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Dachshund
A lively and sweet natured
creature, the Dachshund is a dog that makes a loyal and
devoted pet for the right owner. These dogs are well
suited to both inexperienced and experienced dog owners,
as they are adaptable, intelligent, and sociable. The
Dachshund is not the right choice for those with little
time to dedicate to a pet, as they do need love,
attention, and companionship. He tends to get along well
with older, gentler kids. The Dachshund loves to be
around other Dachshund dogs, and with early
socialization should get along fine with other pets.
When it comes to strangers the reaction of the Dachshund
can vary depending on his personality - some will be
fine with strangers and others may be aloof.
The Dachshund dog is widely popular
for its elongated body and short stumps for legs.
However, even with such a small height, This dog is quite a
strong and muscular breed of dog. Aside from its long body, it
also possesses an elongated head to match, with arched
eyebrows, a long snout or muzzle, with teeth that
possess a scissors bite. Dachshunds normally grow about
42 teeth in their lifetime. It wears an intelligent
expression on its face, thanks to its oval eyes, which,
can also come in other colors such as dark red, or brown
black. It has long ears that reach to its cheeks, and a
tail that is in line with the back. Another point of
attraction for this breed is its shiny fur, which is
uniform in length.
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Dalmatian
The Dalmatian dog is an alert and
active breed. This confident dog shows plenty of
energy and excellent skills when it comes to problem
solving and obedience. Friendly, and outgoing, the
Dalmatian is a dog that tends to bond closely with his
owners, and children. The Dalmatian dog makes a
great family pet, although this breed can be very strong
willed, which may make him better suited to owners with
some degree of experience in handling and training dogs.
These dignified dogs love a wide range of activities.
Sociable and dependable, these dogs will require a high
level of exercise and activity otherwise these dogs can
get bored and this can lead to destructive behavior.
This breed was popularized by the
Disney animated film 101 Dalmatians. Some people may not
know this, but Dalmatians are actually born white, and
don’t develop spots until they get older. Some dog
enthusiasts argue that the Dalmatian may be related to
the Pointer breed, because of the former likeness to the
latter’s clean lines. Its coat is short, with spots that
come in black, liver, dark blue, or even lemon. The
solid white variety is highly discouraged in dog shows.
Its nose also comes in different varieties of color,
such as black, brown, dark gray, or even blue. The
Dalmatian also has soft ears that have an upward curve
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Dandie
Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is an affectionate and
intelligent dog, with lots of energy. This dog has
plenty of love and devotion to give to his owner. Dandie
Dinmont Terrier can be very protective and makes him an
effective watchdog. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a very
agile dog and is quick to learn and obedient with the
right handling and training. This breed is a very
independent and strong willed dog, and this makes him
more suited to those with some experience of dog
ownership and handling. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier gets
along well with children that he has been raised with,
and with older, more considerate children. This breed
also tends to get along well with strangers and will be
friendly and welcoming. When properly socialized he will
get along well with other pets, such as dogs and cats,
but he may have a high prey drive when it comes to
rodents.
Dandie Dinmont Terriers are usually long, and are
usually longer than they are tall. They have short,
strong legs, a large, well-proportioned head which
includes a defined forehead and a black nose. A Dandie
Dinmont Terrier’s ears usually measure 3 to 4 inches,
while its hazel eyes are bright and energetic. The tail
ranges from 8 to 10 inches, and is thick at the base and
tapers at the end. A special feature of this breed is
its silky topknot, which appears silver on pepper
dandies and cream on mustard breeds. The coat on dandies
are about two inches long, with variations of crisp and
soft hair. Generally, hair on the dog’s underside is
softer than those found on its upper body. Hair on top
of he head and on the upper area of its ears are very
soft and silky.
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Doberman
Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a dog with plenty of devotion
and love to give. This dutiful dog breed tends to have
an even, well balanced temperament. They are
intelligent, creative, and quick to learn. The Doberman
Pinscher excels in obedience training when it is
positive and includes treats and lots of praise. The
Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the most intelligent
and fastest learning of all breeds. These dogs are best
suited to those who can establish themselves as "boss"
from day one, as this breed can be strong willed and
stubborn. The Doberman Pinscher tends to get on well
with children when raised with them, although you should
be mindful that his large size can result in problems
when younger children such as toddlers are around.
Doberman dogs also gets on okay with other pets,
although this breed may be bossy and dominant with them,
quickly establishing himself as the leader of the pack.
He may chase smaller animals such as cats or rabbits due
to his high prey drive, but this can be curbed by
socializing him with your household pets early on.
The Doberman Pinscher is a combination of power and
grace, because of its proud, well-proportioned chest
area, and well-toned neck. This breed comes in a variety
of colors, namely black, blue-gray, black and tan, fawn,
red, and white. Some breeds may have white markings,
which are considered a no-no in several dog clubs.
Traditionally, the Doberman Pinscher’s ears are cut off
when it reaches 12 weeks, but nowadays, and especially
because the cutting off of their ears is now against the
law, breeders now choose to leave the ears to grow
naturally. When they do, a Doberman Pinscher’s ears
resemble that of a hound. This breed’s hair is very
short, yet thick, and clings closely to its body.
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Dogue De
Bordeaux
Breeders have softened the Dogue
De Bordeaux temperament of this dog quite a bit from his
original ferocity. Today the Bordeaux has a good and
calm temperament. It is extremely loyal, patient and
devoted to his family. Fearless and confrontational with
strangers, he is a first class watch and guard dog. This
breed can be very aggressive with other dogs. Socialize
very well with other animals from an early age. The
Dogue de Bordeaux snores and drools. Despite his
fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle
with children and family members. However this is a
powerful animal, and is not suitable for an
inexperienced dog owner.
Dogue De Bordeaux dogs are reported to
have originated in France a good six centuries ago, is
also called the French Mastiff, Bordeaux Dog, Bulldogue
Francais, or simply DDB. This powerful dog is known for
his head, probably the largest among all canines. Aside
from this, the Dogue De Bordeaux has a strong, stocky
and muscular physique that can easily frighten away any
man. The Dogues head, covered with deep wrinkles and
punctuated by a large jaw, makes the canine look even
fiercer than it really is.
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