Sunday, April 26, 2009

Dachshund



Appearance
There are three varieties of Dachshund : the smooth coated dog, the long-haired and the wired-haired (least common). Each of these varieties have also three sizes. A full-grown standard dachshund averages 16 to 28 pounds. , miniature variety typically weighs less than 11 lb. The kaninchen weighs 7-9 lb. The Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs. Also for these breed says "A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long"
Dachshunds have a wide range of colouration. Dominant colors and patterns are red and black-and-red (often referred to as black-and-tan). Also occurring are cream, blue, wild boar, chocolate brown, fawn, brindle, piebald, and a lighter "boar" red. Light-colored dachshunds usually sport green or blue eyes, rather than brown.

At conclusion, Dachshund dogs are:
- playful, fun dogs
- lively and affectionate
- tenacious
- considerate with children
- clever and courageous
- "big dogs in small packages"

West Highland White Terrier


Appearance
Westie Terriers have bright, deep-set eyes which tend to be dark, with a "piercing" look. Their ears are generally small, pointed, and erect. They typically weigh from 15 to 20 lbs (6.8 - 9 kgs) for male dogs and 13 to 16 lbs (6 - 7.2 kgs) for female dogs and their average height is 9 to 11 inches (23 - 28 cm) at the withers.[3] The Kennel Club has recommended that their tails, typically "carrot-shaped", should never be docked.[4] The tail should be between 5-6 inches (13 - 15.5 cm). They also have deep chests, muscular limbs, a huge skull, a short and a closely fitted jaw with "scissors" bite (lower canines locked in front of upper canines, upper incisors locked over lower incisors).[5] Their teeth generally appear quite large for the size of the dog.[3][5] Westies have a very strong bone structure for their size.

Care
Westies are prone to allergies and dry skin issues, and bathing too frequently may aggravate these problems. Washing once a month or on a longer interval will generally not cause issues. However, frequent brushings are needed to keep the coat clean and oils evenly distributed throughout the coat. Washing with a detergent-free, baby-oriented, or another soft skin shampoo will help keep a Westie's skin hydrated. Weekly washing of the inside of the ears with cotton balls will prevent oil and wax build-up and ear infections. Water in the ears must be extracted before infection can set in. Westies should be groomed at least every two months, and bathedHealth and brushed as needed between appointments.

Health
Like most other dogs, these terriers generally require 13 hours of sleep out of every 24. Westies will usually conform to the sleep patterns of their human companions, and take several naps during the day as well, to accrue their needed sleep.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Golden Retriever



Appearance
The Golden retriever is a symmetrical, powerful, and active dog, sound and well put together, not clumsy nor long in the leg, displaying a kindly expression and possessing a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. A male should stand 23-24 inches in height at the shoulders, females 20-22 inches at the shoulders. The males weigh 65-75 lbs. and the females weigh 55-65 lbs. The coat is dense and water repellent, in various shades of lustrous gold or cream, with moderate feathering. As a Golden grows older, its coat can become darker or lighter, along with a noticeable whitening of the fur on and around the muzzle. Puppy coats are usually much lighter than their adult coats, but a darker colouration at the tips of the ears may indicate a darker adult color.

Golden retriever dogs are:
-with kindly, friendly and confident temperament
-calm, naturally intelligent and biddable
-excellent with children which made them a favorite family pet
-intelligence ( can learn up to roughly 240 commands, words and phrases )
-loves to retrieve (stick, tennis ball, or flying disc )

Yorkshire Terrier



Appearance
The Yorkshire Terrier have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle. It has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held high. The Yorkie is a long-coated small-size toy dog whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance. The weight of these dogs should not exceed 7 lb., the height should be 6-7 inches.

Care
The Yorkshire Terrier's long hair need daily combing and brushing. Most pet Yorkies have their coats trimmed short or shaved for convenience. The Yorkie coat does not shed

At conclusion, yorkshire terrier dogs :
-are alert, vivacious, playful, charming and clever.
-don't need a lot of excercise but do like to run and play
-is fearless, saucy and always eager for challenges
-excellent watchdog