Best Breeds Of Dogs

Friday, November 25, 2022

Best Dogs November 25, 2022

Australian Kelpie Dog Breed

The Kelpie came into being last century because Australian sheep farmers needed a special type of dog that could work sheep on the vast Outback properties, and under harsh conditions. This was a result of the various breeds of sheep dogs from Europe and the UK having proven too heavily coated to cope with the severe Australian climate.

This wonderful breed came from two black and tan, short-coated and pointed-eared Collies imported in the 1860s. The Australian Kelpie has been exported to Russia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, the USA, South America, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany and the Netherlands. These dogs have been successfully used to manage a variety of stock, including reindeer, goats, and cattle.

Average lifespan
Australian Kelpies can live up to 16 years of age.

Average size
43cm to 51cm
10kg to 20kg

Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
Kelpies have excelled in the areas of obedience, agility and tracking. They have participated in pet therapy programmes and have even been utilised as guide dogs for the blind. The finest characteristic of the Kelpie, however, is its irresistible personality. The breed is extremely alert and eager and highly intelligent.

Compatibility with other pets
Excellent.

Care requirements
As a companion animal, the Kelpie has few equals. Obedience provides a great way of getting to know and share the needs of this highly intelligent dog. The Kelpie is free from most inherited diseases and is a relatively low maintenance dog. The breed is quickly house-trained and is an easy dog to feed – eating almost anything it is given. It needs about the same amount of exercise as other healthy young dogs.
Please take note
If you are thinking of buying a Kelpie pup make sure that you are prepared to commit to the amount of time it deserves, as this breed will want to be your constant companion. Take time to learn about the breed, in particular its care and training requirements. It is important to ensure that your yard is fully fenced.

Ideal owners
This breed adapts well to being a family pet, a jogging companion, children's mate and guardian.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club.

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Best Dogs November 25, 2022

Australian Cattle Dog Breed

The Australian Cattle Dog breed began evolving in the early 1830s through the need for a dog that could work cattle in Australia's harsh environment. The breed today is the result of many years of selective breeding. Five breeds of dog have gone into ‘the making’ of the Australian Cattle Dog.

First there was the crossing of the dingo with an English breed of dog, the Smithfield, and the progeny from these were crossed with the smooth-coated Blue Merle Collie (commonly referred to today as the German Coolie). These were then mated to the Dalmatian to put the love of horses and the protection of their master's property into the breed.

Average lifespan
This Aussie battler will often live up to 15 years of age but with the right care and diet can live to 20 years of age.

Average size
This breed in top condition should see the female weighing up to 23kg and up to 43cm in height; the male should weigh up to 27kg and be up to 51cm tall.
of a handful.Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
Australian Cattle Dogs are loyal, courageous and devoted and possess a natural aptitude in the working and control of cattle. They are suspicious of strangers and will protect the family and possessions with their life. They are not naturally aggressive, but if provoked they will not back down without a fight.

Compatibility with other pets
The Australian Cattle Dog will get along with other animals in a household as long as they are introduced slowly and without tension. The best way to do this is by allowing the animals to see and smell each other through a wire fence for a few weeks until they realise they pose no threat to each other.

Care requirements
Even though the Australian Cattle Dog is a working dog, it does well in a suburban household as long as its exercise requirements (this includes mental stimulation) are met. Obedience training of Australian Cattle Dogs is a must, as their brain needs stimulation of the right sort so that they don’t think things up for themselves – such as digging, pulling washing from the clothes-line, pruning trees, landscaping, and jumping fences.

Ideal owners
The ideal owner for the Australian Cattle Dog should be someone who likes to have an active dog. While the Australian Cattle Dog absolutely adores children, similar to all breeds of dog it should never be left alone with them unsupervised. Elderly people might find that the Australian Cattle Dog is a bit.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club.

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Best Dogs November 25, 2022

American Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed

The Spaniel family is a large one, of considerable antiquity. There are two varieties of Cocker Spaniels – the English and the American. The American Cocker Spaniel is not a crossbred dog. It evolved in the US where breeders developed it from the English Cocker Spaniel to become the glamorous American type we see today.

Average lifespan
The feisty American Cocker Spaniel usually lives to 12 years of age but can live up to 14 years when living in a caring home and fed the correct diet.

Average size and weight
The American Cocker Spaniel female usually weighs about 10kg to 12kg and is 33cm to 36cm in height, while the male’s ideal weight is from 12kg to 15kg and is 36cm to 39cm tall.

Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
The American Cocker Spaniel has a typical gundog temperament, with a keenly developed sense of retrieving. They are outgoing, friendly, and very sociable dogs. They make keen companions and are very good with children.

Compatibility with other pets
This breed adjusts readily to most pets.

Care requirements
American Cocker Spaniels require time and great care to bring their coat into full bloom. To achieve this frequent brushing and bathing is needed or regular trips to the grooming parlour. This applies not only when they are puppies, but also for the life of the dog. While the American Cocker looks very elegant when in full coat, many pet owners keep their dogs in ‘pet clip’ – leaving the coat only about 5cm in length on the legs and stomach. This significantly reduces the tendency of the coat to knot, and makes bathing, drying and grooming much easier.

Please take note
Although a small breed, the American Cocker still needs daily exercise. Digging holes in the garden can be a sign of boredom. Ideally this breed needs to be allowed off the leash to run free, providing it is safe to do so. Such free exercise periods should be well supervised, with the dog kept within calling distance at all times.

Ideal owners
Families who are prepared to meet this breed's ongoing grooming needs, and want a companion to go ‘out and about’ with them will not be disappointed.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club.

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Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed

Alaskan Malamutes are big, powerful active dogs that have been bred for their ability to pull heavy loads over long distances.

Average lifespan
These large dogs usually live for eight years, but with loving care and sound nutrition Alaskan Malamutes can live up to ten years of age.

Average size and weight
Alaskan Malamute females in peak condition normally weigh up to 34kg and are 59cm tall, while the male usually weighs up to 39kg and is 64cm tall.Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
Alaskan Malamutes are friendly, intelligent dogs that love people. Because of this they are not good guard dogs and cannot be attack-trained (although their size and appearance makes them an effective visual deterrent). They are, however, as strong-willed and determined as they are friendly, and must have obedience training in order to be under control at all times. If Malamutes make up their mind to chase something, they are frequently impossible to call back until they are ready to return.

What's more, their friendliness does not extend to other dogs - especially those of the same sex. Malamutes can, and often will, take the opportunity to scrap with other dogs, and have been known to hunt down and kill other animals, especially cats, squirrels and farm livestock. They will also dig up gardens and plants with equal vigour.

Malamutes are not one-man dogs - rather, they use their independence and intelligence to establish relationships with people they come in contact with, whether they are family members or strangers. These dogs make superb companions as they are anxious to please and eager to take part in an active and exciting life.

Compatibility with other pets
The breed is known for showing aggression towards other dogs.

Care requirements
Alaskan Malamutes need a large amount of exercise and will take as much as you can provide. The mental stimulation gained through regular exercise is also important, as a bored Malamute can easily remodel your garden - good fences are essential.

These are hardy, robust dogs capable of enduring extreme cold, yet also able to deal with the heat of an Australian summer, provided that they are given shade, plenty of cool water and the care of an owner who is aware of the dangers of them overheating.

Malamutes need surprisingly little food, being extremely efficient eaters. However, they will eat anything they can lay their paws on - having a survival instinct that leads them to believe that any meal could be their last. This breed also drops hair constantly, all over the house, car, clothes and furniture and they have a major moult at least once, sometimes twice, a year.

Please take note
The breed's size and amazing strength makes it unsuitable for many people - these dogs are simply too powerful to be left under the control of children or the elderly. While the fact that they do not bark can often be an advantage, it should be noted that they have a daunting howl.

Ideal owners
Unless you are a person who enjoys getting out and involving yourself and your dog in a wide range of activities, this may not be the breed for you. Likewise, if having a dog that likes to look you in the eye (usually by putting its paws on your shoulder) does not appeal, look elsewhere. However, for those people seeking a dog whose lovable nature and good looks is matched only by its intelligence and personality, an Alaskan Malamute can offer a lifetime of enjoyment and fun.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club.

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Akita Dog Breed

The exact origin of the Akita remains unknown. Through skeletal remains and carbon dating, it was traced to 500 BC, although the Akita's specific breed history has only been recorded for the past 350 years. The Akita was also known as the Odate dog – named after the rugged mountainous area of Odate in the prefecture of Akita, on the island of Honshu in Japan.

As fishing has always been a major Japanese industry, the Akita, with its webbed feet and thick water-resistant coat, readily became the fishermen's workmate. Akitas were then used as cattle dogs, seeing-eye dogs for the blind, sled pullers and police dogs. They were also utilised as ‘babysitters’ looking after children while their mothers worked in the rice fields. They first arrived in Australia in 1982.

Average lifespan
These proud dogs often live to eight years of age, but Akitas treated correctly and fed the proper nutrition can live up to ten years.

Average size and weight
This is another fairly tall dog with the males reaching about 75cm and weighing up to 50kg, while the female is 36kg and standing at 64cm.

Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
The Akita very much personifies the enigmatic character of the Orient. A dignified, proud, and courageous dog with a fearless yet steady disposition which does not lose control when confronted with unusual or sudden stress situations. Even as a puppy it displays a certain dignity. It is an ever-patient playmate for children and a no-nonsense protector of family and home. Most of all, in the hands of suitable owners it is a joy to own.

Compatibility with other pets
Tends to show dominance over other dogs.

Care requirements
The Akita loses its coat twice, sometimes three times a year and this is definitely something to consider if you are looking for a dog to live inside the house with you and your family. It requires extensive amounts of exercise and obedience training – this is a breed that needs to learn, from a young age, who is the ‘leader of the pack’. When the Akita loses its coat, its fur literally drops out. At this time it is almost impossible to have it in the house with you so it is necessary to provide an outside fenced area with a warm, dry bed.

Ideal owners
Those who accept the challenge and understand what is required to do justice to this breed will be rewarded with a loyal and loving animal.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club

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Best Dogs November 25, 2022

Airedale Terrier Dog Breed

The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terrier breeds. It was bred in the Aire Valley, in Yorkshire, England, from 1810 until the 1870s. The Otter hound was crossed with the now extinct Old English Black and Tan Terrier. This produced an intelligent all-round working dog, capable of hunting with the miners of the day and guarding the women and children when the men were at work.
Average lifespan
The Average lifespan of an Airedale is 14 years, and with good care and nutrition can live up to 16 years of age.

Average size and weight
The ideal height for an Airedale female is 55cm to 58cm, and it weighs from 20kg to 23kg while the male is normally 58cm to 61cm and weighs up to 28kg.Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
This is linked to the dog's development. They are an all-rounder, possessed of sound temperament, great intelligence, and an instinctive desire to protect their family from any perceived danger. Airedales were used in World War I to carry messages through enemy lines and as police dogs and guard dogs. In other parts of the world they are used for hunting and retrieving. The Airedale’s primary purpose is as a companion and family dog.

Compatibility with other pets
An Airedale Terrier puppy will happily settle in with other pets such as cats, rabbits and other similar animals. This bonding does not extend to pets outside the family home. It is recommended that when two animals are kept they be of opposite sexes. This may prevent any problems of dominance on maturity.

Care requirements
Airedale Terriers have a hardy, wiry outer coat and a shorter undercoat of soft hair. This coat protects them from becoming chilled when wet. The hard hair also protects the dog from seeds or burrs. A good brush and comb once a week will keep the coat in good condition. Use a hard bristle or wire brush and a metal wide-toothed comb.

Pets are normally clipped two or three times a year. The Airedale does not shed hair continuously, but will after the winter need thorough brushing to remove the thick dead hair.

Do not let your dog become infested with fleas and check for ticks regularly if they are in your area. The Airedale is an active energetic dog and needs regular exercise and play, including training. They are equally at home in a suburban back yard or a large property.

Boredom may result in the animal digging holes or the removal of washing from the line and a garden hose lying around will provide much fun for a young dog.Ideal Owners

He is an excellent family dog, particularly good with children and always ready to join in their games. Not aggressive by nature but protective of his family.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Dogs Club.

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Best Dogs November 25, 2022

Afghan Hound Dog Breed

In the country from which the breed derives its name, the Afghan hound is regarded, though unofficially, as the ‘national’ dog. Native Afghans also uphold the belief that the Afghan is the dog portrayed on the cave walls in the northern province of Balkh, which is why the Afghan has also been called the Balkh Hound. The Afghan hound is a sight hound, rather than a hunter by scent. It has exceptional vision and great speed, both of which were used in the hunt for prey.

Its thick, luxurious coat protected it against the extreme cold of the upper snow regions, while also shielding it from the merciless sun as it roamed the desert. Its huge thickly padded paws and powerful hindquarters gave the Afghan hound equal ability to skim across hot desert sands or to scale rocky hilltops in mountainous terrain.

Average lifespan

Afghan Hounds will often live up to 13 years of age, but with the proper care and nutrition can live up to 15 years of age.

Average Size

A dog in good condition should be 60cm to 64cm for the female and 70cm to 74cm tall for the male.
In peak condition the female should weigh up to 25kg and the male 30kg.

Breed personality, characteristics & temperament

The breed is said to have a good, but aloof personality. These dogs are loyal and extremely manageable as adults, however, this is not to say that as puppies they do not have ‘their moments’. On the whole, though, this is a breed that is extremely good with children, whether introduced to the home as a puppy or an adult, and it will adapt readily to the household routine. Afghans should never be off the lead outside their own environment because once the eyes spot a target, the ears ‘switch off’.

Compatibility with other pets

As adaptable as Afghans are, they do need to be brought up among the animals they will spend time with. Remember they were bred as sight hounds and instinct will dictate their behaviour when confronted with strange animals they do not understand. Having said that, once accustomed to a situation, an Afghan will readily adapt.

Care requirements

Well-fenced enclosures are a must for this breed, as their keen sight will often get them into trouble otherwise. They require regular coat maintenance, bathing and exercise. They need appropriate feeding to cope with their growth patterns as youngsters and they should always have fresh, clean water available

Ideal owners

Anyone prepared to accept the dog's need for exercise and coat maintenance will be well rewarded with this breed.

Click here for advice on adopting a rescue dog and finding a breeder. All information has been provided by the Kennel Club.

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Best Breeds Of Dogs

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Australian Kelpie Dog Breed

Australian Kelpie Dog Breed

Australian Cattle Dog Breed

Australian Cattle Dog Breed

American Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed

American Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed

Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed

Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed

Akita Dog Breed

Akita Dog Breed

Airedale Terrier Dog Breed

Airedale Terrier Dog Breed

Afghan Hound Dog Breed

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