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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Dog Breeds : Catalan Sheepdog


Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for males, with females being smaller. Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and can be from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey. There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct.

Dog Breeds : Basset Hounds


Basset Hounds are around 33 to 38 cm (13 to 15 inches) in height at the withers. They usually weigh between 20 and 30 kg (45 and 65 lb). They have smooth, short-haired coats. Although any hound color is considered acceptable by breed standards, Bassets are generally tricolor (black, tan, and white), open red and white (red spots on white fur), closed red and white (a solid red color with white feet and tails), and lemon and white. Some Bassets are also classified as grey, or blue, however this color is considered rare and undesirable

Dog Breeds : American Staffordshire Terrier


The American Staffordshire Terrier is a large dog that ranges from 16 to 19 inches at the withers, and weighs from 57 to 67 pounds.

He is muscular and strong, and gives the impression of great strength and agility for his size. His chest is deep and broad, and his neck is heavy. He has a broad skull, pronounced cheek muscles, and strong jaws. His ears may be half prick, rose, or cropped.

The coat is short and glossy and can be of any colour although all white, mostly white, liver, and black and tan are not encouraged. His nose must be black.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Dog Breeds: Carlin Pinscher

The Carlin Pinscher is a mixed-breed dog, originating from the Miniature Pinscher and the Pug. It is a relatively new type of dog, bred by various individuals since the mid-1990s. The Carlin Pinscher is a mixed breed whose main sources are the Miniature Pinscher and Pug (another such mix is the ‘Muggin’), with some other breeds later mixed in, such as the Boxer. ‘Pinscher’ is German for ‘Terrier’ and ‘Carlin’ is the name used for Pugs in some countries. The Carlin Pinscher is a very new breed which is still in development and not yet recognized by any major Kennel Clubs. In 1992, French breeder Isabeau Morgan and Hawaiian breeder Kawika Buenafe left their champion red Miniature Pinscher with their black Pug when on vacation. When they returned, they found that the dogs had bred, resulting in three puppies which had the appearance of a small Rottweiler. Grant Milionta was given one of these puppies, named Snooz, and grew quite fond of it, deciding to establish a new breed upon this line, called the ‘Carlin Pinscher’. Isabeau Morgan, Kawiki Buenafe, Grant Milionta, and others are now working with these dogs to establish a line of Carlin Pinschers which can be applied to the major Kennel Clubs.

Dog Breeds: Barbet


The Barbet stands 18 to 22 inches (46-56 cm) in height and weighs 33 to 55 pounds (15 to 25 kg). The Barbet is a prototypic water dog, with a long, woolly coat that is curly or wavy. The Barbet's coat colors are black, chestnut, fawn, grey, and white, with or without markings; mixed colors are common.