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Funny New Dog Breeds

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24
Nov 2009

1. Collie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up easy for transporting

2. Spitz + Chow Chow = Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up alot

3. Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet

4. Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed

5. Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog

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Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle.
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Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists.
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Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors.
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Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes.
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Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, not a popular dog with CIA agents.
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Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by… oh, well, it doesn’t matter anyway.
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Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work.
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Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that’s true to the end

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Dog Breeds- Mini Pinscher

By admin
16
Nov 2009

Dog Breeds- Mini Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher, in addition well-known as the Min Pin by enthusiasts, is a toy breed of dog. The Min Pin’s dazzling personality and high fortitude make him a delightful friend and pet these days.
Is a Min Pin Right for You?
The Miniature Pinscher, in addition well-known as the Min Pin by enthusiasts, is a toy breed of dog. The “King of the Toy Dogs” is another title given to the Miniature Pinscher. Even though the Miniature Pinscher is judged a toy breed, it is actually one of the oldest of the terrier
breeds. The Miniature Pinscher is not linked to the Doberman pinscher, and is actually an older breed than the Doberman and expanded in Germany from terrier breeds, including the German Pinscher. Italian Greyhound blood could have been supplemented to create such a tiny, high stepping-dog. The word “Pinscher” is defined as “terrier” in German.

The Min Pin’s dazzling personality and high fortitude make him a delightful friend and pet these days. A few of the Miniature Pinscher’s flair are agility, house overseer and are fantastic in competitive obedience. This dog is a petite, solid, powerfully built, smooth dog with well shaped lines and square proportions. The Min Pin can be very challenging and stubborn but is a robust little fellow. The Miniature Pinscher likes to bark and is swollen with pride and is very brave. They are faithful to their owners with high energy. Some can be very aggressive with other dogs, but they are normally good with other pets and children as long as the children don’t pester them. The Miniature Pinscher is a large dog in a small dog’s body.

The Miniature Pinschers tend to live a long life with their typical life span being 14-17 years. The Mini Pin’s usual weight ranges from 8 to 11 pounds if the dog is of the proper height. The acceptable height measures merely 10″ to 12.5″ at the shoulder.

The Min Pin can occur in many colors. The American Kennel Club has certain accepted colors which are solid clear red, black and tan, chocolate and tan and stag red.

Grooming is very effortless since the Miniature Pinscher has a short coat. They should receive a good brisk brushing every few days to make sure they keep their shiny clean coat.

Apartment life is fine for a Miniature Pinscher. This dog will do very well without a yard but he is very energetic indoors. The Min Pin, with his short coat, must be sheltered from the cold.
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West Highland Terriers

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14
Nov 2009

Westie Dog

West Highland Terriers or Westies ( as they are more beeter known) are furry coated dogs, with dots for coal black eyes and button noses.

Why are they sought after by many dog lovers? These friendly creatures are well-behaved ( well most of the time, as we all have our moments), are loyal and affectionate dogs, who may be pocket sized (average a 10-11 inches tall), but are highly intelligent animals.

Brush their white coats two to three times a week, to keep it shiny and clean. If you do intend to enter them for competition, make sure your pet is regularly trimmed, plucked and stripped of his or her coat.

You won’t have a hard time training these dogs, whether solely as house pets, or for show. Their keen intelligence makes it seem like play. However, they learn better and best to training sessions that are done on a schedule.

A Westie lives an average of 15+ years, and usually has a litter of two to five puppies.

What is the history behind the Terrier breed? This breed originated in Scotland developed in the high mountains of West Scotland, to hunt vermin. They claim a common ancestry to the Scotch Terrier.

References to the existence of the West Highland White Terrier can be seen as early as the 18th century, like one painting done by Sir Edwin Landseer. The piece entitled “The Breakfast Party” clearly features the West Highland Terriers.

Another name of the West Highland White Terrier, is as the Poltalloch terrier. The name refers to the home of Col. E.D. Malkolm, the first breeder of these breed. In 1907, the breed then registered as the Roseneath terrier, little Skye and Cairn. Then in 1909, AKC officially changed the breed’s name to what it is known as today, West Highland White Terrier breed.

In the past West Highland White Terriers, were considered to belong to the one breed, with Dandie Dinmont, Skye, Cairn and Scottish Terriers. However, although they share common ancestors, selective breeding resulted in the differences between their coat type and colors.

A surprising fact about this breed is, given that the West Highland White Terrier was originally bred to traipse the steep and rugged mountain sides, Westies are well adjusted to today’s living conditions. As long as they are walked several times a day, they are good apartment dwellers.

It’s not that hard to see then that the West Highland White Terrier definitely qualifies as one of man’s best friends.

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