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Weighing 7 to 8 pounds (3-4 kg) and not exceeding 11 inches (24-28 cm) in height
at the withers. The Affenpinscher has harsh rough coat and a monkey-like
expression. His coat is shaggier...
The Afghan Hound is high-stationed, standing 24 to 29 inches (63-74 cm) in
height and weighing 45 to 60 pounds (20-30 kg). The coat may be any color, but
white markings, particularly on the head, are discouraged; many individuals...
The breed is quite different from the more familiar domestic dogs or the gray
wolf. It has highly specialized sharp shearing teeth, large round ears and only
four toes on its front feet, rather than five...
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale") is a large and versatile
terrier dog breed originating from Airedale in Yorkshire, England, in the UK. It
is often called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest...
The Akita or Akita Inu is a breed of large Japanese dog, named for Akita
Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. "Inu" means "dog" in
Japanese, although in practice this...
The Alaskan Malamute is a large northern dog breed originally developed for use
as a sled dog. The AKC breed standard calls for a natural range of size, with a
desired freighting weight of 75 to 85 pounds...
The Akita is a dog breed from Japan. It is not identical with the Akita Inu
("Japanese" Akita). Note that in 2006 the FCI-designation Great Japanese Dog...
The American Cocker Spaniel evolved in the United States from spaniels imported
from Great Britain. By the 1930s the American...
The Spitz is a breed of companion dog originating in the United States of
America (probably in New York City) in the twentieth century. The breed was
formerly called a German Spitz...
The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the English Foxhound.
They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. The breed is about 21-25 inches
tall to the withers...
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed of dog. The breed is descended
from American dog fighting breeds and was intended to be a show strain of the
American Pit Bull Terrier...
The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed of dog little known outside North
America. Weighing 25 to 45 pounds (11-20 kg) and standing 15 to 18 inches (36-46
cm) in height...
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient breed of dog developed in Anatolia
(central Turkey) for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and jackals.
The coat can...
The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a medium-size breed of dog from Switzerland whose
original purpose was as a flock guardian, a draft dog, and general farm dog...
The Dogo Argentino also known as the Argentine Dogo is a large, white, muscular
dog that was developed in Argentina for big game hunting. The Dogo Argentino is
a large, white, short-coated dog with a smooth...
The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue
Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a herding dog developed in Australia for controlling
cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy...
The Australian Shepherd is a working dog that was developed in the United States
in the 19th century, rather than Australia—a misnomer. The dog, commonly known
as an Aussie, is popular in its native California and is growing in popularity...
The Australian Terrier is a small breed of dog in the terrier family. The breed
stands around 10 inches (25 cm) high at the withers and weighs around 14 pounds
(7 kg). It is a low-set dog; the length...
The Azawakh is a sight hound dog breed from Africa. Rangy, leggy, lean, and
elegant, they are extremely high-stationed, taller than it is long. Its back
length should be 90 percent of its leg length to withers...
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