Before choosing a Dog as your pet, consider the initial and recurring costs, home, environment, size, temperaments and physical characteristics. Dogs are wonderful companions, but good relationship start with a wise choice in dog. These are some selected types of Dogs , their characteristics and other facts about them.
- Bulldog
The country of origin of a bulldog is from England and the United Kingdom. Bulldogs are even called British Bulldog and English bulldog. The average life span of a bulldog is 07 to 10 years. They have tiny nasal cavities and are sensitive to heat. Its height is about 12-16 inches. The weight of males ranges from 53-55 pounds and females 49-51 pounds. These types of dogs are grown as pets. They need exercise, like other dogs. Back in the days of bull baiting, the dogs were bred for their wrinkles. The blood that flew during bull baiting was effectively blocked from getting into the dog’s eyes during battle because of the folds of skin. Brutal. Fun fact: those adorable wrinkles need to be wiped routinely in order to avoid infections.
Also, Bulldogs come in 10 different colors and four different markings. This could mean brindle, fawn, piebald and more.
- German Shepard:
German Shepard got originated from Germany. This is a new breed of dog that originated in the year 1899. These are called as working dogs that are developed for herding sheep. A German dog has a lot of strength, obedient, intelligent, and very well trained. It is called the second-most popular breed of dog in the United States and fourth-most popular in the United Kingdom.
The breed height starts at 60-65 cm for males, and for females, height was 55-60 cm. They mostly observe in tan/black and red/black. They have a double coat. The outer layer sheds all around, and the thick undercoat is very dense. The life span of the German Shepard is 10.5 years.
If you’re a German Shepard owner, you have a strong suspicion your dog might actually be smarter than you are. After all, what can’t your dog do? These dogs are known for their intelligence and many can learn a new behavior in only a few repetitions. In addition, they have a legendary desire to cooperate and work with us, a trait many see as a wish to please their humans. No wonder this breed excels at so many activities and is a top.
In truth, German Shepard owners are never lonely because their loyal canines are always by their side. Although German Shepard are sometimes slow to warm to strangers, they are gentle and loving with their families. Their affectionate and dedicated personalities are a bonus of the breed, and they can be particularly fond of children. This means your German Shepard wants to spend time with you rather than being left alone all day, every day. Allowing your German shepherd to be with you as much as possible will bring out the best in your dog.
- Poodle
These are mostly seen in France and Germany. It is very active, alert, intelligent, faithful, and even trained. Height ranges from 35-45cm. It is a water type of dog. Poodles worn best in the show in 1966 and 1982 and also awarded. These types of pet dogs are available in multiple colors. The life span is about 12-15 years. There are three types of pedigree poodle: standard, miniature, and toy. Standard are the largest, then goes miniature, then toy at a teensy. They are all, however, classified as utility dogs by the UK Kennel Club.
Poodles are one of the oldest dog breeds, native to Germany, trained for hunting. They are known for their intelligence and attributes of a quick learner. They may have derived from Germany but they have established themselves as a distinct breed in France. It is said that Germans derived poodles by crossbreeding several water dogs. On the other hand, some believe that The African Barbet is the forefather of this breed. Poodle dogs are known as good hunting dogs and easy-to-train dogs. In France, they are called ‘caniche’ which means duck dog. With proper training, there are very few breeds that can surpass poodles as a companion. Their intelligence makes them a good companion. They are also France’s national
- English Mastiff:
These dogs breed are originated from England. It is even called as Mastiff or Old English Ma tiff. Its coat is beautiful and smooth. These are calm, dignified, affectionate, courageous, and protective. Height varies between 70-91cm for both females and males. The weight of males is higher than females. The life span is about 10-12 years.
- Australian cattle Dog:
As the name suggests, it got originated in Australia. It has multiple names like blue heeler, red heeler, cattle dog, and Queensland heeler. It weighs about 15-22 kg for both males and females. Height varies from 46-51cm for males and 43-48cm for females. It has a short and double coat. And it can be seen in blue and red varieties of colors. It is known as a “wash and wear” dog, and also groomed and trained. The life span is of 11.7 years.
