Tuesday 7 August 2012

Norwegian Lundehund




Look:
The Lundehund has six toes and there feet turn slightly outwards so it could climb mountains. They also have a very gentle expression and adorable face. These dogs are like Spitz dogs but with more of a rectangular shape to them they are also small. They have medium sized ears that stick up. There head is a small wedge shape. Norwegian Lundehund have deep brown eyes. They have very strong legs good for agility. There known to have a pig like tail,a tail the curls over the top(as shown in picture) or a tail that hangs down. Norwegian Lundehund have short and rough coats and and a shiny top coat. they can be coloured the following reddish-brown with black/white tipped hairs, black or grey all with white marking they can also be white with dark markings.

Temperament:
 These dogs are very friendly and love people. they have no regression and love the invitation to snuggle on your lap. These dog love to play and will keep going for hours but they are very curious and love to explore given the chance. This dog would be great for agility it would also be an exceptional hunter. It also has a very interesting trait it has 2 joints in its nape allowing it to turn it head at a 180 degree angle. But consistent crate training is strongly advised. Also a doggy door should be use since they are hard to house break but it is worth its flaws to have such a sweet and caring dog.and not to mention loyal.  

Hight:
38cm or 15in

Weight:
20-30 pounds or 6-9kg

Exercise:
Moderate

Health Problems:
Prone to a bunch of digestive problems due to not being able to digest grains. Fed with a diet of NO grains will not make the dog sick.

Living accommodation:
A Norwegian Lundehund would do best in a house with a small yard at the least.

Life Span:
Around twelve years

Litter size:
2-3 pups

Grooming:
Easy to groom. brush and comb with a firm bristle brush. bath only when needed. this dog is a heavy shedder.

































Monday 6 August 2012

SNOWSHOE





















Ideal owners:
This cat loves family's so is good with kids. Will tolerate other animals also loves sitting on laps this cat would be good for first time cat owners.

Look:
This breed is named for its white paws. Two patterns of this cat exist these are the mitted who usual  have mitten paws and limited white and the bi-colour with more white on face and body instead of only paws. The v shape on the head indicates its a bi-colour anything other means its a mitted. The white paws are believed to be inherited by the American short hair or the Siamese. This breed has a combination of pointing(colour restricted to the head,limb and tail leaving the rest a pale Colo) like a Siamese and white spotting giving them the white crisp paws. There paws are medium sized they have medium thick tails with tapering(growing smaller to the end). These cat normally have blue oval sized eyes.

Temperament:
The snowshoe is very fond of company in other words very sociable. They are also known for talking non-stop but don't worry they have soft pleasing voices. Snowshoes also enjoy playing. But this cat likes to be the only cat and dose not care for other cat companions

Health problems:
They sometimes may have a kink in their tail or could be cross eyed.

Lifespan:
10 years plus

Grooming:
Needs little to no grooming but loves the attention.