| Advice for the dog lover or the budding dog lover | | | | bicolor and tricolor. It is smart, but is also easily |
| on choosing the best type of dog breed to match | | | | distracted by fresh smells. |
| both you and your lifestyle. | | | | The Old English Sheepdog: This British breed |
| You are probably one of those dog lovers. Now | | | | nicknamed Bobtail belongs to the herding group of |
| you want to have your own little puppy or dog | | | | dogs. It weighs around 66 pounds and stands |
| that will be your own best friend. You are so | | | | between 22 and 24 inches tall. It has a long fluffy |
| excited. You look like a little girl expecting her first | | | | coat that includes shades of white, gray, blue and |
| doll that daddy will buy her from the toy store | | | | grizzle. It is smart dog with an instinct to protect |
| today. But suddenly you are stuck. You don't | | | | its family, which makes it great for a family dog. |
| know what dog breed to choose. | | | | The Briard: This French breed also known as |
| In this article we will attempt to look at some of | | | | Berger de Brie was bred about a thousand years |
| the so many breeds of dogs that we have | | | | ago as a shepherd dog. Weighing about 75 |
| around. Hopefully, you will be able to choose one | | | | pounds, it is between 23 and 27 inches tall. |
| that you like depending on its temperament and | | | | Though it is prone to have hip dysplasia and |
| qualities. So, what are the different breeds we | | | | progressive retinal atrophy, it doesn't need much |
| have? Let's look at them. | | | | exercising as such. It hasa long wavy coat that |
| The Samoyed: This is a Russian working dog also | | | | covers a dense undercoat that comes in shades |
| known as Samayedskaya. Originally used as herd | | | | of black and fawn. |
| and guard dogs, it is still very useful for caring for | | | | The Tibetan Spaniel: This breed originating from |
| families, pulling sleds and guarding homes. It is | | | | Tibet and also known as Prayer Dog is an ancient |
| between 18 and 22 feet long and weighs 50-60 | | | | non-sporting dog. Originally used as a companion |
| pounds. It comes mostly in shades of white and | | | | nd a watch dog, it is a cute little dog weighing |
| cream. | | | | between 9 and 15 pounds and about 10 inches tall. |
| The English Foxhound: This is a breed that is the | | | | It is a smart breed with a silky coat and is very |
| result of interbreeding among a number of dogs | | | | good with other dogs, kids and cats. |
| including the greyhound, the bulldog and a fox | | | | These are just a few of the large number of |
| terrier. It is traceable back to the 16th century. | | | | breeds out there. |
| Originally bred for fox hunting, it is also used | | | | So, whatever breed of dog you choose make |
| nowadays as regular pet dogs. It is about 23 to | | | | sure you like it for its features as well as its |
| 27 inches tall and weighs between 57 and 75 | | | | qualities. |
| pounds and its coat comes in black, white, tan, | | | | |