Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Written by Delano on August 31st, 2009

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cavalier_king_charles_spanielCountry of Origin:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel originated in England.

Height:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels range from 11 inches to 13 inches.

Weight:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels range from 10 to 18 pounds.

Colors:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels may be black and tan or white, black and red or rich red or white and red.

Coat:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have long, fine, shedding coats that need regular brushing.

Temperament:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a friendly and outgoing dog breed who is very affectionate with its family. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes a good companion dog for the elderly or disabled.

Health Concerns:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is susceptible to heart murmurs, ear infections, eye conditions and patella luxation.

Life Expectancy:

The expected life span of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 9-14 years.

Living Environment:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is an indoor dog, who makes a good pet for apartment living.

AKC Group:

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is in the Toy group

 
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Welsh Corgi Cardigan
Written by Delano on August 30th, 2009

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welsh_corgi_cardiganCountry of Origin:

The Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) originated in Wales

Height:

Welsh Corgi Cardigan males are 10-13 inches (25-33cm). Females are 10-13 inches (25-33cm).

Weight:

Welsh Corgi Cardigan males are 25-30 pounds (11-14kg). Females are 25-30 pounds (11-14kg).

Colors:

Welsh Corgi Cardigans come in red, sable and brindle black tan and blue merle (black and gray; marbled).

Coat:

Waterproof and shed twice a year, the Welsh Corgi Cardigan’s coat must be brust regularly.

Temperament:

Welsh Corgi Cardigans are serious and even tempered. They are suspicious of strangers. Cardigans make excellent companions for the elderly and the disabled. This breed enjoys the company of children.

Health Concerns:

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are prone to glaucoma and PRA and should not be overfed.

Life Expectancy:

The expected life span of the Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) is about 12-15 years.

Living Environment:

Active indoors this breed will do well living in an apartment. Welsh Corgi Cardigans are very active and must be exercised regularly.

AKC Group:

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are in the Herding Group.

 
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Portuguese Water Dog
Written by Delano on August 29th, 2009

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portuguese_water_dogsCountry of Origin:

The Portuguese Water Dog originated in Portugal

Height:

Portuguese Water Dog males range from 20 to 22 inches (50-57 cm.), females from 17 to 20 inches (43-52 cm.)

Weight:

Portuguese Water Dog males range from 42 to 55 pounds (19-25 kg.), females from 35 to 49 pounds (16-22 kg.)

Colors:

Portuguese Water Dogs may be black, white or brown, parti-color (white with dark spots), black or brown with white markings, or even silver fox or gray.

Coat:

The Portuguese Water dog is a non-shedder. It has curly or wavy hair that should be brushed or combed regularly.

Temperament:

The Portuguese Water dog is a highly intelligent breed and used to be used primarily in the Portuguese fishing industry to guard boats, carry messages between boats and retrieve anything that fell overboard. This breed gets along well with children and other dogs and is highly intelligent, affectionate and loyal. Portuguese water dogs respond to tone of voice.

Health Concerns:

Susceptible to hip dysplasia and PRA. Breeding stock should be tested for GM-1 Storage Disease, a fatal nerve disease that appears when a puppy is six months old.

Life Expectancy:

The Portuguese Water Dog can be expected to live about 10 to 14 years.

Living Environment:

The Portuguese Water Dog can do well in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. In temperate climates Portuguese water Dogs can live outside, they prefer however to be close to their families. This breed loves to retrieve sticks or balls and makes and excellent jogging companion.

AKC Group:

The Portuguese Water Dog is in the Working Group

 
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