TOP 10 BREEDS OF THE DOGS
NOTE:-THE PRICE OF THE BREEDS OF THE DOGS ARE NOT MENTIONED DUE TO THEY DON'T HAVE FIXED VALUES ALL OVER THE WORLD
1.SAMOYED
LIFE SPAN:-12-14 YEARS
WEIGHT:-22.5-30 KG
HEIGHT:-1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder
COLOURS:-White & Biscuit, Cream, White
The Samoyed is a breed of dog that takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with the herding, and to pull sleds when they moved.Samoyeds have a dense, double layer coat. The topcoat contains long, coarse, and straight guard hairs, which appear white but have a hint of silver coloring. This top layer keeps the undercoat relatively clean and free of debris. The under layer, or undercoat, consists of a dense, soft, and short fur that keeps the dog warm. The undercoat typically sheds heavily once or twice a year, and this seasonal process is sometimes referred to as "blowing coat".more at wikipedia
2.ENGLISH BULLDOG
LIFE SPAN:-8-10 YEARS
WEIGHT:-Males 24 - 25 kg Females 22 - 23 kg
HEIGHT:-Female: 31–40 cm, Male: 31–40 cm
COLOURS:-Fawn & White, Gray Brindle, Brindle & White, Red, Fawn, Red & White
The Bulldog is a medium-sized breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog.The term "Bulldog" was first mentioned in literature around 1500, the oldest spelling of the word being Bondogge and Bolddogge. The first reference to the word with the modern spelling is dated 1631 or 1632 in a letter by a man named Preswick Eaton where he writes: "procuer mee two good Bulldogs, and let them be sent by ye first shipp". In 1666, English scientist Christopher Merret applied: "Canis pugnax, a Butchers Bull or Bear Dog", as an entry in his Pinax Rerum Naturalium Britannicarum.more at wikipedia
3.COW-CHOW
LIFESPAN:-9-15YEARS
WEIGHT:-MALE 25-32 KG,FEMALE20-27KG
HEIGHT:-43 to 51 cm
COLOURS:-Red (light gold to deep red-brown)Cinnamon (light tan to brown)BlackCreamBlue
The Chow Chow or Chow is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is known as the "Fluffy Lion-dog" in Chinese. The breed has also been called the Tang Quan, "Dog of the Tang Empire".The Chow Chow has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th Century.The breed probably originated in the high steppe regions of Siberia or Mongolia, and much later used as temple guards in China, Mongolia and Tibet. A bas-relief from 150 BC includes a hunting dog similar in appearance to the Chow. Later Chow Chows were bred as a general-purpose working dog for herding, hunting, pulling, and guarding.more at wikipedia
4.LOWCHEN
LIFESPAN:-12-14 YEARS
WEIGHT:-Female: 3.6–7.3 kg, Male: 4.5–8.2 kg
HEIGHT:- Female: 12–13 inches Male: 13–14 inches
The breed is traceable to as far back as 1442. They are found in many old paintings, tapestries, engravings, drawings and in literature. It is an old breed type, found in many countries as far back as the sixteenth century.The Lowchen is a friendly, healthy and happy dog. Dogs of this breed are both active and playful, and very intelligent. The Lowchen is an excellent house pet.The Lowchen's coat is long and flowing and comes in many colours. The coat should not be thin and fluffy like a Bichon Frise, but wavy with a mix of thicker hairs amongst the fine ones.more at Wikipedia
5.ROTTWEILER
LIFE SPAN:-8-10 YEARS
WEIGHT:-Male:50–60 kg Female:35–48 kg
HEIGHT:-Male:61–69 cm Female:56–63 cm
COLOUR:-Black and tan or black and mahogany
The Rottweiler is a medium/large size breed of domestic dog.The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because they were used to herd livestock and pullcarts laden with butchered meat and other products to market.Although a versatile breed used in recent times for many purposes, the Rottweiler is one of the oldest of herding breeds. A multi-faceted herding and stock protection dog, it is capable of working all kinds of livestock under a variety of conditions.more at wikipedia
6.TIBETAN MASTIFF
LIFE SPAN:-10 – 12 years
HEIGHT:- Male: 66–76 cm, Female: 61–71 cm
WEIGHT:-Male: 45–73 kg, Female: 34–54 kg
COLOUR:-Black, Blue Gray, Brown & Tan, Black & Tan, Red Gold, Brown
The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and type of large Tibetan dog breed . Originating with the nomadic cultures of China,India, Mongolia, Nepal and Tibet , its use by local tribes of Himachal Pradesh was to protect sheep from wolves, leopards, bears, large mustelids and tigers.more at wikipedia
7.AKITA
LIFE SPAN:-11 – 15 years
WEIGHT:-Female:32–45 kg, Male:45–59 kg
HEIGHT:-Female: 61–66 cm, Male: 66–71 cm
COLOUR:-Pinto, Red, Fawn, Brindle, White
The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. There are two separate varieties of Akita: a Japanese strain, "Japanese Akita"; and an American strain, known as the "Akita" or "American Akita".The Japanese strain comes in a narrow palette of colors, with all other colors considered atypical of the breed, while the American strain comes in all dog colors.The Akita is a powerful, independent and dominant breed, commonly aloof with strangers but affectionate with family members. As a breed, Akitas are generally hardy, but they have been known to suffer from various genetic conditions and be sensitive to certain drugs.more at wikipedia
8.PHAROH HOUND
LIFE SPAN:-11-14 years
WEIGHT:- Female: 18–27 kg, Male:18–27 kg
HEIGHT:-Female: 53–61 cm, Male: 55–63 cm
COLOUR:-Rich Tan, Chestnut, Tan, Red Golden
The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. Its native name is Kelb tal-Fenek in Maltese, which means "Rabbit dog". The dog is traditionally used for hunting rabbit in the Maltese Islands.Wikipedia
9.CANADIAN ESKIMO#
LIFE SPAN:-12-13 years
WEIGHT:-Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 18–30 kg
HEIGHT:-Male: 58–70 cm, Female: 50–60 cm
COLOURS:-Black, Red, Grey, Black & White, Liver, White
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is an Arctic breed of working dog, which is often considered to be one of North America's oldest and rarest remaining purebred indigenous domestic canines.The Canadian Eskimo Dog should always be powerfully built, athletic, and imposing in appearance. It should be of "powerful physique giving the impression that he is not built for speed but rather for hard work.The coat is very thick and dense, with a soft undercoat and stiff, coarse guard hairs. The Eskimo Dog has a mane of thick fur around its neck, which is quite impressive in the males and adds an illusion of additional size. This mane is smaller in females. more at wikipedia
10.IRISH WOLFHOUND
LIFE SPAN:-6-10 years
WEIGHT:-Males:65-85 kg,Females:55-65kg
HEIGHT:-Males:34 to 35 inches,Females:32 to 34 inches
COLOURS:-Black, Red, Grey, Fawn, Brindle, White
The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog, specifically a very large sighthound from Ireland.The name originates from its purpose—wolf hunting with dogs—rather than from its appearance.more at Wikipedia
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