Dog Breed Article Database
Yorkshire Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Very smallHeight: 15 - 23 cm 6 - 9 inches Weight: Up to 3.2 kg 7 lb Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: DemandingExercise: MediumFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Alert & intelligentCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: ToyPhysical Character
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West Highland White Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: About 28 cm 11 inches Weight: 7 - 10 kg 15 - 22 lb Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: UndemandingFeeding: EasyTemperament: Active & friendlyCountry of Origin: ScotlandAKC Group: Terrier Other Names: WestiePhys
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Siberian Husky Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 45 - 50 cm 18 - 20 inches Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg 32 - 34 lb Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: StraightforwardExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Alert & reliableCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: WorkingOther Name
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Shar Pei Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 46 - 51 cm 18 - 20 inches Weight: 16 - 25 kg 35 - 55 lb Life Span: 10 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Independent but friendlyCountry of Origin: ChinaAKC Group: Non-SportingOther Names:
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Schnauzer Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 45 - 50 cm 18 - 20 inches Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg 32 - 34 lb Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: StraightforwardExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Alert & reliableCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: WorkingOther Name
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Saint Bernard Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: GiantHeight: 69 - 86 cm 28 - 34 inches The taller the better.Weight: 50 - 75 kg 110 - 165.5 lb Life Span: 7 yearsGrooming: Medium - demandingExercise: MediumFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Patient & docileCountry of Origin: Switzerl
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Rottweiler Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 58.5 - 68.5 cm 23 - 27 inches Weight: About 50 kg 110 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: SimpleExercise: Medium - demandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Courageous & trainableCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: Working P
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Pugs Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: 25 - 27 cm 10 - 11 inches Weight: 6.4 - 8.1 kg 14 - 18 lb Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: UndemandingExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Lively & cheerfulCountry of Origin: ChinaAKC Group: ToyOther Names: Carlin, M
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Poodle Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: There are three sizes: standard, miniature and toyHeight: Standard - Over 38 cm 15 in Miniature - 28-38 cm 11-15 in Toy - Under 28 cm 11 in Weight: Standard - 22 kg 49 lb Miniature - 12 kg 26 lb Toy - 7 kg 15 lb Life Span: 16
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Old English Sheepdog Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: Above 54 cm 21 inches Weight: About 30 kg 66 lb Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: Very demandingExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Friendly & outgoingCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: HerdingOther Names: BobtailP
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Maltese Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: Under 25 cm 10 inches Weight: 1.8 - 2.7 kg 4 - 6 lb Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: Very demandingExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Loyal & sensitiveCountry of Origin: Italy/MaltaAKC Group: Toy Other Na
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Labrador Retriever Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 54 - 57 cm 21.5 - 22.5 inches Weight: 25 - 35 kg 55 - 77 lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: DemandingFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Friendly & intelligentCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: SportingPhysical
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King Charles Spaniel Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: About 25 cm 10 inches Weight: 3.6 - 6.3 kg 8 - 14 lb Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: UndemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Gentle & affectionateCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: Toy Other Names: English
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Jack Russell Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: Ideally 25 - 30 cm 10 - 12 in Weight: Ideally 5 - 6 kg 11 - 13 lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: Undemanding Exercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Bold & cheerfulCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: Terrie
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Irish Setter Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 62.5 - 67.5 cm 25 - 27 inches Weight: 27 - 31 kg 60 - 70 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: DemandingExercise: DemandingFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Affectionate & racyCountry of Origin: IrelandAKC Group: SportingOther
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Greyhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Medium - largeHeight: 68 - 76 cm 27 - 30 inches Weight: 27 - 32 kg 60 - 70 lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: MinimalExercise: EssentialFeeding: MediumTemperament: Affectionate & even-temperedCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: HoundP
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Great Dane Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: GiantHeight: Dogs minimum: 76 cm 30 in Bitches minimum: 71 cm 28 in Weight: Dogs minimum: 54 kg 120 lb . Bitches minimum: 46 kg 100 lb Life Span: 10 yearsGrooming: SimpleExercise: MediumFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Dignified &
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Golden Retriever Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 51 - 61 cm 20 - 24 inches Weight: 27 - 37 kg 60 - 80 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: Fairly demandingExercise: DemandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Intelligent & caringCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: SportingPh
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German Shepherd Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 56 - 66 cm 22 - 26 inches Weight: 42 - 52 kg 92 - 115 lb Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Protective & highly trainable Country of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: HerdingOther
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French Bulldog Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: About 30 cm 12 inches Weight: Bitches: 10.9 kg 24 lb Dogs: 12.7 kg 28lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Cheerful & intelligentCountry of Origin: FranceA
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English Setter Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 61 - 68 cm 24 - 27 inches Weight: 25 - 30 kg 56 - 66 lb Life Span: 11 yearsGrooming: DemandingExercise: DemandingFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Friendly & quiet-naturedCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: SportingPhysi
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English Bulldog Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: About 38 cm 15 inches Weight: 22.5 - 25 kg 50 - 55 lb Life Span: 10 yearsGrooming: SimpleExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Determined & affectionateCountry of Origin: BritainAKC Group: Non-SportingO
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Dalmatian Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 56 - 61 cm 22 - 24 inches Weight: 23 - 25 kg 51 - 55 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Outgoing & friendlyCountry of Origin: CroatiaAKC Group: Non-SportingPhysical Charac
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Dachshund Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: Standard variety: 22 cm 9 in Miniature variety: 12 cm 5 in Weight: Standard variety: 6.5 - 11.5 kg 15-25 lb .Miniature variety: 4.5 kg 9-10 lb . Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: Varies with varietyExercise: Rea
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Chihuahua Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Very smallHeight: 15 - 22.5 cm 6 - 9 inches Weight: Up to 2.7 kg 6 lb Life Span: Up to 18 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Spirited & intelligentCountry of Origin: MexicoAKC Group: Toy Phys
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Bullmastiff Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Large - giant Height: 61 - 69cm 24 - 27 inches Weight: 41 - 59 kg 90 - 130 lb Life Span: 10 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: MediumFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Reserved & faithfulCountry of Origin: BritainAKC Group: Working Temperame
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Boxer Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 53 - 61 cm 21 - 24 inches Weight: 28 - 30 kg 62 - 66 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Fearless & energeticCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: Working Temperament: The
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Boston Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: 37- 42cm 15 - 17inches Weight: Wide variation. But usually 8 kg 18 lb .Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: SimpleExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Determined & even-temperedCountry of Origin: Engl
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Border Collie Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: 46 - 53 cm 18 - 21 inches Weight: 16 - 22 kg 35 - 48 lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Very alert & trainableCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: HerdingTempe
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Bloodhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MassiveHeight: 58 - 66 cm 23 - 26 inches Weight: 36 - 41 kg 80 - 90 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: Easy but extensiveExercise: ConsiderableFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Gentle, but requires understandingCountry of Origin: BelgiumA
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Bichon Frise Complete Profile
Temperament: The Bichon Frise is outgoing, lively, happy and intelligent. Bichon Frises make excellent household pets, with their abiltity to get on with children, other dogs and strangers. The Bichon Frise responds well under correct training and te
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Beagle Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: 33 - 40 cm 13 - 16 inches Weight: 9 - 14 kg 20 - 30 lb Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: ConsiderableFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Stubborn & activeCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: Hound Other Names: Engl
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Basset Hound Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: Low-slung, but heavy dogHeight: 33 - 38 cm 13 - 15 inches Weight: 18 - 32 kg 40 - 70 lb Life Span: 11 yearsGrooming: Relatively easyExercise: Steady but necessaryFeeding: Has a hearty appetiteTemperament: Placid & independentCountry
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American Staffordshire Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 43 - 48 cm 17 - 19 inches Weight: 18 - 23 kg 40 - 50 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Fearless & dependableCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: Terrier Temperament:
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American Pit Bull Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 46 - 56 cm 18 - 22 inches Weight: 14 - 36 kg 30 - 80 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Confident & exuberantCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: Not registeredOthe
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American Foxhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 53 - 64 cm 21 - 25 inches Weight: 30 - 34 kg 65 - 75 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: MinimalExercise: DemandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Active & eagerCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: Hound Temperament: T
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American Cocker Spaniel Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: SmallHeight: 35 – 38 cm 14 – 15 inches Weight: 10 – 13 kg 22 – 28 lb Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: ExtensiveExercise: MediumFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Cheerful & intelligentCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: SportingOthe
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American Bulldog Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 48 - 71 cm 19 - 28 inches Weight: 30 - 58 kg 65 - 130 lb Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: MinimalExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Fearless & confidentCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: Not registeredOt
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Updated Dog Breed Related News - Dogs Resources
Officers wound dog during call to dispute (San Mateo County Times)
SAN FRANCISCO — A police officer shot and wounded a mixed-breed pit bull Tuesday after the dog bit another officer's boot as they were responding to a domestic-violence complaint in the Outer
Barangay exec in hot water for killing dog (Philstar.com)
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya —- A barangay official here is in hot water for allegedly ordering the slaughter of his neighbor’s dog. But he may be able to get away with a comparatively light sentence for a crime that would merit a harsher penalty in other countries.
Calendar (The Lincoln-Way Sun)
All breed dog training: 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at Francis 4-H Field in New Lenox. Sponsored by All Breed Training. A new puppy kindergarten class for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months of age. Classes are one hour in length and go for seven weeks. Call Tanya Mikolajczyk at (815) 469-8741.
8-year-old Dog With Lymphoma Should Get Special Care (Hollister Free Lance)
Q: Our 8-year-old dog, Milty, has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The vet has offered to send us to a specialist to see how he can be treated. Is this a good idea? Isn't this a deadly cancer?
