German Shepherd :

Geographic origin : The origin country is Germany.

History : In the late of the 19th century, the German breeders are fixed the
Breed characteristics.

Calibre / Size : The average size is 60 to 65 cm for a male and 55 to 60 cm for

a female which is larger than normal shepherd dogs.
The average weight is 32 kg.

The body is long.

The head is long with a straight front and a slightly prominent
stop.

The puppies’ ears are dropping and stand up from the 4th to 6th
month.
The base is wide with the ends pointing forward.

The coat colour is mainly black with spots of different colours

(“reddish-brown, brown and yellow to light grey”).
However, the saddle and the mask are black.

The undercoat is thick.

The drooping tail is located at the hips.

Production parameter / The breed is very polyvalent and can be used as companion,
Performed zootechnics : guard, protection, service or herding dog.

The almond eyes are very dark.

The nose is black.

He’s bred in two varieties : “double coat” and “long and harsh
outer coat”.

The breed must have a very sloping back which more easily
leads to hip dysplasia which has become hereditary.
Today, she affects more than 20 % German Shepherd dog
population.
Temperament / The German Shepherd is stable dog with a friendly and
Behaviour : attentive character.
To be a well-trained dog, he must be sure of himself, resilience
and ready to please.

Anatomical / The mainly health welfares are degenerative myelopathy, hip

Pathological and elbow dysplasia and von Willebrand disease.
particularities :

Economic and Ethical The German Shepherd is a very popular breed worldwide.
aspects :
 West Highland White Terrier :
Geographic origin : The origin country is Scotland.

History : For hundreds of years, the Scottish breeders have bred rough-
coated terriers by favouring white-coated terriers to create the
West Highland Terrier.

Originally used like a pest hunter, it’s quickly become the most
popular terrier in only 300 years.

In 1990, the breed became very popular.

Calibre / Size : The average height is 28 cm for a male and 25,5 cm for a
female.
The average weight is about 7 to 10 kg.

The white coat is constituted in two layers : a small and sweet

undercoat and a rough and solid external coat.

The short head is compacted and covered by dense hair.

She has a prominent stop.
The ears are small and pointy.

The tail remains horizontal at rest.

Production parameter / The main characteristics is the white coat which makes it easy
Performed zootechnics : to recognise.

Temperament / The West Highland White Terrier has a good character.

Behaviour :
The breed is generally affectionate, intelligent.
It’s an excellent watch dog while being a good companion.
The Westie is very playful and love to dig and play fun games.

This temperament makes contact with humans and other dog

breeds easier.

Anatomical / It lives about 12 to 14 years old.

Pathological
particularities : The health welfares are various : copper toxicosis; globoid cell
leukodystrophy; Legg-Calve-Perthes disease; pulmonary
fibrosis; skin problems; white shaker dog syndrome.

Economic and Ethical Very popular, the puppy trafficking is frequent in Eastern
aspects : Europe.
 Brittany Spaniel :
Geographic origin : The origin region is the town of Poitiers in France.

History : The breed seems to be appeared in the middle of 18th century.

Calibre / Size : The Brittany spaniel is one of the smallest settlers.

The average height is 48 to 51 cm for a male and 47 to 50 cm

for a female.
The average weight is about 13,5 to 18 kg.

The coat is generally curved or flattened with a fine hair.

The colour is mostly white with another colours (“white and
orange, white and black, white and liver”).
It’s also possible to have a tricolour coat.

The robust body is compacted which makes it an excellent hunt

dog.
The head is elongated.
The small, pointy and triangular ears are situated high on the
head.
The eyes are inclined diagonally.

The tail remains horizontal at rest.

Production parameter / The breed is generally used as close hunters due to its great
Performed zootechnics : instinct.
However, it adapts easily and can be used as a demonstration
and obedience dog.

Temperament / The Brittany spaniel has a docile nature.

Behaviour :
He is an affectionate and sociable dog which makes him a good
companion dog.

This temperament makes contact with humans and other dog

breeds easier.
Anatomical / It lives about 12 to 15 years old.
Pathological
particularities : The mainly health welfares are epilepsy and eye problems.

Like most dogs, the elbow and hip dysplasia is frequent.

Economic and Ethical In France, the Brittany spaniel is the most famous hunter dog.
aspects :
The “Brittany expression” is an expression characterized by the
eyes and ear movements.

The ears move regularly.

 Labrador Retriever :
Geographic origin : The origin country is Canada.

History : The breed was created in the 17th century.

It’s originally used as hunting dog in cold waters and had
different names according to the geographic situation :
“Newfoundlands, Labradors, and St. John’s dogs”.

After several modifications, the Labrador Retriever is created.

In the 18th century, the English settlers had imported dogs and
had begun their breeding.

Later, the current Labrador Retriever is created.

Calibre / Size : The Labrador Retriever is a medium-sized dog.

The average height is 56 to 62 cm for a male and 54,5 to 59,5

cm for a female.
The average weight is about 27 to 36,5 kg for a male and 25 to
31,5 kg for a female.

The coat is constituted in two layers : a sweet and protective

undercoat and a thick and straight external coat.
The main colours are black, yellow and chocolate.

The body is muscular and generally broad on the ribs and rear.

The head is large.

Production parameter / The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds
Performed zootechnics : worldwide who is known for its affection and its recovery
system.

It has been selected for its intelligence and its strength.

Today, it’s regularly used for different services such as therapy,

help for disabled people or rescue services.

Temperament / The Labrador Retriever is very sweet nature because it’s a

Behaviour : outgoing dog breed.

It’s a responsible dog who shows great intelligence and

robustness while being an affectionate dog appreciated by
families.

Its temperament makes contact with humans and other dog

breeds easier.

Its behaviour is gregarious and it requires social interaction.

The favourite activities are the swimming and the object

mastication.

Anatomical / It lives about 10 to 14 years old.

Pathological
particularities : The mainly health welfares are the obesity, the hereditary
myopathy, progressive retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia,
epilepsy, gastric dilatation-volvulus and the cold tail.

Like most dogs, the elbow and hip dysplasia is frequent.

Moreover, it’s known to have an excellent resistance to climatic

conditions and a strong skin.

Economic and Ethical It’s the Earl of Marlesbury established the first kennel club in
aspects : the U.K.

The ancient Labrador is a medium-sized dog with a wavy coat

and a long tail.

The breed is divided into two categories : “the filed type and
the show type”.

It requires regularly exercises to maintain the physical and

mental condition.

Greyhound :
Geographic origin : The probable origin is in the Middle East.
History : The first historical trace has been discovered in tombs in Egypt
in 4000 B.C.

Later, the Greyhound is bred in the entire Europe.

The standard form of the breed is created in Britain where it

quickly became the dog of nobles and royalty.

Later, in 1016, a law is created to prohibit the possession in

people who aren’t part of the nobility.

Calibre / Size : The Greyhound is a great and elongated dog.

The average height is 68,5 to 76 cm for a male and 66 to 71 cm

for a female.
The average weight is about 29,5 to 34 kg for a male and 27 to
31, kg for a female.

The short and fitted to the body coat is soft, tough.

The colour coat varies a lot (“black, white, red, blue, fawn,
fallow, brindle”) by being either united or mixed with white.

The head is fine and elongated by widening at the level of the

ears.
Moreover, she has no stop.

The muzzle is long and fine.

The ears are bent and point back except when it’s excited.

The tail is large-sized with a thinner tip.

Production parameter / With a top speed of 70 kph, it’s the one of the fastest dog
Performed zootechnics : worldwide, just beaten by the cheetah.

Therefore, it’s used for dog races since several centuries.

Today, the races are commercialized.
Temperament / This temperament is affectionate with a great compassion.
Behaviour : It looks majestic but it remains shy with strangers and has a few
feline behaviours.

Most of his day resting in his basket, he enjoys a few physical

exercises to let off steam.

Anatomical / It lives about 10 to 12 years old.

Pathological
particularities : The mainly health welfares are thyroid problems, osteosarcoma
which is a malignant tumour of the metacarpals and gastric
dilatation-volvulus which an obstruction caused by twisting of
the stomach.

Economic and Ethical Formerly, we said : “You may know a gentleman by his horse,
aspects : his hawk, and his Greyhound”

The breeders kill or abandon their abused Greyhounds when

they have at the end of the career.

To counter this scourge, there are protection and rescue

associations that save these dogs and get them adopted.

It should always be kept on a leash because it has a strong

hunting instinct.