Have you ever wondered what dog would be a good fit for you? Today, we will be comparing five different dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Mastiffs, Miniature Schnauzers, Pharaoh Hounds, and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. If you ever wanted to get one of these dogs, this paper is sure to help you make a decision.
According to AKC.com, Black Russian Terriers are black in color. They normally weigh 80-130 pounds. A male’s average height is 27-30 inches tall. A female’s average height is 26-29 inches tall. They are known to be quite intelligent and courageous. Black Russian Terriers were created to be a tireless fence dog who could patrol and protect Russia’s borders.. DogBreedInfo.com says that Black Russian Terriers hair length is 1.5 - 4 inches long.
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They have a square body and a rectangular head. They have short, stubby tails. The fur is double layered. The outer coat is wiry and tough. The undercoat is soft. Their coat can be black, white, salt and pepper, or black and silver. They have dark brown eyes and a black nose. Both males and females weight 10-15 pounds, and their height is 12-14 inches. DogBreedInfo.com suggests that Miniature Schnauzers are a German breed. They were used as ratters, which are dogs that catch rats. Today, they’re mainly companion dogs. Miniature Schnauzers need comb and brush daily so they don’t get mats (big tangles in the hair). They need to be trimmed twice a year.. They shed very little, and they’re very good hypoallergenic dogs. Miniature Schnauzers have 3 - 6 puppies in a litter, according to DogBreedInfo.com. They’d be good in an apartment as long as they get enough exercise, because they’re energetic. They remain calm indoors if they get outside enough, however. This dog needs daily, long walks., Miniature Schnauzers have a life expectancy of about 15 years. Their health problems include liver disease, kidney stones, diabetes, skin disorders, and hereditary eye problems. They gain weight very easily, so be careful that you don’t overfeed …show more content…
They have a long and deep muzzle. They usually have brown eyes and droopy ears. Their tails are fairly long. The coat colors can be a light wheat color and some shades of red. The coat has a ridge of hairs growing in the opposite direction of its back coat, which it why the ridgeback part of the name is in its name. They are brave, skillful, loyal, and good natured. A male’s height us 25-27 inches and a female’s is 24-26 inches. A male’s weight is 80-90 pounds, and a female’s weight is 65-75 pounds. They originated from modern day Zimbabwe. Rhodesian Ridgebacks were used as a hunting dog as well as taking care of children and guarding property.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are easy to groom because of their short hair. They’re average shedders and only need bathed when necessary. They have 6-8 puppies per litter. They’d do okay in a small apartment as long as there is a big yard for them to run around in. They tend to knock small kids over because they’re so big, so it would do best without small children. They need to be taken on long, daily walks. If they don’t exercise enough, they can become destructive and start having bad behavior. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years, and they’re prone to hip dysplasia, dermoid sinus, cysts, and mast cell
Mine is a little smaller, about six pounds, except for when he puts on his winter weight, then he ranges from about seven to eight pounds. He has a black nose and two ombre eyes. Almost always, his eyes are covered up with small wisps of hair coming from his stout snout. He has most unique coloring of a yorkie ever seen which transitions from black to brown to tan to grey in just a few inches of hair and the smallest legs and a tail that is eternally wagging.
The Australian Cattle Dog was originally born in Australia. It was bred to help outback ranchers round up their cattle and to withstand the harsh outback conditions. The breed is loyal and devoted to its owner. The joy of owning an Australian Cattle Dog directly relates to the breed origin, why it was bred, the general appearance, its unique traits, simple diet and easy health care. According to Katherine Buetow in “ The History of the Australian Cattle Dog” she states, “There is continuing controversy over which breeds were actually used in its development. One of the difficulties in researching the history of this breed is that there was a lot of experimentation going on in trying to find the perfect combination of dogs to make up the ultimate heeler that could live and work in the Australian outback ”( 1).
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German shepherds weigh 55-95 pounds. A male weighs just a tad bit lighter that the female. The height of a male is 24-26 inches and the female is 22-24 inches. They have long sturdy bodies, pointed ears, almond shaped eyes, and long thick tails. They have black spots all around their body. The fur color is shaded yellow, tan, brown, and sometimes gray. Their thick fur helps them stay warm and dry in the winter. They have a double coat in the summer they shed the outer coat so they are not so hot. The German shepherds are loving and kind to their owners, they are very fierce and protective watch dogs. They have a really great sense of smell. When they ...
I have been around many different dogs from a young age and have grown to adore the Pit Bull over the years more than any other dog in my lifetime. I own one currently. Sjo is an 80 pound Pit Bull just over a year old. Ha...
...tion, including their initial evolution, their domestication, and the roles they played in human society throughout the ages. It is a relatively new book being published in 2010. Darcy Morey, the author of this book is a zooarchaeologist and focuses his research on the relationship between dogs and humans throughout time. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. This book is based on the authors own research and also refers to the information gathered by many other scientists, all of which are listed in the reference section of the book. As mentioned this book contains the results of research from many scientists and is beneficial for learning both general and more scientific knowledge on the subject. I would recommend it to anybody who is conduction a research on the topic. This book was found using I-Share using the search term the domestication of dogs.
They are very loyal and protective dogs. They are extremely intelligent and can learn both numerous and various tricks in a short and fast periods of time. Some can be found to be laid back, while others can be more temperamental. These dogs are always looking for something to do and should be put in a home where they can look forward to daily activity, exercise and training. Although these dogs can be mistaken for aggressive and even sometimes dangerous, these dogs will grow to be what they are brought up to be. If you want a loyal, smart, loving companionship these dogs will be there to the
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The tufted capuchin has dark brown fur on the front of its body, there is light colored fur on the back which starts off from the shoulder, and
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The basic labrador retriever is large with “an otter like tail”1, a long snout, they are usually larger dogs with floppy ears. As puppies their heads tend to look bigger and their snout looks smaller.
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The fur of the Siberian tiger is long, thick and yellow with dark black stripes running through it. The coat of this animal is reddish colored in the summer months. The underside of the Siberian tiger is bright white, and the tail area is white and black.