| Dog breeds are certain types of dogs | | | | as they eat less and need less exercise. |
| which have distinctive looks and | | | | Usually, small dog breeds are just ten |
| temperament. Dog breeds can reveal a lot | | | | inches or less tall at the shoulder. In |
| about the size, appearance, and | | | | most breeds, the male is slightly larger |
| personality of a canine. Doing research | | | | than the female, but the difference is |
| to find out which dog breed will suit | | | | generally small.This is referred to as |
| your personality and lifestyle is | | | | breeding true The Non-Sporting dogs that |
| essential. Dog breeds are plentiful and | | | | do not fit into any of the other groups, |
| you can always find a reputable dog | | | | are usually larger than Toy dogs. These |
| breeder, but it is important that you | | | | include the Miniature Poodles, Boston |
| understand the dog breed you are | | | | Terrier, Bichon Frises and others. For |
| interested in before going to the dog | | | | those who suffer from allergies, a |
| breeder. Size should be a factor when | | | | Hypoallergenic dog is a breed that might |
| deciding on which type of breed would be | | | | enable them to have a pet in their home. |
| best for you. Naturally, if you live in | | | | Some dog breeds have been considered as |
| a small house or apartment, a smaller | | | | hypoallergenic, such as the Yorkshire |
| dog would be better, where as a larger | | | | Terrier and the Afghan Hound whose is |
| dog would be better suited with a large | | | | the same pH as human hair, therefore, |
| yard or out in the country. There are | | | | creating no threat. Some other good |
| different dog breed groupings consisting | | | | breed choices for those who have |
| of: The Sporting Dogs...The Hound | | | | allergies are the Soft-Coated Wheaten |
| Dogs...The Working Dogs...The | | | | Terrier...Bichon Frise...Shih |
| Terriers...The Toy Group...The | | | | Tzu...Bolonese... |
| Non-Sporting Dogs. The Sporting dogs | | | | Poodle...Barbet...Portuguese Water |
| were developed as bird dogs. These | | | | Dogs...Schnauzer...Maltese. These dogs |
| include the Pointers, Retrievers, | | | | shed very little of their hair. However, |
| Setters, Spaniels and others. The Hound | | | | they do produce dander, but the amount |
| dogs were developed to hunt using sight | | | | is so small that very few people |
| (sight hounds) or scent (scent hounds). | | | | experience allergy symptoms when in |
| These include the Beagle, Coonhound, | | | | contact with these breeds.However, no |
| Bloodhound and others. The Working dogs | | | | canine is known to be completely 100% |
| were developed for a variety of jobs, | | | | non allergenic. Hypoallergenic dog |
| including guarding property, guarding | | | | breeds are usually single-coated, |
| livestock, or pulling carts. These | | | | non-shedding (or low-shedding), and |
| include the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian | | | | generally smaller dogs. The top 5 dogs |
| Husky, Bernese Mountain Dogs and others. | | | | registered for 2007 with the AKC are: * |
| The Terrier dogs were developed mainly | | | | Labrador Retriever * Yorkshire Terrier * |
| to hunt vermin and rodents and to dig | | | | German Shepherd * Golden Retriever * |
| them from their burrows or dens. These | | | | Beagle Breed types include Hounds, which |
| come in various sizes, from the small | | | | are bred to hunt and work with humans; |
| Cairn Terrier to the large Airedale | | | | Toys, which are great adult companions; |
| Terrier. The Toy dogs are small | | | | and Terriers, which are excellent dogs |
| companion breeds that include the Toy | | | | for training. From cute to tough breeds, |
| Poodles, Chihuahua,Toy Spaniels, | | | | toy dogs to working dogs - there are |
| Miniature Pinscher and others. The Toy | | | | many different dog breeds for you to |
| Group make up for their small size with | | | | choose from. |
| their big personalities.These are well | | | | Lamar Deane offers free information on |
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