The Complete Dog Breed Guide

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Some scholars believe that wolves scavenging breed those dogs that exhibited characteristics they desired. The German Shepherd or Spitz-type dogs, with their wolf-like oldest remains known to be domesticated dogs date back to heads and pricked ears, it is hard to see the connection around 14,000 years ago, and comprise human-dog burials between wolves and Toy Poodles or St. The Dutch Shepherd Dog has been used for security and police work, 30–31kg (66–68lb) as a guide dog, and in obedience trials.

Long, slate-grey outer coat Other colours Sandy Red-brown Large nose Blue Black Long White moustache collar on muzzle Toes hairy between BRIARD pads THIS LARGE AND BOISTEROUS DOG NEEDS A FIRM HAND AND PLENTY OF EXERCISE KC Height range In its native country this large and lively French breed works as a herder Strong, 58–69cm (23–27in) muscular legs Weight range and guarder of sheep. Low-set, broad ears Other colours White Black White chest Tucked-up Dense, harsh, marking belly sandy coat Red and white Black and spotted white spotted Grey, brindle, black and tan, or tricolour undesirable. G U I D E T O B R E E D S MUDI FCI THIS ACTIVE AND PLAYFUL FAMILY DOG ALSO MAKES A FEARLESS GUARD DOG Height range Originally used as a working dog by Hungarian sheep- and Wedge-shaped head 38–47cm (15–19in) cattle-herders, this rare breed is tough, bold, and energetic.

d; red-fawn; red-brown; and white; white with orange, sable, and chestnut-brown; orange; orange roan white; orange belton; lemon belton colour or only one colour combination, but Chestnut, red and white; red and white; many have two or three colour variations, Smallish, Thick, red and white spotted high-set ears tapering tail or more. Decide MEDIUM 1–2 hours per day MEDIUM More than once a week if you want a dog with high, MEDIUM Quite easy to train — medium, or low exercise LOW Up to 30 minutes per day LOW Once a week needs patience requirements, and follow the paths to find suggestions for LOW Easy to train suitable breeds.

G U I D E T O B R E E D S BEARDED COLLIE KC THIS DOG IS CALM BUT ALERT AND ACTIVE, SO BEST SUITED TO A RURAL HOME Height range Until the middle of the 20th century the Bearded Collie was Arched eyebrows 51–56cm (20–22in) familiar only in Scotland and the north of England, where it was valued do not cover eyes Weight range 20–25kg (44–55lb) as a sheepdog.Occiput A DOG’S BODY PLAN All dogs have the same basic body design, Stop handed down from their wolf ancestor, although centuries of selective breeding Cheek have produced dramatic variations. Origin Peru The fine skin needs some protection as Crest of hairs these dogs are susceptible to the cold and easily sunburned.

Strongly muscled back Other colours Upright, Abundant muscular neck “breeches” on Grey hind quarters All colours have black overlay. The Complete Dog Breed Book is a one-stop manual to help you become the owner of a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.Others Grey wolves and dogs diverged between 15,000 to 40,000 question why humans would want to domesticate a large years ago, but when and where they developed a close predator that would compete with them for food. I N T R O D U C T I O N T O D O G S Breeds and breed groups on function, but no two systems are exactly the same. Managing Art Editor Michael Duffy Senior Producer, Pre-Production Andy Hilliard Choosing the right dog Senior Producer Meskerem Berhane Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia M.