Dog Breeds

Breed Category: TerrierCountry of Origin: EnglandAverage Size: 35-40 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 6.5-9 kgAverage Life Span:  13-15 yearsGrooming Requirements: MediumExercise Requirements: Medium History The Fox Terrier is a type of terrier dog that encompasses two similar, yet distinct breeds: the Wire Fox Terrier and the Smooth Fox Terrier. Though terriers have been around for

Breed Type: Hound Country of Origin: Britain Size: Medium Also known as: Foxhounds Males: Height:  61-66 cm Weight:  29-34 kg Females: Height: 56-61 cm Weight: 27-31 kg Exercise Requirements: Vigorous Care Requirements: Moderate Lifespan: 9-11 Years Best Suited as: Active, Multi-Dog Family Companion, Hunter Overview: As indicated by their name, English Foxhounds originated in Britain

Male Height (typical): 61-66 cm. (24-26 inches) Female Height (typical): 56-61 cm. (22-24 inches) Size: Small – Medium - Large Male Weight (typical): 27-34 kg. (60-75 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 22.5-29.5 kg. (50-65 pounds) Country of Origin: Scotland Exercise Required: Daily long walks. Expected Life Span: 12 - 14 Years Best suited as: Working Dog,

The Finnish Lapphund is a medium sized breed hailing from the Spitz family and is resilient and easy-going. Initially bred for herding reindeer, this dog acts like a herding dog but has the look of a northern dog.

he Eurasier is a joyful, loyal companion who will light up your life and keep you on the move. They are relatively new dogs, designed in the 1960’s, and are a cross breed of the Samoyed, Wolf Spitz and Chow Chow.

Breed Type: Epagneul Breton Country of Origin: France Size: Medium Also known as: Brittany Males: Height: 43 – 53 cm Weight: 16 – 18 kg Females: Height: 46 – 51 cm Weight: 13.5 – 18 kg Exercise Requirements: High Care Requirements: Moderate Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Best Suited as: Hunting Dog Overview: This breed

The Epagneul Bleu de Picardi, also known as the Blue Picardy Spaniel, is another breed of Spaniel originated from France. The breed's ancestors are the English Settlers and the Picardy Spaniels. The breed is always quiet; however, an Epagneul Bleu de Picardi must always have an exercise or activity regularly.

Epagneul Francis belongs to one of the worlds many spaniel lines. Like most spaniels, it is considered a pointing dog descended from Chien d’Oysel, a setter dog from middle ages.

Breed Type:  Herding Country of Origin: Switzerland Size: Medium-Large Also known as: Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entlebucher Cattle, the Entlebucher Males: Height:  43-53 cm Weight:  27- 29 kg Females: Height: 41-51 cm Weight: 24-27 kg Exercise Requirements: Vigorous Care Requirements: Low Lifespan: 10-12 Years Best Suited as: Working Dog, Family Pet Overview: Entlebucher Mountain dogs originated in

Breed Type: Setter - Gundog Country of Origin: England Size: Medium Also known as: Lawerack or Laverack Males: Height: 63 cm Weight: 27-32 kg Females: Height: 61 cm Weight: 23-27 kg Exercise Requirements: Vigorous Care Requirements: Moderate Lifespan: 10-12 Years Best Suited as: Companion for Physically Active Family Overview: This breed of dog was originally

Male Height (typical): 38-43 cm. (15-17 inches)Female Height (typical): 38-40.5 cm. (15-16 inches)Size: Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 13-15.5 kg. (28-34 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 12-14.5 kg. (27-32 pounds)Country of Origin: EnglandExercise Required: Daily long walks.Expected Life Span: 12 - 15 YearsBest suited as: Hunting Dog, Family PetOther names: Cocker, Merry Cocker, Cocker Spaniel Description

Breed Type: Pointer Country of Origin: Spain (Though England claims ownership to their development)Size: Large Also known as: Pointer Males: Height:  64-71 cm Weight:  24-34 kg Females: Height: 58-66 cm Weight: 19-29 kg Exercise Requirements: Vigorous Care Requirements: Low to Moderate Lifespan: 12-17 Years Best Suited as: Family Pet in Active Homes, Hunter Overview:English Pointers

The Drentse-Patrijshond is a medium-large sized dog breed that is known for its hunting skills…specifically as a bird hunter. Drentse-Patrijshonds are skilled at pointing and retrieving abilities that are required of a bird-hunting breed.

Male Height (typical): 48-59 cm. (19-23 inches)Female Height (typical): 48-59 cm. (19-23 inches)Size: MediumMale Weight (typical): 23-32 kg. (50-70 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 23-32 kg. (50-70 pounds) Country of Origin: AustraliaExercise Required: Daily long walks, Independent runs in the back yard.Expected Life Span: 15 - 20 Years Best suited as: Companion, Hunting PartnerOther names: Australian

The Deutsche Bracke is a German foxhound that is bred to hunt game. Though it is capable of hunting all kinds of game, it is most commonly used to hunt hare and foxes. They are often used in pairs or small packs, though they also have a history of working independently and alongside horses.

Breed Type: Dalmatian Country of Origin: Dalmatia, Croatia Size: Medium Also known as: Carriage Dog Males: Height: 50-60 cm Weight: 25-30 kg Females: Height: 50-55 cm Weight: 25-30 kg Exercise Requirements: Vigorous Care Requirements: Moderate Lifespan: 12-15 years Best Suited as: Family Companion, Guard/Security/Working Dog Overview: Dalmatians are a breed of dogs known for their

Dachshunds originated in Germany sometime in the early 17th century. They are renowned for their bravery and versatility especially when hunting. They were bred specifically to hunt small animals such as rabbits and badgers because their short legs helped them to follow animals underground and fit inside the burrows easily.

Male Height (typical): 65 cm. (25 inches)Female Height (typical): 60 cm. (24 inches) Size: Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 26 kg. (54 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 20 kg. (44 pounds) Country of Origin: CzechoslovakiaExercise Required: Daily long brisk walks.Expected Life Span: 12 - 16 Years Best suited as: Guard Dog, Family PetOther names: Slovak Wolfdog,

Breed Type: Companion Country of Origin:  Madagascar Size:  Small Also known as:  Cotie Males: Height: 25-30 cm Weight: 5½ -7 kg Females: Height: 25-30 cm Weight: 5½ -7 kg Exercise Requirements:  Prefers active but can tolerate low Care Requirements: Moderate to High Lifespan: 14-16 Years Best Suited as:  A highly adaptable family pet Overview: The

Breed Type: Cross Breed Country of Origin: United States Size: Small Also known as: Spoodle Height: 25-38 cm Weight: 5.4 to 11 kg Exercise Requirements: Medium Care Requirements: Medium Lifespan: 15+ Years Best Suited as: Family Pet A Cockapoo is a wonderful crossbreed that comes from breeding a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, or two

Breed Type: Clumber Spaniel Country of Origin: England Size: Large Also knows as: Males: Height: 45.72 – 50.8 cm Weight: 31.75 – 38.56 kg Females: Height: 43.18 – 48.26 cm Weight: 24.95 – 31.75 kg Exercise Requirements: Moderate Care Requirements: Large Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Best Suited as: Companion Dog Overview: This breed is

Breed Type: Cirneco dell’EtnaCountry of Origin: SicilySize: MediumAlso known as: Cirneco Males: Height: 46- 51 cm Weight: 12 -14kgFemales: Height: 42-46 cm Weight: 8-12kgExercise Requirements:  VigorousCare Requirements:  LowLifespan:  12-14 YearsBest Suited as: Companion for Family, Dog for Hunting Overview:This breed of dog is originally Italian and was bred thousands of years ago in Sicily. They

Breed Type: SpitzCountry of Origin: ChinaPopular Names: Black Tongue, Chow, Black-Mouthed Dog, Lang Kou (“wolf dog”), Kwantung Kou (“dog of Canton”), Hsiung Kou (“bear dog”), Songshi Quan (“puffy lion dog”) Size: LargeHeight: (At the withers) 46 - 56 cm Weight: 20 – 32 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dogLifespan: 12-15 years Intro These

Male Height (typical): 58-69 cm. (23-27 inches)Female Height (typical): 53-64 cm. (21-25 inches) Size: Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 25-41 kg. (55-90 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 25-41 kg. (55-90 pounds)Country of Origin: United StatesExercise Required: Daily long walks.Expected Life Span: 10 - 15 Years Best suited as: Working Dog, Family PetOther names: Description - The

Breed Type: ToyCountry of Origin: China, Africa, or MexicoPopular Names: Puff, CrestedSize: SmallHeight: (At the withers) 30 cm Weight: Up to 4.5 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with an active owner or family. May be used as a hunting dogLifespan: 10-12 yearsPopularity: Rare Intro The Chinese Crested may come in two types:

Breed Category: ToyCountry of Origin: MexicoAverage Size: 15-25 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 2-3 kgAverage Life Span: 15-17 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: Low History The Chihuahua, nicknamed the New Yorker in its native Mexico, is widely thought to be the smallest breed of dog. It is named after a state in northern Mexico. The earliest

Breed Category: TerrierCountry of Origin: Czech RepublicAverage Size: 25-30 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 7-10 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: HighExercise Requirements: Medium History The Cesky Terrier is a relatively new breed of dog, developed in the mid 1900s by Czech breeder Frantisek Horak, who crossbred the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers in order to

They are a medium-sized wirehaired pointer, with the typical facial furnishings (beard and moustache) of other wirehaired breeds. The slightly narrow, long head is barely smaller than the muzzle, with the upper part of the forehead being rounded and more broad in males than females.

Male Height (typical): 30-33 cm. (12-13 inches)Female Height (typical): 30-33 cm. (12-13 inches)Size: SmallMale Weight (typical): 4-8 kg. (10-18 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 4-8 kg. (10-18 pounds)Country of Origin: United StatesExercise Required: Daily long walks.Expected Life Span: 9 - 14 Years Best suited as: Companion, Family PetOther names: Ruby Spaniel, Blenheim Spaniel Description - The

Breed Type: TerrierCountry of Origin: ScotlandPopular Names: Highland Terrier, Scotch Terrier, Skye Otter Terrier, Tod-hunter, Short-haired Skye TerrierSize: Toy/SmallHeight: (At the withers) Males 25 - 33 cm, Females 23 - 30 cmWeight: Males 6.5 - 8 kg, Females 5 - 7.5 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with an active owner or family                              Lifespan:

Bull Terrier dogs are considered to be powerful but friendly. This breed is always longing for attention and is also always ready to play. Similar to other types of terriers, people consider the Bulls as dogs filled with tenacity and a bit of stubbornness.

Breed Type:  Molosser Country of Origin: EnglandSize:   LargeAlso known as: Gamekeeper's Night Dog Males: Height: 63 - 69 cm Weight: 50 – 60 kgFemales: Height: 61 - 66 cm Weight: 45 – 54 kgExercise Requirements:  AverageCare Requirements:  LightLifespan:  Under 10 YearsBest Suited as:  Family Companion, Guard Dog Overview:The Bull Mastiff breed is not only powerful

Male Height (typical): 43-53 cm. (17-21 inches)Female Height (typical): 46-51 cm. (18-20 inches)      Size: Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 16-18 kg. (35-40 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 13.5-18 kg. (30-40 pounds)Country of Origin: FranceExercise Required: Daily walks, Backyard playExpected Life Span: 10 - 12 Years Best suited as: Working Dog, Family PetOther names: American Brittany, Epagneul Breton

Breed Category: WorkingCountry of Origin: FranceAverage Size: 57-65 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 33-37 kgAverage Life Span: 11-13 yearsGrooming Requirements: HighExercise Requirements: High History The Briard is a large multi-purpose dog that has been seen in its native France for close to 1,000 years. It has ties to famous French leaders such as Napoleon and

In Italy, from where the breed originated, the Bracco Italiano dogs were primarily hunting dogs. Some people found the novelty from these dogs’ appearance which led these dogs in becoming one of the most beloved family companions.

Boykin's were bred In the southern US as gun-dogs for hunting and retrieving turkey and waterfowl in the swamps of South Carolina, USA. They had to be appropriately sized to ride in the small swamp boats the locals used.

The Boxer is a strong, medium sized dog with short hair and a compact frame. They are square-jawed with a very powerful bite. The breed was originally mostly white in colour and over the years has drifted to a wide range of other colours including brown, black, rust and white.

Breed Type: Working dogCountry of Origin: France or BelgiumPopular Names: Belgian Cattle Dog, Flanders Cattle Dog, Vuilbaard (“dirty beard”), Pic (“cattle drover”), Toucher de Boeuf (cattle driver”), Koehond (“cow dog”), BouvierSize: Extra-LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 58 - 71 cm, Females 56 - 69 cmWeight: Males 34 - 41 kg, Females 27 - 36 kg

The Boston Terrier is a breed native to the United States and was developed in the mid 1800s by crossing several types of terriers and bulldogs. The original purpose of this breed was that of a fighting dog and it used to be noticeably larger in size.

Breed Type: BorzoiCountry of Origin: Russia / BelarusSize: LargeAlso known as: Russian Wolfhound Males: Height: 71 cm Weight: 34 – 48 kgFemales: Height: 66 cm Weight: 27 – 41 kgExercise Requirements: LargeCare Requirements: ModerateLifespan: 10 - 12 YearsBest Suited as: Hunting Dog Overview:The breed Borzoi is famous for their speed, quickness, and agility. The breed

Breed Type: Terrier Country of Origin: Scotland/England Popular Names: Coquetdale Terrier, Ullswater Terrier, Reedwater Terrier Size: Small Height: (At the withers) 33 - 41 cm Weight: Males 6 - 7 kg, Females 5.5 - 7 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with an active owner or family. May be used as a hunting

Breed Type: Working DogCountry of Origin: Scotland/England borderPopular Names: Sheepdog, Scotch Sheep DogSize: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 48 - 56 cm, Females 46 - 53 cmWeight: Males 14 - 20 kg, Females 12 - 19 kg Best suited as: Pet, working, or show dog with a very active owner or familyLifespan: 12-15 yearsPopularity: This

Country of Origin: Belgium Size: Large Weight: 36-50kg (80-110 lbs.) Height: 58-69cm (23-27 in.) at the withers Grooming Requirements: Minimal Exercise Requirements: Moderate Popularity in Australia: Dog Type: Hound Most suited As: Hunter, tracker, companion Also known As: St Hubert Hound, Sleuth Hound   Expected Life Span: 6-8 years Origin Legend states that these dogs

The Australian Bulldog is in development. The intention of breeders is to create a new bulldog breed that has no health concerns.

Breed Type: Bichon Frisé Country of Origin: France Size:   Medium Also known as: Bichon Tenerife Males: Height: 9.5 - 11.5 inches Weight: 11 - 16 pounds Females: Height: 9.5 - 11.5 inches Weight: 10 - 15 pounds Exercise Requirements:  Vigorous Care Requirements:  High Lifespan:  12-15 Years Best Suited as:  Performer, Companion Overview: The Bichon Frisé

Breed Type: Working dogCountry of Origin: SwitzerlandPopular Names: Berner SennenhundSize: Extra-LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 61 - 71 cm, Females 58 - 69 cmWeight: Males 38 - 50 kg, Females 36 - 48 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with a single owner or family. May be used as a working dogLifespan: 6

Breed Category: WorkingCountry of Origin: ItalyAverage Size:  55-60 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 27-35 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: High History The Bergamasco is a mountain sheepdog that is native to the northern Italian area of Bergamo. This is a skilled and tenacious herding dog that is known to work in difficult

Breed Category: WorkingCountry of Origin: BelgiumAverage Size: 55-65 cm Average Weight: 27-35 kgAverage Life Span: 11-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: MediumExercise Requirements: High History The Tervueren is a herding dog that is native to Belgium. It is widely considered to be the most popular of all Belgian Shepherds, of which there are four. These include the Malinois,