7 Most Cutest Pugs

Beautiful Pugs

Facts about Pugs

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  Fact 1 – Description and Definition of Pugs: A small compact smooth-coated ancient breed of Asian origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle.
  
  
  
  • Jessica Alba has two pug dogs named Nancy and Sid
  
  
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
  
  
  
  


• Fact 2 – Origin of the breed: Pugs originated in China and was originally bred as lapdogs


• Fact 3 – Size: The weight of Pugs range from 14 – 18 pounds


• Fact 4 – Size: The height ranges from 10 – 12 inches, up to the shoulder


• Fact 5 – Alternative Names of Pugs and Nicknames: Mops and Carlins


• Fact 6 – Coat and colors of Pugs: The coat is normally smooth, short and glossy and comes in a range of colors including silver, apricot, fawn or black


• Fact 7 – Life of Pugs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 – 14 years


• Fact 8 – The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pugs is the Toy dog breed


• Fact 9 – After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults – they equivalent to 16 human years!


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  Fact 10 – Choosing Pugs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  
  
  
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  
  
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  
  
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  
  
  • Are Pugs suitable for children?
  
  
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
  
  
  
  


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  Fact 11 – Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pugs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  
  
  
  • - Eye conditions
  
  
  • - Patellar Luxation – the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  
  
  • - Epilepsy
  
  
  
  


• Fact 12 – Pugs were bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese Emperors during the Shang dynasty


• Fact 13 – Breeding Pugs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century


• Fact 14 – It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year


• Fact 15 – The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $ 13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pugs


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• Culled from http://www.findfast.org/dogs/facts-about-pugs.htm


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Siberian Husky

Siberian Huskies Shed – A LOT.
Be ready to have dog hair all over the house – floors, carpets, clothing, furniture, everywhere.

Siberian Huskies Make Awful Guard Dogs.
Because Siberian Huskies look like wolves, many people assume that they are fierce dogs. Some people may even think that they are wolf hybrids.

Siberian Huskies Are Extremely Energetic.

They are intelligent, athletic, and were bred to pull sleds for extremely long distances, in the freezing cold. Therefore, be prepared to provide a Husky with a lot of mental and physical exercise.

Siberian Huskies Are Independent Thinkers.
He has a very independent mind and spirit, and will only perform, if we make it worth his while.

Siberian Huskies Are Not the Easiest Dogs to Potty Train.
Certain dogs, like the Shiba Inu, are naturally clean, and absolutely do not like soiling their living space. Because of their natural cleanliness, they are extremely easy to house train.

Thanks to http://shibashake.com/dog/siberian-husky-facts for the facts.

Cute Dachshund

Facts about Dachshund

There are three varieties of Dachshund: the shorthaired, the wirehaired, and the longhaired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes. (See Height and Weight.) The Dachshund’s body is longer than it is tall, muscular with short legs. It has an elongated head and a slight, convex skull that is arched with protruding eyebrows. The muzzle is long. The jaw is robust with non-pendent lips. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The almond-shaped eyes are dark red or brown-black. The mobile ears hang long on its cheeks. The body has a strong protruding sternum and a moderately retracted abdomen. The tail is carried in line with its back. The short-haired Dachshund’s coat should be shiny, sleek and uniform.
Dachshunds have a wide color variety. They are as follows.

Solid colors are: black, red (from strawberry blond to deep auburn), chocolate (brown), isabella (tan or fawn), cream (blond with no trace of red, from golden blond to platinum (the lighter the better) and blue (gray). In the wirehaired variety, cream is referred to as wheaten.

Click http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dachshund.htm for more.

Most Beautiful Boxers Dogs

 

 Facts

1. In the past, Boxers have performed beautifully in the ring- the circus ring that is. Because they are easily trainable, strong, and energetic, Boxer dogs used to be popular performers in the circus.


2. The now-extinct ancestor of the Boxer, the Bullenbeisser, was used to hunt wild boar and stag. This powerful dog could seize large prey and hold it until its master came. It’s no wonder then that today’s Boxer dogs have such strong jaws and muscular builds.


3. Boxer dogs became popular in the United States after WWII when soldiers brought them home as pets after using them in the military as guard and attack dogs.


4. Boxers have floppy ears and long tails, but are often cropped and docked. Although this practice is illegal now in some countries, in American dog shows a long tail on a Boxer is still severely penalized.


5. One of the funnier facts about Boxer dogs is that they are known to snore, and loudly at that. They also tend to drool all over the place.


6. Boxer dogs often have white markings, but if more than a third of their body is white, they are called “white Boxers,” and these dogs cannot receive full registration because they do not meet the breed standard. Although they still make good pets, white Boxers are more likely to be deaf and are more prone to skin cancer.


7. Boxer dogs were developed in Germany and were often used there as police dogs. The German Boxer is slightly different in build than the American Boxer. The German breed tends to be a little larger, and their heads are squarer in shape than American Boxers’ heads.


8. One of the facts about Boxer dogs that may help you determine what type of Boxer to get is the difference between males and females. Female Boxer dogs are generally much more hyper and the males are more laid back. Both males and females tend to be good with smaller pets, but will occasionally fight with larger dogs of the same sex.


9. Boxers make good guard dogs because they are very friendly and gentle with people they know, but are wary of strangers and can be very intimidating. They will not hesitate to protect themselves and their human family if threatened.


10. Boxers have a bad rap for being headstrong, and can sometimes be difficult to train, but they actually respond very well to positive reinforcement. This is because they are very loyal and loving dogs, and want to please their masters. Training through punishment for wrong behavior is generally not nearly as successful with Boxers and can sometimes even make behavior worse.

courtsey:http://bestuniquefacts.blogspot.com/2011/10/10-unique-facts-about-boxer-dogs-for.html

 

Poodle Dogs

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Poodle Facts

The actual origin of the Poodle is bit controversial but as per the AKC, this dog was originated from Germany where it derived its name from the German word “Pudel” means “one who plays in water”. This breed was originally used for water retrieving. Hunters designed “Poodle Clip” to enhance the efficiency of the dog to move in the water. The Standard Poodle is believed to be the oldest Poodle variety. The Toy and Miniature Poodle were bred down from the Standard Poodle. Due to its intelligence and unusual appearance toy poodle was used in circus. Poodle was first recognized by the AKC in 1887 and now has become one of the most popular breed in the world.

Poodle has an unusual appearance as compared to other dogs. This elegant square-built dog has well proportionate head; Skull is somewhat rounded; muzzle is long and straight; neck is strong and long; oval shaped eyes are dark and set well apart; ears are long, flat and hangs close to the head; legs are straight and parallel; tails is set high and usually docked to about half of its original length. The coat of the Poodle is either curly, harsh and dense, or corded. The coat can be of any solid color like blue, black, gray, silver, brown, apricot, white, cream, cafe-au-laits etc.

Poodle is an active, adorable, alert, highly responsive family dog. This exceptionally intelligent breed is very easy to train, with proper training it may go well with children and other pets. It does not accept strangers easily and barks a lot, which makes it an excellent watch dog. This dog forms a strong bond with its family and needs lots of human attention. Poodle always wants something to do and usually does not prefer to be idle.

Cute Beagle

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Beagle facts

Beagles are one of the most beloved breeds of dog around the world. Snoopy, perhaps the world’s most famous dog, is a beagle. Here are some other interesting facts about beagles.

• Beagles were originally bred as hunters, especially rabbits, so if you have small pets around, be careful if you get a beagle. He might think he’s doing you a favor by bringing you a pet hamster.


• Beagles come in many colors, but mostly are of the tri-color variety: black, white, and tan. They are usually born black and white and they develop their tan fur as they get older.


• Purebred beagles should always have a white tail or a white-tipped tail. This trait was bred into them by hunters to be able to see the dogs when their heads were to the ground pursuing a scent.


• While the current Queen Elizabeth is know for her fondness of Corgis, Queen Elizabeth I was a beagle fan. Some portraits of her even included her dogs. King James I called her “his dear little beagle”.


• President Lyndon B. Johnson had two beagles in the White House named Him and Her that he would famously (or infamously) hold up by the ears.


• A “Beagle Brigade” was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the 1980s to sniff out airport luggage that contained food that could have pests that might be dangerous to crops. Their noses contain about 220 million smell receptors; humans have about 5 million.


• Beagles are notorious overeaters. Their strong sense of smell enables them to find food no matter how carefully it’s stashed away. Get between a beagle and its food at your own risk. A regular amount of exercise is a must for beagles, or they will quickly become obese. Despite their penchant for food, they don’t drool like many other breeds.


• Beagles were bred so their coats would repel water and not attract burrs or other plants while hunting. As a result, they are easy to groom and they don’t have a “dog smell”.


• Because they were bred for hunting rabbits, beagles were often owned in packs to cover more ground. As a result, beagles seek out and enjoy the company of other dogs (and humans, if that’s the best they can find). For reasons undetermined, beagles tend to bond more strongly with women than men.


• Beagles are well represented in our culture. Snoopy, from Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip, is probably the best-known ambassador of the breed, but Odie, Garfield’s pal/nemesis in Jim Davis’s strip is also a beagle. Charles Darwin’s ship on his five-year nature voyage was called the HMS Beagle, an appropriate name for a seeking expedition. The beagle even appears in some of Shakespeare’s works, including Twelfth Night.

Read more: http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/10-Interesting-Facts-About-Beagles#ixzz2TBlNyw2R

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

American Bulldog

Facts about Alapaha blue blood bulldogs

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog results from three generations of an old breeding program of PaPa Buck Lane of Rebecca, Georgia, USA. The program started back in the 1800s and was intended to rescue the “plantation dog” of southern Georgia that was nearly extinct. This rare, bulldog-type guard dog descends form Buck Lane’s dog named Otto. 

Lana Lou spoke of her granddaddy as always having had an “Otto” about the estate. One Otto was all one needed since these Bulldogs were capable of guard work and woods work. When PaPa Buck was killed by a train in 1943, his Otto proved his undying devotion by constant visitation and guard duty over the grave. Buck Lane’s granddaughter, Lana Lou Lane continued the breeding program until she passed away in her sleep on July 20, 2001. 

Like the Plott Hound, this muscular breed is the creation of one American family, and its survival depends upon the nurturing it receives. Originating from English Bulldog stock, this dog’s ancestors functioned as cattle and pig herders, but the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is bred solely for security and companionship. 

The Animal Research Foundation (ARF) was the first all-breed registry to ever recognize the late Ms. Lana Lou Lane’s “Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs” in 1986. Ms. Lane was an ARF Certified Breeder up and until her passing in 2001, after which time her elderly mother, Mrs. Vivian Lane, took over her business affairs. Later, Mrs. Vivian Lane sold her daughter’s kennel.