Dog breeds originating in Germany

Great Dane A large breed of canine originating in Germany. Description Physical The Great Dane is one of the world's tallest domestic dog breeds with heights that range from 28 to 44 inches at the shoulders. The breed has held the title of tallest dog breed since early 2000. The great Danes weight ranges from 120 pounds to well over 200. Great Danes naturally have floppy triangle ears, that are sometimes cropped for traditional or cosmetic purposes. When cropped the ears will stand up right. Cropping of the ears served a safety purpose when the practice first came around, but has since decreased in popularity. They have large heads with a narrow muzzle with jowls hanging below. The Great Dane is a short haired breed with six common coat…

a big dog. When i move out i will get one.Pomeranians are small dogs weighing 1.9–3.5 kilograms and 5.0–11 inches high at the tall. They are compact but sturdy dogs with an abundant textured coat with a highly plumed tail set high and flat. Huskies are the first dogs arrived in the Americas 12,000 years ago; however, people and their dogs did not settle in the Arctic until the Paleo-eskimo people 4,500 years ago and then the Thule people 1,000 years ago, both originating from Siberia. The…

it the nickname of the “King of all Terriers.” The breed originated in Yorkshire, specifically the Aire Valley. It was primarily used to catch otters and rats between the Aire and Wharfe rivers. Aside from being one of the big dogs that don’t shed, the Airedale terrier is very important in terms of being a war dog in World War I. It is also confident, outgoing, and intelligent making it a great sports dog. 2. Bouvier Des Flandres. Originating in Flanders, the Bouvier des Flandres is a herding…

History of the Schnauzer The Miniature Schnauzer is the 17th most popular dog breed out of 192 dog breeds according to the AKC’s website. In the first place the Miniature Schnauzer was recognized by the AKC in 1926. The Schnauzer was recognized by the AKC, became popular very quickly ,and they were used to help with basic farm duties as well as protect the family. After the Schnauzer was brought to the United States the AKC or the American Kennel Club recognized them as an official breed in…

Chin. [Online] The Kennel Club. Available from: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/display.aspx?id=6156 [Accessed on 28th November 2015] The kennel club website is also a well-known organisation and their website was used to be able to research general knowledge about Japanese Chins which are generally used as show dogs and there is a Japanese chin club website with a lot of shows dates from (The Japanese Chin Club, 2015). The kennel club website stated that Japanese chins are…

is an “all-purpose” service dog. They are generally large in size, swift, intelligent, and powerful. The ancestry of the German Shepherd, much like that of many canines, was originated from “herding and farm dogs.” The association of the German Shepherd to man was comradeship and service. German Shepherds are known for their “loyalty, courage, and ability to assimilate…” The successful training of this canine should yield well-ordered manners and control of anticipations. As a protector, the…

Evolution of the dog Evolution is the process of which an animal will change and develop to adapt to better suit its environment over many generations. The dog has evolved from the wolf mainly from domestication but all in different ways. Dogs have been bred and domesticated to fulfil different purposes for example a terrier has been breed to hunt small rodents hence their size and agility, however the great dane was breed to hunt larger animals like boars. This is done by artificial selection…

Roll Over U is a dog training agency owned by Cindy Peters. I originally stumbled upon Roll Over U (ROU) while I was looking for a job at a dog boarding facility. So I drove down highway 18 to get her small facility and walked in with a resume in hand. She wasn’t hiring as she didn’t have the means to hire anyone, but she did offer to let me watch her training class that weekend. That Saturday I headed back to ROU for three hours of classes that morning, but the first one of the morning was a…

Peer Pressure: Sometimes Beneficial We as students in a dog eat dog world all thrive on fitting in. Some of us are the leaders of the group, and others want to fit in with the group. Whether we are a leader or a follower, we just want to be accepted. If we are accepted to the group, then we feel the need to act as the others act. This can sometimes bring benefits, but it can also bring turmoil. As students striving to achieve acceptance to the inside world of high school, we may not…

Good Dog Dogs are a man’s best friend. Whether or not you personally love dogs, you know someone who does. Dog owners love their companions with fervor; going so far as to take photoshoots with them, bring them on family vacations, and give them a proper grave when they die. Some may wonder what these animals do to deserve such immense adoration from humans, but we dog lovers know. Nothing compares to the loyalty a canine companion will show you. Every ounce of love shown towards a dog is…