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Azawakh - The Azawakh is an elegant dog breed that has a body shape that is similar to a Greyhound. It has a lean body with firm skin and a short coat. The acceptable coat colors for the Azawakh are fawn or sable. A patch of white is allowed on the tip of the tail. The Azawakh is a muscular breed that is lean, and it is a member of the sighthound family. The Azawakh has dark eyes, and the ears should hang to the side of the head. In addition to the tip of the tail, a bit of white may also be present on the nose, chest, and feet. The tail should have low, and dark patterns may be present on the coat. The Azawakh will stand at a maximum height of 55 pounds, and may stand as tall as 29 inches. Also Known As: Tuareg Sloughi Temperament The Azawakh is a breed that could be described as being a “jack of all trades.” It is a skilled protector and hunter, and it makes an overall great pet. Its body shape allows it to run with amazing speed, and these dogs are wary of strangers. However, they ...

  Argentine Dogo - The Argentine Dogo is a powerful guard dog that originates in Argentina. It has a distinctive coat which should feature a solid white color. It was bred for the purpose of hunting large animals. The coat of these dogs are very short, showcasing their muscular bodies. The length of the body should be a bit longer than the height, and the head should be large and wide. The skull should feature a small dome, and the muzzle should be strong. The owner will have the choice of either cropping the ears or allowing them to retain their natural appearance. The tail should be short, and it should taper. Many breeders place the Argentine Dogo under the category of a hunting dog. Also Known As : Argentinian Fighting Dog, Dogo Argentino Country of Origin : Argentina Temperament The Argentine Dogo has a large amount of loyalty to those that care for it. They love receiving attention from their owners, and they are good with children. They are extremely protective, and are qui...

    Appenzeller Sennenhund - The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a dog breed that originates in Switzerland. It has a tri-colored coat that is moderate in length, and the body of the dog should have a square build. The frame should be well balanced, and the Appenzeller Sennenhund should also have a muscular body. The nose should be large and dark in color, and the acceptable coat colors for this breed are brown, white, and black. The eyes should be small with the shape of almonds, and the ears should be wide with the shape of triangles.The chest of the Appenzeller Sennenhund should be wide and prominent. The teeth of this breed should form a scissors bite. Also Known As: Appenzell Cattle Dog, Appenzell Mountain Dog,  Country of Origin: Switzerland Temperament The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a dog that was bred to be both a guard dog and watchdog. It has a strong work ethic and a large amount of loyalty, and it can easily adapt to a wide variety of climates. Despite this, it is a...

  American Water Spaniel - The American Water Spaniel is an active breed that has a muscular build. It features a coat that has a curly texture, and it also has an undercoat which protects it. While the primary color for the coat is liver, chocolate, or black, it may have small patches of white on the chest. The skull is wide, and the stop is medium. The muzzle of these dogs should have a square shape. The ears should have an extended length, and they should feature curls. The color of the eyes should compliment the coat, and will be brown or hazel in color. The nose should be black or brown. The teeth may form a level bite, but a scissors bite is acceptable as well. These dogs are good swimmers, and will use their tails as a type of rudder. Temperament The American Water Spaniel is a sophisticated dog that is easy to train. It has been used to hunt ducks and rabbits, and it has been used as a guard dog as well. These dogs have a number of traits that make them desirable. They are ...

American Staffordshire Terrier - The American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog which is powerfully built. Despite this, it is highly agile. It has a wide head with a short muzzle, and the jaws are extremely powerful. The ears may be cropped, but this decision is left up to the owner. The eyes should be circular and black in color. The teeth of the American Staffordshire Terrier should showcase a scissors bite. The coat should be dense, short, and glossy. While the coat can be any color, it should never be more than 75 percent white. The tail should be tapered, and a small part of the ears may be docked. These dogs will also feature sizeable bones. The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed that originated in England as a descendant of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American version of this dog is a bit larger than the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and though these dogs were used in dog fights, much of the vicious traits have been bred out of them. Temperament Despite their...

American Pit Bull Terrier - The American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed that is known for having a fierce reputation. It has a head which is shaped like a brick, and the jaws are exceptionally powerful. This neck should be dense and well defined, and the chest of these dogs should be deep. Despite the fact that these dogs are compact and powerful, they have large amounts of agility. While the ears may be cropped, this decision is left up to the owner. While some owners will dock the tail, this is not acceptable with the UKC. The eyes should have a circular shape, and virtually any color is allowed for the coat. The coat should be short and sleek, and the tail should taper. Temperament The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog that has been the subject of controversy in the United States. Unfortunately, due to attacks by these dogs, some cities across the US have begun banning them. Despite this, many people feel that the owners are to blame instead of the dogs themselves. The American Pit B...

  American Hairless Terrier   - The American Hairless Terrier has a body shape that is similar to the Rat Terrier. These dogs are highly muscular, and they should have a chest that is prominent. The shoulders should be powerful, and the legs should be well defined. When the dog is active, its ears should stand upright. The tail should have an extensive length, and if they are docked, this is considered to be a fault. The acceptable skin colors for the American Hairless Terrier are black, golden, pink, gray, or red. As the name implies, these dogs do not have a coat, and are nearly hairless. However, these dogs do have standard eyebrows. Temperament Like many terriers, the American Hairless Terrier is active and playful. They are affectionate with their masters, and they make excellent pets for virtually anyone. They are also great with children, but owners will want to make sure they are properly socialized while they are young. One thing distinctive feature that this dog has ...