| With so many different dog breeds available, how | | | | and 12 pounds. They have a long double coat that |
| can you know which dog is right the right pet for | | | | comes in a variety of colors and patters. They are a |
| you and your family? There are so many things to | | | | great companion dog, however, they don't get along |
| take into consideration when selecting a puppy | | | | well with little children. They can be a bit grouchy if |
| including size, behavior, health concerns, compatibility | | | | you try to wake them up when they are sleeping so |
| with other pets and children, temperament and | | | | they are best suited for quieter homes. |
| grooming requirements. Here we have outlined a few | | | | The German Wire Haired Pointer stands between 22 |
| common dog breeds to help you find the dog that is | | | | and 26 inches tall and usually weighs between 45 and |
| best for you and your family's specific needs and | | | | 75 pounds. Their coat is short, thick, and harsh. It |
| lifestyle. | | | | comes in solid colors as well as multi-colors. The most |
| German Wirehaired Pointer | | | | common coat colors associated with this breed |
| The German Wirehaired Pointer is known by a lot of | | | | include liver, black, and white. |
| different names including Deutscher Drahthaariger, | | | | Standard Schnauzer |
| Vorstehund, German Pointer, and Drahthaar. This | | | | The Standard Schnauzer, also called the |
| German breed was first developed at the end of the | | | | Mittelschnauzer, is a German non-sporting breed. |
| 19th century as a hunting dog. This breed was | | | | They stand between 17.5 and 19.5 inches tall and |
| created by crossing several dog breeds including | | | | they weigh between 26 and 40 pounds. They have |
| Terriers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Foxhounds and | | | | the typical Schnauzer coat that is short, harsh, and |
| Poodles. Today this breed is used as both a sporting | | | | wiry. They come in salt and pepper, solid black, and |
| dog and as a family dog. | | | | black and silver color variations. This is a very |
| Pekingese | | | | affectionate and tolerant dog that makes a great |
| The Pekingese, also called the Lion Dog and the | | | | companion for kids and adults. |
| Peking Palasthund, is a Chinese toy breed. Their | | | | Ibizan Hound |
| ancestry can be traced back 1500 years. They were | | | | The Ibizan Hound, also referred to as the Podenco |
| originally developed as a palace dog. Today this breed | | | | Ibicenco, the Ca Eibisenc, and the Balaeric Dog, is a |
| is very popular as a show dog, as a companion dog, | | | | Spanish breed. Its origins can be traced back to |
| and as a family dog. | | | | Egypt around 3400 B.C. when this dog's ancestors |
| The Pekingese is a tiny little dog that stands | | | | were used as hunting dogs. Today they are used for |
| between 6 and 9 inches tall and weighs between 7 | | | | both hunting and companionship. |