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Beagle Name And History

Other names English Beagle

Country of origin Great Britain

Traits

Coat Close, hard, hound coat of medium length

Color Tricolour or white in combination with red, lemon, or orange

Litter size 2–14 puppies

Life span 12–15 years

Beagle History And Origin

The origin of the word "beagle" is uncertain, although it has been suggested that the word derives from the French or from an Old English, French, or the Gaelicword beag, meaning "little."
beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern breed was developed in Great Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.
Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and more recently in film, television and comic books.Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle"

dachshund History And Origin

The dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied dog breed belonging to the hound family.
The standard size dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers.
Dachshund was developed to hunt smaller prey such as rabbits.
In the American West they have also been used to hunt prairie dogs.
The name "dachshund" is of German origin and literally means "badger dog".
Because of their long, narrow build, they are often nicknamed hot dog, wiener dog or sausage dog.

History Of Dachshund

In its modern incarnation, the dachshund is a creation of German breeders and includes elements of German, French, and English hounds and terriers.

The original German dachshunds were larger than the modern full-size variety, weighing between 30 and 40 lb (14 and 18 kg), and originally came in straight-legged and crook-legged varieties.

There are huge differences of opinion as to when dachshunds were specifically bred for their purpose of badger hunting, as the American Kennel Club states the dachshund was bred in the 15th century, while the Dachshund Club of America states that foresters bred the dogs in the 18th or 19th century.

Border Terrier History And Origin

Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated breed of dog of the terrier group.
Originally bred as fox and vermin hunters, Border Terriers share ancestry with Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Bedlington Terriers.
Though the breed is much older, the Border Terrier was officially recognized by The Kennel Club in Great Britain in 1920, and by the American Kennel Club(AKC) in 1930.
The Border Terrier originates in, and takes its name from the Scottish borders.
Their original purpose was to bolt foxes which had gone to ground.
They were also used to kill rodents, but they have been used to hunt otters and badgers too.

Boxer History And Origin

Developed in Germany, the Boxer is a breed of stocky, large size, short-haired dog.
The coat is smooth and fawn, brindled, white, or even reverse brindledwith or without white markings.
Boxers have broad short skulls, have a square muzzle, very strong jaws, powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey
The Boxer was bred from the English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser and is part of the Molosser group.
Boxers were first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards at Munich in 1895, the first Boxer club being founded the next year.
Based on 2009 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers are the sixth most popular breed of dog in the United States for the third year in a row—moving up in 2007 from the seventh spot, which they'd held since 2002.

West Highland White Terrier Origin And History

Origin

The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a breed of dog with a distinctive white coat.
This breed is not considered a lap dog, as they are very energetic and slightly restless.
They are small but are known for their strong-willed and self-confident personality.
Originating in Scotland, the breed was used to seek and dig out foxes and badgers.
This breed is commonly recognized through its use as a mascot for Black & White, Cesar brand dog food, and various other logos.

History

The Westie came to the United States in the early 1900s, originally called Roseneath Terrier.
Westies generally require around thirteen hours of sleep per day.
US owner surveys put the average lifespan of a Westie at 12 to 16 years, and some beyond that.
They also need regular walking, although if they have access to a large yard they can exercise on their own.

The Golden Retriever Origin, History And Different Appearance

Origin

The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties.
The golden retriever has a dense inner coat that provides it with adequate warmth. The outer coat is sleek and water repellent, and lies flat against the body.
The official colour of the breed is the varying shades of gold that are most often seen.
The breed's intelligence and versatility suit the dogs well for a variety of roles including guide dog for the blind, hearing dog for deaf people, hunting dog,illegal drug detector, and search and rescue participant. Because of their loyal and gentle temperament, golden retrievers are also popular family pets.
Golden Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please demeanour, and are the fourth most popular family dog breeds (by registration) in the United States,the fifth most popular in Australia, and the eighth most popular in the United Kingdom.

History

The Golden Retriever was first developed in Scotland at "Guisachan" near Glen Affric, the highland estate of Sir Dudley Marjoribanks later Baron Tweedmouth.
The original cross was of a yellow-coloured Retriever, Nous, with a Tweed Water Spaniel female dog, Belle.The Tweed Water Spaniel is now extinct but was then common in the border country.
Golden Retrievers were first accepted for registration by The Kennel Club of England in 1903, as Flat Coats – Golden.
They were first exhibited in 1908, and in 1911 were recognised as a breed described as Retriever (Golden and Yellow). In 1913, the Golden Retriever Club was founded. The breed name was officially changed toGolden Retriever in 1920

Appearance

British type

The muzzle of the British type of dog is wider and shorter, and its forehead is blockier. It has shorter legs, with a slightly deeper chest, and shorter tail.

American type
An American Golden is lankier and less stocky than a British Type. A male should stand 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) in height at the shoulders, and females should be 20–22 inches (51–56 cm).

Canadian type
The Canadian Golden Retriever's appearance are similar to the American type in height and weight, and have a thinner coat than their conformation line counterparts, and they are usually darker in colour.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel origin, history, health problems

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a toy dog by most kennel clubs.
It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been growing in popularity in the United States.
It has a silky coat and commonly an undocked tail.
The breed standard recognizes four colours (Blenheim, Tricolour [black/white/tan], Black and Tan, and Ruby).
The breed is generally friendly, affectionate and good with both children and other animals.

History

A white and red dog with long red ears stands in a grassy field with trees behind it.

The King Charles changed drastically in the late 17th century, when it was interbred with flat-nosed breeds. Until the 1920s, the Cavalier shared the same history as the smaller King Charles Spaniel.

Various health issues affect this particular breed, most notably mitral valve disease, which leads to heart failure.

General Health Issues

This will appear in most Cavaliers at some point in their lives and is the most common cause of death.
The breed may also suffer from Syringomyelia, in which cavities are formed in the spinal cord, possibly associated with malformation of the skull that reduces the space available for the brain.
Cavaliers are also affected by ear problems, a common health problem among spaniels of various types, and they can suffer from such other general maladies as hip dysplasia, which are common across many types of dog breeds.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Origin , History and Discription

United Kingdom

The breed attained recognition to The Kennel Club on 25 May 1935. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club was formed in June 1935, a couple of months after the breed was recognised by the kennel club.

United States

The breed was recognized in the U.S. by the American Kennel Club in 1975.

The very purpose for which they were created has given this dog breed a tainted reputation. History records that the dogs had to be beaten harshly in order to make them even more aggressive against their rivals inside the fighting pit. Today, the Staffies pride themselves not only as guardians but also as endearing family pets and amazing show dogs.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Description

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a muscular dog, very strong for their size.
The head is short and deep with a broad skull, short fore face, distinct stop and strong jaws. The nose is black. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The lips should be tight and clean. The round eyes are dark in color, in relation to the coat. The somewhat small ears are either rose or half pricked.
The front legs are straight.
Dewclaws are sometimes removed and the paws are medium sized and well padded.
The low-set tail is thicker at the base, tapering to a point, carried low. The tail should not curl much and may be likened to an old fashioned pump handle.
The smooth, short coat comes in red, fawn, white, black or blue, or any of these colors with white and in any shade of brindle with or without white markings.