Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a good natured, loving, and
loyal dog that makes a wonderful family pet. These dogs
are intelligent, responsive, and obedient, which makes
them one of the easiest breeds to obedience train. The
Labrador Retriever dog is well suited to both
inexperienced and experienced dog owners. This breed is
very quick to learn, and is friendly and sociable, with
a mild manner and a very amiable attitude. Labrador
Retriever dogs is full of energy, loves to join in with
a wide range of activities, and has plenty of love and
affection to shower upon his family. This breed gets
along with just about everyone, from children and
strangers to pets and other animals. These active dogs
do require regular exercise, and will fare well with a
secure, safe area in which to play and enjoy some
exercise.
The Labrador Retriever
dog has several versions – Black,
Yellow, Chocolate, and Silver – depending on the coat
color. Whichever color, this breed has a short, dense,
low-maintenance, and water-resistant double coat. This
large breed is sturdy and muscular. Furthermore, it is
intelligent, responsible, and protective that it is
often employed to guide the blind and other persons with
disabilities. In fact, it was once tagged as St. John’s
Dog. This canine is also fondly called as the Lab. It
is, if not, among the most popular (and highly valuable)
breeds in the US, UK, and many parts of the world.
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Lagotto
Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a working
dog. This breed has a natural gift for searching and its
very good nose has made this dog very efficient in
truffle searching. This breeds former hunting instinct
has been eliminated, hence his work is not distracted by
the scent of wilds animals or other dogs. The Lagotto
Romagnolo is loyal, keen, affectionate, very attached to
his owner and easy to train. It gets on well with other
dogs and the other pets if sufficiently socialized. A
Lagotto Romagnolo is supposed to get along with any dog.
In Italy they are kept in packs, so they need to get
along. This dog is an excellent family companion and a
very good warning dog. The Lagotto Romagnolo is a good
pet and loves people.
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a small
to medium sized dog characterized by its well
proportioned body that is covered by a thick, dense,
profusely curly coat. The coat originally protected the
cuddly canine from thorny shrubs and bushes when it
worked as a hunter of truffles. This early occupation
earned him the moniker “Truffle Dog”. Ears are
triangular in shape with oddly rounded tips and they
have big and round eyes that make them more appealing as
they resemble teddy bears.
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Lakeland
Terrier
Lakeland Terrier is a playful dog.
This dog breed is busting with energy and can be very
entertaining with lots of enthusiasm. This dog confident
and courageous can be very curious. Gardeners beware,
this dog loves to dig holes and not the right choice for
those who want the quiet life. Lakeland Terrier dogs
demand plenty of attention and activity and can bark
obsessively. Alert and eager to please, the Lakeland
Terrier is an intelligent dog and is quick to learn.
These dogs are hard to train because the Lakeland
Terrier is very independent and often stubborn, making
them best suited to those with some level of experience
with handling and training dogs. You will need to ensure
that your Lakeland Terrier gets regular exercise.
The Lakeland Terrier is one dog
that, if it weren’t for its breathing or any sign of
movement, could be mistaken for a stuff toy. It exudes a
wonderful combination of smart, spunky and elegant look.
Its elongated head has a bushy hair on the foreface,
V-shaped ears that are folded, eyes that are dark or
hazel, and a nose that is dark. Its hairy legs are
strong-boned and upright, it stands as if on toes. Its
coat comes in several combinations – black, black and
tan, reddish, red grizzle, wheat, liver and blue, tan
and grizzle, etc. This coat is wiry and hard on the
outer layer, but is soft in the inner layer. It has a
tail that is upright and set on the back.
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Lancashire
Heeler
The Lancashire Heeler dog is very
alert and friendly with those he knows but may be wary
of strangers. An excellent ratter with rabbit catching
potential. It has superior strength and broad
instinctive abilities. This breed makes a pleasant
companion, and does best with older considerate
children. The Lancashire may nip at peoples heels as it
has a strong instinct to herd and must be taught not to
do it to people. This breed may be difficult to
obedience train, but it is trainable. While it has great
herding instincts and will make a wonderful herder of
cattle, goats and horses it is rarely used as such.
It is said that when the Welsh
Corgi and the Manchester Terrier were bred, the
resulting offspring was the Lancashire Heeler. The
Lancashire Heeler, also called the Ormskirk Heeler, is a
distinctly black and tan colored dog that is set low to
the ground. Their legs are short, their paws turned
slightly outward. The coat of the Lancashire Heeler is
plush during winter, and sleek and shiny during the
summer. These dogs are very similar to terriers in
personality.
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Leonberger
Leonberger is very affectionate
and trustworthy dog breed. This dog have a very sweet
expression. Loving and trusting and calm mannered, this
Leonberger just loves everyone. Their intelligence is
extraordinary and will get on well with dogs and other
pets as well with the most obnoxious children. With most
of these dogs, if the situation becomes too intense,
instead of showing any aggression, the Leonberger simply
walks away. The Leonberger does not respond very well to
harsh training-methods. This dog breed will do better
when the trainer shows patience rather then discipline.
If you want your Leonberger to be a watch-dog you will
need some special training. Gentle giant in nature, this
intelligent and brave breed, is eager to please and
responds to nurturing training. The clicker training
will do well with this breed of dog. The Leonberger can
get along with other dogs. Socialize early and well, as
this puppy will become a very large adult! The
Leonberger is more agile than many other giant breeds.
A distinct
characteristics of a Leonberger is its black mask –
usually up to the eye area or just above the eyes.
However, it never completely fills the entire head. To
match its famous black mask, the nose and lips are also
of the same color. This breed is generally very large.
The skull is somewhat shaped like a dome with warm,
affectionate brown eyes, giving off a gentle, somber
expression. The ears are hanging and just the right
size. The tail is set low and usually thick, reaching at
least the hocks. Its feet have black pads and webbing
between the toes to help in swimming.
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Lhasa
Apso
Lhasa Apso dog is a very friendly
yet assertive breed. This dog is suspicious of strangers
by nature. Lhasa Apso are very intelligent and spirited
yet devoted to family. Affectionate , these little dogs
like to favor one more over the family. Lhasa Apso dogs
can also be willful at times but good training can make
them obedient to the dominant owner. Lhasa Apso dogs
make good watch dogs. With there loud and persistent
bark, they give the impression to intruders of a much
larger dog. Lhasa Apso dog may not be well suited with
children as they get to nervous around them. This dog
breed are inclined to fight if they are not the only dog
in the house and have excellent hearing.
The Lhasa Apso is a handsome dog
and is also known as the Lhasa Terrier. It is a small
dog with a rich, long, straight, and silky fur that
gives it a darling and graceful appearance. This double
coat drapes over its entire body down the floor, and
over its face including eyes thus giving it a truly
charming shaggy appearance. Interestingly, this coat
changes color as it ages. The colors range from gold,
cream, and honey to smoke, dark grizzle, slate, and a
combination of brown, white and black. The often
concealed eyes are small, dark, and deep-set. Its nose
is black; its ears hanging and heavily feathered.
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Löwchen
The Löwchen is a dog with lots of
character and a cheerful personality. This spirited
little dog makes a good family pet and companion.
Intelligent, the Löwchen is quick to learn and eager to
please. The Löwchen is a dog that is entertaining and
fun to be around. Löwchen is a dignified and sensible
dog that thrives on attention from his family. In return
this dog has lots of love and affection to give. Löwchen
loves to play and join in with all the family fun. This
dog will also be content to simply snuggle up and relax
with you. These mild mannered dogs can sometimes lean
towards timidity, and this means that early
socialization is important in order to promote
confidence and improve social skills. A well socialized
Löwchen will get along well with children, providing
that they are gentle and considerate, and will also get
along well with other pets.
The Löwchen breed has been known
as the Little Lion Dog or Petite Chien Lion. It is a
small compact dog with a well proportioned body. It has
a short head, which is characteristically wide, as well
as a tail that is set high in a “cup handle” position as
it walks. Its eyes are dark and round, nose is black or
brown, and ears are moderately long with fringe. Its
coat gives it a cuddly appearance – dense, soft,
slightly wave, and comes in any colors. When Löwchen
puppies are born in solid black color, they will soon
transform into other color/s after a few days.
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