DREVER

D = DREVER, FROM SWEDEN

Height: 35-37 cm.

Weight: 15-16 pounds.

Eyes: Brown dark, expressive.

Ears: Broad of medium size.

Tail: Maintained pending, never over the back.

Coat: dense and close Hair, all colors are accepted but never miss the white.

History:

                  It is one of the most widespread dogs in Sweden, but little known in the rest of Europe. The great hunter qualities deserved a wide popularity. It is a dog which their appearance is certainly fun and funny.

           Faces the hare, fox or wild boar, always behaving themselves with the same courage. Not afraid of anything, defies death compared to the larger and more powerful wildlife it, surrounding them, attacking them, dodging and at the right time, your barking tells the hunter what is happening.

                     Equipped with dense and sticky hair, short, resistant to winter, the northern cold, water is the snow.

ERDELYI KOPO

E = ERDELYI KOPO, FROM HUNGARY

Height: 55-65 cm.

Weight: 30-35 lbs.

Eyes: Oval, oblique, dark.

Ears: Large, fallen.

Tail: Low when stopped, high when in action.

Coat: Short and strong Hair, mainly black, with possible reddish 

spots.

History:

         In the ninth century, the Carpathian region was invaded by the Magyars who, like all barbarians, took along with their arms and baggage, their watchdogs, of grazed and hunting.

          It was in this environment that developed the Erdelyi Kopo, dog of the Magyars, cruzadu with Polish and hounds also known as Hound of Transylvania. It has the best authentic features Hound: courage, tenacity, endurance, infallible sense of smell. The Erdelyi Kopo still sum to these traditional qualities an extraordinary sense of direction, through which, even if lost many miles from home, you know return with rare ease not found in other hounds.

        Hungarian hunters complete your ID card with these data: easily trainable, is content with frugal meals, becomes a beast if someone comes close to its owner and the rings. There are two varieties: long legs and short legs.

FIELD SPANIEL

F = FIELD SPANIEL, FROM GREAT BRITAIN

Height: 46 cm on average.

Weight: 16-23 lbs.

Eyes: Dark, according to the hair.

Ears: Fallen, frajadas.

Tail: Maintained low, feathered.

Coat: Smooth or wavy Hair, black, burgundy and gold, and red mahogany.

History:

  

Aesthetically like Cocker, it has shorter legs and is longer than body. There was a time in this small aspect was exaggerated by the creators, so that the poor Field, although unique, seemed a miniature Spaniel.

               This dog adapted to hunt in the open (in English, field = field), very durable, very fast, agile, persevering, a fair combination enters the pleasing aesthetics and utility.

               Besides being very smart, is also considered the best best character Spaniel. In fact, he is very sweet, affectionate, quiet. In Hunter, enjoys high esteem - especially in Great Britain and America - as best companion dog.

PERSIAN GREYHOUND (SALUKI)

H = PERSIAN GREYHOUND (SALUKI), NATIONALITY NOT SET

Height: 58-71 cm.

Weight: Not more than 30 pounds.

Eyes: Large, bright, candy.

Ears: Fallen, with the silky.

Tail: Long, low, feathered.

Coat: Hair shallow and smooth, dark fawn, white, cream, havana, red, brindle.

History:

         The Persian Greyhound is a rare and beautiful dog. It takes the name of a missing Arab city, Sakuki, and is considered a sacred gift of Allah. The birth of each of these dogs is made a party in the tribe distinguished by Allah. He then sleeps in a tent and is not sold at all. When you die, there is much grieving family.

           It is a very clean animal, without bad odors, not to dirty the house and refuses to food if your bowl is not rinsed thoroughly. The Arabs used them in the hunt antelope and gazelle will (sometimes helped by Falcon). And to prevent the dog is tired, he was transported on the back of a camel to the location of the hunt.

           When we arrived Ahah Europe, it is believed that taken by the Crusaders found no suitable environment for efficient reproduction. To wait for the nineteenth century, when the Count von der Schulenburg, attaché at the German embassy in Tehran, imported some of its copies. Today is created on a small scale in England.

           Some sheikhs retain which, as an authentic pedigree, the most fabulous offspring of Salukis are indicated. It is still not sold by the Arabs, but can be given as a present.

SIBERIAN HUSKY

H = SIBERIAN HUSKY, FROM UNITED STATES

Height: Never exceed 60 cm.

Weight: 20-27 lbs.

Eyes: Brown or celestial.

Ears: High and straight.

Tail: Upset, draped over the back.

Coat: Hair and many dense undercoat. Colors: Gray wolf, silver gray and others.

History:

     When the first American explorers returned to the country, telling his adventures, called the Eskimos Husky, that is, strong men. This name was also on the their dogs, so important in the life of the ice, which for were always called Siberian Husky. Needless to say that the Siberian Husky is a strong dog, strong, durable ace temperatures 50-60 degrees below zero, and also a fast runner. There was a time in Alaska, who were in fashion sledge rides pulled by dogs.

     Soon the Husky was imposed, making decisions and running like the wind. The harmed in their races were not as due to its robustness and loose motions, when to its moderate weight (between 25 pounds), which allowed acquiring speed quickly.

      The popularity of the Siberian Husky was soon reach America. Of them were imported some specimens, and especially in Canada, where there was and there is still a great racing dogs in sleds, he obtained new victories, sympathy, notoriety, selections increasingly controlled.

    The beautiful and thin, slim and elegant head, Husky has the unique feature of having sometimes a brown eye and one blue.

IRISH WATER SPANIEL

I = IRISH WATER SPANIEL, FROM GREAT BRITAIN 

Height: 53-61 cm.

Weight: 24-26 lbs.

Eyes: Small, dark, bright.

Ears: Long, fallen on his face.

Tail: Thick, which thins the tip.

Coat: Hair rough and dense rings, burgundy tending to violet.

History:

     Their specialty is already explicit in the name: it is an Irish Spaniel adapted will hunt in the water. There have been, however; accurate data on their origens.Conhecido since the beginning of the nineteenth century, but was presumably created by crossover between Barbeto (water dog) and the Irish Setter (one of the hunting princes).

       Irish Water Spaniel is to love the water like a fish. So this dog is used in the hunting of wild birds in wetlands, lakes, dams, where the ducks are numerous.

     He always went out of the water without a clear coat, very active, cheerful, even after grueling hours of seviço and, what more amazing, completely dry, both for its dense, waterproof hair, oily layer which is by nature providentially placed in his coat.

     It is a spaniel would have all the requirements for a great companion dog, but the difficulty in maintaining order in his hair fumbled a bit its diffusion in this direction.

JACK RUSSEL TERRIER

J = JACK RUSSEL TERRIER, FROM ENGLAND

Height: About 30 cm.
Eyes: Dark, sunken.
Ears: Fallen and wide.
Coat: Bareback '' iron wire '', white, with stained muzzle.



History:

           Deserved the name and nickname of a man, his Jack Russell. Today this dog is a rare enough. This is a small Terrier selected to hunt for animals of play, in which he distinguished - from the late nineteenth century to the end of the First World War - Jack Russell - unrivaled when it came to reflexes, speed and courage. Given its size, there was no hole for it to be narrower in that it does not penetrate with fury. Gradually also the Jack Russell followed the same fate of other cousins dogs Terrier, making it a nice companion dog and very festive character.

KYUSHU

K = KYUSHU, FROM JAPAN

Height: 49-55 cm;

Weight: Tess than 30 pounds;

Eyes: Brown;

Ears: Short and spiky;

Tail: Rolled over the back;

Coat: Short hair in white and yellow;

History:

     The Kyushu is a remarkably sturdy hunter. Medium size, this beautiful elegant dog that moves with light and elastic gaits, is also appreciated as a companion dog. It is reputed for his dignified air, by his intelligence, by their docility and loyalty. It is easily trainable. Very alert, this sporting dog needs to expend energy.

LANDSEER

L = LANDSEER, FROM CANADA

Height: 72-80 cm;

Weight: 60-70 pounds;

Eyes: Dark brown, friendly;

Ears: Near the head and the side;

Tail: Recession;

Coat: Smooth, loose white with black spots;

History:

   The Landseer is a perfect companion for fishing, waterfowl hunting, and all water activities. This water dog helps lifeguards and fishermen in their tasks. It is a calm, confident and courageous companion. 

     He is kind and loyal to its owner, and enjoys children. City life is not convenient for it, because this dog needs lots of space. His training can be done without problem.

MASTIFF

M = MASTIFF FROM INGLAND

Height: 75-82 cm;

Weight: 75-90 pounds;

Eyes: Small dark;

Ears: Small and fallen;

Tail: Usually curved;

Coat: Short and loose hair in colors: sand, red and brindle;

History:

    They should not show aggressive behavior or with humans or other animals (including other dogs). In spite of their size, are excellent companions for children with whom they have enough patience even with the more 'violent' games. 

  As watchdogs are excellent and act with confidence and efficiency. Has style peculiar, preferring, as in cases of necessity, corner the 'victim' leaving her immobilized and will only bite you in the latter case. 

     Perhaps due to their size, are of low activity dogs that bark and little, so it is said that when a Mastiff barks, is indeed that deserves attention.

NORWICH TERRIER

N = NORWICH TERRIER, FROM ENGLAND

Height: 25 cm;

Weight: 5 pounds;

Eyes: Dark, expressive; 

Ears: Kept upright;

Tail: Amputated halfway;

Coat: Hard and coarse hair, red, red wheat, black gray medium sand;

History:

  Exceptional vitality, the Norwich Terrier, robust and well-seasoned character, needs training. He is cheerful, brash and great loyalty to their owners. Or agitated or argumentative, relates easily with children. This little Terrier, compact and solid, has a strong muzzle "fox", sharp jaws, armed with strong teeth.

OTTERHOUND

O = OTTERHOUND, FROM ENGLAND

Height: 60-65 cm;

Weight: 30-35 pounds;

Eyes: Sunken dark;

Ears: Long, hairy,fallen;

Tail: Maintained high;

Coat: Gray, yellowish-gray, red, balck, blue-red;

History:

   The smell of this little dog is so sensitive that it can, in the early morning smell of an otter came out of the river during the night. Without worrying about cold, he plays in the water in pursuit of prey.

   This courageous and tenacious hunter is also great companion, intelligent, lively, playful, affectionate and faithful. He understands well with dogs and cats but can hunt other pets.

GERMAN SHEPHERD

G = GERMAN SHEPHERD, FROM GERMANY

Height: 60-65 cm;

Weight: 30-40 pounds;

Eyes: Light brown and wide open;

Ears:  Large, upright in a "V" shape; Black on the back and with a caramel color on the legs and in one part of the head

Tail: Long and very hairy;

Coat: Black on the back and with a caramel color on the legs and in one part of the head;




History:

   The German shepherd is a breed of dog from Germany. It is considered one of the most numerous and studied around the world. 

    His personality is to be vigilant, alert, curious, obedient, loyal, confident and courageous.

   One of the most intelligent breeds, the German Shepherd is totally dedicated to whatever their mission, and is probably unsurpassed in versatility at work. Normally, he gets along well with other pets.

ROTTWEILER

R = ROTTWEILER, FROM GERMANY

Height: 61-69 cm;

Weight: 50–60 pounds;

    Eyes: Brown, sparkling and deep;

                                    Ears: Generally low;

                                          Tail: Short tail;

                      Coat: Short, black, shiny and easy to handle;

History:

      The temperament of a Rottweiler can vary. Some may be very attached and docile, while others may be more irritated. It is important that this breed is socialized as a puppy, so do not be surprised when animals or people and adults to be a very strong and powerful race, can cause problems. 

       Rottweilers are great with children if raised in an environment with children from an early age, but must be supervised when they are very young children, because they are very strong and big. 

      The Rottweiler does well with other dogs but may show signs of aggression if they have not been accustomed to the presence of other dogs as a puppy. Ie: when pup, his Rottweiler needs to be presented to all stimuli, like children, other animals, other dogs, people of different ethnicities etc. It is also a very protective breed for both his family and to his territory.

STAFFORDSHIRE

                  S = STAFFORDSHIRE, FROM ENGLAND
  
                                                                                   

Height: 35-40 cm; 

Weight: 12,5-17 pounds; 

Eyes: Dark, round; 

Ears: Are not large, semi-straight; 

Tail: Medium; 

Coat: Short and smooth by the colors red, beige, white, black, blue;

History:

        Powerful, strong chest, deep and muscular neck, and goodwill is active, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier maintained over time his temper difficult combatant. 

        It is, however, a dangerous dog because it has the rare ability to know instinctively discern between humans and dogs, those who have good or bad intentions. With a fantastic self, wins awards for obedience often. He is able to give his life for the owner who loves and is very tolerant with children.