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[4] [6] [8] The breed has a long, slender head with triangular, erect ears that are rounded at the base, and a long, narrow but balanced muzzle. [ 6 ] [ 1 ] [ 9 ] According to the breed standard a dog that stands 62 centimetres at the withers should have a head 25 cm (9.8 in) long and a muzzle approximately half that length. [ 8 ]
Details of structures vary tremendously from breed to breed, more than in any other animal species, wild or domesticated, [1] as dogs are highly variable in height and weight. The smallest known adult dog was a Yorkshire Terrier that stood only 6.3 cm (2.5 in) at the shoulder, 9.5 cm (3.7 in) in length along the head and body, and weighed only ...
The parts of the head are the nose, muzzle, stop, forehead or braincase, occiput (highest point of the skull at the back of the head), ears, eyes, eyebrows or brows, whiskers, flews (lips, which may hang down), and cheeks. Dog heads are of three basic shapes: [4] Apple-headed refers to a dog's head that is round on top, not flat.
The head is wedge-shaped, elongated and dry, with pricked and very mobile ears that fold backwards. The tail is a key breed characteristic, long and curved upwards, forming a loose or tight ring and covered with a brush of longer hair underneath. The dog is slightly longer than tall, with medium angulations, slender legs and muscle.
The German Wirehaired Pointer traces its origins back to 1880. The breed originated in Germany, where Baron Sigismund von Zedlitz und Neukirch was a leading breeder, [1] wanting to create a versatile hunting dog that would work closely with either one person or a small party of persons hunting on foot in varied terrain; from the mountainous regions of the Alps, to dense forests, to more open ...
This breed has a thick and dense double coat [citation needed]; the Leonberger is a large, muscular, and elegant dog with balanced body type, medium temperament, and dramatic presence. [1] The head is adorned with a striking black mask .
The Kuvasz [a] is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian texts. They have historically been royal guard dogs, or guarded livestock, but have been increasingly found in homes as pets over the last seventy years. The American Kennel Club includes the breed in the working dog group.
The Schweizer Laufhund is an excellent and independent hunting dog used to find and follow a scent even through difficult ground including hare, roe deer, fox, and sometimes boar. [5] The collective breeds are known by several names including Chien Courant Suisse and Swiss Hound and generally have the same characteristics regardless of type.