Border Terrier dogs

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is also known as: None

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Group classification: Terrier	Country of origin: Scotland and England	Date of origin: 18th century
Weight (M): 13 - 15.5 lb	Height (M): 10 - 11"	Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years
Weight (F): 11.5 - 14 lb	Height (F): 10 - 11"

General Description of the Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is an active dog of long leg and narrow shoulders and body. Its head is often described as otter-like, with a flat and broad skull and small, v-shaped ears that are set well apart. Dark hazel eyes are also set far apart, and are medium in size. Strong, scissors bite teeth are housed in a short, whiskered, darkly colored muzzle. The body is athletically muscular and conveys speed and agility over brute force; shoulders and rib cage are narrow. The tail is fairly short, tapering from base to tip, and is carried gaily. The Border Terrier’s undercoat is dense and short, and is protected by a wiry, rather broken and close lying outer coat. Coloring is red, blue and tan, grizzle and tan, or wheaten.

Border Terrier Temperament

Long bred to work together with other dogs, the Border Terrier is among the more sociable of terriers. This breed does well in the company of strangers, dogs and cats, and is also particularly good with kids. Rodents are another matter, though, so if you have a pet mouse, rat or gerbil, be sure not to let it out of its cage when the dog is around. The Border Terrier is just active enough to keep children entertained and calm enough to not get on the nerves of adults; it really makes a great companion for people of any age. Like pretty much all terriers, the Border Terrier digs, barks and has a “busy” personality. The Border Terrier is affectionate but not particularly demonstrative.

Caring for a Border Terrier

The Border Terrier needs a good bit of exercise every day, preferably in the form of a brisk walk followed by an excursion in a park or field where it can dig and explore. The dog has respectable tolerance for both heat and cold, and can live outside in moderate climates. Coat care consists of biweekly brushing as well as stripping of dead hairs every few months. The Border Terrier typically lives a long life that is virtually free of trips to the vet; some may develop patellar luxation.

Border Collie dogs

Border Collie The Border Collie is also known as: None

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Group classification: Herding 

Country of origin: Scotland and England

Date of origin: 19th century
Weight (M): 35 - 45 lb Height (M): 20 - 23" 

Life expectancy: 11 - 14 years
Weight (F): 30 - 40 lb

Height (F): 18 - 21"

General Description of the Border Collie

The Border Collie is a medium size dog renowned for its unique herding techniques. The head is well proportioned, with a muzzle that tapers slightly toward the nose. Eyes are wide set, medium in size and oval shaped – color is typically brown but may be blue in merle dogs. Ears are set apart and carried erect or semi-erect; it is common to see one ear erect and the other semi-erect in some dogs. The Border Collie’s expression is intelligent and interested. The body is substantially muscular and facilitates graceful, fluid movement. The topline is level with an arch over the loin. The tail is set and carried low. The Border Collie’s coat is either rough or smooth, but in either case constitutes a soft, dense undercoat protected by a coarse, weather resistant outer coat. Coloring can be just about anything, including, solid, tricolor, bicolor, sable and merle.

Border Collie Temperament

The Border Collie is an uncannily intelligent dog with a natural inclination toward work and herding things in general, be it sheep, cars, or other animals. It is an alert, diligent and highly energetic dog. The Border Collie is also very responsive and easily trained. The dog has a good habit of remembering orders even when its master is out of sight, and requires minimal supervision when working. While reserved in the face of strangers, the Border Collie can be quite affectionate towards those it recognizes and is comfortable around. The dog’s characteristic stare during work and play can be quite endearing for its family, but may be disturbing for other animals. Border Collies have a reputation for not getting along well with small animals, though they are usually pretty good with dogs. This dog is protective of its family.

Caring for a Border Collie

If you can’t give the Border Collie a job to do, then at least make sure you can devote at least 45 minutes a day to providing it with exhausting, vigorous exercise. A game in the park or a challenging obedience training session is preferred. Proper socialization around cats and strangers, and to a lesser extent other dogs, is important and should begin at a young age. The Border Collie can live outside in moderate climates, but is infinitely happier when allowed to sleep indoors with its family. The Border Collie is not suited to living in an apartment, and needs ready access to a yard. Coat care involves a biweekly brushing session. The Border Collie is susceptible to canine hip dysplasia, and on rare occasions may develop diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy, CEA, seizures, lens luxation, PDA, OCD and deafness.

Bloodhound dogs

Bloodhound The Bloodhound is also known as: Chien St. Hubert, St. Hubert's Hound

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Group classification: Hound Country of origin: Belgium, England, France

Date of origin: Middle Ages
Weight (M): 90 - 110 lb Height (M): 25 - 27"

Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years
Weight (F): 80 - 100 lb 

Height (F): 23 - 25"


General Description of the Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a member of the Sagaces canine group, which means it hunts via scent in groups. The narrow yet long head tapers gently from the temples to the end of the muzzle. The diamond shaped eyes are very deep set, with the bottoms sunk down by heavy flews; color can be anywhere from yellow to deep brown and often depends on the coat color of the dog. Ears are very long and low-set, soft and thin. Because the skin is so loose, the head can take on a wrinkled appearance. Around the muzzle the dewlap is strong and pronounced. The dog's long, muscular neck slopes back to a strong, well-muscled body. The tail is long, slightly curved and high-set. The coat is short and can be red, black and tan, or liver and tan. The Bloodhound possesses the most acute sense of smell of any canine.

Bloodhound Temperament

The Bloodhound is gentle, affectionate and dignified. The breed is ideal for families with children, though it is important that young children are not too rough in their play, as in all likelihood the Bloodhound will placidly allow children to climb and pull it. These dogs are more energetic in their younger years and require lots of activity when puppies. They can exhibit stubborn tendencies, and need an owner who can administer firm training with a gentle touch. Always keep your Bloodhound on a leash when walking, as an interesting scent can cause the dog to run off at any time. Though hardly the most playful of breeds, the Bloodhound will enthusiastically devour any task that involves tracking or scenting, and is easy to train in these areas.

Caring for a Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a moderately active breed and should be given the opportunity to exercise in a safe area every day. Be careful, though, as the dog may bound off unexpectedly on a new scent. Bloodhounds are simple to groom and require only periodic brushing, more so during the heavier shedding season. To keep your Bloodhound's coat shiny, simply rub over it with a rubber glove. You can also use a soft chamois cloth. The ears will need regular attention because they are so large. Make sure they are kept clean and free from mites and dirt. You might find that your Bloodhound has a distinct odor. This may be remedied with a regular bathing with a gentle, moisturizing shampoo. Also, there are new products on the market that serve as "doggie colognes" and can mask some of the smell. Health concerns for this breed include hip and elbow dysplasia, skin-fold dermatitis, ectropion, entropion and gastric torsion. Hypothyroidism is also occasionally seen. 

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Bloodhounds are large powerful dogs that appear much tougher than they actually are. Their loose skin looks like it is oversized for their bodies. They have long muzzles and drooping ears and rather sorrowful looking expressions. For their size, Bloodhounds have very powerful shoulders and backs and make good work dogs. Their coats are dense and short and vary in color. Some of the colors that can be found include solid red, tawny, tan with black, and tan with liver. Sometimes, Male dogs are generally 25-27 inches (63-69 cm) tall and weigh 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg). Female dogs are generally 23-25 inches (58-63 cm) tall and weigh 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg). The life expectancy of these dogs is about 10-12 years.

Shy, gentle, loyal, affectionate, and sensitive are all terms that can be used to describe the temperament of Bloodhounds. They are very devoted and loving toward their owners and get along well with other people and dogs as well. Bloodhounds are particularly gentle and lovable around children and make great family pets and companions. Their good nature will allow them to be patient with children and they rarely show any vicious tendencies. These dogs love attention but care should be taken that children do not injure these dogs or agitate them by playing too rough or for too long of a time period. Because Bloodhounds tend to be timid and reserved they do not make good watchdogs and at times their mournful howls may irritate the neighbors.