Archive for the ‘Dog Breeds’ Category


Boston Terrier

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Boston Terrier originated in the U.S.
Height:
Boston Terriers range from 10 inches to 16 inches.
Weight:
The Boston Terrier weighs 10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.)
Colors:
Boston Terriers can have coats that are either brindle or black with white markings.
Coat:
Boston Terriers have short and smooth coats, which require minimal care.
Temperament:
The Boston Terrier is a lively and intelligent dog breed [...]




Border Collie

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Border Collie originated in Great Britain
Height:
Border Collie Dogs: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm.); Border Collie Bitches 18-21 inches (46-53 cm.)
Weight:
Border Collie Dogs 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.); Border Collie Bitches 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg.)
Colors:
The Border Collie’s coat colors can be black and white, tri-color, red & white, black & gray, or all black.
Coat:
There are [...]




Border Terrier

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Border Terrier originated in Great Britain
Height:
Border Terrier Dogs: 13-16 inches (33-41cm): Border Terrier Bitches 11-14 inches (28-36cm)
Weight:
Border Terrier Dogs: 13-16 pounds (6-7kg);Border Terrier Bitches 11-14 pounds (5-6kg)
Colors:
Border Terriers may be red, blue & tan, tan, or grizzle & tan.
Coat:
The Border Terrier’s coat is coarse and dense with a wiry undercoat. The Border [...]




Bluetick Coonhound

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Bluetick Coonhound originated in the southern US.
Height:
Bluetick Coonhounds are 20-27 inches (51-69 cm.)
Weight:
The Bluetick Coonhound weighs 45-80 pounds (20-36 kg.)
Colors:
The Bluetick Coonhound has a unique tri-colored coat. In reality the coat is heavily black speckled (or black ticks) on white which gives the coat as blueish tint.
Coat:
The Bluetick Coonhound requires only regular [...]




Australian Cattle Dog

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Australian Cattle Dog originated in Australia
Height:
Australian Cattle Dogs 17-20 inches (43-51cm) Bitches 17-19 inches (43-48cm)
Weight:
Australian Cattle Dogs 32-35 pounds (15-16kg) Bitches 30-35 pounds (14-16kg)
Colors:
Australian Cattle Dogs come in blue merle or red speckle. Blue merle is blue or blue-mottle with or without black, blue or tan markings on the head with tan.
Coat:
The [...]




Bloodhound

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Bloodhound originated in Belgium.
Height:
Male Bloodhounds range from 25 inches to 27 inches. Female Bloodhounds range from 23 inches to 25 inches.
Weight:
Male Bloodhounds range from 90 to 110 pounds. Female Bloodhounds range from 80 to 100 pounds.
Colors:
Bloodhounds are typically black and tan, red and tan or all tan.
Coat:
Bloodhounds have short and smooth coats [...]




Black Mouth Cur

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Black Mouth Cur originated in the southern USA
Height:
Black Mouth Curs are 16-25 inches (40-64 cm.)
Weight:
Black Mouth Curs weigh 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg.)
Colors:
The Black Mouth Cur may be reddish – golden yellow, fawn, sandy yellow, with or without a black muzzle or mask.
Coat:
The short smooth coat of the Black Mouth Cur is easy [...]




Black and Tan Coonhound

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Black and Tan Coonhound originated in the U.S.A.
Height:
Black and Tan Coonhounds are 23-27 inches (58-68 cm.)
Weight:
The Black and Tan Coonhound will weigh 50-75 pounds (45-64 kg.)
Colors:
Fulfilling their namesake, the Black and Tan Coonhound is black & tan.
Coat:
The Black and Tan Coonhound’s smooth glossy coat requires brushing only as necessary.
Temperament:
Good-natured and determined, the [...]



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