http://www.variousdogbreeds.com Blog on Dogs and Pets Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:57:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that the AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes 8 dog breed groups? These include the sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, terrier and miscellaneous groups. Dogs are assigned to a specific group based on the purpose for which the dog was originally bred or has been used for historically. ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/akc-dog-breeds-2/ Large dog breeds will require more room in a house and yard than smaller dog breeds. When it comes to food, larger dog breeds will require substantially more dog food that the smaller dog breeds. That is just the tip of the iceberg. Exercise and playful outside and calm indoors, the ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/large-dog-breeds/ The Poodle's coat may be groomed into three basic styles: the "pet clip" (or puppy clip), with relatively short hair all over the body, the "English saddle" clip, and the "Continental" clip with the rear half of the body shaved, bracelets left around the ankles and pom-poms left on the ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/poodle-standard-dog-breed/ Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working dogs. The Siberian Husky comes in all colors from black to pure white are allowed. A variety of markings on the head is common, including many striking patterns not found in other breeds. Color choices include Black and White, which ranges from light (dilute) ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/siberian-husky-dog-breed/ The bichon havanais dogs are intelligent and happy as a puppy. The breed is of solid physical type and sound constitution. The dog gives a rugged impression of a little dog, it is sturdy, and while a small breed, it is neither fragile nor overdone. They are very affectionate and ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/bichon-havanais-dog/ The Australian Silky Terrier, also called the Sidney Terrier, is a fine-boned, moderately low-set, long-haired terrier. It is compact but lightly built. It has erect, v-shaped ears and a docked tail. (Docking is illegal in some European Countries.) The head is flat and wide between the ears, with a shallow ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/australian-silky-terrier/ The English Springer Spaniel is a compact, hearty medium-sized dog with long pendant ears. They should be sturdy and neither too light nor too heavy. The tail is generally docked (and wagging!). The dog should have a proud bearing, with a level back approximately the same length as the height ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/english-springer-spaniel/ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, compact and squarely proportioned dog. It is a strong dog that moves gracefully. The head is shaped like a rectangle, rather long, with a short, strong muzzle, jaws that are able to seize and grip prey well, and large teeth. It has ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/wheaten-terrier-dog-breed-2/ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, compact and squarely proportioned dog. It is a strong dog that moves gracefully. The head is shaped like a rectangle, rather long, with a short, strong muzzle, jaws that are able to seize and grip prey well, and large teeth. It has ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/wheaten-terrier-dog-breed/ The Kerry Blue Terrier is a well-built, muscular, medium-sized dog with true terrier style and character. Born black at birth the coat changes color through one or more transitions.  Black to very dark blue (darker than deep slate) shades or tinges of brown to different shades of blue gray.  The ... http://www.variousdogbreeds.com/kerry-blue-terrier-dog/