German Shepherd The German Shepherd Dog, known colloquially as the German Shepherd or simply the Shepherd;[7] frequently written in abbreviated form as the GSD; and sometimes known as the Alsatian (a former breed-name used by The Kennel Club of the UK and other clubs around the world), is a relatively new breed of dog that originated in the 1890s in Germany where it has been known since its founding as the deutsche Schäferhund (German pronunciation: [ˈdɔɪ̯ʧə ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt]) which translates directly as the German Shepherd Dog. (Breed Standards in German write, "Deutscher Schäferhund".[f]) Under the guidance of the Society for German Shepherd Dogs (Verein für deutsche Schäferhunde) founded in 1899, and its President until 1935, Max von Stephanitz, the breed consolidated its primary characteristics. Following World War I, it became one of the most popular breeds around the world. Origins[edit] Pollux and Flock, Early German Shepherd Dogs around 1894 Fritz von Schwenningen, a son of Pollux and Prima
Welsh Corgi The Welsh corgi is a small type of herding dog that originated in Wales. Two distinct breeds are recognized: the Pembroke Welsh corgi and the Cardigan Welsh corgi, with the Pembroke being the more common. Description[edit] Corgis are herding dogs, and perform their duties by nipping at the heels; the dog's low stature allows it to avoid being kicked in the process.[2] As herding dogs, corgis work livestock differently than other breeds. Instead of gathering the cattle the way a collie would, by running around the livestock, corgis drive the herd forward by nipping at their heels and working them from behind in semicircles. Welsh corgis also guarded children and were pets.[3] Pembroke Welsh corgi Origin[edit] The corgi's origin is difficult to trace. The first recorded date for corgis appearing in the show ring in Wales is 1925.[3] The first show corgis were straight off the farm and gained only moderate attention. Health[edit] Activities[edit] Temperament[edit] Cultural impact[edit]
St. Bernard (dog) The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its enormous size. Appearance A St. History A St. The ancestors of the St. The earliest written records of the St. The dogs never received any special training from the monks. The Swiss St. Naming The name "St. "St. Related breeds The breed is strikingly similar to the English Mastiff and Newfoundland. The four Sennenhund breeds, the Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog), the Berner Sennenhund, (Bernese Mountain Dog), the Appenzeller Sennenhund, (Appenzeller), and the Entlebucher Sennenhund (Entlebucher Mountain Dog) are similar in appearance and share the same location and history, but are tricolor rather than red and white. St. St. 14 month old longhaired St. Kennel Club recognition Modern activities - Great St Bernard Pass St. A St. St. Health Temperament St. Notability Record size St.
Rottweiler The Rottweiler was employed in its traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railways replaced droving for herding livestock to market. While still used in herding, Rottweilers are now used as search and rescue dogs, as guide dogs for the blind, as guard dogs or police dogs, and in other roles.[2] History Rottweiler memorial in Rottweil, Germany Although a versatile breed used in recent times for many purposes, the Rottweiler is one of the oldest of herding breeds. A multi-faceted herding and stock protection dog, it is capable of working all kinds of livestock under a variety of conditions.[3] The breed's history likely dates to the Roman Empire.[4] It is likely that the Rottweiler is a descendant of ancient Roman drover dogs, a mastiff-type dog that was a dependable, rugged dog with great intelligence and guarding instincts. The buildup to World War I saw a great demand for police dogs, and that led to a revival of interest in the Rottweiler. Technical description Head Neck Body Tail
Doberman Pinscher The Doberman Pinscher (alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries) or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. Although once commonly used as guard dogs or police dogs, this is less common today.[citation needed] In many countries, Doberman Pinschers are often one of the most recognizable breeds, in part because of their actual roles in society, and in part because of media attention. Characteristics[edit] Appearance[edit] Kennel club standards describe Doberman Pinschers as dogs of medium-large size with a square build and short coat. Size and proportions[edit] The Doberman is a dog of large size. There are no standards for the weight of the Doberman Pinscher. Color[edit] Traditional "Black and Tan / Rust" Doberman Pinscher with cropped ears
Beagle Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and more recently in film, television and comic books. Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle".[1] History[edit] Early beagle-type dogs[edit] Dogs of similar size and purpose to the modern Beagle[a] can be traced in Ancient Greece[2] back to around the 5th century BC. From medieval times, beagle was used as a generic description for the smaller hounds, though these dogs differed considerably from the modern breed. little small mitten-beagle, which may be companion for a ladies kirtle, and in the field will run as cunningly as any hound whatere, only their musick is very small like reeds.[7] Standards for the Pocket Beagle were drawn up as late as 1901; these genetic lines are now extinct, although modern breeders have attempted to recreate the variety.[8] Eighteenth century[edit] Development of the modern breed[edit] Export[edit] Popularity[edit]
Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog. They were bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties,[1] and were named retriever because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. Characteristics The Golden Retriever is a large, strongly-built breed with a dense water-repellant wavy coat.[8] As a dog with origins in pedigree breeding, and due to its widespread historical popularity, some regional variations have emerged in the breed; therefore, there are three sub-types of the Golden Retriever that reflect the typical variations in dimensions and coat. British type The Golden Retriever was first bred in Scotland. British type Golden Retrievers are prevalent throughout Europe and Australia,[10] and are distinguished from the North American lines by the official breed standards. Temperament
Poodle Toy Poodles won "Best in Show" at Crufts in 1966 and 1982. Standard Poodles achieved the award in 1955, 1985, 2002 and 2014. The 2002 winner came from Norway and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in show award.[2][3][4] History A 17th-century engraving of a poodle The poodle is believed to have originated in Germany,[1] where it was known as the Pudelhund. The European mainland had known the poodle long before it was brought to England. The poodle has been bred in at least three sizes, including Standard, Miniature, and Toy. The Poodle, 1600s painting of the traditional poodle Poodles are retrievers or gun dogs, and are still used by hunters in that role.[8] Their coats are moisture-resistant, which helps their swimming. World War II working dogs Poodles have been used as working dogs in the military since at least the 17th century. Characteristics Appearance An example of a three year-old silver male Standard Poodle. An example 11 month old white Standard Poodle. Colors
Fox Terrier Fox Terriers are two different breeds of the terrier dog type: the Smooth Fox Terrier and the Wire Fox Terrier. Both of these breeds originated in the 19th century from a handful of dogs who are descended from earlier varieties of British terriers, and are related to other modern white terrier breeds. In addition, a number of breeds have diverged from these two main types of fox terrier and have been recognised separately, including the Jack Russell Terrier, Miniature Fox Terrier and Rat Terrier. The Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers share similar characteristics, the main differences being in the coat and markings. History[edit] The painting of Pitch (1790), by Sawrey Gilpin (1733–1807) Old Jock, Grove Nettle and Tartar, three ancestors of the modern Fox Terrier Girl taking a photo of a Fox Terrier The terrier of this period was short of leg, built in a chunky fashion, and had a skull that was broad across the top. Modern breeds[edit] Head of a Wire Fox Terrier Head of a Smooth Fox Terrier
Your Calls Saved the Fox Mountain Mexican Wolf Mother photo credit: Cincinnati Zoo Dear Guardian, Thousands of people lit up the lines last Friday to the White House, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and New Mexico’s Congressional delegation to save the Fox Mountain Mexican mother wolf from execution. Please call the White House, New Mexico Senators Udall and Bingaman, and New Mexico Congressional Representatives Luján and Heinrich now to keep the Fox Mountain mother wolf in the wild, and demand that cattle be restricted from the pack’s den area. White House (202) 456-1111 Senator Tom Udall (202) 224-6621, (505) 988-6511 or (505) 346-6791 Senator Jeff Bingaman (202) 224-5521, 1-800-443-8658 Congressman Ben Ray Luján (505) 984-8950 Congressman Martin Heinrich (505) 346-6781 Please politely tell them: The Fox Mountain pups need their mother and to be left unmolested in the wild of the Apache National Forest. Thank you so much for your calls and emails to decision makers. For the Lobo,
Wolf hybrids kill mini horse Riverside County Animal Services officials are searching for one of two wolf-dog hybrids that killed and ate part of a miniature stallion in his corral at the Bar H Ranch near Lake Mathews on Thursday. The two wolf-dogs were shot by a ranch hand about an hour after the attack, but one was able to escape, and animal officials have set a cage trap to capture it. A third wolf-dog hybrid also was seen in the area Friday. All three appeared to have collars that lacked license tags. It was unclear whether they got out from their yard or were dumped near Lake Mathews, a rural area south of Riverside. Ranch owner Chris Herron said he had just brought the 6-year-old horse, named Bojangles, home from Oklahoma. "The poor little thing was chewed to death. Lynne Glazer, an animal photographer, was also present when the attack was discovered. The ranch hand shot the lounging dog to death and wounded the second. Wolf-dog hybrids are dogs that have been bred with wolves or wolf mixes.
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