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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Wire Fox Terrier

Grooming: Brushing Everyday

Family: Not the best dog for children
Training: Very Hard

Other names: Wire Hair fox terrier, Wire haired Terrier, Foxie, and Fox Terrier
Activity level: High
AKC Information: Terrier Group
FCI Information: Group 3 Section 1 #169
ANKC Information: Group 2 (Terriers)
CKC Information: Group 4 (Terriers)
KC(UK) Information: Terrier Group

NZKC Information: Terrier Group
Health Concerns: Deafness, Displacement of the eye lens, add or loss of bone mass, dislocation of the kneecap, shoulder dislocations, and eyelashes growing in an abnormal spot on eyelid that causes eye irratation, squinting, cornela ulcers, tearing, and inflammation. Eyes and ears need to be checked yearly.
Life Span: 10 to 13 years

Extra Information: Wire Fox Terriers are very playful, but do not get along with some animals. If they find something interesting such as a squirrel, they will bark and go after it because they were bred to hunt.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Dalmation


Dalmation Puppies

                                                                                             Adult Dalmation
Dog Group: Scenthound and pointer


Family: Agressive toward certain types of dogs and too entergetic for small children

Weight: Male:40 to 60 LBS
              Female:40 to 60 LBS

Health: Prone to Deafness and Urolithiasis(Kidney stone in the urinary tract)

Classification of Dalmation Kennal Clubs:
AKC: Non-Sporting Group Ranked No. 80
CKC: Gun Dog Group
UKC: Companion Breeds
FCI: Group 6 Section 3 (Scenthounds)
ANKC: Group 7 (Non-Sporting)
NZKC: Non-Sporting

Grooming: Very Low amount of Grooming
Life Span: 12 to 14 Years

Extra Information: Dalmations are born pure white and they get their spots later. They are not the best dog for small children and need plenty of walks. They have a tendancy to chew things on the floor or to steal your food off the counter.