Dog Breeds
You should choose a dog breed that fits your lifestyle and not expect the dog to adapt to your style of life. You can select an appropriate dog breed by using the dog facts and dog breed information contained in our Directory of Dog Breeds and looking up our List of Dog Breeds. We currently have 110 breeds of dogs which are all American Kennel Club or AKC dog breeds. Soon we hope to include all 153 AKC breeds registered in 2006 in our inventory of breeds of dogs. You should read our article "Choosing a Dog for Your Lifestyle". There is additional information on choosing a puppy in our free report on "Puppy Training". Our articles on dog health such "Hereditary Diseases in Dogs" and "Hereditary Orthopedic Diseases in Dogs" as well as the health issues section for each dog breed, will also help you in choosing a dog breed with minimal health problems. Also look at information on our Dog Grooming page about heavy shedding and non shedding or hypoallergenic dog breeds.
We have added new sections and pictures for the Puggle and Labradoodle and the Cockapoo and Goldendoodle that you will want to see. The Puggle, Labradoodle, Cockapoo and Goldendoodle are four of the most popular new designer dogs. We are adding many new dog breed pictures to our breeds of dogs. Check out the cute new Pug pictures on the Pug page. If you have purebred dog pictures that you would like to have us include in our inventory of breeds of dogs, then please send them to us at dogphotos@dog-breed-facts.com and we'll be happy to post them to our site.
We have also added a new section on Small Dog Breeds which focuses on the increasingly popular toy dog breeds, small terrier dog breeds and other small dogs less than 25 pounds. This popularity is reflected in the Yorkshire Terrier overtaking the Golden Retriever and the German Shepherd and becoming the second most popular purebred dog in the US for 2006. This new section discusses which small dogs: do best with small children; are low-shedding or hypoallergenic dogs; and which make the best watchdogs.
We have added two new sections to the site. The first is all about the old or senior dog, Older Dog Care and age-related diseases. The second is about Dog Allergies and how to manage them addresses how to adapt yourself, your house and your dog to minimize allergic reactions. This new section also provides a list of hypoallergenic or non-shedding dogs that should have fewer dander allergens.
Finally you might want to save a dogs life and look into dog rescue and adopting an adult dog. There is an article on "Dog Rescue and Dog Adoption" that will tell you how to research, find and save a dog.
Breeds of Dogs
Our breeds of dogs inventory has a list of dog breeds that will act as a dog breed selector to assist you in choosing a dog by:1. Dog Breed Size (weight):
| Toy dog breeds | 10 pounds or less |  |
| Small dog breeds | 10 to 25 pounds | |
| Medium dog breeds | 25 to 50 pounds | |
| Large dog breeds | 50 to 75 pounds | |
| Very large dog breeds | 75 plus pounds | |
2. Dog Grooming required:
| Minimal dog grooming | or |
| A lot of grooming will be needed | or |
3. Exercise required:
Some breeds of dogs require little exercise beyond short walks while others require significant daily exercise. Apartment dogs will require twice daily runs.
| Low activity/little exercise | or |
| High activity/significant exercise | or |
4. Living space required for that dog breed:
| Can adapt to apartment living | or |
| Suitable for city living with a backyard | |
| Large fenced yard or rural environment | or |
5. Dog Training required for that dog breed:
| Fairly easy to train | or |
| Difficult to train | or |
6. Dog breeds tolerance for children:
| not very good with small children | or |
| good with children if raised with them | |
| good with children/toddlers supervised | or |
7. Dog breeds tolerance for strangers:
| not friendly toward strangers | or |
| friendly with strangers | or |
The above information is contained in the legend at the top of each dog breed article page. Additional information on temperament, suitability for first-time dog owners, exercise suggestions, dog grooming requirements and dog health issues are included in the body of the text of each dog article. The following examples were extracted from the directory of dog breeds.
1. Family dog breeds that should do well with children.
It should be noted that this designation is for the average dog in that breed and may not apply to a specific dog – especially one that has been poorly socialized and trained. Toddlers should always be supervised with any dog. Toy dogs have been excluded because they might be injured by small children. Many other dogs will do well with older well-behaved children.
2. Small dog breeds that can adapt to indoor apartment living.
3. Hypoallergenic dogs or non shedding dogs.
4. Dog breeds that might adapt to being left home alone during the day.
There are many additional selections that you can make from the directory of breed of dogs. Examples could include: good watchdogs; active dogs to go jogging with; long lived dog breeds; small dog breeds etc. Make sure you do your research carefully and select a that fits your lifestyle. If you do your breed selection very carefully, then the next 10 to 12 years of your life will be very rewarding.
Dog Classifications
Dog breeds have been classified into different groups according to the purpose for which they have been developed. This classification system groups breeds in a convenient way for judging at dog shows. The system also allows show attendees to know when their favorite breeds will be shown and allows potential buyers to look at groupings of breeds that might best fit their lifestyle. Most countries in the world have standardized on six or seven groupings. The American Kennel (AKC) and Canadian Kennel (CKC) Club’s groups are discussed below. This directory of breed of dogs will initially contain the AKC dog breeds and others will be added later.
The AKC has seven groups, the: Sporting dog, Working dog, Toy dog, Terrier, Hound, Herding dog, and Non-Sporting dog. Our article on "Dog Classifications" describes these groups and the dog breeds that are included. This dog breed information will also help you in choosing a dog.
Articles
Choosing the Dog Breed For You
You should decide what kind of dog will best meet your requirements. You may want to choose a cross-breed, designer or pure-bred dog...
Hereditary Diseases in Dogs
An article on hereditary dog diseases that lists common health problems and the breeds that commonly inherit them.
Top 10 Toy Dog Breeds
The Toy Group includes most of the very small and miniature lap dogs and apartment-sized companion dog breeds. Toy dogs play a critical role in the lives of people that live alone and their presence can have beneficial effects on the health of the sick, the elderly and the housebound. Toys are popular companion dogs for people living in cities and adapt well to apartment life.
Top 10 Terrier Dog Breeds
The Terrier Group includes those small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats.
Top 10 Hound Dog Breeds
The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell.
How Dogs Can Help Teach Your Children Responsibility
Owning a dog is a great way to engage your kids in the process of responsibility. Teaching your children to be responsible is probably one of the most important aspects of being a parent. And why not have a little help in this department with the assistance of a brand-new puppy?
Making A long Road Trip More Comfortable For Your Dog
If your road trip is going to be a long one then you need to take a few extra steps to plan accordingly and ensure that you and your puppy get to your destination safe and happy. Here are a few suggestions that can help...
Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed
The Xolo is one of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds. Statues and effigies dating back more than 3,000 years have been found in Mayan tombs. Xolos were valued for their loyalty, companionship and intelligence as well as their curative and mystical powers.
Our List of Dog Breeds
A list of over 110 Dog breeds and growing.
