Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a playful, inquisitive, and intelligent breed that originated in Germany Resembling its larger cousin, the Standard Schnauzer, in everything but size, the Miniature is the most popular of the Schnauzer breeds. It was developed by crossing selectively small Standard Schnauzers with Affenpinschers and Poodles, and shown as a distinct breed from 1889. Used initially as farm dogs to keep the barn free of rats, their cheerful temperament and eagerness to please means they are also well suited to family life. They are known as the friendliest of the terrier dogs, and are happy in the company of children. Active and alert, like all terriers, the Miniature Schnauzer is a good watchdog, keen to signal a barking alarm when strangers approach.
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Powerfully built and robust, the Miniature Schnauzer appears almost square in shape:the length of its body is equal to the height of the shoulders. It has a distinctive harsh, wiry outer coat and a close soft undercoat, complemented by a luxurious whiskered beard and eyebrows.
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Most commonly seen in salt and pepper colouring, but can be black and silver or, less often, solid black.
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Lowchen
Although the Lowchen is recorded in literature and images dating from the mid-fifteenth century, the dog's origins are not clearly known. Initially thought to have originated in the Mediterranean, the Lowchen is now considered by many to be native to Germany (the name is German for 'little lion'). The once-popular breed declined during the nineteenth century and following the Second World War they were named 'rarest breed'. A dedicated breeding program ensured the breed's survival, and it has once more gained in popularity. Alert and inquisitive, the 'little lion' has traditionally been groomed to reflect its title, with close-cut hindquarters and a full, natural mane. The Lowchen is a loving and easily managed family pet - small, active, intelligent, and obedient.
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A stylish, proud-looking dog with a well balanced and stocky body, with a relatively short topskull and muzzle.
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The Lowchen can appear in any colour or any combination of colour.
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Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever - also once known as Black Water Dog, Lesser Newfoundland, or St. John's Water Dog - originated in Newfoundland, Canada. It is a descendant of the swimming dogs used to haul fishing nets to shore on the icy waters of Canada. Much admired for their hunting and swimming skills, these dogs were eventually taken to England in the early nineteenth century. Once there they faced a rocky future, and the breed nearly disappeared as a result of a heavy dog tax and quarantine laws. Restricted importation of the breed caused the remaining dogs to be crossed with other local breeds. Eventually the Labrador Retriever standard was fixed and recognized as a distinct breed by the English Kennel Club in 1903. Relaxed, eager to please, and intelligent, the Labrador Retriever has been enthusiastically embraced as a loving and playful family member. Well known for their willingness to learn and their dutiful manner, they are also highly valued guide and rescue dogs.
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The Labrador Retriever is a stocky, medium-sized dog, with an athletic and well balanced build. The distinctive coat is short, dense, and weather-resistant, with an 'otter' tail. Friendly eyes are set in a broad head with a powerful jaw.
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Sought-after colours are solid black, yellow ranging from fox red to light cream, and shades of chocolate from light to dark.
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Great Dane
The elegant and distinguished-looking Great Dane is a true giant among dogs. It is a very old breed - dogs resembling the Great Dane can be found in Chinese literature as far back as 1121BC, and huge dogs are pictured in Egyptian tombs around 3000BC. However, it was during the Middle Ages that the breed was refined and developed in Germany. Bred to hunt Europe's most savage and powerful boars, the original Great Dane was notably vicious, and it was not until the breed was introduced to the United States in 1887 that American fanciers transformed it into a charming and good-natured dog. The Great Dane's sharp intelligence and protective instinct make it a celebrated guard dog, while its friendly, loyal, and dependable nature means it enjoys constant companionship.
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The Great Dane is an elegant and regal dog, strongly built, well formed, and very muscular. It moves with a long reach and powerful drive, giving an impression of briskness that is never clumsy. The coat is short, dense, and sleek.
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Brindle, fawn, blue, black, mantle, and harlequin.
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Border Collie
Independent and intelligent, with immense stamina and endurance, the Border Collie is recognized as the world's premier sheep herding dog. Affectionate toward friends, its protective instincts serve it well in caring for its master's herds. Although it is known to have originated in the border country of England and Scotland, the exact history of the breed is unclear. However, the Scottish dialect word 'collie' confirms its direct link to the rugged Scottish landscape, which helped develop the breed's unique working style of wide sweeping outruns. The Border Collie was admired by Queen Victoria and became an increasingly popular companion dog, until eventually reinstated as a leading sheep herder when sheep dog trials began in London in 1876, where spectators were amazed at the breed's obedience, intelligence, and athleticism.
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The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog with an athletic body typically covered by a moderately long coat. It has a fairly broad head, and an alert and intelligent expression.
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Black and white is by far the most common colour combination, with black tricolour (black, tan, and white) and red and white blends also seen regularly. Blue and white, red merle, blue merle, 'Australian red', and sable are less common.
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Dachshund
The Dachshund, an energetic, intelligent, and brave dog, was developed in Germany from the fifth century, primarily to hunt badgers. Illustrations dating from three hundred years ago show badgers being pursued by dogs with elongated bodies, low to the ground, with hound-like ears. Eventually named the Dachshund in reference to their hunting roles ('Dachs' meaning badger, 'Hund' meaning badger), they were known to have the tracking ability of hounds and the stature and nature of terriers. The Dachshund breed comes in three coat varieties: smooth-, long-, and wire-haired. Early in the development of the Dachshund group, German breeders realized that crossing between the different varieties was detrimental, and it was subsequently banned. However, the dogs were eventually bred in both standard and miniature sizes. Dachshunds are smart, active, and courageous, and they make friendly and devoted family companions.
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The Dachshund is well balanced and low to the ground. It has short leg, with strong forequarters and forelegs, and a long body. All versions should have a bold head shape, with a confident and intelligent expression.
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The dachshund presents in all colour.
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Golden Retriever
friendly, responsible, and mild mannered, the Golden Retriever has become one of the most recognized, versatile, and popular breeds in history. It is a relatively young breed, developed in the mid-nineteenth century on the border between England and Scotland. The foundation for the breeding stock was light-coloured Tweed Water Spaniel, known for its intelligence, courage, and sporting ability. Later the blood of Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel was added, resulting in the Golden Retriever of today. Intelligent and easily trained, they were used primarily as hunters, although they also proved to be strong in the show ring. An all-around breed, Golden Retrievers are very adaptable, and they were widely used in many roles including guide dogs for the blind, drug and explosives dogs, hunters, and companions. A devoted breed with a generous, loving nature, the Golden Retriever is a favored household dog and family pet with immense patience, making it particularly suited to families with children.
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The Golden Retriever is a powerful, medium-sized dog, well balanced, with a kindly expression. The head is broad, with pendulous ears. It is a solid dog, neither clumsy nor over-long in the leg. It has a dense, water-resistant undercoat, with a flat, wavy topcoat.
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Rich, radiant golden of various shades.
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Cavoodle
Originating in Australia, the Cavoodle is a cross of pure Miniature or Toy Poodle with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, producing a smaller version of the Cockapoo or Spoodle. The affectionate and sweet disposition of the Cavalier King Charles beautifully complements the Toy Poodle's qualities extreme intelligence and loyalty. Bred as companion dogs, the Cavalier's laid-back and sociable qualities combined with those of the easily trained and responsive Poodle make the Cavoodle exceptionally well suited to family life. The cross has also seen the development of a healthier breed, with many of the genetic problems of the original breeds being greatly reduced. Easy to care for and extremely tolerant and gentle with children, these modern dogs are growing in popularity.
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The small, well-balanced, and moderately boned Cavoodle can appear in two varieties, either showing like a Poodle-like coat or a soft and wavy Cavalier-like coat.
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Cavoodles may be white, caramel, apricot, black and white, and black and tan.
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Papillon
The elegant and glamorous Papillon has been portrayed in paintings since the sixteenth century. The name Papillon - from the French word for butterfly - reflects the breed's distinctive appearance. A neat white strip down the centre of the face and nose highlights the large, erect ears, giving the combined effect of a butterfly. Although it owes its name and development to the French, it was the Spanish and Italians who fell in love with the breed and popularized it. It is an intelligent breed, obedient and responsive, easy to train, and capable of performing tricks. Friendly, happy, and alert, the Papillon enjoys human companionship and thrives on mental stimulation.
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The Papillon presents a picture of daintiness and elegance, with an attractive head and fine bone structure. A drop-eared variety is known throughout Europe as the Phalene (from the French word for moth). Both types have abundant straight, long-flowing, silky coats over surprisingly strong bodies.
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Parson Russell Terrier
Specifically bred for fox hunting in the south of England during the nineteenth century, The Parson Russell Terrier is an adaptable and determined hunter. These dogs are known for their tireless drive and fearlessness, and the ability to follow the hounds over long distances, go to ground, and hold the fox at bays. The breed is named after the most famous of British huntsmen, the Reverend John Russell, known as 'the sporting Parson'. The Parson Russell is widely accepted as being a cross of the extinct Old English White Terrier and a black and tan terrier similar to the early Manchester. Intelligent, determined, and athletic, the Parson Russell is also very affectionate and friendly. It loves to play, and is at its best when mentally and physically stimulated.
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Built for speed and endurance, the Parson Russell Terrier is a well-balanced, medium-sized dog. Its harsh weatherproof coat, compact build, and small flexible chest are all signs of of initial role as a superior hunting dog.
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Predominantly white, but can be white with black or tan markings, or a combination of these colours. The colours should be clear.
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Chow Chow
Known for its guarded and aloof response toward strangers, the Chow Chow is an intelligent, independent, and protective breed. Believed to be over 2,000 years old, the Chow originated in China and was developed for hunting, herding, and sled driving. A select few that were born smoky blue in colour were promoted to the position of Buddhist temple dog. The name Chow Chow is believed to have evolved from the pidgin-English term meaning knick-knacks, a probable reference to the dog's position on trade ships during the nineteenth century. The breed's rise in popularity followed Queen Victoria's interest in the 'wild dog of China', a title the Chow was given at the London Zoo. Today the breed is a fashionable pet and guard dog, admired for its loyalty and devotion to its owner.
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Strong, muscular, and heavy boned, the Chow is a sturdy and powerful dog. It has a compact body, with a plush rough double coat, and a tail set high. It carries itself with confidence, and has an unusual stilted gait. The head is large, with a broad, flat skull and short deep muzzle, with a blue black tongue.
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The Chow comes in five colours: red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream, and can appear clear coloured, solid or solid with lighter shadings in the ruff, tail and featherings.
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Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman was developed in Germany in the late nineteenth century as a medium sized dog that would be both protector and companion. It is believed to be a mix of short-haired shepherd, Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier, and German Pinscher. The breed was further refined by American fanciers, and officially recognized in 1900. An intelligent, powerful dog with great speed and stamina, the Doberman excels when mentally and physically stimulated. Suspicious of strangers, watchful and fearless, Dobermans are very effective watchdogs, while their loyalty and obedience make them loving and dedicated companions.
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The Doberman is a medium-sized, compact, and muscular dog with a dignified carriage. Clean, powerful lines, a soft expression, and a short, smooth, close-lying coat all combine to make an extremely elegant dog.
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Most commonly black, with rust colouring above the eye, on the muzzle, throat, and fore-chest, all legs amd feet, and below the tail. Other colpurs are red, blue, and fawn.
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German Shepherd
Loyal, courageous, and intelligent, the German Shepherd (often called the Alsatian) is renowned for its great endurance, strength, and willingness to be trained and worked. Initially, developed as a German herding and farm dog, today the breed is one of the most popular and recognizable of dogs. The German Shepherd excels in many roles, and they are prized as blind dogs, drug dogs, search and rescue, police and service dogs. An immensely loyal breed, they are known to be 'one-man' dogs - they do not give their love away easily, but once given, it is given for life. They will defend fearlessly and display high levels of intelligence, patience, and, to a certain degree, the exercise of judgement.Appearance:
The German Shepherd has a powerful and well-muscled build that is well suited to endurance and speed, and quick and sudden movements. It is well-proportioned dog, appearing slightly longer than tall, strongly boned, with an outline of smooth curves rather then angles. It has a double coat of medium length.
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The German Shepherd appears in a variety of colours, the most common being black, black and tan, and sable.
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Beagle
Active, intelligent and cheerful, the Beagle is known for its friendly temperament and great hunting ability. Although there are no reliable records of the Beagle's early history, it is accepted that pack hounds were introduced popularity of foxhunting and subsequent breeding foxhounds during the 18th century led to development of the Beagle. The foxhound, a cross of Buck Hound and Beagle, produced two distinct types of dog: the Southern Hound and the North Country Beagle. This Beagle strain was successfully introduced into American in the 1860's, and it is still used today to hunt in packs. Beagles also make excellent companions and great family dogs. They enjoy the company of children, and have an endearingly playful and upbeat, sometimes boisterous nature. They also have the advantage of an easily cared-for coat, compact size, and remarkable lack of doggy odour.Appearance:
The Beagle is a solid and compact dog that resembles the Foxhound, although it is smaller in size. It has tough forelegs and tight feet, and on average ranges in height from 1 to 11/4 feet.
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Beagles present in a range of colours, the most common being black, tan, white, and a colour combination of the tricolour. They can also be tan and white or lemon and white.
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