Puggle | Pug

Breed: Puggle | Pug

Name: Tinker Bell (Female)

Age: 4 Months

General Description:

Puggles tend to be between 15 and 30 pounds, and stand 10 to 15 inches at the shoulders.^{[citation needed]} They can be considered lap dogs because of their relatively small size and demeanor. While colors vary, the majority are fawn colored. Some puggles are completely black, while others are multicolored, such as those who are brown and black. The colors of second-generation puggles vary greatly; they can be white, black, fawn, or multicolored. With short, broad muzzles, a fawn, short-haired body, and drooping ears, many puggles resemble a small version of the English Mastiff. Although only roughly one-sixth of the mastiff’s size, many puggles are very much like miniature mastiffs, both in appearance and behavior.

As puggles inherit differing and unpredictable ratios of traits of their parents, beagles and pugs, puggles’ appearances vary. Many puggles have a tail that is the length of a beagle, but it tends to be curled like that of a pug. Puggles also often display an underbite, a trait puggles inherit from their pug parent. Some, but not all puggles have a longer snout than most pugs.

History:

Puggles originated in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, where dog breeder Wallace Havens experimented with various crossbreeds in the 1980s.^[2] Wallace was the first person to register his puggle with the American Canine Hybrid Club, a group created to register crossbreeds.^{[citation needed]} Havens is also credited with creating the name puggle. Havens began commercially breeding puggles on a large scale in 2000.

The AKC, the UKC, the NKC, The CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and Continental Kennel Clubs do not recognize puggles as a breed.^[3] The ACHC (American Canine Hybrid Club), UABR (United All Breed Registry), APRI (American Pet Registry Inc.),and ICA (International Canine Association) recognized puggles as purebred. Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America offers a registry for sterile puggles. Some canine clubs offer these events to mixed breed dogs.^{[citation needed]}

The American Hybrid Canine Association reported that puggles are the most popular type of dog among the 500 litters per month the group registers. ^[4] Famous puggle owners include Uma Thurman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sylvester Stallone, Julianne Moore, and James Gandolfini.

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Yorkshire Terrier | Yorkie

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier | Yorkie

Name: Precious (Female)

Age: 13 weeks

General Description:

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of Terrier type, developed in the 1800s in the historical area of Yorkshire in England. The defining features of the breed are its small size and its silky blue and tan coat. The breed is nicknamed Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and in the Toy Group or Companion Group by other kennel clubs, although all agree that the breed is a terrier. A winning showdog and a popular companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of other breeds, such as the Australian Silky Terrier.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, weighing 3.2 kg (7 lbs) or fewer, with a glossy, long silky coat that hangs straight from a part that runs along the middle of the head, back, and tail. The coat is dark on the back with a tan chest and tan on the head and legs.^[1] Small erect ears are covered with short, deep tan colored fur. The tail was traditionally docked but today the Yorkshire Terrier often has a long tail, held a little above the level of the back, with long, dark fur parted down the middle. Like most dogs bred to be pets rather than working dogs, breed standards contain detailed descriptions of precise colors and placement of markings, as well as body proportions and structure. Most importantly, according to the Standard, a Yorkshire Terrier should have a general look of self confidence, “conveying an important air”.^[2]

Puppy coats

Yorkshire Terrier puppies are not born with their adults coats. Yorkies are born black with tan points and slowly transition in to their adults coats over many months, even years. As an adult, a Yorkie can be black and tan, blue and tan, blue and gold, or black and gold. ^[6]

A newborn Yorkie puppy is born black with tan points on the muzzle, above the eyes, around the legs and feet and toes, the inside of the ears, and the underside of the tail ^[7]. Occasionally Yorkies are born with a white “star” on the chest or on one or more toes. These markings fade with age, and are usually gone within a few months. A white “star” on the chest is generally an indication that the puppy will be a good coat grower in quantity, but not necessarially quality ^[8].

It may take up to three years or more for the coat to reach its final color.^[9] P. H. Coombs, writing in 1891, complained about show wins awarded to puppies, when the dog’s coat does not fully come in until three or four years old, “and the honor of winning such a prize (for a puppy) can therefore be of but little practical benefit to the owner” since the adult dog’s colour cannot be exactly predicted.^[10]

Hypoallergenic coats

The typical fine, straight, and silky Yorkshire Terrier coat has also been listed by many popular dog information websites as being hypoallergenic. All dogs shed,^[11] and it is the dog’s dander and saliva that trigger most allergic reactions.^[12] Allergists do recognize that at times a particular allergy patient will be able to tolerate a particular dog, but they agree that “the luck of the few with their pets cannot be stretched to fit all allergic people and entire breeds of dogs.”^[13] The Yorkshire Terrier coat is said to fall out only when brushed or broken, or just said to not shed.^[14] Although neither of those statements agree with what biologists, veterinarians, and allergists know about dog fur, allergists “think there really are differences in protein production between dogs that may help one patient and not another”,^[13] meaning that some allergic people may not have allergic reactions to a specific dog, like the Yorkie.

History:

The Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England.^[18] In the mid-nineteenth century, workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small terriers. Breeding of the Yorkshire terrier was “principally accomplished by the people–mostly operatives in cotton and woolen mills–in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.”^[19] Details are scarce. Mrs. A. Foster is quoted as saying in 1886, “If we consider that the mill operatives who originated the breed…were nearly all ignorant men, unaccustomed to imparting information for public use, we may see some reason why reliable facts have not been easily attained.”^[20]

What is known is that the breed sprang from three different dogs, a male named Old Crab and a female named Kitty, and another female whose name is not known.^[21] The Paisley Terrier, a smaller version of the Skye Terrier that was bred for a beautiful long silky coat, also figured into the early dogs. Some authorities believed that the Maltese was used as well.^[22] “They were all originally bred from Scotch terriers (note: meaning dogs from Scotland, not today’s Scottish Terrier) and shown as such…the name Yorkshire Terrier was given to them on account of their being improved so much in Yorkshire.”^[20] Yorkshire Terriers were shown in a dog show category (class) at the time called “Rough and Broken-coated, Broken-haired Scotch and Yorkshire Terriers”. Hugh Dalziel, writing in 1878, says that “the classification of these dogs at shows and in the Kennel Club Stud Book is confusing and absurd” in lumping together these different types.^[23]

In the early days of the breed, “almost anything in the shape of a Terrier having a long coat with blue on the body and fawn or silver colored head and legs, with tail docked and ears trimmed, was received and admired as a Yorkshire Terrier”.^[19] But in the late 1860s, a popular Paisley type Yorkshire Terrier showdog named Huddersfield Ben, owned by a woman living in Yorkshire, Mary Ann Foster, was seen at dog shows throughout Great Britain, and defined the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier.^[24]

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Yorkshire Terrier | Yorkie

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier | Yorkie

Name: Handsome (Male)

Age: 13 weeks

General Description:

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of Terrier type, developed in the 1800s in the historical area of Yorkshire in England. The defining features of the breed are its small size and its silky blue and tan coat. The breed is nicknamed Yorkie and is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and in the Toy Group or Companion Group by other kennel clubs, although all agree that the breed is a terrier. A winning showdog and a popular companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of other breeds, such as the Australian Silky Terrier.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, weighing 3.2 kg (7 lbs) or fewer, with a glossy, long silky coat that hangs straight from a part that runs along the middle of the head, back, and tail. The coat is dark on the back with a tan chest and tan on the head and legs.^[1] Small erect ears are covered with short, deep tan colored fur. The tail was traditionally docked but today the Yorkshire Terrier often has a long tail, held a little above the level of the back, with long, dark fur parted down the middle. Like most dogs bred to be pets rather than working dogs, breed standards contain detailed descriptions of precise colors and placement of markings, as well as body proportions and structure. Most importantly, according to the Standard, a Yorkshire Terrier should have a general look of self confidence, “conveying an important air”.^[2]

Puppy coats

Yorkshire Terrier puppies are not born with their adults coats. Yorkies are born black with tan points and slowly transition in to their adults coats over many months, even years. As an adult, a Yorkie can be black and tan, blue and tan, blue and gold, or black and gold. ^[6]

A newborn Yorkie puppy is born black with tan points on the muzzle, above the eyes, around the legs and feet and toes, the inside of the ears, and the underside of the tail ^[7]. Occasionally Yorkies are born with a white “star” on the chest or on one or more toes. These markings fade with age, and are usually gone within a few months. A white “star” on the chest is generally an indication that the puppy will be a good coat grower in quantity, but not necessarially quality ^[8].

It may take up to three years or more for the coat to reach its final color.^[9] P. H. Coombs, writing in 1891, complained about show wins awarded to puppies, when the dog’s coat does not fully come in until three or four years old, “and the honor of winning such a prize (for a puppy) can therefore be of but little practical benefit to the owner” since the adult dog’s colour cannot be exactly predicted.^[10]

Hypoallergenic coats

The typical fine, straight, and silky Yorkshire Terrier coat has also been listed by many popular dog information websites as being hypoallergenic. All dogs shed,^[11] and it is the dog’s dander and saliva that trigger most allergic reactions.^[12] Allergists do recognize that at times a particular allergy patient will be able to tolerate a particular dog, but they agree that “the luck of the few with their pets cannot be stretched to fit all allergic people and entire breeds of dogs.”^[13] The Yorkshire Terrier coat is said to fall out only when brushed or broken, or just said to not shed.^[14] Although neither of those statements agree with what biologists, veterinarians, and allergists know about dog fur, allergists “think there really are differences in protein production between dogs that may help one patient and not another”,^[13] meaning that some allergic people may not have allergic reactions to a specific dog, like the Yorkie.

History:

The Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England.^[18] In the mid-nineteenth century, workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small terriers. Breeding of the Yorkshire terrier was “principally accomplished by the people–mostly operatives in cotton and woolen mills–in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.”^[19] Details are scarce. Mrs. A. Foster is quoted as saying in 1886, “If we consider that the mill operatives who originated the breed…were nearly all ignorant men, unaccustomed to imparting information for public use, we may see some reason why reliable facts have not been easily attained.”^[20]

What is known is that the breed sprang from three different dogs, a male named Old Crab and a female named Kitty, and another female whose name is not known.^[21] The Paisley Terrier, a smaller version of the Skye Terrier that was bred for a beautiful long silky coat, also figured into the early dogs. Some authorities believed that the Maltese was used as well.^[22] “They were all originally bred from Scotch terriers (note: meaning dogs from Scotland, not today’s Scottish Terrier) and shown as such…the name Yorkshire Terrier was given to them on account of their being improved so much in Yorkshire.”^[20] Yorkshire Terriers were shown in a dog show category (class) at the time called “Rough and Broken-coated, Broken-haired Scotch and Yorkshire Terriers”. Hugh Dalziel, writing in 1878, says that “the classification of these dogs at shows and in the Kennel Club Stud Book is confusing and absurd” in lumping together these different types.^[23]

In the early days of the breed, “almost anything in the shape of a Terrier having a long coat with blue on the body and fawn or silver colored head and legs, with tail docked and ears trimmed, was received and admired as a Yorkshire Terrier”.^[19] But in the late 1860s, a popular Paisley type Yorkshire Terrier showdog named Huddersfield Ben, owned by a woman living in Yorkshire, Mary Ann Foster, was seen at dog shows throughout Great Britain, and defined the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier.^[24]

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Shihtzu

Breed: Shihtzu

Name: Sunshine (Female)

Age: 13 weeks

General Description:

A small dog with a short muzzle and large deep dark eyes, with a soft long, double coat, the Shih Tzu stands no more than 26.7 cm (10 1/2 ins) at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.5 to 7.3 kg (10 to 16 lbs). Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any colour, although a blaze of white on the forehead and tail-tip is frequently seen. The Shih Tzu is slightly longer than tall, and dogs ideally should carry themselves “with distinctly arrogant carriage”.

The traditional long silky glossy coat that reaches the floor requires daily brushing to avoid tangles. Although the long coat is beautiful, often the coat is clipped short to simplify care, in a “puppy clip”. For conformation showing, the coat must be left in its natural state, although trimming for neatness around the feet and anus is allowed. Because Shih Tzu noses are small and flat, owners quite often must wipe the dog’s face with a damp paper towel to remove food remnants after the dog has eaten a meal. Shih Tzu may be trained to drink out of a water bottle. The water bottle keeps the face clean and dry preventing red yeast from growing on the Shih Tzu beard and moustache. Owners often tie strands of hair from the shih tzu’s head into a pony tail that sticks up. Overall a most worthless animal and is considered cruel to bring one into the world.

History:

Recent DNA analysis confirms that the ancestors of today’s Shih Tzu breed are among the most ancient of dog breeds. Ludvic von Schulmuth studied the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago. Von Schulmuth created a genealogical tree of Tibetan dogs that shows the “Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog”, a scavenger, evolved into the “Small Soft-Coated Drop-Eared Hunting Dog” which evolved into the Tibetan Spaniel, Pekingese, and Japanese Chin. Another branch coming down from the “Kitchen Midden Dog” gave rise to the Papillon and Long-haired Chihuahua and yet another “Kitchen Midden Dog” branch to the Pug and Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu was almost completely wiped out (when?), saved by 7 males and 7 females, the ancestors of all Shih Tzus living today. ^[9]

There are various theories of the origins of today’s breed. Theories relate that it stemmed from a cross between Pekingese and a Tibetan dog; that the Chinese court received a pair as a gift during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD); and that they were introduced from Tibet to China in the mid-18th century (Qing Dynasty. Dogs during that time were selectively bred and seen in Chinese paintings. The first dogs of the breed were imported into Europe (England and Norway) in 1930, and were classified by the Kennel Club as “Apsos”.^[10] The first European standard for the breed was written in England in 1935 by the Shih Tzu Club and the dogs were recatagorised as Shih Tzu. The breed spread throughout

Europe, and was brought to the United States after World War II, when returning members of the US military brought back dogs from Europe. The Shih Tzu was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1969 in the Toy Group. The breed is now recognised by all of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world. It is also recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for international competition in Companion and Toy Dog Group, Section 5, Tibetan breeds.

Temperement:

The Shih Tzu is a friendly lap dog that at one time was bred to be a companion dog for Chinese royalty. Some say living in the imperial palace gave the Shih Tzu an arrogant quality, although they also display qualities of devotion and adaptability. They are not afraid to stand up for themselves. They tend to be sweet, playful, and trusting as well. It ranks 70th in Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, considered one of the lowest degree of working/obedience intelligence (trainability). They don’t need as much exercise as larger dog breeds, but do suffer from the same difficulties as most small breed dogs due to having a smaller bladder.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu

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Toy Poodle

Breed:  Toy Poodle

Name: Little Bit (Male)

Age: 13 weeks

General Description:

The Poodle is a breed of dog, and is regarded as one of the most intelligent breeds of dog.^[1] The poodle breed is found in small, medium, and large sizes, and in many coat colors. Originally bred as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles are elegant in the conformation ring, having taken top honors in many shows, including Best in Show (BIS) at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 2002 and BIS at the World Dog Show in 2007.

History:

Poodles are retrievers or gun dogs, and can still be seen in that role. The breed’s English name has German origins.^[2] (The name poodle comes from the German word short for pudelhund or, reflecting the breed’s development from a water dog; the word pudel is related to the English word puddle.) However, most sources concur that the French are responsible for developing the modern breed into its current form, and developing the different sizes. The French name for the poodle is caniche, referring to ducks and the poodle’s water dog origins.

Poodle Sizes:

Unlike many breeds, poodles come in a variety of sizes, distinguished by adult shoulder (withers) height. The exact height cutoffs among the varieties vary slightly from country to country. Non-Fédération Cynologique Internationale kennel clubs generally recognize three sizes, standard, miniature, and toy, sometimes as sizes of the same breed, and sometimes as separate breeds. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes four sizes of one breed, standard, medium, miniature, and toy.^[5] Only the Fédération Cynologique Internationale describes a maximum size for standard poodles.

The terms royal standard, teacup, and tiny teacup are marketing names, and are not recognized by any major kennel club.

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Shihtzu

Breed: Shihtzu

Name: Sunshine (Female)

Age: 13 weeks

General Description:

A small dog with a short muzzle and large deep dark eyes, with a soft long, double coat, the Shih Tzu stands no more than 26.7 cm (10 1/2 ins) at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.5 to 7.3 kg (10 to 16 lbs). Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any colour, although a blaze of white on the forehead and tail-tip is frequently seen. The Shih Tzu is slightly longer than tall, and dogs ideally should carry themselves “with distinctly arrogant carriage”.

The traditional long silky glossy coat that reaches the floor requires daily brushing to avoid tangles. Although the long coat is beautiful, often the coat is clipped short to simplify care, in a “puppy clip”. For conformation showing, the coat must be left in its natural state, although trimming for neatness around the feet and anus is allowed. Because Shih Tzu noses are small and flat, owners quite often must wipe the dog’s face with a damp paper towel to remove food remnants after the dog has eaten a meal. Shih Tzu may be trained to drink out of a water bottle. The water bottle keeps the face clean and dry preventing red yeast from growing on the Shih Tzu beard and moustache. Owners often tie strands of hair from the shih tzu’s head into a pony tail that sticks up. Overall a most worthless animal and is considered cruel to bring one into the world.

History:

Recent DNA analysis confirms that the ancestors of today’s Shih Tzu breed are among the most ancient of dog breeds. Ludvic von Schulmuth studied the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago. Von Schulmuth created a genealogical tree of Tibetan dogs that shows the “Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog”, a scavenger, evolved into the “Small Soft-Coated Drop-Eared Hunting Dog” which evolved into the Tibetan Spaniel, Pekingese, and Japanese Chin. Another branch coming down from the “Kitchen Midden Dog” gave rise to the Papillon and Long-haired Chihuahua and yet another “Kitchen Midden Dog” branch to the Pug and Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu was almost completely wiped out (when?), saved by 7 males and 7 females, the ancestors of all Shih Tzus living today. ^[9]

There are various theories of the origins of today’s breed. Theories relate that it stemmed from a cross between Pekingese and a Tibetan dog; that the Chinese court received a pair as a gift during the

Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD); and that they were introduced from Tibet to China in the mid-18th century (Qing Dynasty. Dogs during that time were selectively bred and seen in Chinese paintings. The first dogs of the breed were imported into Europe (England and Norway) in 1930, and were classified by the Kennel Club as “Apsos”.^[10] The first European standard for the breed was written in England in 1935 by the Shih Tzu Club and the dogs were recatagorised as Shih Tzu. The breed spread throughout Europe, and was brought to the United States after World War II, when returning

members of the US military brought back dogs from Europe. The Shih Tzu was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1969 in the Toy Group. The breed is now recognised by all of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world. It is also recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for international competition in Companion and Toy Dog Group, Section 5, Tibetan breeds.

Temperement:

The Shih Tzu is a friendly lap dog that at one time was bred to be a companion dog for Chinese royalty. Some say living in the imperial palace gave the Shih Tzu an arrogant quality, although they

also display qualities of devotion and adaptability. They are not afraid to stand up for themselves. They tend to be sweet, playful, and trusting as well. It ranks 70th in Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, considered one of the lowest degree of working/obedience intelligence (trainability). They don’t need as much exercise as larger dog breeds, but do suffer from the same difficulties as most small breed dogs due to having a smaller bladder.

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Pomeranian

Breed: Pomeranian

Name: Blondie (Male)

Age: 4 months

General Description:

The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom/Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe (which today is part of modern eastern Germany and northern Poland) and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. As determined by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale the Pomeranian is part of the German Spitz breed, and in many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz (`Dwarf` Spitz), or Toy German Spitz.

Pomeranians are small dogs. The Pomeranian has soft and fluffy fur. Their thick, fluffy tails fan over their backs. When born, the tails of Pomeranians are straight or slightly curved. It usually takes a Pomeranian’s tail 1-3 months to curve over its back. Their teeth come to a scissor bite and they have almond shaped eyes. A Pomeranian’s fur can be many different colors including white (or a light beige color),tan, black, brown, orange, sable, wolf, or white with colored markings.

Behavior:

Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and active. The breed loves to be around their owners. They are somewhat intelligent and are easily trained. Pomeranians do not always socialize well with other dogs, animals, and people. Pomeranians are extroverted and can develop the habit of barking excessively. Because of their long double-coat, they tend to seek out cooler environments and it is not uncommon to find them lying down on a cold floor or hard surface. They will not usually sit or lie content at an owner’s feet, and normally prefer not to be overhandled. Pomeranians should not be allowed to run free and should always be kept on a leash or enclosed in some kind of yard or inside. They tend to usually be good with kids from the age of 3+ if raised with them from the start. Because of their size, they do well in condominiums and apartments, but they are able to adapt to almost any situation or environment.

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Pomeranian

Breed: Pomeranian

Name: Jack (Male)

Age: 4 months

General Description:

The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom/Pom Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe (which today is part of modern eastern Germany and northern Poland) and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. As determined by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale the Pomeranian is part of the German Spitz breed, and in many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz (`Dwarf` Spitz), or Toy German Spitz.

Pomeranians are small dogs. The Pomeranian has soft and fluffy fur. Their thick, fluffy tails fan over their backs. When born, the tails of Pomeranians are straight or slightly curved. It usually takes a Pomeranian’s tail 1-3 months to curve over its back. Their teeth come to a scissor bite and they have almond shaped eyes. A Pomeranian’s fur can be many different colors including white (or a light beige color),tan, black, brown, orange, sable, wolf, or white with colored markings.

Behavior:

Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and active. The breed loves to be around their owners. They are somewhat intelligent and are easily trained. Pomeranians do not always socialize well with other dogs, animals, and people. Pomeranians are extroverted and can develop the habit of barking excessively. Because of their long double-coat, they tend to seek out cooler environments and it is not uncommon to find them lying down on a cold floor or hard surface. They will not usually sit or lie content at

an owner’s feet, and normally prefer not to be overhandled. Pomeranians should not be allowed to run free and should always be kept on a leash or enclosed in some kind of yard or inside. They tend to usually be good with kids from the age of 3+ if raised with them from the start. Because of their size, they do well in condominiums and apartments, but they are able to adapt to almost any situation or environment.

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Dachshund

Breed: Dachshund

Name: Casanova (Male)

Age: 5 months

General Description:

If you are considering a Dachshund for your new family pet, there are a number of factors to consider before bringing one of these cute pups into your home. As you begin to weigh your decisions about which pet will be the best fit for your family, keep in mind that Dachshunds have a life expectancy of 12-15 years. This makes for a long time to commit to an animal, so doing your homework about the breed and your ability to care for this dog is a very wise idea indeed.

Unfortunately, many doxies end up in Dachshund rescue organizations because their original owners did not carefully weigh the costs and consider the responsibility before bringing these dogs into their homes. When the going got tough, these little guys regrettably got going – right out of their homes and into rescue kennels. To ensure that this does not happen to you or your pet, take the time to educate and prepare yourself for your prospective new addition, so that the two of you will be able to enjoy many happy years together.

Dachshund History and Appearance

Dachshunds have been around for many centuries, with references to these short-legged animals possibly found in early Egyptian engravings. The Dachshund as we know it today originated in Germany hundreds of years ago. Details of the history of this breed will be presented later in this site. The appearance of these dogs can vary greatly in size. In fact, there is such a diverse range of size, that the breed has been classified into two subgroups: the Dachshund and the miniature Dachshund. There are also three different categories of each of these sizes that are based on coat variations. The first is a long-haired Dachshund, followed by a wire-haired and a short-haired version of the breed.

Colors of the Dachshund can fluctuate greatly as well, and can include black, red, brown and cream shades. There are two-toned dogs (black and tan is the most common duo), and pie-bald, mottled and speckled patterns of coats. Eye color can have some variation also, although most Dachshunds have expressive, brown eyes.

Is a Dachshund Right for You?

An even more important consideration than appearance is the temperament of the dog that you will be bringing into your home. This is a particular concern for families that have small children, since some dogs do not have the right personality type for lively, young kids. While dachshunds can fall into this category, there are plenty of instances where these dogs have done just fine with children of all ages. Training can make a difference, but an incompatible temperament with kids is certainly something for a potential Dachshund owner to think about.

Aside from a possible concern for small children, Dachshunds tend to be friendly dogs that are also proud and fiercely loyal to their masters. These dogs are playful and can even be clownish. If you are looking for a dog that will be content to be your constant companion, a Dachshund is undoubtedly a good choice for you. To learn more about what this dog’s personality is like, consider the history and origin of the Dachshund.

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Chihuahua

Breed: Chihuahua

Name: Chikita (Female)

Age: 4 months

General Description:

History of the Chihuahua / General Description

At two to six pounds, the Chihuahua is the smallest breed registered with the American Kennel Club. Most of these dogs are between six and eight inches tall, with a body a little longer than it is tall. The Chihuahua is fine-boned, but muscular, and its head is made distinctive because of its rounded shape. The dog has large eyes and big ears that stand upright when alert. The Chihuahua’s muzzle is on the short side and slightly pointed. Its tail is fairly long and carried up, curved toward the back. The dogs have soft, shiny, and short coats on the body, but little coat on the head and ears.

Temperament

Chihuahuas are alert and have qualities similar to terriers, which means they have been called “grumpy” and easily provoked and temperamental. While not always appropriate for homes with young children, the dog is perfect for the elderly or individuals who have the time to pamper their pets and who live in small quarters on limited incomes. The Chihuahua is curious, affectionate, and loyal. The dog is also convenient to have as a companion because of its small size – it can be taken almost anywhere and usually enjoys itself greatly on any outing. Chihuahuas like other dogs of its own breed, but tend to dislike dogs of other breeds.

The official AKC standard for the breed describes the Chihuahua as “A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament.” However, some Chihuahuas carry “saucy” and “terrier-like” to extremes and are grumpy, haughty, or downright nasty when provoked – and provocation may come easy.

Health and Care

Chihuahuas need a lot of human interaction and should be petted often. They thrive on attention and love.

Chihuahuas need a high-protein, meaty dog food provided in three small meals each day instead of in one big meal. The dog’s coat should be brushed periodically with a soft brush; if the dog has long hair, it should be brushed every day. The dogs need to be bathed once a month, but care should be taken to keep water out of the ears to avoid infection.

Chihuahuas can live to be very old – up to 18 years – and are generally healthy, but they are susceptible to some genetic diseases, including knee injuries and fractures, eye problems, heart disease, and dental problems. Chihuahuas should not be permitted to jump from high places, since they may break a leg. When the dog is excited or feeling stressed, it will shiver or tremble. This is not a cause for concern, since it is believed that toy breeds have higher metabolisms and dissipate body heat at a faster rate than larger dogs. However, Chihuahuas must always be protected from cold weather by wearing a coat or sweater.

Source: Pets4U

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