| With so many different dog breeds available, how can | | | | variety of colors and patters. They are a great |
| you know which dog is right the right pet for you and | | | | companion dog, however, they don't get along well |
| your family? There are so many things to take into | | | | with little children. They can be a bit grouchy if you try |
| consideration when selecting a puppy including size, | | | | to wake them up when they are sleeping so they are |
| behavior, health concerns, compatibility with other pets | | | | best suited for quieter homes. |
| and children, temperament and grooming requirements. | | | | The German Wire Haired Pointer stands between 22 |
| Here we have outlined a few common dog breeds to | | | | and 26 inches tall and usually weighs between 45 and |
| help you find the dog that is best for you and your | | | | 75 pounds. Their coat is short, thick, and harsh. It |
| family's specific needs and lifestyle. | | | | comes in solid colors as well as multi-colors. The most |
| German Wirehaired Pointer | | | | common coat colors associated with this breed include |
| The German Wirehaired Pointer is known by a lot of | | | | liver, black, and white. |
| different names including Deutscher Drahthaariger, | | | | Standard Schnauzer |
| Vorstehund, German Pointer, and Drahthaar. This | | | | The Standard Schnauzer, also called the |
| German breed was first developed at the end of the | | | | Mittelschnauzer, is a German non-sporting breed. They |
| 19th century as a hunting dog. This breed was created | | | | stand between 17.5 and 19.5 inches tall and they weigh |
| by crossing several dog breeds including Terriers, | | | | between 26 and 40 pounds. They have the typical |
| German Shorthaired Pointers, Foxhounds and Poodles. | | | | Schnauzer coat that is short, harsh, and wiry. They |
| Today this breed is used as both a sporting dog and | | | | come in salt and pepper, solid black, and black and |
| as a family dog. | | | | silver color variations. This is a very affectionate and |
| Pekingese | | | | tolerant dog that makes a great companion for kids |
| The Pekingese, also called the Lion Dog and the | | | | and adults. |
| Peking Palasthund, is a Chinese toy breed. Their | | | | Ibizan Hound |
| ancestry can be traced back 1500 years. They were | | | | The Ibizan Hound, also referred to as the Podenco |
| originally developed as a palace dog. Today this breed | | | | Ibicenco, the Ca Eibisenc, and the Balaeric Dog, is a |
| is very popular as a show dog, as a companion dog, | | | | Spanish breed. Its origins can be traced back to Egypt |
| and as a family dog. | | | | around 3400 B.C. when this dog's ancestors were |
| The Pekingese is a tiny little dog that stands between | | | | used as hunting dogs. Today they are used for both |
| 6 and 9 inches tall and weighs between 7 and 12 | | | | hunting and companionship. |
| pounds. They have a long double coat that comes in a | | | | |