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Akita Inu

Akita Inu

An Akita Inu
Alternative names

• Akita Ken
• Japanese Akita

Country of origin: Japan
Classification and breed standards

• FCI: Group 5 Section 5 #255 Stds
• AKC: Working Stds
• ANKC: Group 6 – (Utility) Stds
• CKC: Group 3 – (Working Dogs) Stds
• KC (UK): Utility Stds
• NZKC: Utility Stds
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The Akita Inu or Akita Ken is a Breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. “Inu”-? means “dog” in Japanese, although in practice this animal is nearly always referred as “Akita-ken,” based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji.

Contents

1. Quick Facts
2. Appearance
3. Temperament
4. Health
   1. Mortality
   2. Morbidity
   1. Gastric Dilatiation Volvulus (GDV = “Bloat” or “Torsion”)
5. History
   1. Edo Period
   2. Before World War II
   3. The War and its aftermath
6. Books
7. Miscellaneous
8. Akita Inu in Popular Culture
9. References

Quick Facts

Akita Inu Quick Facts
Weight: 35-55 kg
Height: 61-71 cm 24-28 inches
Coat: Coarse, straight
Coat (cont): soft undercoat
Activity level: Low
Learning rate: High
Temperament: Moderatly active, independent
Temperament (cont) Males more dignified and bold than females
Guard dog ability: High
Watch-dog ability: Very high
Litter size: 5-7
Life span: 9-11 years

Appearance

The breed stands 24 to 28 inches at the withers (60 to 71 cm). Females weigh anywhere from 70-100 pounds (30-45kg). Males are 75-120 pounds (35-55 kg). In Japan, Akitas come in only four colours: Red Fawn, Sesame (red fawn hairs with black tips), Brindle, and White. All except white must have whitish hair on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, the neck, chest, body and tail.

All colors are accepted in the American Akita. The Pinto color is not accepted as a Japanese Akita color, but only as an American Akita color. In the U.S., however, some breeders still interbeed the original Japanese type with the heavier American type, which is larger, and allows more colors. It is felt by a few that combining the two types leads to improved appearance and genetic health by increasing genetic diversity. In the United States, there is only a single Akita breed, whereas they are separated into two breeds in every other country in the world except Canada. Akitas from Japan and Akitas from the U.S. and other countries are all registered with the American Kennel Club as “Akitas.” In other countries the breed has been separated into two breeds: the Akita and the American Akita. However, the American Akita is acknowledged by many knowledgeable American breeders as being a different breed than the Japanese and these breeders advocate a splitting of the one breed into two.

White akita, pinto markings, black head

White Akita with black face

Temperament

Although the American Kennel Club has put the Akita in the Working Group, several different breeds contributed to the modern Akita, some hunting dogs and some dogs used as competitive fighting dogs; however, it must be made clear that the common ‘Japanese Fighting Dog’ moniker is inaccurate. While the Akita’s ancestry may lie with dogs used for fighting (see the Edo Period below) the modern day Akita is a long way from this and indeed most good breeders will not breed from dogs that are known to have aggressive natures. In general the Akita is very laid back, and has an easy-going temperament which makes it a very good family environment pet.

Akitas are a large breed, not a giant breed. They are excellent house dogs. They require only a moderate amount of exercise. Akitas are known to be very quiet dogs, only barking “when there is something to bark about”.

The two most outstanding characteristics of the Akita as a house pet are that they are very clean and that they are very easy to house break. Akitas have been described as almost “cat-like,” as they are clean and odorless. This may also be one of the reasons why they housebreak so easily. Most Akitas respond so well to housebreaking that they are trained in a matter of weeks, although it may take longer if other “slower learning” dogs are present.

As far as the family children are concerned, there are few worries. Akitas are devoted, patient friends and protectors of children. Akitas are typically very gentle with children, and it is said that Japanese mothers often left their children with only the Akitas to watch over and protect them. Remember, however, that young children should never be left unattended with a pet. And while an Akita may love “his” children, he will not necessarily love their friends, especially when they run around the yard and scream. When raised indoors with children, they can be excellent companions.

Left unattended in the backyard or in a kennel, they tend to develop “personality” problems and become very destructive to the yard, which is due to boredom. They are highly pack oriented, thus, isolating them from the pack (i.e., the owner) causes them great stress.

Akitas tend to be stubborn and require a firm but loving education where “no” always means “no” and never “whatever”.

The Akita is a dominant dog who may expect other dogs to be submissive. If they fail to live up to the Akita’s expectations, incidents can happen.

Akitas have a high and well-developed prey drive, particularly to small animals, including cats. An Akita is not likely to shower affection on someone that is not a member of his family or a close friend that he sees frequently, and can be extremely aloof. Akitas properly socialized and raised with other animals usually accept them as members of the family.

The loyalty and devotion displayed by an Akita is phenomenal. The typical pet Akita will follow you from room to room, yet has the uncanny ability not to be underfoot. Your Akita lives his life as if his only purpose is to protect you and spend time with you. This trait is evident in the tale of Hachik?.

Akitas may, however, have a tendency to be very aggressive to other dogs and small animals and have a strong prey drive.[1] It is not uncommon for an Akita to catch and kill small (or even large) animals (including cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and small dogs) if it is allowed to wander and should therefore never be allowed to run off its lead around other animals.[2]

Health

Mortality

Akitas in UK and USA/Canada surveys had a median lifespan of about 10 years,[3] which is similar to other breeds of their size .[4]

In a 2004 UK Kennel Club survey, the most common causes of death were cancer (32%), cardiac (14%), and gastrointestinal, including bloat/torsion (14%) [5]. In a 2000-2001 USA/Canada Health Survey, the most common causes of death were cancer (21%), GDV (=bloat/torsion, 21%), musculoskeletal (15.5%), and autoimmune (7%) [6]

Morbidity

Some of the health conditions known to affect this breed include:

• Canine herpesvirus, a strain of the Herpes virus that happens to affect canines
• Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), a condition associated with bloat;
• Pemphigus, which causes the autoimmune system to attack the dog’s skin (leading to pustules)
• Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), an adult-onset condition which gradual degeneration in the eye cells (i.e. rods & cones)
• UveoDermatological Syndrome (UDS)[7], known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease in humans
• Sebaceous adenitis, an autoimmune condition which attacks and destroys the dog’s sebaceous glands
• Canine Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism

Gastric Dilatiation Volvulus (GDV = “Bloat” or “Torsion”)

Akita owners should take special note of the high incidence of GDV (Gastric dilatation volvulus) in this breed. Excess gas trapped in the dog’s stomach causes “bloat.” Twisting of the stomach (volvulus or “torsion”) causes or is caused by excess gas. GDV is an emergency condition requiring immediate veterinary treatment. Akita owners should be alert to the symptoms of GDV and know the location of the nearest emergency veterinary facility.

History

The Akita’s ancestors were dogs used by matagi for hunting. These dogs, usually called matagi inu, were not as large as modern Akita dogs. Many of these dogs were used as guard dogs. They were also used in the sport of hunting bears. Many were used to gaurd the emporer and his children. Akitas would sometimes be used instead of babysitters.

An Akita on a Japanese postage stamp

Edo Period

In the Edo Period, Dewa Province (present-day Akita prefecture) was ruled by the Satake clan. Since the Satake were tozama daimyo (considered potentially rebellious), they received severe restrictions by the Tokugawa Shogunate in all military areas. The clan decided to encourage dog fighting around 1630 in order to make it possible for the samurai to retain their aggressive edge in a way that would not offend the shogunate. Dog fighting became especially popular in the Odate area. Dog fighting enthusiasts in the area began to interbreed matagi inu with dogs indigenous to the area. These dogs, which later turned into the Akita, were called Odate inu at that time.

Before World War II

After the Meiji Restoration, people began to breed Akita with many dogs from other regions in Japan, such as the Tosa. The Meiji Restoration also ended Japan’s closed door policy, and large, western dogs began to enter Japan. As a result, Akita were also bred with German Shepherds, Great Danes, and Mastiffs. This resulted in the breed losing many of its spitz-like characteristics. Akita were later bred with Hokkaido and Karafuto dogs (also known as the Sakhalin Husky), which were introduced to mainland Japan after the First Sino-Japanese War.

In the Taisho Period, people such as the mayor of Odate Town began a movement to preserve the Akita breed. By this time, the Akita had begun to turn into a mixed breed as a result of excessive breeding with other dogs. Watase Shozaburo, a Japanese zoologist that successfully proposed the Law for Protection of Natural Monuments (????????) also worked towards preserving the Akita breed. As a result, the Akitainu Introduction Foundation (??????) was created in May 1927 by the mayor of Odate, and nine Akita dogs were designated as natural monuments in 1931. In 1932, the faithful Akita dog Hachik? was featured in an article in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, which contributed to the popularity of the breed. When Helen Keller visited Akita prefecture in 1937, she expressed that she would like to have an Akita dog. An Akita called Kamikaze-go was given to her within a month. When Kamikaze-go later died because of canine distemper, his brother, Kenzan-go, was promptly sent to her. By 1938 a breed standard had been established and dog shows had been held, but such activities stopped after World War II began.

The War and its aftermath

During World War II, the number of Akita dogs greatly diminished because of the lack of food. There were also orders to capture all dogs except German shepherds, in order to use their fur for warm army uniforms. Many people bred Akitas with shepherds to avoid capture. When the war ended in 1945, there were fewer than twenty purebred Akita dogs in Japan.

However, the Akita became quite popular during the postwar period. Many occupation soldiers liked the Akita, because it was by far the largest Japanese dog. The fact that Helen Keller had an Akita also became well-known when she came to Japan in 1948 and thanked people in Akita for the dogs she was given. Most of the Akita dogs at this time had many German Shepherd-like characteristics. These dogs are currently known as Dewa line, or Dewa type Akitas.

Books

Miscellaneous

• Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the most primitive breeds of dog.[8]
• Perhaps the most famous Akita is Hachik?, a dog remembered in Japan for his loyalty. When his owner died, Hachik? returned to the train station every day for the rest of his life to wait for him. A life-size statue of Hachik? still stands at Shibuya Station.

Akita Inu in Popular Culture

• Many manga titles by Takahashi Yoshihiro feature Akita dogs as the main character. These include Gin of Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin and Weed of Ginga Densetsu Weed. This is said to be because Takahashi Yoshihiro was born in Akita Prefecture.
• The title character in the anime and manga animated series InuYasha, along with his brother, Sesshomaru and father, Inu no Taisho are said to be Akita y?kai (half youkai half human in InuYasha’s case). A y?kai is a legendary Japanese creature that is said to take human form.
• In the musical Rent, Angel gets paid $1,000 to get rid of a wealthy woman’s neighbor’s Akita named Evita. Later on, it becomes clear that Evita’s owner was the wife of Benny, the despised landlord of the group of friends. Benny later confides that he hated the dog anyway.
• In the anime Kino’s Journey, the character Riku appears to be an Akita.
• In the manga Nana (manga), one of the title characters is given the nickname Hachiko in reference to her dog-like loyalty being similar to that of the famous dog Hachiko.
• Nicole Brown Simpson’s dog in the O.J. Simpson case was an Akita.
• It has been suggested that Kirby (a character from the movie Balto III: Wings of Change) is an Akita Inu.References

References

1. ^ http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/akita.htm]
2. ^ [1]
3. ^ http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/breeddata.htm Dog Longevity Web Site, Breed Data page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007
4. ^ http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/weight_and_lifespan.htm Dog Longevity Web Site, Weight and Longevity page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007
5. ^ http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/570 Kennel Club/British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee. 2004. Purebred Dog Health Survey. Retrieved July 5, 2007
6. ^ http://www.vet.purdue.edu/epi/akita_final_2.pdf Akita Club of America National Health Survey 2000-2001. Prepared by Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, L. Glickman, N. Glickman, and M Raghaven, in consultation with the Akita Club of America Health and Genetics Committee. Retrieved March 17, 2007
7. ^ [2]
8. ^ Collie or Pug? Study Finds the Genetic Code

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Pekingese

Pekingese

Pekingese
Alternative names

• Foo (or Fu) dog
• Peking Palasthund

Country of origin: China
Common nicknames

• Peke

Classification and breed standards

• FCI: Group 9 Section 8 #207 Stds
• AKC: Toy Stds
• ANKC: Group 1 (Toys) Stds
• CKC: Group 5 – Toys Stds
• KC (UK): Toy Stds
• NZKC: Toy Stds
• UKC: Companion Breeds StdsPekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They were the favored pet of the Chinese Imperial court, and the name relates to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance.

These dogs are also called Dogs of Foo (or Fu) by the Chinese, and how much they are revered can be seen in the number of Chinese artworks depicting them. They were considered a guardian spirit as they resembled Chinese lions (see Lion dance).

Contents

1. Appearance
2. Temperament
3. Health
4. Care
5. History
6. Books
7. Other Products
8. Stuffed Animals
9. Miscellaneous
10. Peke legends
11. Famous Pekes

Appearance

A pekingese puppy

The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old and has hardly changed in all that time. One exception is that modern breeders and dog-show judges seem to prefer the long-haired type over the more-traditional spaniel-type coat.

All breed standards allow all sorts of color combinations. The most common is gold; this is the color of the majority of Pekingese exhibited. Although the breed once came in a variety of colours, the majority of Pekingese are gold, red or sable. Light gold, cream, black, white, sables, black and tan and occasionally ‘blue’ or slate grey have appeared in the breed. The latter often has poor pigment and light eyes. Albino Pekingese (white with pink eyes) should be bred cautiously due to health problems that have been associated with albinoism.

The Chinese bred them to be companions to the Emperor of China and his ladies and eunuchs. They have short legs that are bowed. It is said that this was done to discourage wandering. However, they can and will keep up with the big dogs when allowed. The bowed legs makes their walk, run, or trot quite striking. The juvenile appearance of the Pekingese has been attributed to the artificial, perhaps inadvertent, paedomorphosis of an “ancestral” form of the dog through breeding.

Pekes weigh from 7 to 14 pounds (3-6 kg) and stand about 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) at the withers.

Temperament

A Pekingese in a show coat

These dogs can be stubborn and jealous. Do not expect this dog to come when it is called. Pekes are sometimes aggressive, especially to other dogs. It may take a long time for Pekes to get used to any other dogs except puppies, mates, and siblings. However, Pekes can be properly socialized with dogs and other types of pets and can become fast friends. It is easy to believe that Pekes know that they are royalty and expect you to know it too. The Pekingese personality has been compared to a cat, although this isn’t quite right. Where a cat can be trained, a Pekingese needs to be convinced that the training is beneficial to him as well as to you. But, if they love you they will do anything for you, even fight to the death to protect you.

The Pekingese is generally a one-person dog. Many breeders will not place the breed in households with young or boisterous children as the Breed simply does not enjoy being mauled or expected to tear around in a manner that would be more befitting an agile Poodle or other small breeds.

The Pekingese is a large dog in a small body. It expects to be respected and will not tolerate being treated otherwise.

Health

The leading cause of death for Pekes is congestive heart failure. When diagnosed early and successfully treated with prescription meds, a Peke with this problem can expect to live many years. A heart murmur is a potential sign of a problem, and must be evaluated by a veterinary cardiologist. Very often, the problem does not surface until the dog is 6 or more years old, so it is very difficult to screen the problem in a pup. Pekes’ other main problems are eye issues and breathing problems, resulting from its tiny skull and flattened face, and skin allergies (and hotspots). An especially common problem is eye ulcers, which may develop spontaneously. Pekes should never be kept outside as their flattened faces and noses can develop breathing problems, which makes it difficult for them to regulate their body temperature in overly hot or cold weather. Their long backs, relative to their legs, make them vulnerable to back injuries. Care should be taken, when picking them up, to give Pekes adequate back support: one hand under the chest, the other under the abdomen. Short legs give some Pekes difficulty with stairs; older dogs may not be able to go up or down stairs alone.

Care

Black pekingese

Keeping the Peke coat healthy and presentable requires brushing once a day. If you do this, they will need to see a groomer only once every 3 months. If a Peke becomes dirty, it is important to take it to a groomer as soon as possible, as it is difficult to remove dirt from its coat once it has dried, but this can be avoided if by brushing regularly, especially the belly, and between the front and hind legs. One important thing for new owners to remember is that dogs intended as a house pet may be kept in a puppy cut which is much more low maintenance than a show cut. It is also important to remove dirt from the eye pores daily, and from the creases on the face to prevent sores (hotspots).

History

The breed originated in China in antiquity, in the city of Peking most likely from Asian wolves. Another theory proposed by Professor Ludvic von Schulmuth is that the “Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog”, a scavenger, evolved into the “Small Soft-Coated Drop-Eared Hunting Dog”. From this dog evolved the Pekingese, Tibetan Spaniel, and Japanese Chin. The Professor studied canine origins by studying the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago and believed different branches of this “Kitchen Midden Dog” also gave rise to the Papillon and Long haired Chihuahua, as well as the Shih Tzu and the Pug. Recent DNA analysis confirms that the Pekingese breed is one of the oldest breeds of dog. For centuries, they could be owned only by members of the Chinese Imperial Palace.

During the Second Opium War, in 1860, the Forbidden City was invaded by Allied troops. The Emperor Xianfeng had fled with all of his court. However an elderly aunt of the emperor remained. When the ‘foreign devils’ entered, she committed suicide. She was found with her five Pekingese mourning her passing.

They were removed by the Allies before the Old Summer Palace was burnt. Lord John Hay took a pair, later called ‘Schloff’, and ‘Hytien’ and gave them to his sister, the Duchess of Wellington, wife of Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington. Sir George Fitzroy took another pair, and gave them to his cousins, the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon. Lieutenant Dunne presented the fifth Pekingese to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who named it Looty.

The Empress Dowager Cixi presented Pekingese to several Americans, including John Pierpont Morgan and Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, who named it Manchu.

19th Century Chinese Happa Dog, probably ancestor of the modern Pekingese. Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum, Tring, England

The first Pekingese in Ireland was introduced by Dr. Heuston. He established smallpox vaccination clinics in China. The effect was dramatic. In gratitude, the Chinese minister, Li Hung Chang presented him with a pair of Pekingese. They were named Chang and Lady Li. Dr. Heuston founded the Greystones kennel.

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Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Dowager Cixi, said:

Let the Lion Dog be small; let it wear the swelling cape of dignity around its neck; let it display the billowing standard of pomp above its back.

Let its face be black; let its forefront be shaggy; let its forehead be straight and low.

Let its eyes be large and luminous; let its ears be set like the sails of war junk; let its nose be like that of the monkey god of the Hindus.

Let its forelegs be bent; so that it shall not desire to wander far, or leave the Imperial precincts.

Let its body be shaped like that of a hunting lion spying for its prey.

Let its feet be tufted with plentiful hair that its footfall may be soundless and for its standard of pomp let it rival the whick of the Tibetans’ yak, which is flourished to protect the imperial litter from flying insects.

Let it be lively that it may afford entertainment by its gambols; let it be timid that it may not involve itself in danger; let it be domestic in its habits that it may live in amity with the other beasts, fishes or birds that find protection in the Imperial Palace.

And for its color, let it be that of the lion – a golden sable, to be carried in the sleeve of a yellow robe; or the colour of a red bear, or a black and white bear, or striped like a dragon, so that there may be dogs appropriate to every costume in the Imperial wardrobe.

Let it venerate its ancestors and deposit offerings in the canine cemetery of the Forbidden City on each new moon.

Let it comport itself with dignity; let it learn to bite the foreign devils instantly.

Let it be dainty in its food so that it shall be known as an Imperial dog by its fastidiousness; sharks fins and curlew livers and the beasts of quails, on these may it be fed; and for drink give it the tea that is brewed from the spring buds of the shrub that groweth in the province of Hankow, or the milk of the antelopes that pasture in the Imperial parks.

Thus shall it preserve its integrity and self-respect; and for the day of sickness let it be anointed with the clarified fat of the legs of a sacred leopard, and give it to drink a throstle’s eggshell full of the juice of the custard apple in which has been dissolved three pinches of shredded rhinoceros horn, and apply it to piebald leeches.

So shall it remain – but if it dies, remember thou too art mortal.

Peke legends

There are two origination stories for the Pekingese. The first is the most common, The Lion and the Marmoset:

A lion and a marmoset fell in love. But the lion was too large. The lion went to the Buddha and told him of his woes. The Buddha allowed the lion to shrink down to the size of the marmoset. And the Pekingese was the result.

The second, less-common, originating story is The Butterfly Lions:

A lion fell in love with a butterfly. But the butterfly and lion knew the difference in size was too much to overcome. Together they went to see the Buddha, who allowed their size to meet in the middle. From this, the Pekingese came.

Another legend says that the Peke resulted from the mating of a lion and a monkey, getting its nobleness and coat from the former and its ungainly walk from the latter.

Because the Pekingese was believed to have originated from the Buddha, he was a temple dog. As such, he was not a mere toy. He was made small so that he could go after and destroy little demons that might infest the palace or temple. But his heart was big so that he could destroy even the largest and fiercest. (A book was written from this premise, although the author denies knowledge of the legends: Bride of the Rat God.)

Famous Pekes

* Bambi, pet of Miss Marjory Warner, upon whom James Herriot based his characters Mrs. Pumphrey and Triki Woo
* Chu-Chu from Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
* Fifi the Peke, the girlfriend of Pluto, Mickey Mouse’s pet.
* Manchu, pet of Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth.
* Winnie/Wednesday, pet of Bridget Marquardt, Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend, as seen on E! Channel’s “The Girls Next Door”
* Barbara Cartland famously owned a snow-white Peke, which was sadly killed by a car.
* Sun Yat owned by Henry Sleeper Harper – Harper Brothers Publishing – was a survivor on the Titanic

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

A Shih Tzu in full show coat. Most pet Shih Tzus are kept with shorter fur.
Alternative names

• Chinese Lion Dog
• Chrysanthemum Dog

Country of origin: China
Classification and breed standards

• FCI: Group 9 Section 5 #208 Stds
• AKC: Toys Stds
• ANKC: Group 7 – Non-Sporting Stds
• CKC: Group 6 – Non-Sporting Stds
• KC (UK): Utility Stds
• NZKC: Non-sporting Stds
• UKC: Companion Breeds Stds

The Shih Tzu (pinyin: Sh?zi G?u; Wade-Giles: Shih-tzu Kou; literally “Lion Dog”), in English pronounced /’?i·tsu/ (“shee tzoo”), is a dog breed which originated in China. The name is both singular and plural. The spelling “Shih Tzu”, most commonly used for the breed, is according to the Wade-Giles system of romanization. The Shih Tzu is reported to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs,[citation needed] its vaguely lion-like look being associated with the Snowlion. It is also often known as the “Xi Shi quan” (???), based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China.

Contents

1. History
2. Appearance
3. Breed variations
4. Life span and health issues
5. Care
6. Books
7. Notes
8. Shih Tzu Stuffed Animals
9. Other Products

History

The Shih Tzu has been around for a long time. The Shih Tzu was bred to bark when people or animals approached the palace of the Emperor of China: this is allegedly to alert people to the presence of unwanted visitors. It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog.[1] The Shih Tzu is also known as the Chinese/Tibetan Lion Dog or the Chrysanthemum Dog. It is called the chrysanthemum dog because its face looks very much like the flower.

Professor Ludvic von Schulmuth studied canine origins by studying the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago. The Professor 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”. From this dog evolved 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.

James E. Mumford described the breed in an American Shih Tzu magazine, giving a picture of the versatile character of the Shih Tzu: “Nobody knows how the Ancient Eunuchs managed to mix together…And now here comes the recipe: A dash of lion, several teaspoons of rabbit, a couple of ounces of domestic cat, one part court jester, a dash of ballerina, a pinch of old man (Chinese), a bit of beggar, a tablespoon of monkey, one part baby seal, a dash of teddy bear and the rest dogs of Tibetan and Chinese origin.” [1]

Appearance

The Shih Tzu is characterized by its long, flowing double coat; sturdy build; intelligence; and a friendly, energetic, lively attitude. In breeding all coat colors are allowed. The Shih Tzu’s hair can be styled either in a short summer cut, or kept long as is compulsory for conformation shows. Shih Tzu do not have fur like many other breeds; they have hair similar to a human’s. Instead of shedding, Shih Tzu lose hair gradually, much like humans lose hair in the shower or while grooming.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Shih Tzu breed standard calls for the dog to have a short snout, large eyes, and a palm-like tail that waves above its torso. The ideal Shih Tzu to some is height at withers 9 to 10 1/2 inches. The dog should stand no less than 8 inches and not more than 11 inches tall. The Shih Tzu should never be so high stationed as to appear leggy, nor so low stationed as to appear dumpy or squatty. Regardless of size or gender, the Shih Tzu should always be solid and compact, and carry good weight and substance for its size range.

Breed variations

The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Shih Tzu Club (ASTC) defines the Shih Tzu as a dog that weighs between 9 to 16 pounds as the official breed standard. Descriptions like “imperial”, “teacup”, “tiny teacup” are used, but dogs that fit such descriptions are often an undersized or underdeveloped Shih Tzu. Both the AKC and ASTC consider these variances to not be in conformity with the official breed standard. These tiny variances are also not what was defined as a standard by the Chinese imperial palace or by the professional circuit. Breeders who deal in designer dogs are not eligible for membership in some clubs. For example, the American Shih Tzu Club, the official guardian of the Shih Tzu breed standard, denies membership to such breeders. [2]

Below are some unofficial terms some breeders use for mixed breeds which include a Shih Tzu in their ancestry.

• Shiranian: a cross breed between a Shih Tzu and a Pomeranian (also called “Shihpom”).
• Shih-poo: a cross breed between a Shih Tzu and a Poodle (also called “Shizapoo”).
• Shih-wawa: a cross breed between a Shih Tzu and a Chihuahua (also called “ShiChi”).
• Malti-Tzu: a cross between a Maltese and Shih Tzu (also called a “Mal-Shi”).
• Peki-Tzu: a cross breed between a Pekingese and a Shih Tzu
• Brushit: a cross breed between a Brussels Griffon and a Shih Tzu

Life span and health issues

The life span of a Shih Tzu is 5-15 years[2], although some variation from this range is possible. Some health issues common among the breed are portosystemic liver shunt, renal dysplasia, and hip dysplasia- in Standard sizes.[3].[4] In addition, they also can suffer from various eye problems.[5][6] Shih Tzus (and many other breeds) may present signs of allergies to red dye #40, and owners should respond to scratching in the absence of fleas by eliminating pet foods that contain this commonly used additive.

Care

A Shih Tzu puppy

The Shih Tzu requires a little more care than some other breeds, and potential owners who are looking for a low maintenance dog should probably choose another breed. Because Shih Tzu snouts are small and borderline nonexistent, drinking water from a bowl often contributes to their seemingly unclean faces. Owners have sometimes avoided this by using water dispensers similar to those found in hamster and rabbit cages. Additionally, if the dog is to drink from a bowl, it is sometimes necessary to keep on eye on them, for water can enter their face-level noses more easily and inhibit breathing. The area around the eyes should be cleaned gently each day, with cotton and warm water. Providing the Shih Tzu with bottled water (or water that does not contain chlorine) helps to keep eye mucus to a minimum.[citation needed] While Shih Tzu are high maintenance regarding grooming and cleaning, they can also be very independent when it comes to play and exercise. Unlike bigger dogs like Golden Retrievers and Labradors, Shih Tzu tend to be quite content when occasionally left alone. Most Shih Tzu enjoy exercising outdoors and, when exercised regularly, have plenty of stamina. Most enjoy a long walk, although they are also quite happy to run around the house. However, owners must remember that they have quite short legs, and so a Shih Tzu’s measure of a long walk is much shorter than ours. They have the potential to tire very easily. A dog whose coat is allowed to grow out needs daily brushing to avoid tangles; a short haircut, also known as a pet trim or puppy cut, avoids this extra level of care. However, since the breed is obviously adapted to a cool climate, letting the coat grow out for the colder seasons is appropriate. Shih Tzu are considered to be brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs. As such, they are very sensitive to high temperatures. This is why airlines that ship dogs will not accept them for shipment when temperatures at any point on the planned itinerary exceeds 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24°C) [3]. Additionally, like many other breeds, the claws need close attention. Though this is not specific to Shih Tzu but all small dogs, it is important to note that predators that normally hunt rodents and rabbits will not differentiate between such and a Shih Tzu. When caring for a Shih Tzu, it must not be overlooked that they should not simply be let out with the protection of an electric fence but with its caretaker’s watchful eye. Hawks are not inhibited by fences, either real or electric.

Books

Notes

1. ^ Derr, MARK (May 21, 2004). Collie or Pug? Study Finds the Genetic Code. New York Times. Retrieved on July 07,2007.
2. ^ http://www.5stardog.com/dog-breeds-shih-tzu.asp
3. ^ Shih Tzu Fanciers of Southern CA.
4. ^ Shih-Tzus
5. ^ Shih Tzu Rescue Southern WI- Brachiocephalic Skull Conformation
6. ^ Dry Eye (Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca)

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Chow Chow

Chow Chow

Country of origin: China
Classification and breed standards

• FCI: Group 5 Section 5 #205 Stds
• AKC: Non-sporting Stds
• ANKC: Group 7
• Non-sporting Stds
• CKC: Group 6
• Non-sporting Stds
• KC (UK): Utility Stds
• NZKC: Non-sporting Stds
• UKC: Northern Breeds Stds

Chow Chow, or Chow, is a breed of dog originating from China[1], where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: s?ngsh? qu?n ???), which literally means “puffy-lion dog.” It is believed that the Chow Chow is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Foo dog, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces.

Contents

1. Appearance
2. Temperament
3. Health
4. History
5. Books
6. Other Products
7. References

Appearance

The Chow is a sturdily built dog that is square in profile with broad skull and small, triangular ears that are rounded at the tip. The breed has a very dense coat that is either smooth or rough. The fur is particularly thick around the neck, giving the distinctive ruff or mane. The coat may be one of five colors including red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream. Individuals with patchy or multicolored coats are considered to be outside the breed standard. Chows are distinguished by their unusual blue-black/purple tongue and very straight hind legs, resulting in a rather stilted gait. The blue-black/purple tongue gene appears to be dominant, as almost all mixed breed dogs who come from a Chow retain the tongue color. This is not to say, however, that every mixed breed dog with spots of purple on the tongue are descended from chows as purple spots on the tongue can be found on a multitude of pure breed dogs.

Temperament

Chows of different coat colors

Today the Chow Chow is most commonly kept as a companion dog. Their keen sense of proprietorship over their homes paired with a sometimes disconcertingly serious approach to strangers can be off putting to those unfamiliar with the breed. However, displays of timidity and aggression are uncharacteristic of well-bred and well socialized specimens. The proper Chow owner will be just as willful and stubborn as the Chow they keep, thus weaker-willed individuals would be best served to evaluate their commitment in controlling an animal who is happy to take over any household. Specimens of opposite sex typically co-habitate with less tension than those of the same sex, but it is not unheard of for multiple chows of both sexes to live together peacefully in a home setting. Chows are extremely loyal to their own family and will bond tightly to their masters. The Chow typically shows affection only with those it has bonds to, so new visitors to the home should not press their physical attention upon the resident Chow as it will not immediately accept strangers in the same manner as it does members of its own “pack”. The typical Chow’s behavior is thought to be more similar to a domestic cat rather than a domestic dog.

Chows are not a particularly active breed. Apartment life can suit this breed, if given enough opportunity for regularly scheduled physical activity each day. The Chow Chow may appear to be independent and aloof for much of the day, keeping a comfortable distance from others while staying within earshot, or preferring to watch for strangers alone by the entrance. Owners still need to be prepared to take a Chow Chow for a brisk daily walk, even if they have a fenced yard, in order to meet their needs for mental and physical stimulation. While the Chow exhibits low energy for most of the day, it will crave routine time to explore and play to maintain a happy and content disposition.

Health

A close-up of the Chow’s characteristic blue-black tongue

The chow chow is the number 1 ranked dog that is affected by elbow dysplasia. They are also prone to hip dysplasia, patellar luxation (slipping knee caps), thyroid disease, and occular disorders such as entropion and ectropion. The risks of such disorders increases exponentially when a chow is purchased from backyard breeders, pet stores and those unscrupulous kennels that do not test their breeding stock for such genetic disorders. As such, a potential chow buyer would be best served to ask to see all health clearances for the parents of a litter up front. In the United States, these would be clearances from the Canine Eye Registration Foundation and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals; other countries will have other health testing schemes, and contacting the national canine registry association will provide that information. Reputable kennels should provide the new owner with a written and signed health warranty as well. Although there is no way to accurately predict the lifespan of an animal, one should expect the healthy chow to live between 10 to 12 years.

History

The Chow is a unique breed of dog thought to be one of the oldest recognizable breeds. Research indicates it is one of the first primitive breeds to evolve from the wolf. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog.[2] From what records survive, some historians believe that the Chow was the dog described as accompanying the Mongolian armies as they invaded south into China as well as west into Europe and southwest into the Middle East during 12th Century,[citation needed] although a Chinese bas-relief from 150 BC shows a hunting dog similar in appearance to the Chow. Later Chow Chows were bred as a general-purpose working dog for herding, hunting, pulling and guarding.

In China, some farms still raise a variety of dog breeds, including Chows, for meat and hides. However, the breed is not named Chow Chow because they make good “chow”, as is commonly supposed. In fact, when they were first shipped to England in the late 18th century, they arrived in the holds of ships, marked “chow chow”, Chinese pidgin English for miscellaneous merchandise. The customs people simply assumed that was what they were called and the name stuck. [3]

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References

1. http://www.qualitydogs.com/Chow_Chow/information.html
2. Collie or Pug? Study Finds the Genetic Code. New York Times Online. May 21, 2004. Accessed December 25, 2006.
3. [1]
4. Wikipedia

Alphabetical List of dog breeds

List of dog breeds

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. The process continues today, resulting in a tremendous variety of dog breeds.

The following list uses a wide interpretation of “breed”. Breeds listed here may be traditional breeds with long histories as registered breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development. Please see individual articles for more information. For breeds categorized by national origin, refer to the list of dog breeds by country.

Breed categories

These categories divide dog breeds according to their behavior and physical characteristics:

• Sight hounds
• Scent hounds
• Gundogs
• Terriers
• Spitz or Arctic dogs
• Herding dogs or Pastoral dogs
• Guard dogs
• Working dogs
• Toy dogs

This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show some of the tremendous variety of dog breeds.There are other categories, such as:

• Hunting dog
• Cur dogs
• Companions
• Bully Breeds
• Extinct dog breeds
• Dog breeds types

A

• Abruzzenhund
• Affenpinscher
• Afghan Hound
• Airedale Terrier
• Akita Inu
• Alano Español
• American Bulldog
• American Eskimo Dog (see also German Spitz)
• American Foxhound
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• American English Coonhound
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• American Water Spaniel
• Alangu Mastiff
• Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
• Alaskan Klee Kai
• Alaskan Malamute
• Alopekis
• Alpine Dachsbracke
• American Indian Dog

An-Az

• Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Australian Kelpie pup.

• Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
• Appenzell Mountain Dog
• Arctic Husky – see Siberian Husky
• Argentine Dogo
• Ariege Pointer
• Ariegeois
• Armant – see also Armanti and Egypt Shepherd – Softhorse
• Artois Hound
• Australian Bulldog
• Australian Cattle Dog
• Australian Kelpie
• Australian Koolie
• Australian Shepherd
• Australian Silky Terrier
• Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
• Australian Terrier
• Austrian black and tan hound
• Austrian Short Haired Pinscher
• Azawakh

B

Ba-Bh

• Balkan Hound – see Serbian Hound

Beagle

• Bakharwal Dog
• Bandog
• Banjara Mastiff
• Barbet
• Basenji
• Basque Shepherd Dog
• Basset Artésien Normand
• Basset Bleu de Gascogne
• Basset Fauve de Bretagne
• Basset Griffon Vendeen
• Basset Hound
• Bavarian Mountain Hound
• Beagle
• Beagle-Harrier
• Bearded Collie
• Bearded Tibetan Mastiff – see Tibetan Kyi Apso
• Beauceron
• Bedlington Terrier
• Belgian Griffon
• o Griffon Bruxellois
• o Griffon Belge
• o Petit Brabançon
• Belgian Shepherd Dog, often divided into:
  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
  • Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)
• Bergamasco
• Berger Blanc Suisse
• Berger des Pyrénées – see Pyrenean Shepherd
• Berger Picard
• Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner Sennenhund)
• Bhotia – see Himalayan Sheepdog

Bi-Bo

• Bichon Frisé

Bloodhound

• Biewer
• Billy
• Bisben
• Black and Tan Coonhound
• Black Mouth Cur
• Black Russian Terrier
• Bloodhound
• Blue Heeler – see Australian Cattle Dog
• Blue Lacy
• Blue Paul Terrier
• Blue Picardy Spaniel
• Bluetick Coonhound

Border Collie

• Boerboel
• Bohemian Shepherd – see Chodsky pes
• Bolognese
• Bolonka see Maltese
• Border Collie
• Border Terrier
• Borzoi
• Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound
• Bosnian Mountain Dog – see Tornjak
• Boston Terrier
• Bouvier Bernois – see Bernese Mountain Dog
• Bouvier des Ardennes
• Bouvier des Flandres
• Boxer
• Boykin Spaniel

Br-Bu

• Bracco Italiano
• Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

• Brijesh Kumar BA-HM wale–bihari daaaag
• Braque d’Auvergne
• Braque du Bourbonnais
• Braque Francais (Gascogne type)
• Braque Francais (Pyrenean type)
• Braque Saint-Germain
• Brazilian Mastiff – see Fila Brasileiro
• Brazilian Terrier
• Briard
• Briquet Griffon Vendeen
• Brittany
• Broholmer
• Brussels Griffon – see Griffon Bruxellois
• Bucovina – see Ciobãnesc de Bucovina
• Bull Terrier
• Bull Terrier (Miniature)
• Bull and Terrier
• Bulldog
• Bulgarian Shepherd Dog
• Bullmastiff
• Bully Kutta
• Bull Arab

C

Ca-Ce

• Cabeçudo Boiadeiro
• Ca de Bou – see Perro de Presa Mallorquin
• Cairn Terrier
• Canaan Dog
• Canadian Eskimo Dog (Canadian Inuit Dog, Qimmiq)
• Canary Islands Hound – see Podenco Canario
• Cane Corso
• Canis Panther
• Cão da Serra da Estrela – see Estrela Mountain Dog
• Cão da Serra de Aires
• Cão de Água Português – see Portuguese Water Dog
• Cão de Castro Laboreiro
• Cão de Fila de São Miguel
• Cão de Fila da Terceira
• Cão de Gado Transmontano
• Caravan Hound – see Mudhol Hound
• Cardigan Welsh Corgi
• Carlin Pinscher
• Carolina Dog
• Carpatin
• Catahoula Bulldog
• Catahoula Leopard Dog (Catahoula Cur or Catahoula Hog Dog)
• Catalan Sheepdog
• Caucasian Ovcharka
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Central Asia Shepherd Dog
• Cesky Fousek
• Cesky Terrier
• Carpathian Shepherd Dog

Ch-Cz

This is a Chinook; a large sledding dog.

Cockapoo

• Chart Polski
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
• Chihuahua
• Chilean Fox Terrier
• Chinese Chongqing Dog
• Chinese Crested Dog
• Chinese Shar-Peire: see Shar-Pei
• Chindo – see Korea Jindo Dog
• Chinook
• Chippiparai
• Chodsky pes
• Chow Chow
• Ciob?nesc de Bucovina
• Circassian Orloff Wolfhound
• Cirneco dell’Etna
• Clumber Spaniel
• Cockapoo
• Cocker Spaniel – see American Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel
• Coonhound- see Redbone Coonhound or Black and Tan Coonhound
• Collie – see Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, Bearded Collie or Border Collie
• Combai (Indian Bear Hound)
• Cordoba Fighting Dog
• Corgi – see Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Coton de Tulear
• Croatian Mountain Dog – see Tornjak
• Croatian Sheepdog
• Cur – see also Black Mouth Cur, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Leopard Cur, Mountain Cur, Stephens Cur, and Treeing Cur
• Curly Coated Retriever
• Cypro Kukur
• Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (?eskoslovenský vl?ák)

D

• Dachshund

A black and tan minature dachshund.

• Dalmatian
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier
• Danish Broholmer
• Danish/Swedish Farm Dog
• Deerhound
• Deutsch Drahthaar – see German Wirehaired Pointer
• Deutsche Bracke
• Deutscher Wachtelhund
• Dhoki apso – see Tibetan Terrier
• Dingo
• Do-Khyi – see Tibetan Mastiff
• Dobermann – see Doberman Pinscher
• Dogo Argentino
• Dogo Cubano

Drever

• Dogo Guatemalteco – see Guatemalan Bull Terrier
• Dogo Sardesco
• Dogue de Bordeaux
• Dogue de Majorque – see Perro de Presa Mallorquin
• Drentse Patrijshond (Dutch Partridge Dog)
• Drever
• Drótszörü Magyar Vizsla – see Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
• Dunker
• Dutch Shepherd Dog – see Hollandse Herder
• Dutch Smoushond

E

• East European Shepherd
• East German Shepherd Dog
• East Siberian Laika
• Elo
• English Cocker Spaniel
• English Coonhound
• English Foxhound
• English Mastiff
• English Pointer
• English Setter
• English Shepherd
• English Springer Spaniel
• English Toy Spaniel – see King Charles Spaniel
• English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
• English White Terrier
• Entlebucher Mountain Dog/Sennenhund/Cattle Dog
• Epagneul Picard – see Picardy Spaniel
• Epagneul Pont-Audemer – see Pont-Audemer Spaniel
• Eskimo Dog (Esquimaux) – see Canadian Eskimo Dog
• Estonian Hound
• Estrela Mountain Dog
• Eurasier
• Eurohound

F

• Field Spaniel
• Fila Brasileiro
• Finnish Hound
• Finnish Lapphund
• Finnish Spitz
• Flat-Coated Retriever
• Formosan – also Taiwan Dog
• Foxhound – divided into American Foxhound, English Foxhound
• Fox Terrier – divided into Fox Terrier (Smooth), Fox Terrier (Wire), Miniature Fox Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier
• Francais Blanc et Noir
• Francais Blanc et Orange
• Francais Tricolore
• Franzuskaya Bolonka
• French Brittany
• French Bulldog
• French Spaniel
• French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon see Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

G

German Shepherd Dog

Golden Retriever

• Galgo Español
• Gawii
• German Coolie
• German Longhaired Pointer
• German Pinscher
• German Rough-haired Pointer
• German Shepherd Dog
• German Shorthaired Pointer
• German Spaniel – see Deutscher Wachtelhund
• German Spitz – divided into:
• o German Spitz (Gross)
• o German Spitz (Klein)
• o German Spitz (Mittel)
• German Wirehaired Pointer
• Giant Schnauzer
• Glen of Imaal Terrier
• Goldendoodle (Mixed Breed between Golden Retriever and Poodle)
• Golden Mountain Dog
• Golden Retriever
• Gonczy Polski – see Polish Scenthound
• Gordon Setter
• Gos d’atura – see Catalan Sheepdog
• Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir
• Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Orange
• Grand Anglo-Francais Tricolore
• Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
• Grand Bleu de Gascogne
• Grand Gascon Saintongeois
• Grand Griffon Vendeen
• Gran Mastin de Borínquen
• Great Dane
• Great Pyrenees (Also known as Pyrenean Mountain Dog)
• Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
• Greek Harehound
• Greek Sheepdog
• Greenland Dog (Greenland Husky)
• Greyhound
• Griffon Bleu de Gascogne
• Griffon Bruxellois
• Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
• Griffon Nivernais
• Groenendael – see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
• Guatemalan Bull Terrier (Dogo Guatemalteco)
• Guejae Gae
• Gull Dong
• Gull Terr

H

• Hairless Khala
• Haldenstøvare
• Hamiltonstovare
• Hanover Hound
• Husky
• Harlequin Pinscher
• Harrier
• Havanese
• Hawaiian Poi Dog
• Hermes Bulldogge
• Himalayan Sheepdog (Bhotia)
• Himalayan Mastiff
• Hokkaid?
• Hollandse Herder (Dutch Shepherd dog)
• Hortaya Borzaya
• Hovawart
• Hungarian Greyhound – see Magyar Agar
• Hungarian Vizsla
  • Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla – see Hungarian Vizsla
  • Hungarian Smooth Haired Vizsla
• Huntaway
• Hygenhund

I

• Icelandic Sheepdog
• Indian Spitz
• Indian Bull Terrier
• Irish Bull Terrier
• Irish Red and White Setter
• Irish Setter
• Irish Staffordshire Terrier
• Irish Terrier
• Irish Water Spaniel
• Irish Wolfhound
• Istarski Oštrodlaki Goni?
• Istrian Sheepdog
• Italian Greyhound
• Italian Spinone – see Spinone Italiano

J

• Jack Russell Terrier – see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier
• Jagdterrier
• Jämthund
• Japanese Chin
• Japanese Mastiff, see Tosa
• Japanese Spitz
• Japanese Terrier
• Jindo – see Korea Jindo Dog
• Jonangi

K

• Kaikadi
• Kai
• Kangal Dog
• Kangaroo Dog
• Kanni
• Karafuto Ken – see Sakhalin Husky
• Karelian Bear Dog
• Karelo-Finnish Laika
• Kars Dog
• Keeshond
• Kelpie – see Australian Kelpie
• Kelb-tal Fenek – see Pharaoh Hound
• Kerry Beagle
• Kerry Blue Terrier
• King Charles Spaniel
• King Shepherd
• Kintamani
• Kishu
• Kombai
• Komondor
• Kooikerhondje
• Koolie
• Korea Jindo Dog
• Korean Mastiff
• Korthals Griffon – see Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
• Krasky Ovcar – see Istrian Sheepdog
• Kritikos Ichnilatis (Cretan Hound)
• Kromfohrlander
• Kuchi
• Kunming Dog
• Kuvasz
• Kyi Leo

L

Labrador Retriever

• Labradoodle (Mixed breed between Labrador Retriever and Poodle)
• Labrador Retriever
• Laekenois – see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
• Lagotto Romagnolo
• Lakeland Terrier
• Lancashire Heeler
• Landseer (Continental-European type) – see also Newfoundland
• Lapponian herder (Lapinporokoira)
• Large Munsterlander
• Latvian Hound
• Leonberger
• Leopard Cur
• Lhasa Apso
• Lithuanian Hound
• Llewellyn Setter – see English Setter
• Longdog
• Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog – see Catahoula Leopard Dog
• Lottatore Brindisino
• Löwchen
• Lucas Terrier
• Lurcher

M

• Mackenzie River Husky

Maltese

• Magyar Agar
• Majestic Tree Hound
• Malinois – see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
• Maltalier
• Mal-Shi
• Maltese
• Maltipoo
• Manchester Terrier
• Maremma Sheepdog
• Mastiff – see English Mastiff
• McNab
• Meliteo Kinidio
• Mexican Hairless Dog
• Middle Asian Owtcharka – see Central Asia Shepherd Dog
• Miniature Australian Shepherd
• Miniature Bull Terrier – see Bull Terrier (Miniature)
• Miniature Fox Terrier
• Miniature Pinscher
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Miniature Siberian Husky
• Mioritic
• Mixed-breed dog
• Moscow Guard dog
• Moscow Watchdog (Moscovskaya Storozhevaya Sobaka)
• Mountain Burmese
• Mountain Cur
• Mongrel (Mixed breed)
• Mountain Feist
• Mucuchies (Venezuela)
• Mudi
• Mudhol Hound
• Munsterlander – see Large Munsterlander or Small Munsterlander
• Mutt (Mixed breed)

N

• Native American Indian Dog
• Neapolitan Mastiff
• Nebolish Mastiff
• Neilmut (Neil Laing)
• Nenets Herding Laika
• Newfoundland
• New Guinea Singing Dog
• Norfolk Terrier
• Norrbottenspets
• Northeasterly Hauling Laika (Northeastern Sleigh Dog)
• Northern Inuit dog
• Norwegian Buhund
• Norwegian Elkhound
• Norwegian Lundehund
• Norwich Terrier
• Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

O

• Old Danish Pointer
• Old English Sheepdog
• Old English Bulldog
• Old English Terrier
• Olde Englishe Bulldogge
• Osterreichischer Kurzhaariger Pinscher
• Otterhound
• Otto – see Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
• Owczarek Podhalanski

P

Pa-Pl

Patterdale Terrier

Pit Bull

• Pachon Navarro
• Panja, see American Mastiff
• Papillon
• Parson Russell Terrier – see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier
• Pashmi – see Mudhol Hound
• Pastor Garafiano
• Patterdale Terrier
• Pekeapoo
• Pekingese
• Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Perdiguero de Burgos
• Perro Cimarron
• Perro de Pastor Mallorquin
• Perro de Presa Canario
• Perro de Presa Mallorquin
• Perro de Toro
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Perro Peruano sin Pelo)
• Peruvian Inca Orchid
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
• Petit Berger – see Pyrenean Shepherd
• Petit Bleu de Gascogne
• Petit Brabancon
• Petit Gascon Saintongeois
• Phalène
• Pharaoh Hound
• Phung San
• Picardy Shepherd – see Berger Picard
• Picardy Spaniel
• Pinscher – see Affenpinscher, Austrian Short-Haired Pinscher, Dobermann, German Pinscher, Harlequin Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher
• Pit Bull – see American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Plott Hound

Po-Py

Pomeranian

Poodle

• Podenco Analuz
• Podenco Canario
• Podenco Galego
• Podenco Ibicenco – see Ibizan Hound
• Pointer – see English Pointer
• Poitevin
• Polish Scenthound (Gonczy Polski)
• Polish Greyhound – see Chart Polski
• Polish Sighthound – see Chart Polski
• Polish Hound (Polish Ogar)
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON)
• Polish Tatra Sheepdog – see Owczarek Podhalanski
• Pomeranian
• PON – see Polish Lowland Sheepdog
• Pont-Audemer Spaniel
• Poodle
• o Miniature Poodle
• o Standard Poodle
• o Toy Poodle
• Porcelaine
• Portuguese Podengo (Portuguese Podengo)
• Portuguese Pointer
• Portuguese Shepherd Dog – see Cao da Serra de Aires
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Posavac Hound
• Prague Ratter – see Pražský Krysa?ík
• Pudelpointer
• Pug
• Puggle (Pug-Beagle cross)
• Pugnaces Britanniae
• Puli
• Pumi
• Pungsan (Poongsan)
• Pyrenean Mastiff
• Pyrenean Mountain Dog
• Pyrenean Shepherd (Pyrenees Sheepdog)

Q

• Queensland Heeler – see Australian Cattle Dog
• Qimmiq – see Canadian Eskimo Dog

R

Rottweiler

• Rafeiro do Alentejo
• Rajapalayam
• Rampur Greyhound
• Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
• Ratonero
• Rat Terrier
• Redbone Coonhound
• Red Setter
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
• Rottweiler
• Rough Collie
• Russian Black Terrier – see Black Russian Terrier
• Russian Harlequin Hound (Russkaja Pegaja)
• Russian Hound
• Russian Setter
• Russian Spaniel
• Russian Toy Terrier
• Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka – see Tsvetnaya Bolonka
• Russo-European Laika (Russko-Evropeiskaia Laika)
• Russell Terrier – see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier
• Ry?ky? Inu

S

Sa-Se

Scottish Terrier

• Saarlooswolfhond
• Sabueso Espanol
• Sage Koochee
• Sakhalin Husky
• Saluki
• Samoyed
• Sanshu
• Santal Hound
• Sapsali
• Šarplaninac
• Schapendoes
• Schillerstovare
• Schipperke
• Schnauzer – divided into Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer,
• Schweizer Laufhund
• Schweizer Niederlaufhund
• Scottish Deerhound – see Deerhound
• Scottish Terrier
• Sealyham Terrier
• Segugio Italiano
• Seppala Siberian Sleddog
• Serbian Hound
• Serbian Mountain Hound
• Serbian Tricolour Hound
• Snowfur Longsnout

Sh-So

Siberian Husky

• Shar Pei
• Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
• Shi-lah
• Shiba Inu
• Shih-poo
• Shih Tzu
• Shikoku
• Shiloh Shepherd Dog
• Scot Dog (Scott Ellis)
• Siberian Husky
• Silken Windhound
• Silky Terrier – see Australian Silky Terrier
• Sindh Mastiff
• Skye Terrier
• Sloughi
• Slovak Cuvac
• Slovakian Hound
• Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac (Ohar)
• Smalandsstovare
• Small Greek Domestic Dog – see Meliteo Kinidio
• Small Munsterlander
• Smithfield
• Smooth Collie
• Smooth Fox Terrier – see Fox Terrier (Smooth)
• Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
• South Russian Ovtcharka

Sp-Sw

St. Bernard

• Spanish Alano – see Alano Español
• Spanish Greyhound – see Galgo Espanol
• Spanish Mastiff
• Spanish Water Dog
• Spinone Italiano
• Spitz – see Spitz for a list of Spitz-type breeds
• Springer Spaniel – see English Springer Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel
• St. Bernard
• Stabyhoun
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Standard Schnauzer
• Stephens Stock (Stephens Cur)
• Styrian Coarse Haired Hound
• Sulimov dog (dog-jackal hybrid)
• Sussex Spaniel
• Swedish Elkhound – see Jämthund
• Swedish Lapphund
• Swedish Vallhund
• Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher

T

• Tahltan Bear Dog
• Taigan
• Tainaker
• Taíno Dog – also perro mudo (“Mute Dog”); native name disputed[verification needed]. Extinct at least as a pure breed.
• Taiwan Dog – also Formosan
• Tasy
• Tatra Shepherd Dog – see Owczarek Podhalanski
• Tenterfield Terrier
• Tervuren – See Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)
• Thai Bangkaew Dog
• Thai Hairless Dog
• Thai Ridgeback
• Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
• Telomian
• Tibetan Kyi Apso
• Tibetan Lhasa Apso – see Lhasa Apso
• Tibetan Mastiff
• Tibetan Spaniel
• Tibetan Terrier
• Tornjak
• Tosa
• Toureg Sloughi – See Azawakh
• Toy Bulldog
• Toy Fox Terrier
• Toy Manchester Terrier
• Toy Mi-Ki
• Transylvanian Hound
• Treeing Cur
• Treeing Feist
• Treeing Tennessee Brindle
• Treeing Walker Coonhound
• Tsvetnaya Bolonka
• Tyrolean Hound

U

• Utonagan

V

• Valley Bulldog
• Vizsla – see Hungarian Vizsla
• Volpino Italiano
• Vorsteh

W

• Walker Hound
• Weimaraner

White Whippet with brindle saddle and head

• • Longhaired Weimaraner
  • Smooth Haired Weimaraner
• Welsh Corgi
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Welsh Sheepdog (Welsh Collie)
• Welsh Springer Spaniel
• Welsh Terrier
• West Highland White Terrier
• West Siberian Laika (Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika)
• Westphalian Dachsbracke
• Wetterhoun
• Whippet
• White Shepherd Dog – see Berger Blanc Suisse
• Winston Olde English Bulldogge
• Wire Fox Terrier – see Fox Terrier (Wire)
• Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

X

• Xoloitzcuintle – see Mexican Hairless Dog

Y

• Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

• Yugoslavian Mountain Hound – see Serbian Mountain Hound
• Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound – see Serbian Tricolour Hound

Z

• Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika – see West Siberian Laika

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