| With so many different dog breeds, how can you | | | | English Setter |
| know which one is right for you? There are so many | | | | The English Setter, also referred to as a Laerack |
| things to take into consideration: size, behavior, health | | | | Setter, is an English breed. It is one of the oldest gun |
| concerns, temperament and grooming requirements. | | | | dog breeds in the world. This breed was developed by |
| Here we have outlined a few popular dog breeds to | | | | crossing pointers with Spanish spaniels. |
| help you find the dog that is best for you and your | | | | This breed typically stands between 24 and 27 inches |
| family. | | | | tall and it usually weighs between 56 and 66 pounds. |
| Standard Poodle | | | | Their coat is short and dense, except on their |
| The Standard Poodle is the largest of the Poodle | | | | underbody, legs, and tail where they have feathering. |
| breeds. It stands between 22 and 27 inches tall and | | | | They come in a variety of color combinations including, |
| typically weighs between 45 and 70 pounds. They are | | | | liver and white, black and white, lemon and white, |
| a lively dog that can be used for hunting or as a family | | | | orange and white, and tricolor. This is a relatively |
| pet. If cared for properly and given the right nutrition | | | | healthy breed. The only thing that you need to watch |
| they typically will live between 10 and 13 years. If bred, | | | | out for is hip dysplasia. |
| you can expect them to deliver between 3 and 8 | | | | West Highland White Terrier |
| pups at a time. | | | | The West Highland White Terrier, also called the |
| Border Collie | | | | Poltalloch Terrier, is a Scottish terrier breed. They were |
| The Border Collie is a British herding dog. This breed | | | | originally developed as vermin hunters. Today this |
| was created by crossing the Harlequin, the Bearded | | | | breed is a popular family pet. |
| Collie, the Smithfield and the Bob-tailed Shepherd. This | | | | The West Highland White Terrier is a small dog that |
| is a medium sized dog that doesn't get much bigger | | | | stands between 10 and 11 inches tall and it weighs |
| than 21 inches. Its weight ranges between 30 and 44 | | | | between 15 and 22 pounds. They have a double coat |
| pounds. The Border Collie has a long fluffy coat that is | | | | that consists of a wiry outer coat and a soft |
| predominantly black with white marking on the muzzle, | | | | undercoat. This breed is always white. The West |
| neck, chest, and underbelly. | | | | Highland White Terrier is fun and friendly. They are |
| To care for this breed you will need to brush their coat | | | | also a fairly hardy dog that can withstand rough |
| on a daily basis. Bathing should also be done on a | | | | housing. This combination of characteristics makes |
| semi-regular basis or as needed. Because of the | | | | them an excellent companion for kids. |
| thickness of their coat it is important to check their | | | | Brittany |
| coat regularly for ticks and other parasites. The | | | | The Brittany, also referred to as the Epagneul Breton |
| herding nature and high prey drive of this dog breed | | | | and the Brittany Spaniel, is a French breed that can be |
| makes it imperative to keep it active and entertained. | | | | dated back to nearly 150 A.D. They are a medium |
| Some activities that this dog likes include agility | | | | sized dog that stands between 17.5 and 20.5 inches tall |
| competitions, herding, running, and chasing. Some of the | | | | and weighs between 30 and 40 pounds. They have a |
| health problems that you will want to watch out for | | | | medium length coat that is dense and wavy and that |
| include: joint problems, progressive retinal atrophy, and | | | | has fringing on their legs. They come in several color |
| ceriod lipofuscinosis. | | | | combinations including roan, tri-colored patterns, orange |
| Tibetan Terrier | | | | and white, and liver and white. |
| The Tibetan Terrier, also called the Dhokhi Apso, is a | | | | This breed needs a lot of attention to stay happy and |
| non-sporting breed that originated in Tibet. They are a | | | | out of trouble. Because of this you will need to |
| natural breed that developed characteristics and | | | | exercise your Brittany at least once a day. You may |
| features needed to survive in the harsh climate of the | | | | also want to provide it with a playmate if you spend a |
| Himalayas. They are a small to medium sized dog that | | | | lot of time away from your home. To care for its coat |
| stands between 14 and 16 inches tall and they weigh | | | | you will want to brush it twice a week. Their toenails |
| between 18 to 30 pounds. They have a long fluffy | | | | grow fast so you will want to trim them weekly. They |
| coat that comes in a variety of colors. They are a | | | | can have sensitive feet and may be resistant to |
| friendly breed that can get along with kids and other | | | | trimmings. To help reduce this sensitivity you will want |
| pets as long as they have been raised with them or | | | | to train your Brittany from a puppy to be still and quiet |
| properly socialized and trained. | | | | while having their feet handled. |