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Komondor, Komondor Dog, Komondor Breeders, Komondor Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Hungary
MOST SUITED AS Guard-dog for the herd.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is a minimum of 65cm (251/2in) for dogs and a minimum of 60cm (231/2in) for bitches. It is generally preferred to see heights much tal­ler than this. There is no maximum height.

COAT
The coat is the most important distinguishing feature of this breed. This consists of felt-like strands which form and become longer over the years. It can take up to three years for the eventual coat of the Komondor to be formed. The coat is always white.

CARE REQUIRED
Generally this breed is never brushed or comb­ed since it is intended that the felting of the coat will occur. The strands are formed because the soft undercoat is not shed but catches in the tougher, and longer outer hair. To encourage development of the felt strands, they can be teased out by hand. Bathing is best left until summer, since it can take several days for the coat to dry.

CHARACTER
These are independent, dominant, and very alert dogs that are brave, incorruptible, deter­mined, social, very loyal to their handler and family, sober, well-balanced, and calm. They do not naturally bark much. They have the amazing ability to judge whether a person has harmful intentions.

TRAINING
The Komondor is a dog whose natural instincts are still close to nature and it will often rely upon its own instinct. Its training must be con­sistent and based upon mutual respect.
The Komondor has an uncomplicated character and, once he understands your rules, it will not overstep them. Despite its honest nature, the Komondor needs a confident handler. Because it will only obey an order in which it can seen any point, it is not suitable for obe­dience courses and similar activities.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Komondor will get along fine with other animals and with children provided they are part of your household and family. It will pro­tect your children from being pestered by other children.
Strangers are instinctively mistrusted and unwanted visitors get no chance to step on to your property. Regular visitors with no harm in them will be treated as one of you and treated accordingly.

EXERCISE
It is as possible to keep this breed in an urban environment as in the country, although the country will more to its liking. If the Komondor is kept outdoors, it will naturally inspect its territory and meet its needs for exercise itself. They can be extremely lazy and will sleep and rest for hour upon hour. Damp and chilly or even cold weather will not harm this breed, they are so well protected by their impenetrable coat.

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Kooikerhondje, Kooikerhondje Dog, Kooikerhondje Breeders, Kooikerhondje Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Holland

MOST SUITED AS Duck hunter's dog, vermin destroyer, and companion.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 33 - 40cm (13 1/2 - 15 1/2in) and the weight is about 10kg (22lb).

COAT
The medium-length hair is lightly waved. The coat is predominantly white with orange patches and black ear tips - which are known as "earrings" within breed circles.

CARE REQUIRED
This breed needs little attention to its coat. Brush the dogs regularly and keep the ears clean. If necessary, trim excess hair between the pads of the feet.

CHARACTER
This is a cheerful, friendly, and brave dog that is attentive and intelligent, self-confident, and not a friend to all-corners. They seldom bark. They bond closely with their own people and can be a good watchdog if called upon. The Kooikerhondje is so sensitive that it can be rather touchy and it is therefore not a suitable playmate for children.

TRAINING
In common with all breeds, the training of a Kooikerhondje has to be carried out consistently. They are intelligent and eager to learn - properties which make them an easy dog to train, and they are also sensitive to the intonation of the voice so that a tough approach is absolutely unnecessary. The handler must be firm though because over leniency will bring out the breeds dominant trait.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
They get on well with dogs and cats provided they meet them when they are young. This breed is not a friend to all and they are reser­ved towards strangers. In contrast, familiar family friends will get an enthusiastic welcome.

EXERCISE
They like to run about and to frolic. Do not sentence them to three short outings a day. Lots of exercise required. Most of them like to swim and to retrieve. They perform well at obedience and agility skills trials and also shine at fly-ball.

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Koolie Dog, Koolie Dog Breedrs, Koolie Dog Picture


The Koolie is an Australian dog breed; specifically, it is a herding dog or working dog. Koolies have existed in Australia since the early 18th Century.

The Koolie is a medium-sized dog of varying coat type, and color though they are generally recognised with a merled coat pattern. Koolies are typically slightly longer than tall and resemble a cross between a Border Collie, Kelpie and an Australian Cattle Dog, dogs with whom they share Collie ancestry.

Like the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, the Koolie Club of Australia defines the breed based on its ability to work rather than on its conformation. Unlike the JRT Club of America, most Koolie breeders refer to this dog as a breed rather than as a type, and assert that it "breeds true".

History
The Koolie is believed to be descended from the same Collie types that were brought to Australia for the kennels of Thomas S. Hall (an originator of the Australian Cattle Dog breed); some believe that they could be direct descendent's of Hall's dogs. This, if true, would make the Koolie the oldest of Australia's breeds.

The dog was originally referred to as a German Coolie or Collie or simply Coolie. To avoid unpleasant connotations and also so that the breed's Australian origins are not confused, the Koolie Club of Australia officially changed the breed name to Australian Koolie. Most enthusiasts use the current spelling, or just Koolie although the variants are also seen.

The Koolie is currently not recognized by any of the major kennel clubs, although judges from the ANKC may judge Koolies. In the states of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, Koolies may compete in canine council-sponsored working, Obedience, tracking, Jumping and dog agility events by registration on their Sates Sporting Registers. In 2000, the Koolie Club of Australia was formed to preserve, protect and ethically promote the Koolie breed. Opinion is divided as to whether official recognition would be good for the breed. As of (2006), no bench standard exists and none is expected in the near future.

Herding technique

Koolies are much sought after in rural Australia and interest is now being shown in America and Germany. According to Geoff Broughton, the current president of the Koolie Club of Australia, the Koolie will head (move to the front or head of the stock to push them back towards you), heel, drive (push the stock from behind), cast (move out and around the stock), and back, literally jump onto the backs of their charges, to herd them if necessary. Koolies have a reputation for being an upright worker with a good eye, who can easily shift their focus from holding the group to casting around a flock or gathering breakaways. They are not known for having sticky eyes (stuck on the sheep that's in front only). Unlike other working breeds which are noted for their crouched form or style and preference for either yard or field work, Koolies are just as much at ease working in close as in yards or trucks or out in paddocks and droving. As well as working anything from ducks to bulls, like all dogs of their kind, they will herd family members and children in the absence of other charges.

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Korean Jindo Dog, Korean Jindo Dog Breeders, Korean Jindo Dog Picture


The Korean Jindo Dog is a hunting dog, originally from Jindo Island, Korea. Relatively unknown outside Korea, it is celebrated in its native land for its unswerving loyalty to its master.

Appearance

The Jindo is a medium-sized, double-coated spitz-type dog, with prick ears. The body is either square or slightly longer than tall. It has been divided into two body types: Tonggol or Gyupgae and Hudu or Heutgae. The former is very muscular and shorter in body, with a depth of chest equal to one-half the height at the withers and a shorter loin, while the latter is more slender with somewhat less depth of chest and a slightly longer loin, resulting in a height to length ratio of 10:11. Typically, males are larger with heavier heads and females have more fox-like features. These two types are gradually being blended into a third type called Gakgol, which retains the length of body of the Hudu style and the depth of chest of the Tonggol style. "The top line inclines very slightly downward from well-developed withers to a strong back with a slight but definite arch over the loin, which blends into a slightly sloping croup. The ribs are moderately sprung out from the spine, then curving down and inward to form a body that would be nearly oval if viewed in cross-section. The loin is muscular but narrower than the rib cage and with a moderate tuck-up. The chest is deep and moderately broad. When viewed from the side, the lowest point of the chest is immediately behind the elbow. The fore chest should extend in a shallow oval shape in front of the forelegs but the sternum should not be excessively pointed.

* Maturity: May reach full size by 5 months, but takes 2 years to physically and emotionally mature.
* Height: At maturity, desirable height for male dogs should be 19 1/2 to 21 inches and 18 1/2 to 20 inches for females.
* Weight: In good condition, males should be 35-45 lb. and 30-40 lb. for a female.
* Tail: There are two types: ring tail, rolled on its back; erect tail, straight up.
* Eyes: Gingko nut-shaped yellowish brown eyes with clear pupils. Jindos with reddish eyes are considered better hunters.
* Ears: Ears start out floppy and usually stand erect by 5 or 6 months. Jindos with ears that straighten later are said to be better hunters.
* Hair: Coat is of medium length, coarse with a thick undercoat. Jindos shed twice a year.
* Color: Korean law currently only recognizes white Jindos and red (tan) Jindos, thus they are the most popular colors. Some Jindo Island residents have valued black, black/tan and red/white Jindos for being good hunters over the years. The UKC recognizes five different coat colors: white, fawn, gray, black and tan, and brindle (tiger pattern).

Temperament

The Korean Jindo Dog is well known for its unwavering loyalty. Because of this there is a misunderstanding that a Jindo will be loyal only to its first owner or the owner when young. However, there are many examples of older Jindos being adopted out of shelters in the United States and becoming very loyal friends to their new owners.

They are highly active and are not meant to be indoor-only dogs. Jindo dogs need reasonable space to roam and run. Jindos require a lot of care and attention. They are also known to be escape artists and high jumpers. If kept in a yard, the fencing must be at least six feet high.

Because the Jindo is an active and intelligent dog, it requires frequent interaction with people or another dog in the family. If left alone by itself for a long stretch, it finds its own entertainment. A Jindo may climb over a fence or wall, dig the ground, or tear up the house if confined indoors. Worse still, a mistreated or badly trained Jindo may roam around the neighborhood and attack neighbors' pets and threaten people.

For this reason many Jindo dogs are found in animal shelters. Also because the breed is not well known, there are many good Jindo dogs available for adoption.

With Jindos, establishing the hierarchy (humans above dogs) with care and affection is essential.

It is important to socialize Jindos at a very early age. As with humans, Jindos will test boundaries to establish themselves at the top of dog hierarchies--a true alpha dog--due to the way in which the breed evolved. This may result in dog aggression in the unsocialized Jindo.

Jindos serve as excellent watchdogs, able to distinguish friend from foe, familiar people from strangers. They are conscious of their owners' reactions towards others and act accordingly. Because Jindos so rarely bark, especially in familiar environments, an owner may lend special credence to the warning of his/her pet. Many are also finicky eaters and will not take food from strangers.

People adopt Jindo dogs because of their beautiful appearance, high intelligence, loyalty, and sometimes for their fighting spirit, then quickly realize that raising a Jindo dog to be a well-behaved member of the family takes a lot of effort and time. Many Jindo Dogs are abandoned in the U.S. because of the difficulty of training them. Potential owners who are prepared and determined to have an intelligent, loyal, but independent companion can adopt a Jindo dog from shelters.

History

It is said that Jindo Dogs descended from Mongolian battle dogs that were left on Korea's Jindo Island after the Mongols' 13th century invasion of Korea. The Korean King surrendered but some of his armies withdrew to Jindo Island, off the southern coast of Korea, where they continued to fight. This is known as the Sambyeolcho Rebellion. The soldiers' dogs ended up isolated on Jindo Island, where they developed a very pure strain. As the Jindos primarily bred themselves without human selection of traits, only the most dominant dogs reproduced; this resulted in the formation of the highly dominant nature of the Jindo. Jindos served both as hunting and guard dogs in Korea. In 1962, the Korean government designated the white Jindo as the 53rd Natural Monument [1]; and passed the "Jindo Preservation Ordinance". Jindos marched in the opening ceremonies of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. The United Kennel Club recognized the Jindo on January 1, 1998.

Other characteristics

Jindo dogs will house train themselves as puppies. Even off lead or without direction, they will often relieve themselves in the farthest corner of the yard.

Availability

Jindo dogs are not well known and not very common in the United States or generally outside of Korea, especially purebreds, since the Korean government restricts the exportation of this breed.Some Jindo Dogs are taken into the U.S. by former residents of Korea, and are bred for sale there.

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Kuvasz Dog, Kuvasz Dog Breeders, Kuvasz Dog Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Hungary
MOST SUITED AS Family pet and guard-dog for the herd and property.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 71 - 75cm (28 - 291/2in) for dogs and 66 - 70cm (26 - 271/2in) for bitches. Dogs weight 40 - 52kg (88 - 1141/21b), while bitches are somewhat lighter.

COAT
The hair is short on the head and the front of the legs; on the rest of the body the hair is lon­ger. The texture is course and the hair is wavy, with a soft undercoat. The coat is always plain white.

CARE REQUIRED
The Kuvasz has a very thick coat which protects it from all kinds of weather. During moulting this breed loses significant volumes of hair. It is therefore sensible to brush the Kuvasz thor­oughly and regularly and especially during moulting

CHARACTER
A good watchdog, which is intelligent, barks only when necessary, very independent, brave, dominant, honest, well-balanced, determined, and loyal to the family. The Kuvasz is affec­tionate but not dependent.

TRAINING
This breed requires a balanced and consistent training and upbringing. The Kuvasz is no breed for beginners; the owner needs to be a confident person. This also means that a severe hand cannot be used in its training. This dog will learn best in a harmonious environment which provides scope for its own initiative.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Kuvasz can be rather dominant towards its own kind, but if it is properly socialized with other animals when young, there will normally be no problems with it towards these animals. Its high pain threshold and stable nature make it tolerant with children but given its independent initiative and large size, it is best not to leave it to look after the children.It is important to know that the Kuvasz will protect people and animals who belong to its family which includes protecting your children from their friends if play becomes a little rough.

EXERCISE
Since the Kuvasz will patrol and inspect its bor­ders a number of times every day, it keeps itself in good condition. If you do not have the space, it will be necessary to take it out regularly because the Kuvasz needs space for its mental well-being as much as the exercise.

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Kyi-Leo, Kyi-Leo Dog, Kyi-Leo Breeders, Kyi-Leo Picture


The Kyi-Leo Dog is a small, solid dog, well boned for its size with good muscle tone. He is light on his feet and very quick. Tail curls over the back when the dog is alert. Eyes are dark and the nose is black. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The forelegs are long and straight. The coat is long and thick. It either hangs straight or is slightly wavy. There is a natural part that tends to form along the spine. Its coat may take up to 3 or 4 years to grow to full length. About 99% of Kyi-Leo Dogs are black and white and they occasionally change to silver/grey and white. The head is completely covered with long hair. It has a profuse beard and whiskers.

Temperament
The Kyi-Leo Dog is well known for its liveliness and catlike quickness. They can even grasp objects with their front paws. They are alert and playful,gentle and people- oriented, bonding closely with its immediate family. They are good with children(the non tail pulling type), other dogs as well as non-canine pets. Kyi-Leo's are vocal, alert and active making them good watchdogs. They are extremely affectionate and eager to please. Although sociable, it is slightly wary of strangers. They should be well socialized to people and noises at an early age. Kyi-Leo's are sensitive but stubborn and need gentle, firm obedience training. The Kyi-Leo Dog is certainly one of the newcomers to the world of dogs.

Height, Weight
Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm.) Preferred height is 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Weight: 9-14 pounds (4-6 kg.)

Health Problems
A very healthy breed, possible links to a slipped patella condition, but too few cases exhibited to say it it a breed condition.

Life Expectancy
About 12-14 years.

Living Conditions
Small but active, they are adapted apartment exercisers. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard, but would be better with at least a small yard to run and play in.

Exercise
Will happily exercise themselves, but will also enjoy a walk.

Grooming
Long, silky, thick coat requires frequent combing to avoid matting. The coat will require brushing and a little trimming, but no clipping is involved.

Origin
This breeds history began in the 1950's with the accidental mating of a Lhasa Apso and a Maltese in San Francisco, CA USA. Line breeding continued in San Jose, California for the next 20 years, where Harriet Linn was responsible for choosing the name and setting the standard. The "breed" was established in 1972. Kyi means dog in Tibetan, and Leo means lion in Latin. The breed is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association.

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Labradoodle, Labradoodle Dog, Labradoodle Breeders, Labradoodle Picture


The Labradoodle was created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle, with the aim to breed a service dog that would not shed and so produce a hypoallergenic dog that is suitable for people with allergies to fur and dander. The breed is still in an embryonic stage, with litters producing pups with many varied characteristics, height, body mass, fur consistency and length etc

Labradoodles are sociable, friendly, non aggressive, and extremely intuitive. They are intelligent and highly trainable making them well suited for guide dogs, therapy dogs, and other assistance dogs. Their non allergic coats make them popular among people who have not been able to enjoy pets because of their allergies.

Sizes
Three sizes of Labradoodles are currently distinguished.

The Standards are 23 - 26 inches tall.
The Mediums are 18 - 21 inches tall.
The Miniatures are 14 - 17 inches tall.

Weight

The Standards: Females - 45-60 pounds; Males - 55-77 pounds.
The Mediums: 40-55 pounds, Males being the larger.
The Miniatures: 26-55 pounds, Males being the larger.

Coat
Labradoodles are bred to have either the truly Fleece coat or the Wool Curly coat. Both coat types are non-shedding and allergy friendly. The Fleece coat has a distinctly soft fleecy feel unlike any other dog coat. It hangs in loose loopy spirals like that of the Angora goat. The Wool Curly coat resembles that of a poodle and feels like a soft woolly sweater.

Colors
The coats come in a variety of colors including: Black, Silver, Cream, Apricot Cream, Chalk, Gold, Red, Apricot, Chocolate, and Café.

Life Expectancy
Labradoodles will usually live for about 13 - 15 years.

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Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Dog, Labrador Retriever Breeders, Labrador Retriever Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN England

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog, guide dog for the blind, drug: search dogs, and family pet among numerous roles.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 56 - 77cm (22 - 22in) for dogs and 54 - 56cm (21 1/2 - 22in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat is thick and dense with a weather-resistant undercoat. The Labrador's colors are plain black, yellow, or chocolate brown (liver). A small white marking on the chest is permissible.

CARE REQUIRED
The coat is not difficult to care for. Brush it once a week and give it more attention during moulting.

CHARACTER
The Labrador Retrieve is a friendly, good-natured, intelligent dog that is keen to work, is obedient, sociable, affectionate, pliable, sensible, thoughtful, loyal, with an outstanding good scenting nose. Labradors mature quite late bodily and mentally.

TRAINING
The Labrador Retriever is an intelligent dog that is not difficult to train because it learns quickly and likes to work for its handler. It is a great pity if such a dog can do nothing more than be a pet.
They are excellent field sports and search dogs, but they also excel in obedience competitions. If you partake in any of these activities, you will see how much pleasure it gives this dog.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
This breed usually gets on fine with other dogs and animals. With children they are both patient and good-natured but that is not strange because they are true friends to humans, which does not make them particularly vigilant.

EXERCISE
They will adapt themselves completely to your family but do not forget they need quite a lot of exercise. Take them for fairly long walks and give them the chance to run and play off the lead. They are crazy about water and retrieving.

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Laekenois Belgian Shepherd, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Dog, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Breeders, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Belgium.
MOST SUITED AS
Historically a cattle-driving dog, in present times a guard-dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is about 62cm (241/2in) for dogs and 58cm (221 /tin) for bitches. The breed standard permits variation in height of 2cm (112in) shorter and 4cm (11/2in) taller.

COAT
The coat is rough-haired and a drab sandy color with darker streaks around the nose and tail.

CARE REQUIRED
This rough-haired dog needs to be trimmed about twice each year, depending upon the quality of the coat from which dead and excessive hair should be removed. Ignore suggestions to have your dog close trimmed as this ruins the coat for several years. In addition to the occasional light trim, use a coarse-toothed comb for grooming. The Laeken Belgian Shepherd can manage per­fectly well in an outdoor kennel provided it recei­ves sufficient attention and exercise.

CHARACTER
This breed is attentive, tough, and brave, eager to work, a good guard-dog, has great stamina, is lively, intelligent, dominant, and bonds with its family.

TRAINING
For the right owner the Laeken Belgian Shepherd is not difficult to bring up. This breed requires a well-balanced and confident handler. Generally these dogs are very intelligent and eager to learn.
nsure there is plenty of variety in training sessions.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Generally these sheepdogs get on with children but they can be rather dominant towards other dogs. Provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets, these should present no problems.

EXERCISE
This breed demands a significant level of exer­cise. They make excellent guard- and defence dogs. Even when this direction of activity is not to your taste, these dogs must be taken out regu­larly to burn off their surplus energy.

 

   

Lakeland Terrier, Lakeland Terrier Dog, Lakeland Terrier Breeders, Lakeland Terrier Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN England.

MOST SUITED AS Hunting dog (for foxes and other small prey), and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height may not exceed 37cm (141/2in).The weight is about of 7kg (151/21b).

COAT
The coat is thick, hard, and sheds water. It can be black and tan, blue and tan, red-grey, red, wheaten, liver, blue, or black in color.

CARE REQUIRED
The Lakeland Terrier needs its coat to be pluc­ked two or three times each year, meaning the removal of the old hair by pulling it out by hand. Remove loose hairs also from the ear passages and trim excess hair between the pads of the feet. The coats of show dogs will require more intensive grooming.

CHARACTER
This is a sportive, intelligent and affectionate dog which is a good watchdog, self-confident and loving with children, and also lively and cheerful.

TRAINING
This sportive dog learns quite easily. Because of this make sure that the training is full of varie­ty and offers the dog a challenge; in this way it will quickly pick up your intentions.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Lakeland Terriers are good with children and other dogs - not common among Terriers. They can be uncertain of strangers but this does not usually become extreme. Teach them when they are young to get on with cats and other household animals, so that they will not chase them later.

EXERCISE
A Lakeland Terrier can be kept in a flat but it must get adequate exercise. They need to run and play off the lead at regu­lar intervals. They are certainly suitable for various sporting activities such as fly-ball and agility skills.

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Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type), Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Dog, Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Breeders


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Canada/Europe..

MOST SUITED AS Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder height is 72 - 80cm (281/2 - 311/2in) for dogs and 67 - 72cm (261/2 - 281/2in) for bitches. Small variations above and below these stan­dards are permitted.

COAT
The under-layer of the coat is soft, the outer coat is long, thick, and without curls. The color is white with black patches, and a black head with white blaze is much preferred. For showing, it is preferable not to have black spots on the coat.

CARE REQUIRED
Regular brushing and combing is sufficient, spe­cifically paying attention to the places where tangles are likely to occur, such as between the hind and front legs. Keep the ear passages clean and snip away excessive hair between the pads of the feet. The Landseer, in common with other big dogs, grows fairly quickly and needs high quality nu­trition. Adapt exercise during this phase to pre­vent overworking a growing body.

CHARACTER
The Landseer is an amiable, soft-natured, straight forward, affectionate, docile, sociable, self-aware, and equable dog which is friendly towards people and animals, and is a keen swimmer. It will protect the members of the family and the house and garden if necessary. The Landseer is not a barker, and voicing their opinion when really required.

TRAINING
Normally this breed is not difficult to train. Teach the young dog to walk to heel and not to pull on the lead, because when fully grown they are much too strong to control.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Landseer is a fine family dog, which will live in harmony with other dogs and household pets. Children often receive special attention from them (in a positive sense). Visitors who have no evil intentions will be treated in a friendly manner.

EXERCISE
Do not take it on exhausting long walks until it is fully grown. They love to swim and this is an ideal form of exercise for them.

SPECIAL REMARKS
The Landseer is well protected against poor weather and it is not therefore necessary for it to have to be indoors in the warm.

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Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type), Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Dog, Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Breeders

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Canada/Europe..

MOST SUITED AS Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder height is 72 - 80cm (281/2 - 311/2in) for dogs and 67 - 72cm (261/2 - 281/2in) for bitches. Small variations above and below these stan­dards are permitted.

COAT
The under-layer of the coat is soft, the outer coat is long, thick, and without curls. The color is white with black patches, and a black head with white blaze is much preferred. For showing, it is preferable not to have black spots on the coat.

CARE REQUIRED
Regular brushing and combing is sufficient, spe­cifically paying attention to the places where tangles are likely to occur, such as between the hind and front legs. Keep the ear passages clean and snip away excessive hair between the pads of the feet. The Landseer, in common with other big dogs, grows fairly quickly and needs high quality nu­trition. Adapt exercise during this phase to pre­vent overworking a growing body.

CHARACTER
The Landseer is an amiable, soft-natured, straight forward, affectionate, docile, sociable, self-aware, and equable dog which is friendly towards people and animals, and is a keen swimmer. It will protect the members of the family and the house and garden if necessary. The Landseer is not a barker, and voicing their opinion when really required.

TRAINING
Normally this breed is not difficult to train. Teach the young dog to walk to heel and not to pull on the lead, because when fully grown they are much too strong to control.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Landseer is a fine family dog, which will live in harmony with other dogs and household pets. Children often receive special attention from them (in a positive sense). Visitors who have no evil intentions will be treated in a friendly manner.

EXERCISE
Do not take it on exhausting long walks until it is fully grown. They love to swim and this is an ideal form of exercise for them.

SPECIAL REMARKS
The Landseer is well protected against poor weather and it is not therefore necessary for it to have to be indoors in the warm.

Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type), Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Dog, Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type) Breeders,Landseer E.C.T. (Europees Continentaal Type)

 

   

Leonberger, Leonberger Dog, Leonberger Breeders, Leonberger Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany

MOST SUITED AS Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder height is 72 - 80cm (281/2 - 311/2in) for dogs and 65 - 75cm (251/2 - 291/tin) for bitches. The ideal height is 76cm (30in) for dogs and 70cm (271/2in) for bitches.

COAT
The Leonberger has a soft to firm coat of medi­um-length hair with a thick under-layer. The most usual colors range from golden-yellow to red-brown, with a dark face. The tips of the hairs should be black. The lack of a black face is accepted but not preferred.

CARE REQUIRED
Brush and comb the coat regularly to remove all the dead hair. In addition keep the ear passages clean. Because this breed grows so rapidly, you must never economize on a good well-balanced diet. Bear in mind that the bones, muscles, and joints of the young dog must not be too heavily taxed with long walks or by letting it run up and down stairs too often.

CHARACTER
A peaceful, self-confident, and equable dog which is straight-forward, loyal, intelligent, a quick learner, it will alert you to visitors.

TRAINING
This breed responds best to a well-balanced training program in a harmonious manner. It learns quickly and will rapidly grasp what is expected of it.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Leonbergers get on well with dogs and other household pets, and mixing with children pre­sents no problems. It makes little difference to it whether visitors have evil intentions or not. Once it has alerted you the Leonberger con­siders its job done.

EXERCISE
The Leonberger requires extensive exercise. Take it with you regularly for long walks during which it can have an opportunity to run and play off the lead.

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Lhasa Apso, Lhasa Apso Dog, Lhasa Apso Breeders, Lhasa Apso Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Tibet.

MOST SUITED AS - Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is about 25cm (9 1/2in).

COAT
The very long topcoat has no curls and is quite hard. The undercoat is medium-length and somewhat softer. Almost any color is acceptable, including blue, black, all manner of shades of beige, red, grey, white, brown, and multi-colored.

CARE REQUIRED
It is necessary to groom this breed thoroughly with brush and comb every week, paying attention not only to the topcoat but especially removing and preventing tangles in the undercoat.
Do not pull too hard during combing to prevent breaking the hairs and, if required, use a special lotion to stop them becoming too brittle. Check the eyes regularly for dirt and for any irritant hair, clip excess hair between the pads of the feet, and keep the ear passages clean. Getting the coat into show condition and then keeping it so requires much attention. Dogs kept as pets are often clipped short, and although breed enthusiasts will frown at this, it is preferable to a long-haired dog going through life with its coat full of tangles.

CHARACTER
These are calm, loyal, lovable dogs, which are equable, cheerful, and independent, and distrustful

TRAINING
In common with other Eastern breeds, the Lhasa Apso is somewhat obstinate. Do not expect any tricks from it and lead its character in the right direction by rewarding it when it does well. Harsh words can touch them deep in the soul and cause them to feel insulted and be very disconcerted and withdrawn. They are intelligent enough to understand your rules.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Lhaso Apso gets on well with dogs and other household pets, and children. They are rather cautious towards strangers. They were used as watch dogs(with the emphasis on WATCH AND BARK, not guard)inside Tibetan monasteries for over 2000 years, for which they are uniquely suited with keen intelligence, acute hearing, and instincts for identifying friends from strangers.

EXERCISE
They have normal exercise needs. The dogs are quite happy by nature indoors and there is no need to go for long walks on their account.

SPECIAL REMARKS
The Lhasa Apso is an excellent dog for a family, but its coat requires lots of care so if you don't have the time or inclination for regular coat maintenance, choose another breed.

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Long Haired Chow Chow, Long Haired Chow Chow Dog, Long Haired Chow Chow Breeders, Long Haired Chow Chow Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Chinese.

MOST SUITED AS The long haired Chow Chow had various roles in the past, including hunting dog and as an item on Chinese menus. Today it is a vigilant family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 48 - 56cm (181/2 - 22in) for dogs and 46 - 51cm (18 - 20in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat consists of long erect hairs and the colors that are most common are plain red, black, blue, and cream. Chow Chows have a blue tongue and blue pigmentation.

CARE REQUIRED
The long haired Chow Chow needs regular thorough brushing, especially in those places where tangles may form. Get the young dog used to this ritual so that grooming does not become a battle of wills when it is fully grown and stronger.

CHARACTER
This breed has a mind of its own but is calm and noble, independent, dominant, vigilant, brave, demanding of itself, and full of character.

TRAINING
The future owner of this breed needs to be a calm person who is naturally equable and exu­des authority. With such a handler, the Chow Chow can develop well. Do not expect great obedience from them - they are born stubborn and with a mind of their own. The dogs can learn because they are certainly not stupid but they must see the point of your command. It is important to be consistent at all times with them.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The majority of long haired Chow Chows are dominant towards other dogs. In contrast, they are usually good with children. They need to be introduced when young to cats and your other household animals to prevent problems. The long haired Chow Chow is somewhat reserved in the company of strangers.

EXERCISE
This breed does not need a great deal of exercise but does like to be out of doors. Make sure that they have a cool place to which they can withdraw because they do not like hot weather.

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Lowchen - Little Lion Dog, Lowchen - Little Lion Dog Breeders, Lowchen - Little Lion Dog Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN France.

MOST SUITED AS Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 20 - 35cm (7 1/2 - 13 1/2in)

COAT
The coat is long and wavy but should not curl. LOwchen do not have undercoats. Any color is acceptable.

CARE REQUIRED
Brush and comb the coat regularly to prevent tangles forming. This dog is usually clipped out in the breed style regardless of whether they are to be shown. The hindquarters, the section of the tail closest to the body, and part of the front legs are close clipped. The coat does not shed hairs so any dead hairs are removed by brushing.

CHARACTER
The Lowchen is a cheerful, playful, and companionable dog that is intelligent, eager to learn, gentle natured, and sensitive.

TRAINING
These dogs usually learn quickly and present little difficulty in their training.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The company of children and other household animals causes no problems of any kind.

EXERCISE
They have average needs in terms of exercise and normally adapt to your circumstances. When you want to go for a longer walk, this dog will happily accompany you.

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Lundehund, Lundehund Dog, Lundehund Breeders, Lundehund Picture


COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Norway

MOST SUITED AS The Lundehund was specially used to catch puffins and bring them to their handler. Such nests were often found high up in rocky crevices on cliffs.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 35 - 38cm (13 1/2 - 15in) for dogs and 32 - 35cm (12 1/2 - 13in) for bitches. Dogs should weigh about 7kg (15 1/21b) and bitches 6kg (13lb).

COAT
The Lundehund has a short coat of reddish brown to drab red hairs which have slightly black tips. There is a soft undercoat.

CARE REQUIRED
The coat of this breed does not require much attention. During the moult it is best to remove the loose hairs with a strong comb. They do however need special care with their diet because they lack an enzyme that is neces­sary for the digestion of food. Seek specialist advice.

CHARACTER
These dogs have a mind of their own and a sense of humor, they are cheerful, mischievous, intelligent and cunning, and also domi­nant. They rarely bark.

TRAINING
The training needs to have as much variety as possible. Repeating the same exercise will bore this dog and causes the undermining of your authority. Make sure that you are always consistent with it.

EXERCISE
This breed does not require much exercise. It is sufficient to keep it in physically fit to take it for a walk three times a day together with some time to play in the garden.

GENERAL
Experts cannot agree whether this breed is a part of the domesticated dog family (Canis familiarize). It is possible that the breed forms part of the primitive wild dog family (Canis ferus) because it possesses a number of features un­known in any other domesticated breed. This dog can quite literally close its ears - not just to orders it does not like but, more practi­cally, when creeping through rocky crevices, in order to prevent dirt getting in. This protects the dog's exceptional hearing ability. In addition to this, they have six toes and eight pads on each foot, compared with five toes and six pads with other dogs. Lundehunds are the only breed of dog to possess - like humans - collar bones so that they can spread the front legs out to the side. Finally they can bend their head right back over themselves - which is useful for crawling through narrow rock crevices. No other breed shares this feature with them.

Lundehund Syndrome
Lundehund syndrome is a set of digestive disorders that can lead to an overgrowth of digestive bacteria, intestinal cancer, and a loss of ability to absorb nutrients from food. In extreme cases the dog can starve due to its inability to derive nutrients and protein from food, regardless of food intake. All Lundehunds have the syndrome, though not every Lundehund is severely afflicted and some are nearly symptom free. There is no cure, though the disease is usually managed through diet and in severe cases, medication. Whilst some dogs may live much longer, 7-8 years is the average life span for these dogs due to the syndrome.

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