German Shepherd dogs are considered the "ultimate dog", and are one of the most intelligent

breeds, as well as strong and versatile. This breed was created in 1889 by the marine captain
Tittmeidser Max von Stephanitz, who wanted to create a strong shepherd dog. When the
demand of shepherd dogs decreased, Sthepanitx encouraged the police to use them, and also
the army, where the German Shepherd dog has proved to be more than useful. They are also
usually among the best in obedience competitions. Until 1915 there were 3 kinds of coat: short,
long and hard. Dark hair has disappeared. Long coat dogs are still born, but are disqualified in
exposition shows. German Shepherd is used nowadays for multiple tasks; searching, rescue,
anti-drug actions, as a police dog or warden, guide dog, etc. The monks at Saint Bernard are
still breeding these dogs, but use the German Shepherd for rescues.
Character of the German Shepherd Information: This is a sensitive dog, and very loyal to his
family. It is anyway a dog with a strong personality, and it is said, as a joke, that it is either at
your feet or on your throat. The German Shepherd needs trust, authority and patience. It is
submissive when it recognises his owner's authority.
His two best Character are intelligence and bravery. Being patient and pleasant, this dog is
perfect for children.
Information and Characteristics of the German Shepherd
Size: The male is 60-65 cm, while the female is: 55-60 cm long
Weight: 30-40 kg
Color: Black with tan, sable or all black.
Hair: short, with abundant undercoat.
ARottweiler is a dog from the butchers of Wittenberg, it received its name from the city
of Rottweil (Germany).
Height, weight: up to 68 cm high; weighs up to 58 kg. Is robust and primitive.
Fur, color: roughly adherent, short and a good amount of under hair. Intensive black
with clear brownish-reddish linings over the eyes and around it nose, cheeks, chest and
paws.
Appropriate for: families with children, that love sports and that have a big yard
available.
Not Appropriate for: people that don't like sports and precipitants.
As a member of the family: an excellent guardian, even though it doesn't bark much.
Anxious and forewarned. A very good dog for the family.
Breed's character: slow physical and psychic development, but is fast in learning. Has a
strong character, is not wandering or vagabond. Was used, in past times, for watching
over the livestock, and later on as assisting the armies police. Needs to eat a lot.
Common sicknesses: narrowing of the eyelid; hip disorders, almost non existent.
Robust.
Life expectancy: up to 10 years.

A Saint Bernard is a large dog, has a great fascination for children. Is an excellent
guardian.
Height, weight: up to 70 cm high; weighs from 70 to 80 kg. Muscular body and powerful
head.
Fur, color: semi long, from straight to more or less wavy. Short and thick on dogs with
adherent hair. White with red, red with white, the red is in different tones. Its paws,
chest, behind and tail are all white.
Appropriate for: people with a lot of space (a country house, for example).
Not Appropriate for: those who don't relate well to big proportions.
As a member of the family: fabulous with children, does not make a lot of noise. Is not
so fond on moving around a lot, although can be trained for giving walks. Sensitive and
very affectionate.
Breed's character: calm and peaceful, till the point of being imperturbable. Valiant, with
a strong spirit of a fighter. Learns rapidly. Their golden ages were in the beginning of
the XIX century, when they were the great rescuers poor house of the Great Saint
Bernard. It needs to eat a lot.
Common sicknesses: it is very resistant, but is prone to get skin diseases, narrowing
eyes; falling inwards, and hip disorders
Life expectancy: up to 10 years.

The Doberman is powerful and muscular, runs very fast and is a incorruptible guardian.
Height, weight: up to 72 cm; and 45 kg. Very elegant aspect
Fur, color: short, hard and dense. Black, dark brown or blue with rusty red, perfectly
outlined fire.
Appropriate for: people who enjoy sports or who seek a good guard dog.
Not Appropriate for: people who don't like sports, have fast reactions, or want to be
taken guarded.
As a member of the family: if included when young will be very caring with the family
and children.
Breed's character: moody, brave, firm, naturally strong. The skin tension on the face
doesn't let you guess it's mood. Psychologically sensitive. Actually is a one man's dog.
Bred in the XIX century by Louis Doberman as a defense dog.
Common sicknesses: hair loss
Life expectancy: up to 14 years

An intrepid defender and protector. Always willing to play, even at an advanced age.
Height, weight: the male; from 57 to 63 cm high, the female; 53 cm. or higher; both,
around 30 kg. Bony, squared-shape body.
Fur, color: short and shiny, rough and very stuck to its body. From a tawny dark red to a
more yellow color. The favorite ones are usually the shaded or striped ones. Usually
black around the nose area.
Appropriate for: families that love sports, also good for children who live in spacious
places, for it to run around.
Not Appropriate for: people with delicate and weak figures, for sedentary or elderly
people.
As a member of the family: good watch dogs, and are excellent domestic dogs. Friendly
with children. A friendly neighbor, but is also very temperamental.
Breed's character: robust, intelligent, easily to handle if its been given a good training.
Temperamental and brave. Loves praises and flattering. Does not necessarily adapt well
to other dogs.
Common sicknesses: arthritis in the backbone at an old age. From when its 8 years on,
has a greater tendency of getting cancer, than any other dog. It gets allergies and also
has the tendency hip disorders.
Life expectancy: up to 10 years.

A Cocker Spaniel is a hunting dog that is strong and hardly ever gets tired. Its become a
dog companion. There are various breeds of the Spaniel.
Height, weight: up to 41 cm high; weighs from 12,4 to 14,5 kg. Has a condensed body.
Fur, color: adhered and silky, not curly. Hair locks but that are not too fluffy. Black or
red, black with darker spots, black and white, orange and white, bl
ack and white with dark yellow, brown, orange, brown
with dark yellow and somewhat blue.
Appropriate for: people who look for sensitive and loving dogs, who have time enough
for the caring of its hair and to give long walks.
Not Appropriate for: those who confuse the authority with strictness.
As a member of the family: an excellent domestic dog. Not a good guardian. Salivates
with any excitation. Barks more outside than at home.
Breed's character: from playful and very happy, too affectionate, fond and sensitive.
Definitively a big eater
Common sicknesses: otitis, has a tendency to obesity. And in the summer, dry spikes
may introduce into its skin, causing it to get infections
Life expectancy: 16 years or more.

TheGolden Retrieveris one of the most beautifulretrievers, for its outstanding golden
color. From a hunting dog, it came to be a common house dog.
Height, weight: up to 62 cm; and up to 34 kg. Symmetric constitution, distance runner.
Fur, color: straight over coating with thick and waterproof under hair. All tones of gold
and cream.
Appropriate for: families that have the time to take care of it and can take long walks
with it.
Not Appropriate for: small houses or peo ple that
live close to the woods.
As a member of the family: devoted, balanced, not aggressive. Sociable with other
domestic animals. Insensitive to wind and storms. Good guard, but never noisy.
Breed's character: kind, kid-friendly and easy to handle. Learns happily and well. Great
swimmer. Very resistant it's a good hunting dog with a good sense of smell. Very
appreciated companion. Bred in the half of the XIX century through the "yellow" side of
the Flat Coated Retriever and Water Spaniel.
Common sicknesses: cataracts in old age.
Life expectancy: up to 14 years

TheLabrador Retrieveris stable and easy to handle dog, is a pro in the water.
Height, weight: from 55 to 57 cm; from 25 to 34 kg. Compact stability.
Fur, color: short, firm, dense; no waves or streaks on the paws or tail. Waterproof
undercoating. Tail is covered with a compact, thick layer. Black, brown or yellow, single
colored, no spots.
Appropriate for: families with children that go out for walks a lot, people that like to
spend time with their dog.
Not Appropriate for: sedentary people who like the city or don't have enough time.
As a member of the family: very friendly with children and easy to educate. Social with
other dogs and domestic animals. Relatively good guard. Very devoted.
Breed's character: isn't noisy and is unruffled even in a lot of traffic. Brave and very
persevering. Good at tracing dogs and as a guide dog.
Common sicknesses: hip problems, hemophilia in some families.
Life expectancy: up to 10 years.
This (inu) dog, comes from Japan and is the most majestic representative of the
international spitz family.
Height, weight: from 61 to 71 cm high; weighs up to 50 kg. Is very stable.
Akita-Inu Fur, color: its back hair, as well as its under hair, is thick and soft. All its
colors are usually red with a light coverage, reddish- brownish with a dark shading. Its
curled up tail, is very typical.
Appropriate for: people that really understand dogs, that assume the Akita will and
wants a special kind of dog.
Not Appropriate for: people who love subordin ation and who
live in a place where there is a bountiful amount of dogs nearby.
As a member of the family: affectionate and docile. Is calm, stable, brave and self-
assured. Is even indifferent with strangers. Is vigilant and alert.
Breed's character: it doesn't let itself to be easily dominated. The Akita is a descendent
from the polar regions; and was brought up as a fighting dog, and later on as a hunting
dog, as a guardian and a family dog. In the year of 2000, there was a new breed being
established that came from the Akita-Inu: it was then denominated as the Great
Japanese Dog, and possibly, this is why a number of issues contain the name Akita-Inu,
in their pedigree indexes.
Common sicknesses: hip disorders, and dental problems.
Life expectancy: up to 10 years of age.

A happy runner like the Dalmation dog calls attention by its spots
Height, weight: from 50 to 61 cm; and 25 kg of weight. Well proportioned and muscular.
Fur, color: short, dense, hard, straight and bright. Pure white with black or brown spots with
precise edges and well distributed.
Appropriate for: sporty families with children, who like to ride a bicycle or horse.
Not Appropriate for: who look for a comfortable dog and don't want attention.

As a member of the family: attentive guard, doesn't bite, isn't noisy, not a hunter. Never looses
sight of it's owner.
Breed's character: uncomplicated and happy, usually easy to educate. Capable of adapting,
devoted. Likes to run and is very resistant. First it was a dog to accompany jockeys and drivers,
then to go in front of the fire department to clear the way. Also an artist dog because of it's
aspect and intelligence.
Common sicknesses: it isn't a sickly dog. Inherited deafness. Eczema produce by it's high level
of uric acid, kidney stones.
Life expectancy: up to 14 years.

husky
This breed first appeared almost 3 thousand years ago, in a Siberian tribe, the Chukchis. The
Husky owes his name to the particular sound of his voice, and it was used for hunting and also
as a shepherd. This tribe adapted to the cold in this region because of this dog. The Chukchs
have treated their dogs warmly and kindly, which was not the case in the neighboring tribes.
Due to this, the Siberian Husky grew pacific and loving, used to the care of women and
children. The Husky was introduced in North America in 1909, by aRussian skin dealer. The
Siberian Husky is smaller and more agile than the Alaskan Malamute, a strong dog. Huskies get
used to warm climate easily, but not to hot weather.
Character of the Siberian Husky Dog: Huskies are independent and conceited, sometimes
stubborn. They don't admit brutality, and need exercise and lots of attention and discipline.
They are not easy to tame, but with patience and authority, it can be accomplished. They are
usually fond of their owners, but not submissive.
Characteristics of the Siberian Husky Puppy
Size: The male is 54-60 cm, while the female is: 51-56 cm long
Weight: Male: 20-27 kg, female: 15.5-22 kg
Color: Any color, the most common are gray, black, red and even with spots, usually around
the head.
Hair: Thick and woolly.

Beagle Puppy Dog Breed Race Information
Caracteristics
Originating from Great Britain, the Beagle dog breed's history isn't quite clear. Small
hunting dogs used for tracking rabbits have been used for centuries in the British Isles. They
are a mix of various dogs. They are used by hunters, either by themselves or in small packs.
During Henry VIII and Elizabeth I reign there were the hard hair Beagle that was a lot smaller
than the one we have today. Some being so small they could be carried in their master's cape
pocket.
They are muscular, compact dogs; well proportioned and reliable. In England their voice is well
recognized when barking, since it sounds harmonious (especially when hunting) which is why
they are called "Singing Beagle".
Character of the Beagle
They are very restless and lively; which can be an excellent companion, however it tends to bark
too much. They need plenty of exercise or they will get too noisy. They must be left alone for
long periods of time.
Characteristics of the Beagle
Size: 33 to 38 cm or under 33 cm; depending on the variety.
If over 38 cm they disqualify from competing, however in England up to 40 cm are allowed.
Long ago there was the Beagle Elizabeth, which was under 33 cm.
Nowadays one is born in some litters.
Weight: 9 to 15 kg
Color: all the Hound kind colors
Coat: short, smooth & thick