leader ship.

Height\Weight: Height: 8-11 inches Weight: over 11 pound at the age of 12
Miniature: Height:5-7 inches Weight: 11 pounds or less
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Toy: Height: Up to 12 inches Weight: 8 pounds

Health Problems:spinal problems,Heart disease and diabetes. Another problem is they can become over weight and lazy which would put much strain on the dogs back.

Living Conditions: Good in an apartment. Also active indoors and will do okay with no yard.

Exercise:Need to be walked daily. They love to be played with as well. This breed MUST be taught not to jump because it can hurt there back.

Life Expectancy:12-15years

Litter Size: 2-7 pups

Grooming:daily combing and brushing. Professional trim 2 a year. Regular rubdown with a damp cloth.

Breed:hound

some fun facts:

Borzoi





look:There shape is allot like a greyhound.They have black nose and dark eyes.They also have small ears. The fur can be long,silky,flat or wavy.
They can be Black, white, tan, tan or gray with black markings and golden

temperament:They are a sweet and intelligent dog. They are very loyal to there masters. They are affectionate to people they know well. They can be trained in obedience but they have a mind of there owns and are less worried about pleasing humans than other dogs.But are very intelligent and are capable learners.To train this breed you need to be firm and consistent. They are quite and barely bark. Like the basset hound they cant be trusted off leash and should only be let off in an fenced of area. And should only have dogs no other pets. They get along ok with kids but isn't ideal that they are a the child's companion.


Height\Weight: Height: Male:28inches Female:26inches Weight: Males:75-105pounds Females:60-90pounds

Health Problems:They are prone to bloating like the Basset hound you should only feed them 2-3 SMALL meals a day. Avoid exercise after meals.

Living Conditions: They will do okay in apartments with the right amount of exercise.They are no very energetic indoors but when outside they love to play and walk and run so they would be best in an average sized yard.

Exercise:They need a long DAILY walk. Also plenty of off leash time. They are excellent jogging companions and will run along side you and your bike.

Life Expectancy:10-12years

Litter Size:Average 6 pups but they can have from 1-11 pups

Grooming:easy to groom. Bathe only when needed. Clip fur in between toes. This breed is a heavy shedder.

Breed:hound

some fun facts:over 100 years ago this breed would hunt wolves,foxes and hares

Bloodhound


look:They are large powerful looking dogs.They have diamond shaped eyes. It comes in many colors which are a deep hazel - a yellow. They have long droopy ears. They have muscular front legs. They have very soft ears and heads. They can be black & tan, liver & tan, and red & tawny and red. Also they could have a bit of white on there chests,feet and tip of the tail.

temperament: This dog is a kind,patient,mild-mannered and very lovable. They also are gentle and affectionate. They are also great with kids. They are good nature companions. They will just lie there and let your children poke,prod and climb all over them (so don't worry about them snapping at your children)But do make sure your kids dont hurt or pester the dog because they will sit there and take it But they love the attention from them. They are energetic and rambunctious when little. Also very determined and independent. They need a firm but not a heavy handed trainer.it needs a calm but also stern trainer which will bring out its willingness. They owner will need plenty of patience. But don't expect them to be to obedient because in there nature they are gentle but hard to obedience train. They need a daily walk because if they dont get a daily walk they will become hard to handle. Socialize them well to stop them from being timed.

Height\Weight: Height: Males 25-27inches Female:23-25inches
Weight: Male:90-110pounds Female:80-100pounds

Health Problems: These dogs a easily bloated so feed them 2-3 SMALL meals daily.Avoid any exercise after a meal. Some get stomach cramps. They can get ear infections.

Living Conditions: They will be ok in an apartment with a proper amount of exercise. They aren't very active indoors and would do best with a average sized yard.

Exercise:They love a good run. Also need a bunch of exercise. They need a long DAILY walk. But if it picks up an interesting small its will be hard to get there attention. They have lots of energy and could walk for hours. So they would love to hike with you. But wait till they are older because they tired easily when they are younger.

Life Expectancy:10-12 years

Litter Size:8-10 and some get 15 pups

Grooming: Easy to groom. Bathe only when needed. clean the dogs ear regularly.

Breed:hound

some fun facts:This breed has been said to successfully follow trails over 100 hours old
This breed is so determined that he has been known to stay with the trail for over 100 miles. One Bloodhound brought about 600 criminal arrests and convictions.