| Adopting a new pet is exciting, but it is important to | | | | entropion. |
| make sure you find a dog that will be compatible with | | | | Shetland Sheepdog |
| your family and your lifestyle. Here we have | | | | The Shetland Sheepdog, also called the Sheltie, is a |
| compared some popular dog breeds to help you find | | | | British herding dog that looks a lot like a small Collie. |
| the pet that is right for you. | | | | They stand between 13 and 16 inches tall and they |
| Boston Terrier | | | | weigh between 14 and 16 pounds. They have a long |
| The Boston Terrier is an American breed that was | | | | outer coat and a short dense undercoat. Their coat |
| created by crossing the French Bulldog and the White | | | | colors come in tri-colored, sable, black and white, black |
| English Terrier. This breed originally developed as a | | | | and tan, and blue merle color variations. This dog is |
| fighting dog, however, this breed is not aggressive | | | | smart, active, and affectionate. They make a great pet |
| towards people. | | | | for families with older kids. |
| The Boston Terrier is a small dog that only stands | | | | Dachshund |
| between 10 and 16 inches tall. Its weight usually stays | | | | The Dachshund also referred to as a Weiner Dog, |
| between 11 and 24 pounds. Their coats are short and | | | | Teckel, or Zwergteckel, is a German breed that was |
| silky. This breed comes in two color varieties: a black | | | | breed for hunting badgers. Their long low bodies were |
| coat with white markings or a brindle coat with white | | | | perfect for burrowing for badgers and running through |
| markings. Some of the health issues that this breed is | | | | tunnels to flush out badgers and other pests. Today |
| susceptible to are cataracts, breathing problems, and | | | | this high energy dog is used primarily as a family dog |
| whelping difficulties. | | | | and show dog. |
| Mastiff | | | | The Dachshund comes in several varieties. First of all |
| The Mastiff, also referred to as the English Mastiff, is a | | | | they come in two size varieties, standard and |
| large working breed that originated in Great Britain. This | | | | miniature. The standard version of this breed stands |
| breed descended from large breeds prized by the | | | | about 8 inches tall and weighs between 16 and 32 |
| Babylonians 4000 years ago. Stories about this breed's | | | | pounds. The miniature version stands about 6 inches |
| ancestors have been found on Egyptian monuments | | | | tall and weighs, at the most, 11 pounds. In addition to |
| and mentioned in historical pieces of literature. Today | | | | having two size variations this breed also comes in |
| this dog is still used as a watch dog and guard dog, | | | | three coat variations. They are the Smooth-Haired |
| however, they are also used as hunting dogs and | | | | Dachshund, the Long-Haired Dachshund, and the |
| family pets. | | | | Wire-Haired Dachshund. |
| While their large size may be intimidating to some pet | | | | Welsh Springer Spaniel |
| owners, the Mastiff is a loyal and gentle animal to its | | | | The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a sporting dog that |
| family. They even get along with kids. However, they | | | | originated in Wales. They are a medium sized dog that |
| are very aggressive towards strangers and they are | | | | stands between 18 and 19 inches and that weigh |
| usually dog and food aggressive. In order to produce a | | | | between 35 and 45 pounds. They have a straight silky |
| loving and safe animal fit for family life they need early | | | | coat that is red and white. Freckling on the muzzle is |
| human and animal socialization as well as obedience | | | | also possible and common. Like other spaniels they are |
| training. | | | | friendly, active, and generally loving. They make a great |
| Chow Chow | | | | family dog. |
| The Chow Chow is a Chinese breed that developed | | | | French Bulldog |
| for guarding temples. Their name, Chow Chow, comes | | | | The French Bulldog, also referred to as the |
| from a Cantonese word that means food. They most | | | | Bouledogue Francais, is either a French or a Spanish |
| likely originated from a crossing of Mastiff-like dogs | | | | breed. They are a small dog that only stands about 12 |
| and primitive spitz. | | | | inches tall and it weighs between 22 and 28 pounds. |
| The Chow Chow is characterized by their lion-like | | | | They have short smooth coats that come in fawn, |
| mane and black tongues. They are a medium sized | | | | brindle or pied colors. |
| dog that stands between 18 and 22 inches tall and | | | | To care for this breed you will need to rub down their |
| they weigh between 45 and 75 pounds. Their coat is | | | | coats with a rough cloth on a daily basis to keep it |
| thick and course and comes in shades of cream, red, | | | | shiny and clean. Their teeth need to be cleaned |
| fawn, black, and blue. This dog has a tendency to be | | | | regularly and their toenails will need to be trimmed as |
| aggressive, especially around other dogs and animals. | | | | needed. This little dog doesn't need a lot of exercise. |
| They are best suited for families with older kids and no | | | | You should be able to keep them healthy by playing |
| other pets. Some of the health concerns that are | | | | chase games and fetch in the park, inside, or in your |
| associated with this breed include hip dysplasia and | | | | yard. |