Otterhound

Family: scenthound
Place of Origin: England
Avg Size of Male: Height: 27 inches, Weight: 115 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 24 inches, Weight: 80 pounds

History of the Otterhound Breed

Otterhound is very unique breed amoung all .Otterhound is the best breed for those poeple how just love to play with their pets .The otherhound breed is an especially active dog breed,even for hunting dog .They need regular exercise.The breed is known as friendly, as are many other large dog breeds. As scenthounds, Otterhounds have very powerful senses of smell. They are sometimes known as being particularly apt to detect things in garbage and other containers and to knock them over.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure

to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.this breed is very friendly and devoted .

Size and Appearance of the Otterhound Breed

This is large breed. It is powerful, athletic and dignified. It has a large nose.Its ears are long and

droopy, and its tail curls up and out.Its expression is friendly and open, much like its personality.the otterhound has a rough, double-coat that protects it from cold water during swims and from sticks and bramblesThe coat is not shaped or trimmed for showing and should remain natural-looking. This breed comes in all hound colors, however grizzle or wheaten with black markings are most common.

Otterhound Health

This breed life is around 10 to 13 years

Australian Shepherd

Family: livestock, herding
Area of Origin: United States
Average Size of Male: Height: 20 - 23 inches, Weight: 50 - 65 pounds
Average Size of Female: Height: 18 - 21 inches, Weight: 40 - 55 pounds

History of the Australian Shepherd Breed

The breed developed in the United States to be used as a herding dog. However, the misnomer of Australian shepherd likely comes from the fact that the ancestors of this dog came to America by way of Australia. Some claim that the Basque people of Europe settled temporarily, with their sheepdogs, in Australia, until they moved to the western United States. Americans working the sheep herds named the dogs "Australian shepherds" because of the dogs previous residence. The developing breed adapted well and gained some popularity. But it was in the 1950s that the Australian shepherd was featured as a trick-dog act in rodeos and film, thereby increasing its popularity in the United States. Finally, in 1993, the AKC recognized the Australian shepherd. This breed is popular today for many reasons: it is used as a working ranch dog, a guide dog for the blind a

nd hearing dog for the deaf as a pet therapy dog, a drug detecting dog, and a search-and-rescue dog.

Size and Appearance of the Australian Shepherd Breed

Slightly longer than it is tall, the front legs of the Australian shepherd are strong and straight with oval bone. The almond-shaped eyes can be blue, brown, or amber and offer an eager, intelligent expression. The moderately-sized ears are triangular in shape and set high on the headmerles and blacks, the nose is black, and in red merles and reds, the nose is liver. The teeth meet in either a level or scissors bite. The strong neck is moderately long and slightly arched, blending nicely into the shoulders. The tail is usually straight and can be docked or naturally bobbed. The double coat of the Australian shepherd consists of a straight or wavy outer coat of medium texture. It is weather resistant. The undercoat varies depending on the climate. There is usually a nice mane and frill around the neck. The coat comes in the following colors: blue merle, black, red merle, red (with or without white markings and/or tan points). The gait of this breed is best described as smooth, free, and easy.

Australian Shepherd Recommended Maintenance

Generally, the coat of this breed is quite easy to groom. Simply brush or comb the coat a couple of times a week using a firm bristle brush. Be sure to check for burrs and such if the dog is outside. Bathing should only be done when necessary. This breed is considered to be an average shedder. It is important that the Australian shepherd is provided with daily mental and physical exercise. Long walks and games are suggested, as well as the chance to run and play in a safe area. This is a social breed, so it needs to spend plenty of time with its family and should not be tied out in the yard all day.

Australian Shepherd Health

Life span: 12 - 15 years

Affenpinscher

Family: Pinscher

Breed Group: Toy

Origin: Germany

Some information of this breed: In 1902, an attempt was made to write the very first "Affenpinscher they very old breedsThese small terriers originated in Central Europe (what is now Germany)They have been bred down in size over time and have a unique monkey like expression created from a prominent chin with mustache and bushy eyebrows. In German the name Affenpinscher means "monkeylike terrier". The Affenpinscher was used to develop both the Brussels Griffon and the Miniature Schnauzer. they r very naughty and cute dogs. They r we friendly with children's and with other dogs

General Appearance: Small-toy, wiry-haired terrier can be black, gray, silver, or black and tan. A monkey like expression created from the unique facial hair appearance.

Height & Weight:
Height 9-11.5 Inches
Weight 7-9 Pounds.

Coat: Thick, rough wiry hair about 1" in length.

Color: Black, gray, silver, or black and tan

Grooming Needs: Low, requires little grooming

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years

Small Dogs

Size

Mainly a small dog is considered to weigh less than 22lbs or be shorter than 16 inches.Even though a few are borderline between small and medium sized.

Some breeds, such as the Chihuahua, are the smallest of the small... weighing in at only 6 to 8 pounds and standing only 6 to 10 inches tall. While the larger of the small breeds like the Staffordshire Bull Terrier weigh 24 to 36 pounds and stand at 14 to 16 inches tall.Now u have to decide if you want a really small dog like a Chihuahua or if you don't mind a larger small dog like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It might not bother you either way. The really small guys are really easier to pick-up, transport, and carry around!

Trainability

A small breed can be trained to learn commands some dogs learn those commands as faster than others. A fast learning breed is much easier to train and will know more commands in a short period of time. While a slower learning breed requires more patience and time to train.

Shedding

Many small dogs shed virtually no hair. some people hate dog hair and don't have for extra time to vacuuming, then one of these breeds is right for you choose a breed with less than 2 stars for Shedding Some other breeds shed a moderate amount of hair: you'll find some stuck to your carpet, clothes and couch. If you don't mind a little hair in your home like this, then you have a wider variety of breeds to choose from than just the low shedders choose a breed with 7 stars, or less, for Shedding.

Low Maintenance

Small dog maintenance comes down to two things: brushing and vacuuming.