Akita

Akita

Exciting Akita Facts Akita Breed Information Origin Japan Alternate Names Akita Inu, Japanese Akita Life Expectancy 10-15 years Average Height Male: 26-28 inches, Female: 24-26 inches Average Weight Male: 100-130 lbs, Female: 70-100 lbs Coat Length Medium Coat Type Double, thick Coat Colors White, brindle, red, sesame Brief History  The Akita originates from the mountainous…

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Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier Breed Information Origin United Kingdom Alternate Names Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier Life Expectancy 10-13 years Average Height Male: 23 inches, Female: 22 inches Average Weight Male: 50-60 lbs, Female: 40-45 lbs Coat Length Medium Coat Type Dense, wiry Coat Colors Black and tan Brief History: The Airedale Terrier originated in the Aire Valley…

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Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound Breed Information Origin Afghanistan Alternate Names Tazi, Balkh Hound Life Expectancy 12-15 years Average Height Male: 27-29 inches, Female: 25-27 inches Average Weight Male: 50-60 lbs, Female: 45-55 lbs Coat Length Long Coat Type Fine, silky Coat Colors Various, including black, cream, red Brief History:  The Afghan Hound originated in the mountains and…

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The-Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher

Exciting Affenpinscher Facts Affenpinscher Breed Information Origin Germany Alternate Names Monkey Terrier Life Expectancy 12-15 years Average Height Male: 9-11 inches, Female: 9-11 inches Average Weight Male: 7-10 lbs, Female: 7-10 lbs Coat Length Medium Coat Type Wiry, dense Coat Colors Black, Grey, Silver, Red, Tan Brief History The Affenpinscher originated in Germany and was…

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The Bulldog

Bulldog Breed Information Origin England Alternate Names English Bulldog, British Bulldog Life Expectancy 8-10 years Average Height Male: 14-15 inches, Female: 12-14 inches Average Weight Male: 50-55 lbs, Female: 40-50 lbs Coat Length Short Coat Type Smooth, fine Coat Colors Brindle, Piebald, White, Fawn, Red Brief History: Bulldogs were initially bred in England for bull-baiting,…

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Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky Information Table Origin Siberia, Russia Alternate Name Chukcha, Chuksha Life Expectancy 12-14 years Average Height Males: 21-23.5 inches, Females: 20-22 inches Average Weight Males: 45-60 lbs, Females: 35-50 lbs Coat Length Medium Coat Type Dense and Double Coat Color Various (black, white, gray, red, sable, agouti, etc.) Brief History of the Siberian Husky…

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German Shepherd

German Shepherd: 

Breed Information Origin Germany Alternate Name Alsatian, Deutscher Schäferhund Life Expectancy 9-13 years Average Height Male: 24-26 inches, Female: 22-24 inches Average Weight Male: 65-90 lbs, Female: 50-70 lbs Coat Length Medium Coat Type Double coat, dense Coat Color Black, tan, sable, black & tan Brief History German Shepherds were developed in the late 19th…

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Rottweiler

Rottweiler Information Table Origin Germany Alternate Name Rottweiler Metzgerhund Life Expectancy 8-10 years Average Height Males: 24-27 inches, Females: 22-25 inches Average Weight Males: 95-135 lbs, Females: 80-100 lbs Coat Length Short Coat Type Dense and Straight Coat Color Black with Tan Markings Brief History of the Rottweiler The Rottweiler’s history dates back to ancient…

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Turkish Kangal

Turkish Kangal

Turkish Kangal Information Table Origin Turkey Alternate Name Kangal Çoban Köpeği Life Expectancy 12-15 years Average Height Males: 30-32 inches, Females: 28-30 inches Average Weight Males: 110-145 lbs, Females: 90-120 lbs Coat Length Short to Medium Coat Type Dense and Double Coat Color Typically fawn with a black mask Brief History of the Turkish Kangal…

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The Great Dane

The Great Dane

The Great Dane, often called the “Apollo of Dogs,” is renowned for its impressive size and gentle temperament. Here are a few fascinating tidbits about this majestic breed: Record Holders: Great Danes often hold records for their height. The current record holder, Zeus, stands at an astounding 44 inches tall at the shoulder. Ancient Heritage:…

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