| Before you adopt a new dog into your family, take | | | | and a soft undercoat. It traditionally comes in black, |
| some time to research the pros and cons of the | | | | brindle, and fawn coat colors. |
| different breeds to ensure you find a dog that will be | | | | To care for this breed you will want to brush its coat |
| the right match for you and your family. We have | | | | every week. This is a must with this breed as their |
| outlined some of the qualities and problems associated | | | | long coat mats easily. You will also need to brush their |
| with some common dog breeds to help you find the | | | | teeth, clean their ears, and trim their nails on a regular |
| perfect pet. | | | | basis. This breed needs a lot of exercise, however, |
| German Pinscher | | | | low impact exercise is preferable as their heavy build |
| The German Pinscher, also referred to as the | | | | is not designed to handle extended running or jogging. |
| Standard Pinscher, is a German breed that has been | | | | Some of the health problems that you should keep an |
| around since 1879. This breed nearly went extinct | | | | eye open for include hip problems, joint problems, bloat, |
| before World War II. Fortunately a man named Herr | | | | and eye conditions. |
| Werner Jung brought the breed back. Today all | | | | Skye Terrier |
| German Pinschers descend from one "founding | | | | The Skye Terrier is a Scottish terrier that has been a |
| mother." | | | | favorite of British royalty. They are a small breed that |
| This is a smaller dog that only stands between 17 and | | | | only stands between 9 and 10 inches tall and they |
| 20 pounds and weighs between 23 and 35 pounds. | | | | weigh between 19 and 23 pounds. They have a long, |
| They have a short, glossy and smooth coat that | | | | flat outercoat that comes in shades of black, gray, |
| comes in solid colors that range between fawn and | | | | cream, and fawn with black points on their ears and |
| stag red. This dog is a good natured dog that is equally | | | | on their muzzles. This dog is active and loyal. They are |
| as suitable as a family dog or a watch dog. | | | | not the best breed to have when you have young |
| Irish Setter | | | | children as they can be a bit snappy when teased. |
| The Irish Setter, also referred to as the Red Setter, is | | | | They also prefer to be the only pet in a household. |
| an Irish breed. This breed was created by the crossing | | | | Labrador Retriever |
| of setters, spaniels, and pointers that naturally had red | | | | The Labrador Retriever is a Canadian breed that is |
| and white coats. The characteristic chestnut red coat | | | | though to have been developed by fishermen in |
| that we now associated with the breed didn't appear | | | | Greenland. The Labrador Retriever is now classified |
| until the 19th century. Today this breed is a favorite at | | | | as a sporting dog in the gundog class. This dog makes |
| dog shows, in the field, and in homes. | | | | a great family pet, a great guide dog for the blind, a |
| The Irish Setter stands between 25 and 27 inches tall | | | | great drug search dog, and a great sporting dog. |
| and weighs between 60 and 70 pounds. They have a | | | | The Labrador Retriever comes in three color |
| combination coat that is short and close on their heads | | | | variations, chocolate, black, and yellow. The current |
| and on their front legs, and long feathery hair on the | | | | trend is for the Chocolate Lab, however, the Black and |
| rest of their body. The only color that is accepted for | | | | Yellow Labs are also popular. The males of this breed |
| this breed today is the rich chestnut red color. | | | | are slightly larger than the females. They stand |
| However, you can occasionally Irish Setters with | | | | between 22.5 and 24.5 inches tall and weigh between |
| traces of black and white in their coat as well. | | | | 60 and 75 pounds, and the females stand between |
| Italian Greyhound | | | | 21.5 and 23.5 inches tall and weigh between 55 and 70 |
| The Italian Greyhound, also called the Piccolo Levrieve | | | | pounds. |
| Italiani, is a toy breed that originated in Italy. It is a sight | | | | Poodle |
| hound that was bred to be a companion. Today this | | | | The Poodle, also called the Barbone and Caniche, is a |
| little dog is exclusively used as a pet. | | | | French breed that belongs to the non-sporting group. |
| The Italian Greyhound is a small dog that only stands | | | | The standard Poodle is a tall dog that stands between |
| between 13 and 15 inches and it weighs around 8 | | | | 22 and 27 inches tall and weighs between 45 and 70 |
| pounds. It has a short close coat that is glossy. It can | | | | pounds. Their coat is short to medium and very curly |
| typically be found in shades of blue, fawn, white, black, | | | | or frizzy. They come in a variety of solid colors |
| cream and white. This breed is better suited for homes | | | | including black, white, silver and chocolate. This breed |
| with older kids. They also get along with other dogs. | | | | has a couple of health concerns that you should be |
| Some Italian Greyhounds get along with cats, while | | | | aware of including stifle problems and hip dysplasia. |
| others don't. You will want to take this into | | | | Toy Fox Terrier |
| consideration if you are shopping for a new pet and | | | | The Toy Fox Terrier, also called the American Toy |
| have an Italian Greyhound, or if you have a cat and | | | | Terrier and the AmerToy, is an English breed. They |
| are considering getting an Italian Greyhound. | | | | are a tiny little dog that stands about 10 inches tall and |
| Bouvier des Flandres | | | | that weighs between 3.5 and 7 pounds. They have a |
| The Bouvier des Flandres, also referred to as the | | | | short shiny coat that is predominantly white with black |
| Belgian Cattle Dog, is a Belgium cattle driving dog. It | | | | and/or tan markings. They are a scrappy little dog that |
| looks a lot like a giant Scottish Terrier. It stands | | | | is not afraid of anything. If you have very small kids |
| between 23 and 27 inches tall and weighs between | | | | you should wait until they are older to add this little dog |
| 59.5 and 88 pounds. It has a thick coarse outercoat | | | | to your family as they can't withstand rough handling. |