Harrier
Harrier Breed Introduction
The Harrier breed is a small hound dog breed. The Harrier gets its name from "hare," which is the animal the breed was developed to hunt. As a hound, Harriers are somewhat similar in many respects to Foxhounds and Beagles.
The Harrier's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet
The Harrier breed is said to have an excellent, pleasant disposition and to be a good dog breed for children. As a pack dog breed, Harriers do not like to be alone. As a hunting dog breed, a Harrier dog needs time to spend outdoors in physical activity.
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.
The Harrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Harrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 19-21 inches
- Coat: short, dense, hard, glossy
- Color: any
- Eyes: medium-sized, brown, hazel, yellow
- Ears: low-set, close to cheeks, rounded tips
- Skull: in proportion with the body with a noticeable forehead
- Muzzle: squared-looking
- Nose: wide
- Tail: long, high-set, tapered
Havanese Breed Introduction
The Havanese breed (also known as the Bichon Havaise, Havaneser, and Havana Silk Dog) is a fun-loving toy breed of dog. Havanese dogs are known as unusually friendly and yet hard-working. They are today put to work in a variety of settings helping humans, from therapy to service.
The Havanese's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet
The Havanese breed is a toy breed said to be known for "silliness," though that may be just because the Havanese dog breed tends to be less standoffish than some other toy breeds. The dogs are known as attention-seekers, following people around the house and even doing tricks to attract notice. Versatile, hard-working dogs, Havanese dogs have been used as therapy dogs, service dogs for the disabled, performing dogs, mold and termite detecting dogs, and tracking dogs. In competition, the Havanese breed tends to excel in obedience, agility, flyball, and musical freestyle.
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.
The Havanese's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Havanese breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 8½ to 11½ inches
- Coat: soft, light-textured, with two layers, the outer layer being slightly heavier
- Color: any
- Eyes: dark brown, large, almond-shaped
- Ears: medium-long, high-set, broad-based,
- Skull: broad, slightly rounded backskull
- Muzzle: squared-looking
- Nose: broad and "squarish," solid black or dark brown for the "chocolate" dog
- Tail: high-set with long, plumed, silky hairs, arcing forward over the back, except when moving when carried over the behind
Ibizan Hound Breed Introduction
The Ibizan Hound breed (also known as the Ibizan Podenco, Ibizan Warren Hound, and Podenco Ibiceno) is an agile, deer-like sighthound dog breed developed to hunt small animals in packs. Ibizan Hounds' distinctive appearance resembles that of much more ancient dog breeds, though recent genetic analysis indicates the breed is much more recent.
The Ibizan Hound's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet
The Ibizan hound breed was developed as a sighthound breed that hunted in packs. Ibizan Hounds therefore tend to have excellent eyesight, to require outdoor physical activity, and to dislike being alone. The Ibizan Hound dog breed is also known for agility.
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.
The Ibizan Hound's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Ibizan Hound breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males: 23½ to 27½ inches; Females: 22½ to 26 inches
- Coat: two types: short and wire-haired; short: shortest on head and ears, longest on back, thighs and under tail; wire-haired: possibly mustached with 1-3-inch-long coat; both types hard-textured.
- Color: white, red, or a combination of the two
- Eyes: small, clear amber to caramel-colored
- Ears: large and pointed
- Skull: long, flat
- Muzzle: long, slender
- Nose: prominently extends beyond the lower jaw, "rosy flesh color, never black or liver"
- Tail: low-set
Irish Setter Breed Introduction
The Irish Setter breed (also known as the Red Setter or Irish Red Setter) is an extraordinarily active, playful, and friendly dog breed. Otherwise, they are generally much like other setters, such as the English Setter or Gordon Setter.
The Irish Setter's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet; not recommended for apartments
The Irish Setter dog breed is known as playful, friendly and excellent with children. In general, Irish Setters are similar to other setter dogs, such as English Setters and Gordon Setters. The Irish Setter breed is exceptional, however, in being even more active than the other breeds generally; an Irish Setter dog will likely be unhappy without any outdoor activities scheduled. The breed was developed to help hunt birds by finding or "pointing" them.
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.
The Irish Setter's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Irish Setter breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males: 27 inches, 70 pounds; Females: 25 inches, 60 pounds
- Coat: short and fine on head and front legs, moderately long and flat elsewhere.
- Color: "mahogany or rich chestnut red with no black;" some amount of white possible
- Eyes: almond-shaped, medium-sized, well apart, dark to medium brown
- Ears: low, not above eye-level
- Skull: oval-shaped; slightly domed when seen in profile
- Muzzle: "moderately deep"
- Nose: black or chocolate-colored with wide nostrils
- Tail: tapered to a fine point
Irish Terrier Breed Introduction
The Irish Terrier breed (also known as the Irish Red Terrier) is a hunting breed specialized in hunting rabbits and otters. The breed's keen sense of smell helped it excel at finding those animals. Today, even if an Irish Terrier can't hunt rabbits he or she will still crave outdoor activity and a chance to use that remarkable sense of smell, even if only to find out where the mailman has been.
The Irish Terrier's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet; hunting
The Irish Terrier dog breed was developed to hunt rabbits and otters, and is said to have an excellent sense of small. In general, Irish Terriers are considered intelligent. As a hunting breed, Irish Terrier dogs need plenty of outdoor activity.
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.
The Irish Terrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Irish Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 18 inches, Male: 27 pounds; Females: 25 pounds
- Coat: dense and wiry.
- Color: bright red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten.
- Eyes: dark brown, small
- Ears: small, V-shaped
- Skull: flat, narrow between ears, narrowing slightly toward the eyes
- Nose: black
- Tail: high-set, not curled, covered with rough hair
Irish Water Spaniel Breed Introduction
The Irish Water Spaniel breed (also known as the Shannon Spaniel or Rat Tail Spaniel) is a hunting breed that looks like a liver-colored poodle. Yet despite the Irish Water Spaniel dog breed's regal appearance, this animal tends to be more clown than toy, known as the "clown" of the spaniel family for the tendency to playfulness. But despite Irish Spaniels' playful nature, they tend to be very hard-working dogs who need a great deal of outdoor physical activity.
The Irish Water Spaniel's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet for active people; hunting; not recommended for apartment settings
The Irish Water Spaniel dog breed was developed to hunt rabbits and otters, and is said to have an excellent sense of small. In general, Irish Water Spaniels are considered intelligent. As a hunting breed, Irish Water Spaniel dogs need plenty of outdoor activity.
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.
The Irish Water Spaniel's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Irish Water Spaniel breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males: 22-24 inches, 55-65 pounds; Females: 21-23 inches, 45-58 pounds
- Coat: double coat consisting of dense, tight ringlets on neck, back, sides, and rear; longer hair beneath ribs; heavy curls or waves on the legs; very short, smooth fur on the throat, form a V-shaped patch.
- Color: solid liver-colored.
- Eyes: medium-sized, slightly almond-shaped, hazel, with tight eyelids
- Ears: long with big lobes, low-set
- Skull: large
- Nose: large, liver-colored
- Tail: low-set and carried at about back level
Irish Wolfhound Breed Introduction
The Irish Wolfhound breed (also known as the Shannon Spaniel or Rat Tail Spaniel) is a relatively enormous animal weighing in at over 100 pounds and widely said to be the tallest dog in the world. Irish Wolfhounds have an ancient and varied heritage. They were known in the ancient world, where they began as war dogs, gradually shifting to sheep herding dogs, then fighting dogs, then hunting dogs who hunted wolves, until today when they are mostly pets.
The Irish Wolfhound's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet for active people; hunting; not recommended for apartment settings
The Irish Wolfhound dog breed are widely thought to be gentle and friendly. Though these large animals appear adult at 8 months old, they are not really mature until they are at least 18 months old, and giving them too hard a workout before that age can harm them.
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.
The Irish Wolfhound's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Irish Wolfhound breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males: 32 inches, 120 pounds; Females: 30 inches, 105 pounds (minimum)
- Coat: rough, wiry, long over the eyes and under the jaw
- Color: gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, or other Deerhound colors
- Eyes: dark
- Ears: small, "Greyhound-like"
- Skull: "not too broad"
- Muzzle: long and moderately pointed
- Nose: large, liver-colored
- Tail: long, and slightly curved, moderately thick, covered with hair
Italian Greyhound Breed Introduction
The Italian Greyhound breed is an elegant and affectionate greyhound. Italian Greyhounds have an ancient and varied heritage. Their roots may go back directly to the earliest greyhounds of ancient Egypt.
The Italian Greyhound's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet for active people; hunting; not recommended for apartment settings
The Italian Greyhound dog breed is a relatively small Greyhound breed, but it's still a Greyhound. The dogs need plenty of physical activity. They are also considered very affectionate and seem to get along well with cats.
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.
The Italian Greyhound's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Italian Greyhound breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 13-15 inches
- Coat: very short, close to the skin, fine, glossy, and soft
- Color: any
- Eyes: dark, medium-sized
- Ears: small
- Skull: "not too broad"
- Muzzle: long and
- Nose: dark
- Tail: slender, tapered, and curved at the end, low-set
Japanese Chin Breed Introduction
The Japanese Chin is a toy breed that has, according to legend, a royal heritage as a gift to the Emperor of Japan. But despite their noble birth, these dogs are known for being quite loyal and affectionate with their families.
The Japanese Chin's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet for active people; hunting; not recommended for apartment settings
The Japanese Chin dog breed is a toy dog and lap dog breed known for its independent, cat-like temperament; the name "Chin" means cat-like. They also are known for using their paws to wash their faces. Despite their independence, Japanese Chins are said to be uncomfortable in new situations and when around new people.
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.
The Japanese Chin's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Japanese Chin breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 8-11 inches
- Coat: straight, silky
- Color: black and white, red and white, or black and white with tan points
- Eyes: large, round, set wide apart, dark
- Ears: V-shaped, hanging, wide apart
- Skull: large, broad, slightly rounded between the ears though not domed
- Muzzle: long and
- Nose: dark
- Tail: plumed, curved, and carried over the back
Keeshond Breed Introduction
The Keeshond breed is a uniquely Dutch breed of dog with a loud, distinctive bark honed by generations of service as a guard dog on barges. But though still a bit territorial, Keeshonden tend to be very affectionate toward their families and get along well with others.
The Keeshond's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet
The Keeshond dog breed tends to be quite playful and a good jumper, agile, and good at obedience exercises. They have even been used as guide dogs. Keeshonden are also said to love children and get along well with other dogs. Yet they also have a very loud bark, and the breed has been developed for centuries as a watchdog, making them tend to be both alert toward strangers and territorial.
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.
The Keeshond's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Keeshond breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males: 18 inches, females: 17 inches
- Coat: double-layered, long, straight, harsh hairs covering the entire body, with a mane around the neck
- Color: mixture of gray, black and cream
- Eyes: large, round, set wide apart, dark
- Ears: very dark
- Muzzle: dark
- Nose: dark
- Tail: plumed, light-colored with a black tip, curled
Kerry Blue Terrier Breed Introduction
The Kerry Blue Terrier breed is a hard-working breed of terrier with a beautiful coat that requires more than its share of brusing. Gentle with children and family, Kerry Blue Terriers can at times be a bit aggressive with strangers and other dogs.
The Kerry Blue Terrier's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Kerry Blue Terrier dog breed is said to be generally loyal and gentle toward children. They are also some of the most hard-working terriers. They excel in obedience, agility, and tracking. They are also quite fast runners. Kerry Blue Terriers are said to have a tendency toward aggression, however, that requires training early on to control. The Kerry Blue Terrier breed remains an active working breed that needs plenty of outdoor physical activity.
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.
The Kerry Blue Terrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Kerry Blue Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males: 18-19 1/2 inches, females: 17 1/2-19 inches
- Coat: soft, dense, wavy
- Color: blue-gray/gray-blue
- Eyes: large, round, set wide apart, dark
- Ears: dark, small
- Muzzle: dark
- Nose: black, with large, wide nostrils
- Tail: high-set and moderately long
Komondor Breed Introduction
The Komondor breed is a relatively ancient sheepherding breed of dog that is still very protective of its families. Komandor dogs are known as being quite independent minded.
The Komondor's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Komondor dog breed is said to be very protective of its families and somewhat aggressive toward strangers. As a herding breed, this dog needs plenty of outdoor activity.
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.
The Komondor's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Komondor breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males: 27½ inches, 100 pounds; females: 25½ inches, 80 pounds
- Coat: dense coat in characteristic cords
- Color: white
- Eyes: medium-sized, almond-shaped
- Ears: triangular and slightly rounded at tips
- Muzzle: wide
- Nose: wide, with wide nostrils
- Tail: long, hanging, slightly curved
Kuvasz Breed Introduction
The Kuvasz breed is a large, distinctively white and furry Hungarian sheep herding dog breed. Kuvasz dogs tend to be protective of their families, but not possessive.
The Kuvasz's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Kuvasz dog breed is said to be very protective of its families, but otherwise quite quiet. As a herding breed, this dog needs plenty of outdoor activity.
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.
The Kuvasz's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Kuvasz breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males: 28-30 inches, 100-115 pounds; females: 26-28 inches, 70-90 pounds
- Coat: medium-coarse double coat
- Color: white
- Eyes: medium-sized, set well apart
- Ears: V-shaped and slightly rounded at tips
- Nose: large, black, with well-opened nostrils
- Tail: low
Labrador Retriever Breed Introduction
The Labrador Retriever breed is one of the most popular dog breeds. In fact, there are more Labrador Retrievers officially registered with breed registries than any other purebred in the US or UK. Known as loving and good dogs for children, these active dogs have even been put to work as service dogs for the disabled.
The Labrador Retriever's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Labrador Retriever dog breed is a breed of versatile skills. They are widely used as both guide dogs for the blind and service dogs for those with a variety of disabilities. As a retriever breed, Labrador Retrievers love to hold things in their mouths, though if not trained, they also love to chew things. Though they enjoy and require some physical active, they are generally considered a fairly laid-back breed.
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.
The Labrador Retriever's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Labrador Retriever breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: males: 22½ to 24½, 65-80 pounds; females: 21½ to 23½, 55-70 pounds
- Coat: short, straight, very dense
- Color: black, yellow, or chocolate
- Eyes: medium-sized, set well apart
- Ears: V-shaped and slightly rounded at tips
- Nose: wide with well-developed nostrils
- Tail: very thick at the base and gradually tapering, medium-long
Lakeland Terrier
Lakeland Terrier Breed Introduction
The Lakeland Terrier breed is an active, independent-minded Terrier breed. Though Lakeland Terriers are not particularly inclined toward obedience, they do tend to be devoted to their families.
The Lakeland Terrier's Behavior
Source: The United States Lakeland Terrier Club.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Lakeland Terrier dog breed is a very active breed. Lakeland Terriers are still widely used as working dogs in England. Friendly and devoted without being possessive, the Lakeland Terrier breed tends to make great companion dogs. Nonetheless, these dogs tend not to be great fans of obedience training, tending toward independence, like most terriers.
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.
The Lakeland Terrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Lakeland Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 14½ inches, 17 pounds
- Coat: hard, wiry overcoat over a soft undercoat
- Color: variety of colors including blue, black, liver, red and wheaten (for solid colors) and also brindled and patched colors
- Eyes: small-sized, oval; dark hazel-brown with brown rims (in liver or liver-and-tan-colored dogs); brown to black with dark rims (in all other color dogs)
- Ears: V-shaped, small, folded
- Muzzle: straight
- Nose: black; may be liver-colored on liver-colored dogs
- Tail: high-set on the back
Lhasa Apso
Lhasa Apso (Lhasa Terrier) Breed Introduction
The Lhasa Apso breed (also called Lhasa Terrier) was developed over the last 2,000 years to guard Tibetan monasteries. Though still tending toward vigilance today, Lhasas are also quite friendly.
The Lhasa Apso's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia
Recommended for: pet
The Lhasa Apso dog breed, developed as a watchdog breed, today tends to have an acute sense of hearing and a deep bark. Though naturally guarded around strangers, Lhasa Apsos can be friendly, too.
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.
The Lhasa Apso's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Lhasa Apso breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 10-11 inches
- Coat: heavy, straight, hard, very dense, long
- Color: any; ears and beard may have dark tips
- Eyes: dark
- Ears: hanging and heavily feathered
- Muzzle: medium-long
- Nose: black
- Tail: feathered, carried over back in a screw shape
Löwchen
Löwchen Breed Introduction
The Löwchen breed is a friendly, caring non-sporting toy dog breed.
The Löwchen's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Löwchen dog breed tends to be a friendly but dignified dog breed. According to the Kennel Club, London, Löwchens are known as not being aggressive.
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.
The Löwchen's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Löwchen breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 12-14 inches
- Coat: long, dense, soft, slightly wavy
- Color: any
- Eyes: dark and round
- Ears: moderately long with fringe
- Muzzle: broad, rounded
- Nose: black or brown
- Tail: high-set and held up in a "cup-handle" shape over the back while moving
Maltese
Maltese Breed Introduction
The Maltese breed is a very lively, though somewhat territorial, dog breed. Nonetheless, Maltese dogs are more often known for their small size, weighing as little as 4-6 pounds.
The Maltese's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet (not recommended for small children)
The Maltese dog breed is considered one of the most energetic toy dog breeds. Maltese dogs are known to have occassional wild outbursts of running and jumping. The dogs are also generally considered very agile. Companionable dogs, they do not like to be left alone long. They can also be a bit territorial and do not always get along well with strangers or children. In fact, since small children may easily injure this dog, they should be kept away from this breed.
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.
The Maltese's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Maltese breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 4-6 pounds
- Coat: single coat that is long, flat, and silky, hanging over the sides of the body
- Color: white
- Eyes: not far apart, very dark, round, with black rims
- Ears: low-set with heavily feathered long hair hanging close to the head
- Muzzle: medium-long, tapered
- Nose: black
- Tail: long-haired, plume-like, carried over the back, with the tip lying to one side
Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terrier Breed Introduction
The Manchester Terrier breed is a generally friendly dog breed originally developed in England to kill rats.
The Manchester Terrier's Behavior
Source: American Kennel Club breed standard.
Recommended for: pet
The Manchester Terrier dog breed is generally friendly with other dogs and not shy around humans.
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.
The Manchester Terrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Manchester Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Toy variety: less than 12 pounds; Standard, 12-22 pounds; slightly longer than tall.
- Coat: smooth, short, dense, tight, glossy but not soft
- Color: jet black and mahogany tan
- Eyes: small
- Ears: standing straight up
- Muzzle: as long as the skull
- Nose: black
- Tail: tapered to a point
Mastiff
Mastiff Breed Introduction
The Mastiff breed, also known as the English Mastiff or Old English Mastiff, is quite a large dog. Historically bred as guard dogs, Mastiffs tend to be protective.
The Mastiff's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Mastiff (also called the English Mastiff or Old English Mastiff) dog breed is a large dog breed related to St. Bernards and other large breeds in the mastiff family. Mastiffs have historically been used as guard dogs, not just for people, but especially for sheep. As a result, mastiffs tend to be quite protective and have deep voices for barking upon the approach of strangers.
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.
The Mastiff's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Mastiff breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: Males: 30+ inches; Females: 27½ inches
- Coat: straight, coarse, overcoat over dense, short, close-lying undercoat
- Color: fawn, apricot, brindle
- Eyes: set wide apart, medium-sized, brown
- Ears: small, V-shaped, with rounded tips
- Muzzle: half the length of the skull, dark
- Nose: broad, dark, flat nostrils
- Tail: high-set, wide at the base and tapered
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier Breed Introduction
The Miniature Bull Terrier (also known as the Bull Terrier, Miniature) breed is a protective, some would even say possessive, breed of dog that loves to stay active.
The Miniature Bull Terrier's Behavior
Source: Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Miniature Bull Terrier dog breed is a "active, interested, playful, and clownish." Very close to their families, Miniature Bull Terriers have trouble being left alone for long times, particularly when they don't have full freedom of movement to run around. They often even become destructive if left home alone for long. Protective, these dogs can make good guard dogs, though they can also be possessive.
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.
The Miniature Bull Terrier's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Miniature Bull Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 10-14 inches
- Coat: short, flat, harsh, glossy
- Color: white or colored
- Eyes: dark, sunken
- Ears: small, thin, close together
- Nose: black
- Tail: short, low-set, fine, carried horizontally, tapered to a fine point
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher Breed Introduction
The Miniature Pinscher breed is an exuberant little dog. The Minpin, as the breed is called, may be a good candidate for apartment dwellers who can provide outlets for this dog's active, playful nature.
The Miniature Pinscher's Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Miniature Pinscher dog breed is energetic and curious. Miniature Pinschers also like to bark when strangers approach, making them decent watchdogs. Many say that the small size of these dogs make them good apartment dogs, though their energy requires that they do have opportunities to stay active.
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.
The Miniature Pinscher's Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Miniature Pinscher breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 10 inches to 12½ inches
- Coat: smooth, hard, short, straight, shiny, close to the body and covering it completely
- Color: solid clear red, stag red, black with rust-red markings
- Eyes: slightly oval-shaped, dark
- Ears: high-set, standing straight up
- Muzzle: proportionate to the head
- Nose: black or chocolate
- Tail: high-set, held straight up
Miniature Schnauzer
