Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A dog sits in front of a typical kennel panel. A kennel is a structure or shelter for dogs. Used in the plural, the kennels, the term means any building, collection of buildings or a property in which dogs are housed, maintained, and (though not in all cases) bred. A kennel can be made out of various materials, the most popular being wood and ...
This breed is the costliest. Dog breed groups, explained. The American Kennel Club categorizes dog breeds into seven groups: Sporting group. Hound group. Working group. Terrier group. Toy group ...
This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".
The Shih Tzu was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 in the Toy Group. [7] [9] In 1934, the Shih Tzu Club of England was founded [11] and the breed was officially recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) on 7 May 1940. When it became eligible for Challenge Certificates, none were awarded until 1949.
O: An Old English Sheepdog is featured in the disney movie, 'The Little Mermaid', as Prince Eric's pet. P: Pugs are one of the oldest dog breeds and used to be pets of Tibetan monks. Q: no Q breed
In contrast, modern dog breeds are particular breed standards, sharing a common set of heritable characteristics, determined by the kennel club that recognizes the breed. The spread of modern dog breeds has been difficult to resolve because many are the product of the controlled breeding practices of the Victorian era (1830–1900).
The Labrador Retriever has maintained its ranking as top dog.
An extinct breed similar to the Border Collie and possibly absorbed into that breed. An ancestor of the Australian Shepherd. Erect or semi-erect ears, dense fur, black with white only on face and chest. English Shepherd Developed in the U.S. from stock of Farm Collie type originally from Britain. Floppy ears, thick fur, red, black or black-and ...