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The Standard Schnauzer has a harsh, wiry outer coat with minimal shedding that is salt and pepper or solid black in color. Ideal weight and height ranges vary considerably from one breed club's standard to the next
The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in England. The breed is muscular and heavily built. Its body is long. It has a kind, gentle, and sometimes slightly sad expression. Coat and colour The only acceptable colour is golden liver
The Swedish Vallhund is a breed of dog. The SV was bred to herd cattle, catch vermin (such as rats), and guard the house.
The Thai Ridgeback is a muscular, medium-sized pariah-type dog with a wedge-shaped head, triangular-shaped prick ears, and a short, smooth coat. It has a pronounced ridge on its back from behind the withers to the hips.
The Tibetan Mastiff is among the largest breeds. Its sturdy bone structure and large, wide head makes it appear considerably more massive than other dogs of a similar height. It can reach heights up to 31 inches (80 cm) at the withers
Tibetan Spaniels are a breed of small, highly intelligent dogsShould be small, active and alert. The outline should give a well balanced appearance, slightly longer in body than the height at withers.Size Height about 10 inches.
The appearance of the Tibetan Terrier is that of a powerful, medium sized dog of square proportions, with a shaggy coat. Overall, there should be a feel of balance. The head is moderate, with a strong muzzle of medium length, and a skull neither
The Tosa varies considerably in size, with the Japanese-bred dogs tend to be about half the size of those bred outside the country. The Japanese breed generally weighs between 66 and 88 lb (30 to 40 kg), while the non-Japanese breeders have focused
The Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog...
The origin of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle will probably always be a mystery. It is known, however, that there was many old-time dogs that came from select little pockets from all over the country. These dogs were open trailers with good scenting...
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a breed of dog descended from the English Foxhound. The breed began when a stolen dog of unknown origin, known as "Tennessee Lead", was crossed into the Walker Hound in the 1800s...
The Vizsla, as described in the AKC standard, is a medium-sized short-coated hunting dog of distinguished appearance and bearing. Robust but rather lightly built; the coat is an attractive solid russet gold that ranges from a blond to a dark red...
The Weimaraner should be elegant, noble, and athletic in appearance. All parts of the dog should be in balance with each other, creating a form that is pleasing to the eye. It must be capable of working in the field...
The build of the Welsh Springer Spaniel should be slightly off square, meaning that the length of the dog should be slightly greater than the height at the withers. However, some dogs may be square, and this is not penalized in the show ring as long...
The Welsh Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. This breed is colored black and tan. They can grow up to 39cm (15 in.) with a weight of 9 kg (20 lb). The fur contains two layers, an undercoat that insulates and an abrasive fur...
West Highland White Terriers are a breed of dog known for their spirited personality and brilliant white coat. They typically weigh about 15 to 22 lbs (7.5–10 kg) and their average height is 11 in. (28 cm) at the withers...
Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping.Because color is considered immaterial in judging whippets, they come in a wide variety of colors and marking patterns, everything from solid black to solid white...
The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It is an instantly recognizable fox terrier breed. Although it bears a resemblance to the Smooth Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately...
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a breed of dog. It is Dutch in origin, but is regarded as a French breed because a major portion of the breed's development took place in France. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is particularly adapted...
The Mexican Hairless Dog is a rare, (almost) hairless breed of dog which can be quite variable in size. It's also known as Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle (the initial x is pronounced as an sh), Tepeizeuintli or Mexican Hairless...
The Yorkie has a compact, small build. It holds itself in an upright, sprightly manner which makes it look confident and self assured (a reflection of its temperament). Its appearance should be one of spirit, cleverness, curiosity, and vigor...
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