The Akita breed The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. These dogs also tracked and hunted wild boar, black bear, and sometimes deer. The breed does not back down from challenges and does not frighten…
Category: Dog Breeds
Dog Breeds Video : Border Collie
FAMILY: livestock, herding AREA OF ORIGIN: Great Britain DATE OF ORIGIN: 1800s ORIGINAL FUNCTION: sheep herding TODAYS FUNCTION: sheep herding, herding trials, obedience AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 20-23 Weight: 30-45 AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 18-21 Weight: 30-45
Dog Breeds Video : Dachshund
FAMILY: scenthound, terrier, dachshund AREA OF ORIGIN: Germany DATE OF ORIGIN: 1500s ORIGINAL FUNCTION: flushing… TODAYS FUNCTION: earthdog trials, dachshund field trials AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32 AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 8-9 Weight: 11-32
Dog Breed Video Great Dane
FAMILY: livestock dog, mastiff AREA OF ORIGIN: Germany DATE OF ORIGIN: Middle Ages ORIGINAL FUNCTION: guardian,…
Newfoundland
FAMILY: livestock dog, sheepdog, mastiff AREA OF ORIGIN: Canada DATE OF ORIGIN: 1700s ORIGINAL FUNCTION: all-purpose…
Basset Hound
The Basset Hound breed Basset Hound breed pet dogs are considerable pets on brief legs.’ Basset’ comes from the French word ‘bas’, indicating ‘low’. The short, smooth coat comes in any hound colour, but is usually tricolour (black, tan and white) or bicolour (white and lemon). Adult Bassets stand at 33-38cm and weigh from 18…
Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard The Saint Bernard does not wish to wear a brandy keg around his neck, but you might be able to train him to bring you a beer. With a heart that’s as kind as his body is big, this lovable giant makes a fantastic family good friend and protector. He is sweet,…