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