The Australian Cattle Dog - Otherwise Known As The Heeler The Australian Cattle Dog may not be a name immediately recognized by some people who are actually familiar with this breed. Many people know the Australian Cattle Dog as the Heeler. There are Red Heelers and Blue Heelers, and may also be known as Australian Heeler, Queensland Heeler or Hall's Heel... Similar Editorial : by teahupoo. | Source : Pet Furniture Protection
The Sweetheart Of The Hounds - The Beagle There's no doubt that a Beagle is coveted because of his hunting ability, but the sweet disposition of these dogs also makes them a favorite when hunting isn't a top priority. The Beagle is probably a cross between several English dogs. Some say the Harrier is probably the biggest gen... Similar Editorial : by Richard Cussons. | Source : Pet Training Classes
The Great Dane - A Gentle Giant Among Canines Great Dane's are gentle giants, with males standing as tall as thirty to thirty-four inches, and females twenty eight to thirty-two inches there is not much room for disobedience in these loving creatures. And luck has it, their docile and easygoing nature overrides the difficulty you may encounter... Similar Editorial : by Jon Cardozo. | Source : Pet Training Classes
Coonhound - What Kind Is Yours? Coonhound is typically a very generic term used to describe any of several breeds that are used extensively (though not exclusively) in hunting raccoons. If you want to know the specifics, there are six breeds that are counted as Coonhounds. Any of the six, or any combination of these breeds, will t... Source : Pet Training Classes
The Afghan Hound - Centuries Of Perfection The Afghan Hound dates back more then 4,000 years. It has always been coveted, though only in the more recent years for its graceful appearance. Today, the Afghan Hound is recognized by most canine associations and is a popular pet around the world. A native of the Sinai region, the bre... Source : Pet Training Classes
The Redheads Of The Dog World -The Irish Setter The wonderful, deep red coloring of the Irish Setter is one of the most notable features of this breed. Properly maintained, the long coat of this dog is beautiful. The red hair tends to part on the dog's chest and flow backwards when it walks quickly, making an awesome picture for the Irish Setter... Similar Editorial : by Ann Kelly. | Source : Pet Care Products
The English Setter - A Large, Friendly Setter English Setters have a unique mottled coat and are one of several breeds classed as setters. Setters are a product of pointers, bred several hundred years ago. Over the intervening decades, several distinct lines have emerged, including the English Setter. The early English Setters were... Similar Editorial : by Shyama Dutta. | Source : Pet Care Products
Why Fish Make Great First Pets Your child says he or she wants a pet. This is often a good idea, as pets can help teach respect for other living creatures, as well as teach children responsibility and the importance of taking care of what belongs to them. However, it is not always a good idea to simply run out and purchase a dog ... Similar Editorial : by Nef Cortez. | Source : Pet Care Products
The Sleek Greyhound - Loves To Run The sleek, agile body of the Greyhound looks like it's just made for running. In fact, these dogs have proven themselves as excellent hunters, mainly because of their speed. They're considered to be the fastest breed in existence and have been clocked at speeds of 40 miles per hour. O... Similar Editorial : by Kenneth Mckinley. | Source : Pet Care Products
The Mastiff - Large But Lovable Mastiff's are definitely a breed all their own. As one of the largest canine breeds available it will pay well to truly read about and discover their quirks and temperament before going head long into purchasing one. Known as the English and Old English Mastiff, they are large lovable, and loyal cr... Source : Pet Care Products
Terriers - Tenacity, Personality And Loyalty The Terriers are a group of dogs with dozens of individual entrants. Most of these dogs have some common traits, including the fact that they're almost always tenacious at whatever task life has handed them. Terriers range from the very small to the very large, from those with rather snappish tende... Similar Editorial : by zenithpublishing. | Source : Love Your Pet
Saint Bernard - More Than A Carrier Of Brandy Kegs Weighing in at one hundred and ten to two hundred pounds as a full grown adult the Saint Bernard is just one big thing to love. Since a Saint Bernard is destined to be a very large dog, and grows in an extremely short time, it is best to get a handle on the socialization and training of... Similar Editorial : by samserio. | Source : Love Your Pet
The Long, Low Basset Hound The Basset Hound's most noticeable features include the long ears, drooping forehead and short legs that seem somewhat out of proportion to the rest of its body. These dogs are excellent at smelling, partly due to their noses but also because of their ears. It seems that the ears actually "catch'... Similar Editorial : by Ajeet Khurana. | Source : Love Your Pet
The Pug - Ready To Face The World The face of the Pug is arguably this dog's most noticeable feature. The flat face has prompted such jokes as to note that the dog has been "chasing parked cars." There's no doubt that the wrinkles add a dimension of character, but these little dogs have tons of personality. The Pug'... Source : Love Your Pet
The Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute is actually descended from the wolf. Today's breed has some very distinctive characteristics that remind us of that fact, though the Alaskan Malamute is typically a very calm, good-natured dog. Some people think the word "mute" in the name means the dog doesn't ... Similar Editorial : by Ann Richter. | Source : Love Your Pet
