Kai Ken
Kai Ken dogs have a primitive nature and wild origins.
With this breed of dog, it is important that the Kai Ken
dog be well socialized, starting from birth. With the
breeder handling the newborns and exposing them to new
sounds, sights, and people, you can avoid some behavior
problems that this breed can cause. Continuing there
training is crucial in the Kai Ken dogs socialization
training. Kai Ken dogs need to train from the time the
Kai Ken dogs comes home as a baby puppy well into adult
hood. Taking him to training classes and any where else
possible to expose him to different people, places and
situations is essential to Kai Ken dogs development.
This dog needs constant care to have a happy well
adjusted life so your dog is not fearful and timid. The
Kai Ken dogs are natural hunters and some Kai Ken dogs
have been known to swim or climb trees in pursuit of
their prey. Given a chance they will take off in search
of game. Kai Ken dogs are highly intelligent so they
will need firm training by a loving hand. This breed of
dog isn't advisable for younger children.
The Kai Ken is a breed that came from the Asian country
of Japan. The Kai Ken also go by the names “Kai tora-ken”,
“Kai Inu”, “Tora Inu”, “Tora Dog” and the “Tiger Dog”.
They are well known for its brindled coat, sturdy body
and well developed muscles. In 1934, the Japanese
government classified the Kai Ken as a “natural
treasure” thus making this dog protected by the law. It
was called the Tora Dog (Tiger Dog) primarily because of
its brindle and coloring. This coat enabled the Kai Ken
blend in with the mountainous surroundings from which it
hailed, making them effective hunters.
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Keeshond
Keeshond is an affectionate,
loving, and good natured, dog that loves to be around
his human family. These dogs thrive on attention and
love, and enjoys getting involved in the family fun and
activities. Some Keeshond dogs can be quite demanding in
terms of the affection and attention that they require,
When the Keeshond dog goes without affection, can become
bored and start barking a lot. Spirited and happy, the
Keeshond is a sociable creature, and is very friendly
towards just about everyone. He will bark to raise an
alarm, which can make him a fairly effective watchdog,
but he is too friendly to qualify as a guard dog. Known
as the 'smiling Dutchman' because of the way that he
bares his teeth in a cheerful, grinning fashion, this
dog makes for a great family pet and companion. The
Keeshond is fine for inexperienced dog owners as well as
for the more experienced, but he can have a willful and
independent streak - although training using positive
methods should not prove too much of a problem.
The Keeshond comes in other names
that include Keeshonden, Wolfspitz or Chien Loup. It is
a medium-sized dog whose physical features make it look
like it’s a toy wolf and a small lion combined. This
huggable small dog has lion-like tresses in its neck,
shoulders, and chest (if a male) and a face with
fox-like expression. It has oblique eyes in deep
reddish-brown color, erect triangle-shaped ears, and
medium-length plumed tail. Another Keeshond distinction
is its spectacles, which give out the expression.
Spectacles are actually delicate dark lines slanting
from the corner of the eyes towards the ears, giving the
dog shadings in its orbital area. Read on...
Kerry
Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a
sociable dog, with a high degree of intelligence and
plenty of enthusiasm. This energetic dog breed loves to
play and spend time sharing activities with his family.
This dog is not the breed for those with little time for
their pets, they get bored and destructive. The Kerry
Blue Terrier dog can make a good family pet, but is best
suited to those with some experience of dog ownership
and training. This is because this dog breed can be
headstrong and quite manipulative, requiring a
confident, assertive owner who knows what they are doing
in terms of training. These dogs make effective
watchdogs, as they are protective, but some can be a
little too protective. These dogs get along well with
children who are gentle, but do not appreciate being
handled roughly.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a
medium-sized terrier that undergoes an amazing coat
color transformation with time. This canine is born with
black coat that turns to very dark blue, hence the name,
then usually to light gray. Sometimes the change is
towards shades of brown then later to blue gray. Such
coat is soft, wavy, and non-shedding. This dog has a
long head with small but prominent dark eyes, as well as
plenty of whiskers, beard and eyebrows. It has muscular
limbs, covered in dense coat, that support its confident
and smart gait. It has an upright tail that is docked.
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Komondor
The Komondor is very protective
and attentive dog that's devoted to his own family. This
breed has a very strong protective drive to his family,
children and pets. However, this means that Komondor
dogs are over protective when strangers, adults and
other children or ever strange dogs are around. Early
socialization and strong supervision is required. These
dogs are very independent and self reliant by nature.
when Komondor are at the puppy stage, this breed can be
very energetic and playful. Komondor dogs seem to calm
down with age though. Even as adults this breed still
remains fast and agile and needs plenty of open space to
run. This breed is not suited for closed areas like
people living in apartments. The Komondor does have a
tendency to get bored with routine, and needs a variety
of mental and physical stimulation. These dogs can be
very territorial and determined, and training can be
difficult - the Komondor is best suited to someone with
experience of dog ownership and training
The Komondor, which also goes by
the name Komondor Sheepdog and Hungarian Sheepdog, is
one sheepdog indeed. Its coat and color is a flat-out
manifestation of having a dog put on a sheep’s coat.
Instead of hair strands and fur, its white coat is
felted and corded with a length reaching 8 to 11 inches
(20 to 27 cm). The pup of this breed is born with a fur
typical of other heavily coated breeds but in about 2
years, its outer coat blends with the inner coat forming
cords. Furthermore, this dog also has a charming face –
almond-shaped and medium-sized eyes, triangular ears,
wide nose, and a long slightly curved hanging tail. Read on...
Kooikerhondje
The Kooikerhondje dog is happy and
self- assured, yet cautious with strangers and other
dogs. This dog breeds temperaments should be neither
aggressive nor anti-social. While it may take a little
time, the Kooikerhondje dog, once accustomed to
some-body, will always be a good and loyal friend.
Socialization is the key to overcoming to the breeds
cautiousness and to preventing potential behavioral
problems, so start early. Kooikerhondje dogs make good
watchdogs (but they are not noisy) and they make first
rate companions because they like to be among people.
They do like children however, and like most dogs, if
they are raised with children and both child and dog
have been taught to respect each other, there is no
reason to pass over the Kooikerhondje as a family pet.
This breed responds well to positive reinforcement and
food. Start training as soon as possible and make it
fun. Use the moments that the dog does something you
want him to do on his own (like laying down) and praise
him while giving the command. Soon your dog will learn
to associate the behavior with the command.
The Kooikerhondje originated from
the Netherlands. The Kooikerhondje, also known as the
Kooiker Dog or the Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog is much
loved by its native land. Many Dutch painters include a
similar dog in their masterpieces. The Kooikerhondje has
a body that is almost square in shape, an uplifted head,
a parti-colored coat, and a feathered tail. The dog is
believed to have descended from Spioen (Spaniels) and is
credited to be the ancestors of another “Duck Dog”, the
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
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Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a dog that is very
protective, and has plenty of courage, and
determination. The Kuvasz dog will be very protective of
adults, children, and pets in his own family, but can be
very wary, distrustful, and overprotective when
strangers - adults or children - are around. He can also
be aggressive with strange animals in a bid to protect
his family and his territory. Early socialization is
important with the Kuvasz dog, and when it comes to
training he is a quick learner and is intelligent.
However, he can be dominant and can get bored easily,
and is best suited to an experienced dog owners who can
be assertive, confident, and provide plenty of variety
when it comes to physical and mental stimulation
Kuvasz dog is short for Hungarian
Kuvasz, a large and well-muscled sheepdog common in
Hungary. It has a white double coat which is both furry
and medium-coarse. The hair is short on the head and
feet but dense and wavy in the legs and body and can
reach length of up to 4 to 6 inches. Against this white
coat is a dark skin. It has medium-sized eyes, V-shaped
ears, and large black nose. This agile dog has a
well-tucked lower abdomen.
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