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List of Dog breeds (Page 32) 2007-10-05 01:17:00 Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika / West Siberian Laika The West Siberian Laika- WSL- is a hunting breed developed by the indigenous people of Northern Ural and West Siberia. They used Laikas mostly for treeing squirrels and hunting small predators with valuable fur.Communism in Russia destroyed the traditional way of life of these people and brought them and their hunting dogs to the brink of ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 31) 2007-09-27 14:11:00 Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. The long-haired terrier is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan coat. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not more than 7 pounds (3.18 kg); the standard of this breed does not mention the minimum weight accepted nor does it specify a height. ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 30) 2007-09-27 14:09:00 Xoloitzcuintle / Mexican Hairless Dog The Mexican Hairless Dog is a rare, hairless breed of dog whose size varies greatly. It is also known as Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle, pronounced in English /???.l??.itz.kwin.tli/ (roughly show-low-eats-queen-tlee), Tepeitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless. Most owners of this dog call them "xolos" for short. Appearance The breed ranges in size from ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 29) 2007-09-24 12:39:00 Weimaraner The Weimaraner is a silver-grey breed of dog developed originally for hunting. Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game, such as boar, bears, and deer. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals, like fowl, rabbits, and foxes. Rather than having a specific purpose such as pointing or flushing, ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 28) 2007-09-20 10:55:00 Valley Bulldog The Valley Bulldog is rare breed of dog found most commonly in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a common conception that Valley Bulldog originated in the Annapolis Valley, giving the breed the name "Valley Bulldog". History The Valley Bulldog breed can be traced back to the mid 1900s; although it is possible that it may have existed much earlier. Research ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 27) 2007-09-20 10:54:00 Utonagan The Utonagan is a dog breed (Canis lupus familiaris) that is under development using a procedure called breeding back. The Utonagan strongly resembles a wolf. Appearance The Utonagan is large and well-muscled but with a slender build so as to resemble a wolf as closely as possible. Adult males weigh around 70-110 lb and stand 25"-33" to the shoulder. Adult females are ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 26)Technorati Profile 2007-09-18 15:35:00 Tahltan Bear Dog The Tahltan Bear Dog was a breed of dog that was indigenous to Canada. It is thought to be extinct by most authorities. Appearance The Tahltan was built somewhere between the lines of the spitz and pariah types. The ideal dog was, above all else, athletic and agile As they were always bred solely for hunting value, appearance could vary significantly between dogs. Coat ...

List of Cat breeds (Page 3) [Breeds based on mutations] 2007-09-17 13:06:00 American Bobtail The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat which has appeared since the late 1960's. It is most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat's tail. This is the result of a cat body type genetic mutation affecting the tail development, similar to that of a Manx. The cat is not related to the Japanese ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 25) 2007-09-16 22:00:00 Spanish Alano / Alano Español Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog this Spanish breed of dog that derives its name from the Alans. Recently received recognition from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the RSCE. Recognition with the FCI is rumoured to be in planning. Quick Facts Alano Español Quick Facts Weight: 35-40 kg 75-89 lbs Height: 58-63 cm 23-25 inches Coat: Coarse, ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 24) 2007-09-13 08:18:00 Shar Pei The Shar Pei is a breed of dog that originated in China and has the distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The name (??, pinyin: sh? pí; English name probably derived from British spelling of Cantonese equivalent s? pèih) translates to "sand skin," and refers to the texture of its short, rough coat. As puppies, Shar Pei have lots of wrinkles, but as they ...

List of Cat breeds (Page 2) [Shorthair] 2007-09-12 13:19:00 Abyssinian (cat) The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England. The breed was developed when Zula was bred with an English tabby, and the most 'Abyssinian' looking kitten of her litter bred with its mother to splice the Abby ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 23) 2007-09-11 14:18:00 Saarlooswolfhond The Saarlooswolfhond (Dutch for "Saarloos Wolfdog") is an established breed of wolf-dog hybrid. History In 1921, Dutch breeder Leendert Saarloos started crossbreeding a German Shepherd Dog male to a female Canadian Timber Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis). He aimed for an improved version of the German Shepherd Dog which was immune to distemper, and succeeded insofar that ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 22) 2007-09-10 14:14:00 Rafeiro do Alentejo The Rafeiro do Alentejo, also known as Rafeiro of Alentejo or Portuguese Mastiff, is a breed of dog. Appearance The Rafeiro is a large dog, with males weighing around 155 pounds (70 kg) and females, 130 pounds (60 kg). The following is the summary taken from standard of the Continental Kennel Club: Description: Head: Bear like, short muzzle. Eyes: Dark. Ears: Hanging. ...

List of Cat breeds (Page 1) [Longhair and semi-longhair] 2007-09-10 00:17:00 List of cat breeds<!-- start content --> The following is a list of cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats can also be grouped by type according to appearance or function. >>Longhair and semi-longhair<< Asian Semi-longhair The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except they have semi-long hair instead of short hair. These cats are normally known ...

List of Dog breeds (Page 21) 2007-09-10 00:09:00 Queensland Heeler / Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak. Quick Facts Australian Cattle Dog Quick Facts Weight: 12-18 kg 25-50 lbs Height: 43 ...