Gray wolf. The gray wolf or grey wolf (Canis lupus) is a canid native to the wilderness and remote areas of North America, Eurasia, and North Africa. It is the largest member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb), and females 36–38.5 kg (79–85 lb).[3] It is similar in general appearance and proportions to a German shepherd,[4] or sled dog, but has a larger head, narrower chest, longer legs, straighter tail, and bigger paws.[5] Its winter fur is long and bushy, and predominantly a mottled gray in colour, although nearly pure white, red, or brown to black also occur.[4] Etymology The English word "wolf" stems from the Old English wulf, which is itself thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, from the Proto-Indo-European root *wlqwos/*lukwos.[21] Old English literature contains several instances of Anglo-Saxon kings and warriors taking on wulf as a prefix or suffix in their names.
Evolution and taxonomy Origins Ancestry Subspeciation Colonization of North America Subspecies. Norwegian Lundehund. The Norwegian Lundehund (Norsk Lundehund) is a small dog breed of the Spitz type that originates from Norway. Its name is a compound noun composed of the elements Lunde, meaning puffin (Norwegian lunde "puffin" or lundefugl "puffin bird"), and hund, meaning dog. The breed was originally developed for the hunting of puffins and their eggs.
Appearance[edit] The Lundehund has six toes The Norwegian Lundehund is a small, rectangular Spitz type dog. History[edit] The breed has a long history. The breed is being tested in Tromsø airport by the Norwegian Air Traffic and Airport Management as a solution to airplane bird strikes. Height: 30–40 centimetres (12–16 in). Health[edit] Lundehund gastroenteropathy is a set of digestive disorders that can lead to an overgrowth of digestive bacteria, and a loss of ability to absorb nutrients from food.[1] In extreme cases the dog can starve due to its inability to derive nutrients and protein from food, regardless of food intake.
AKC recognition[edit] Australian Cattle Dogs - Australian Cattle Dog Breed. Breed Type: Herding dog Weight: Males - 16 to 23 kg (35 to 50 pounds); Females - 12 to 18 kg (25 to 50 pounds) Height: Males - 46 to 51 cm (18 to 20 inches); Females - 43 to 48 cm (17 to 19 inches) Coat Type: Double coat Australian cattle dog is a herding or working breed, with very high energy levels. It was developed in Australia, for the purpose of herding livestock-like cattle. These dogs are sometimes also referred to as Red Heelers, Blue Heelers or the Queensland Heelers. Their powerful stature and strong muscled frame helps them enormously in their guarding activities. History The origin of Australian Cattle Dog can be traced back to the eighteenth century, when stockmen in Australia felt the need of a herding dog with great stamina, to bear the harsh conditions of the country.
Dingo and Collie crossbreeding led to the production of a new dog breed called ‘Hall’s Heelers’, which was noted for its hardy, tireless and controllable nature. Appearance Personality Genetic Disorders Grooming. Great Dane Puppies Breeders Danes. Rhodesian Ridgeback Information and Pictures, Ridgebacks. Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback at 9 months old Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback at 6 months old—"Proud moment with Bruce, he is now so good on the lead at not even 7 months old our 8-year-old niece can walk him in a park surrounded by dogs. To add to that Bruce actually weighs 20kgs (44 pounds) more than my niece.
" Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at 18 weeks old—"After adopting a lot of the methods used on Bruno and Spencer Bruce is doing well. Reading both blogs was the best information I received on raising a puppy. Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at 14 weeks old Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at 12 weeks old Bruce the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at 8 weeks old "Kiara is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback shown here at 7 years old. Riana the Rhodesian Ridgeback at about 3 years old Zuri (Swahili for “beautiful”) the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy at 8 weeks old Notice the ridge of hair going down the back. This is Kito, a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy. Rhodesian Ridgeback Pictures 1. Crow uses sequence of three tools. Discovery Channel: Life) Capuchin Tool Use. A good team, Orcas Attack Seal.