The Beauceron is the largest of the French Sheepdogs. Alternate Names Bas Roughe (Red Stocking) Beauce Shepherd Berger De Beauce French Shorthaired Shepherd Also known as the "country gentleman" and often referred to as "the king of sheepdogs." Appearance: Body: Rectangular-shaped and well-boned with a deep, wide chest and medium length sloping … [Read more...]
Neapolitan Mastiff Overview
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a massive formidable looking dog covered in wrinkles and folds. Alternate Names Italian Mastiff Mastino Mastino Napoletano Appearance: Body: Bulky, muscular, extremely well-boned, well-developed chest, rounded upper back, slightly sunken lower back, wrinkled skin, and a short, thick, slightly arched neck. Coat: Dense, hard, fine, and … [Read more...]
Miniature Pinscher Overview
The Miniature Pinscher has a characteristic high-stepping (hackney) gait, cat-like curiosity and a spirited personality. Alternate Names Minpin Zwergpinscher (dwarf pinscher) Miniature Pinscher translates to "terrier-like" or "biter." Appearance: Body: Sturdy, compact, muscular, and well-balance, with a level or sloping back. Coat: Short, hard, smooth, and … [Read more...]
Japanese Chin Dog Overview
Alternate Names Japanese Spaniel Appearance: Body: Square, compact, and well-balanced with a short, straight back, broad, deep chest, and slightly rounded loins. Coat: Straight, long, thick and silky. Color: Black and white, red and white, black and white with tan spots. Ears: Small and v-shaped, set high, carried slightly forward, and … [Read more...]
English Toy Spaniel Overview
Alternate Names Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Charlie Dog King Charles Spaniel Prince Charles Spaniel He's known as the English Toy Spaniel in the United States and Canada. The AKC Complete Dog Book says, "All toy spaniels up to the time of King Charles II (b. 1630) appear to have been of the black-and-tan variety, later called the King … [Read more...]