Archive for Types Of Dogs
How to Choose the Right Dog for You
Posted by: | CommentsThe hardest decision when looking for a new Dog for your family is which one would be most compatible not only to you and the family but also to your lifestyle. Dogs have been bread for centuries and some for specific purposes. Some dogs are active while others are your run of the mill couch potatoes.
There are so many things to be considered for example size. Do you… Continue reading
Mixed Breeds
Posted by: | CommentsOver the resent years mixed breed dogs have become all the rage over the past few years. Names like boggle, golden doodles, Affenpoos, and eskapoos are now seen commonly. With the advent of these mixes breeds also comes the onset of high veterinary bills.
But just what are these mixes all about:
Mixed breeds usually start with unplanned matting’s between purebred dogs. However, there are now planned beading’s between… Continue reading
Battle of the breeds
Posted by: | CommentsSun-Sentinal the local newspaper here in S. FLA
is currently hosting something called the battle of the breeds
where they have 64 different breeds and they are all being voted on
by you. Cast your votes today to help choose S. FLA favorite pooch.
Our little chihuahua is featured on page 2.
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Small Dogs Originated in the Middle East
Posted by: | CommentsScienceDaily (Feb. 23, 2010) — A genetic study has found that small domestic dogs probably originated in the Middle East more than 12,000 years ago. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology traced the evolutionary history of the IGF1 gene, finding that the version of the gene that is a major determinant of small size probably originated as a result of the domestication of the Middle Eastern gray… Continue reading
World’s largest dog, world’s smallest dog
Posted by: | CommentsDogs come in all shapes and sizes big, small, tall, short but these two dogs, Dancer and Moose top the charts in the big and small categories
First the little guy.
“Dancer” is a Chihuahua from Okahumpka, Florida who weighs only 18 oz and stands 4.1″ tall, paw to shoulder.1 When he was born on June 8, 2006, he was so small and fragile that veterinarians suggested… Continue reading
Affenpinscher Breed of Puppies and Dogs
Posted by: | Comments“The Moustached Little Devil”
Breed Origins:
Germany ( 1600’s )
Breed usage:
Small vermin hunting and lapdog
Dog Weight:
7 – 9 Pounds
Dog Height:
9 to 11.5 inches to the shoulder
Cost of Puppies:
Cost of puppies varies depending on location
