Dachshund Research Paper

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Today i’m going to talk about five different dog breeds that I have been researching. The five dog breeds are Bichon Frise, Boxer, Dachshund, Greyhound, and Keeshond. Each dog is unique in its own way. I hope if your looking for one of these dogs that this information will help you find the right one for you. The colors of the Bichon Frise vary from a solid white, cream, gray, or apricot. The males height is 9-12 inches and the females is 9-11 inches. The Bichon Frise weighs between 7-12 pounds. The origin of the Bichon Frise is that Spanish sailors were trading them all over the world.The Bichon Frise is a show dog and companion dog today. They were a popular organ grinder in the 19th century. In 1972 the Bichon Frise was recognized by the …show more content…

The standard size is 8-11 inches and the weight is over 11 pounds at the age of 12 months. The Dachshund originated in Germany. They were bred to hunt small game like badger and rabbit. Longhaired dachshunds need daily brushing. The wirehaired need trimming at least twice a year. If they are shorthaired they should be rubbed down with a damp cloth. These dogs are an average shedder.
The average litter size is 4 to 8 puppies.They can go without a yard because they are pretty active indoors. They do good living in apartments. They are prone to spinal disc problems, urinary tract problems, heart disease and diabetes. If they become overweight it puts strain on their back making it a serious health risk.
The Greyhound comes in all colors. The height for a male is 28-30 inches and the female is 27-28 inches. The weight for males are 65-80 lbs and for the females it is 60-70 lbs. The Greyhound was found in tombs in egypt back to the 2900 B.C. They are know to hunt big game and also hunting rabbit and hares. With their speed they can chase and catch pray without taking a rest. In 1885 they were recognized by the AKC. They are an average shedder and easy to groom because of its smooth,shorthaired coat. Use dry shampoo only when needed and use a brush with a firm bristle …show more content…

My favorite dog that I researched was the boxer because it is a really nice dog to have as a guard dog and it doesn’t shed that much. The only thing I didn't like about the boxer was that they have a lot of health problems. The kind of dog I have now is a German Shepherd mixed with labrador and they are really nice dogs to have because they aren’t really a hyper dog. They love getting outside to run around so they will do best with a place that has a yard. I hope you enjoyed reading this and can find the perfect dog for you.

References
Dog Breed Information . (1998-2018). Dog Breed Info Center . Retrieved April 19, 2018, from Boxer: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boxer.htm
Dog Breed Information. (1998-2018). Dog Breed Info Center. Retrieved April 19, 2018, from Dachshund: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dachshund.htm
Dog Breed Information. (1998-2018). Dog Breed Info Center. Retrieved April 19, 2018, from Greyhound: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greyhound.htm
Dog Breed Information. (1998-2018). Dog Breed Info Center. Retrieved April 19, 2018, from Keeshond:

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