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male fawn Boxer with uncropped ears and an undocked tail.

Other names: German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colours are fawn, mahogany, black (sealed brindle) or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. The purpose of the crossbreeding was the wish to eliminate the excessive white color of the breed, and the necessity of producing thousands of dogs for one of the most popular breeds in the world. The Boxer is part of the Molosser group. This group is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor, the large shepherd dog known as a Molossus. The Boxer is a member of the Working Group.

Boxers were first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards in Munich in 1895, the first Boxer club being founded the next year. Based on 2013 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers held steady as the seventh-most popular breed of dog in the United States for the fourth consecutive year.However, according to the AKC's website, the boxer is now the eighth-most popular dog breed in the United States. The Boxer has names such as American Boxer but that's because of the American Kennel Club standards along with other countries. There is only one breed of Boxer and that's where they originated from.

Bouvier des Flandres
Other names Flanders Cattle Dog
Vlaamse Koehond
Origin Belgium (Flanders) [hide]Traits
Weight Male 80–120 lb (36–54 kg)
Female 60–80 lb (27–36 kg)
Height Male 23–28 in (58–71 cm)
Female 22–27 in (56–69 cm)
Coat double coat with rough looking outer coat that needs to be groomed regularly
Color fawn, brindle, black, grey or blonde
The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means, literally, "Cow Herder of Flanders", referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. Other names for the breed are Toucheur de Boeuf (cattle driver), Vlaamse Koehond (Flemish cow dog), and Vuilbaard (dirty beard).

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed. Color and markings are important when distinguishing this breed to the AKC standard. They should be either black, brindle or seal with white markings.
Weight: 15–25 lb (7–11 kg) Male 8 - 25 lb, Female 6 - 22 lb, Height : 9 - 15 inches.
Bostons are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears. The AKC says they are highly intelligent and very easily trained.They are friendly and can be stubborn at times. The average life span of a Boston is around 11 to 13 years, though some can live well into their teens.
The American Kennel Club ranked the Boston Terrier as the 23rd most popular pure-breed in the United States in 2012 and 2013.

Borzoi

The Borzoi, also called the Russian wolfhound, is a breed of domestic dog. Descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries, it is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family
is a general term for the site hounds in Russia. This breed has size speed strength and symmetry making it an excellent hunter. Working in pairs the Borzoi would grab the prey behind the ears and hold it to the ground during wolf coursing. Outside Russia it is a companion dog for people of all ages. It weighs 35 -48 kgs and is 70-80 cms high.

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated breed of dog in the terrier group. Bred as a fox and vermin hunter, the Border Terrier shares ancestry with the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and the Bedlington Terrier.
The Border Terrier was officially recognized by The Kennel Club in Great Britain in 1920, and by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1930
This dog is a typical terrier with enough leg to keep up with riders on horseback and small enough to hunt the fox to the narrowest hole. It has a coat that is durable and prevents it from adverse weather conditions. It has a friendly personality and enough stamina to do the most demanding work and is an ideal family dog. It weighs 5-7 kgs and is about 25-28 cms tall.

Border Collie
This is the most popular working sheep dog in Great Britain and Ireland. It can be an affectionate dog but does not adapt well to city life. They have a strong predatory instinct and need constant stimulation to work. It has a dense but shiny top coat. It is used widely in sheep dog trials. It weighs 14-22 kgs and is about 46-54 cms tall.

Blood Hound
The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, and since the Middle Ages for tracking people. Believed to be descended from hounds once kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert, Belgium, it is known to French speakers as the Chien de Saint-Hubert.
This breed is famed for its ability to discern human scent over great distances, even days later. Its extraordinarily keen sense of smell is combined with a strong and tenacious tracking instinct, producing the ideal scent hound, and it is used by police and law enforcement all over the world to track escaped prisoners, missing people, lost children and lost pets.
This is an ancient scent tracker bred for centuries by monks of the St. Hubert Monastery in Belgium. It thrives on the hunt rather on the kill and excels in tracking. It is used to hunt animals, criminals and even lost children. It has a sonorous voice. Though it is an affectionate dog it is not very easy to obedience train. It weighs 36-50 kgs and is about 60-70 cms tall.

Bichon Frise
A Bichon Frise (/ˈbiːʃɒn ˈfriːz/ or /ˈbiːʃɒn frɪˈzeɪ/; French: [biʃɔ̃ fʁize], meaning curly lap dog), is a small breed of dog of the Bichon type. The Bichon Frise is a member of the Non-Sporting Group of dog breeds in the US, and a member of the Toy Dog group in the UK.
This is an attractive, adaptable, happy, bold and lively dog. It is a good companion but is a difficult to house-break It needs to be groomed regularly and particular attention has to be paid to its teeth and gums. Bichons from backyard breeders and poor sources tend to suffer from Skin problems and Allergies. It weighs 3-6 kgs and is about 23-30 cms tall.

Bernese mountain dog
This is a working breed, trained to herd livestock and pull carts. It is easily trained and can be a sloppy affectionate giant. It has been bred for increased size and guarding ability. It originates from Berne in Switzerland and weighs between 40-44 kgs and is about 60-70 cms in height.

Belgian Sheep
Also known as the Belgian Sheep Dog, the name is pronounced as "Groan-en-dale". It has a shaggy black coat and is noted for its intelligence and working ability. In Belgium however, the sheepdogs are classified as four different breeds, The Groenendael, Malinois, Tervueren, and the Laekenois. The Belgian breeder Nicholas Rose, was the one who developed the Groenendael. It weighs about 28 kgs and is about 55-65 cms in height.

Belgian Malinois
having bundles of drive energy and inclination to work in obedience, agility, scent work, rescue, patrolling and protection dealing both in ring and real life,

Bedlington Terrier
This unusual dog looks just like a sheep but it has a desire to "search and destroy" and can be very destructive at times. It has a fringe of white silky hair left unclipped at the ear-tips which give it a peculiar appearance. It weighs about 10 kgs and is about 40 cms tall.

Bearded Collie
This is a livestock dog which needs plenty of mental and physical stimulation. It is not ideal for people who do not have time and energy for this dog. It is high-spirited and friendly. It is covered with long hair and needs to be groomed regularly. It weighs 20-25 kgs and is about 50-55 cms in height.

BEAGLE
The beagle is a scent hound that may have descended from the Harrier. It is a very affectionate dog and a popular companion. . Once in Britain mountain hunters used to carry small sized Beagles in their saddlebags. It is still used in field-trials. It weighs 8 -14 kgs and is about 33-40 cms tall.

basset hound
The Basset is heavy, long and low dog known for its pendulous ears. It originated in France and has many characteristics of a bloodhound. Though it was originally used for hunting it is now mostly a companion dog. But, lighter b***d Bassets with longer legs and shallower bodies still participate in field trials. They weigh between 20-25 kgs and are about 14 inches high. They maybe tri-coloured or lemon & white. They are usually friendly with children and adapt well to the weather.

BASENJI
A dog similar to the Basenji is depicted in Egyptian tombs of the 4th dynasty. Today's Basenji has excellent features to prevent heat loss and so lives well in warm and temperate climates. Like the wolf it rarely barks but has a peculiar howl. Its tan and white colour provide camouflage while tracking game. The unusual feature is that it has only one s*x cycle a year instead of two like in other dogs. It weighs about 10 kgs and is about 42 cms tall.
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Pic Courtesy: Pia Palmblad Wright
Kennel Fallohide, Horsens, Denmark

Australian terrier
This breed has descended from the Cairn, Yorkshire, Skie and Norwich Terriers and was used to work in the farms as a ratter. It is now a companion dog. It has coarse hair all over its body. It weighs about 5 kgs and is 25 cms in height.

Australian Kelpie
The Kelpie is a tireless, robust and enthusiastic dog, which is Australia's most popular and successful working Dog. It derives its name from the water kelpie, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped". This is used for livestock herding and is unsuited for city life. It weighs between 10-20 kgs and is 45-50 cms tall.

Australian Cattle Dog

This dog was originally bred by an Australian pioneer, Thomas Smith Hall, who wanted a dog strong enough to withstand the hard-work of droving cattle and the Dingo's ability to creep up silently on a prey before attacking. He thus created the Australian Cattle Dog from bloodlines of the Bob-Tail, The Blue-Merle Collie and the Dingo. The Dog weighs between 16-20 kgs and is about 45-50 cms tall.
Picture at right: Am/Can CH Maitlands SilverDust Sydni
owned by and bred by: Deb Casey and Gina McDonnell

American Bully
American Bully is a breed of dog that emerged between 1980 and 1990 from the crossing of the American Pit Bull Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
The American Bully is a happy, outgoing, stable & confident dog. They are NOT American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Fighting Dogs.
Weight Male 70–120 lb (32–54 kg)
Height Male 33–53 cm (13–21 in)
Coat smooth
Life span 8-12 years

Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute /ˈmæləˌmjuːt/ is a large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later a sled dog. They are similar to other arctic breeds, such as the Greenland dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky, and the Samoyed.
This has a wolf-like appearance but is an affectionate dog. It is powerful and has a lot of stamina. It is used in sled-racing competitions. The dense coat makes the breed prone to heat strokes in warm weather. It is named after the Mahlemute Inute of Alaska. It weighs between 40-55 kgs and is 60-70 cms tall.

Akita
The Akita (Akita-inu, Akita-ken?) is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. There are two separate varieties of Akita: a Japanese strain, commonly called "Akita ken" in Japan, "Akita Inu" ("inu" means "dog" in Japanese), "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 has a short double-coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds such as the Siberian Husky, but long-coated dogs can be found in many litters due to a recessive gene.

AIREDALE TERRIER
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type that originated in the valley (dale) of the River Aire, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds. The Airedale was bred from a Welsh Terrier and an Otterhound and probably some other Terrier breeds, originally to hunt otters. In Britain this breed has also been used as a war dog, guide dog and police dog.
This is a born watch-dog and has been used for police and sentry work. But it is also a stubborn dog. It has a characteristic beard and a hard dense wiry coat that requires expert grooming for show purposes. It has its origins in Yorkshire (G.B.). It was used for hunting badgers but is now a companion dog. It weighs 20-23 kgs and is about 60 cms Dog.

AFGHAN HOUND
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Tāžī Spay (Pashto ) or Sag-e shekâri (Dari Persian). Other alternate names for this breed are Kuchi Hound, Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barakzai Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, Galanday Hound or sometimes incorrectly African Hound.
Sophistication, Beauty, Grace, Elegance and Dignity of the Afghan has been developed in the west to make this a very fashionable dog. But in Afghanistan it is still used to guard sheep and goats and to hunt wolves. A thick long coat protects it from the cold.Show-dogs must be groomed everyday toavoid matting. This breed has an independent streak and requires a lot of training. Afghans weigh aroung 25 kgs and
about 65-75 cms tall.

AFFENPINSCHER
The Affenpinscher /ˈæf.ənˌpɪn.tʃər/, also known as the Monkey Terrier, is a terrier-like toy breed of dog.
This dog has seriousness, intensity and humour bundled together. It looks like a cartoon but is an efficient rabbit tracker. It does not respond well to obedience training but is a good companion. It weighs about 3 kgs, and is about 25-30 cms tall.As it is covered with coarse hair and sometimes called the "Monkey Dog".

pomeranian :)

Teacup Pomeranians, Toy Pomeranians. Miniature Pomeranians exploring the myth.
The present Pomeranian Breed standard states the Pomeranian breed should be within the following weight

Size-Dogs 1.8. kg to 2 kg. Bi***es 2kg. to 2.5. kg.

The U.S. Pomeranian Breed Standard is between 3 and 7 lb in weight for a mature Pomeranian.

This is a very small dog. Pomeranian Puppies are usually between 2 and 5 oz at birth

Pomeranian:
Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.

Origin of Dog

FOOD YOU SHOULD AVOID FEEDING YOUR PET
Here are few human foods which should not be given or feed to your pet.

CHOCOLATE
Yes we all love chocolate and who will in this world deny an offered chocolate bar. But the same thing cannot be stated for your fur kid. Chocolate of any type be it solid, cocoa powder, or simple choc chip is unsafe for your dog and can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, seizures or irregular heartbeat. Chocolate contains caffeine, theobromine chemicals which both can directly affect the heart and nervous system of your. Dogs cannot metabolize theobromine as a result of which it is not digested and it builds up in their system. Dark chocolate is the most dangerous of them all as with the high content of caffeine and theobromine the potentiality to harm your dog even with a single bar of chocolate.
PARTICULAR TYPES OF BONES
We all know that our dogs love bones they just simply can’t go without each other, but the things we need to know is that not all kinds of bones are good for your dog. While providing our dog with bone we need to consider certain things and take appropriate care, raw bones should be preferred over cooked bone and bone of right size for your dog should be given. Bones of fishes or chicken which can break into small sharp pieces should not be fed to your dogs and when the sharp edged bones are chewed by the dog it can harm the digestive system of your dog. The same happens when a cooked meal bones are fed to the dogs can potentially choke or even puncture the digestive tract and system of your dog causing it much harm.

ONIONS AND GARLIC
Our food just cannot go without onion and garlic in them, they are immense taste enhancer and we just love having them. Giving or feeding your dog with garlic and onion is not good for them and is not healthy either. The content of onions and garlic in the food of your dog damages the red blood cells of your dog. If the dog is fed any amount of raw onion, garlic or dehydrated canned food it will cause hemolytic anemia to your dog. So giving any such leftover food which contains onion or garlic should be a no-no to your dog rather a fresh meal specifically for your dog considering its nutritional needs is a better option.
NUTS AND WALNUTS
Macadamia nuts is not good for consumption purpose and its consumption leads to harm to different systems in the body which also leads to faster heartbeat, rise in temperature, and weakness and may also cause paralysis due to its nature of being toxin. Walnuts are not food for your dog as it contains some amount of fungus which is toxin to your pet which may also lead to death.

CAFFEINE
Just like chocolates caffeine should also be avoided to be fed to your dogs, it causes heart palpitations and seizures. So make it a point that if you spill even some drops of tea or coffee near your dinner table or on the floor make sure to wipe it off so that your pet does not lick it and consume some amount of caffeine for that matter.
GRAPES, RAISINS & FRUITS
Just like caffeine and chocolates which are not to be fed to pets, the raisin toast, cookies and grapes contained food item should be kept away and should be strictly prohibited for your dogs. They contain some amount of chemicals which is not good for your pet and is toxic for it. It can damage and rupture the kidney of your pet and it may also cause vomiting, diarrhea and serious digestive system harm, it may also lead to partial or complete kidney failure. Fruits should be carefully given to dogs and if possible must be limited to them, as it may not only cause choking but some contain chemical called cyanide which is toxin.
OIL

Oil should be kept at the length from your dog food, fried dishes and few dairy products are not good for your pets. Few little drops of them will be okay for your pets but adding them much then needed may cause severe pancreatitis, diarrhea, vomiting and may also cause abdominal pain if your pet cannot sustain the amount of fat it has consumed.
RAW EGGS
Most of the people think that eggs are good for the health of their pets, for the growth of their furs and adding vitamin supplements in them undoubtedly it is all correct but it is also to be noted that the raw egg whites also contain a protein called avidin which depletes the content of biotin in your dog, it also contains salmonella and other bacteria which may cause harm to them. Feeding dogs with eggs excessively will lead to severe hair and skin problem to the pet.
SUGARY & SALTY FOOD
Sugar is not at all good for you dogs fur, excessive sugar content in its food can lead sever health problems including tooth decay, obesity or diabetes. Do not opt for sugar free item like sugarless sweets as it may contain Xylitol which may cause liver damage to your dogs.

Being vulnerable to many diseases during this monsoon season, there are a host of different problems that might be faced when taking care of our beloved pets, and it is even harder to take in to account ALL such problems and their remedies, which is why one’s knowledge will always be restricted, but the most common of all problems and remedies are given as follows for directional purposes when it comes to taking care of pets:

DIET PLAN:
It is vital to make a meal plan for your pet and it is even more essential to follow it up- REGULARLY!

DO – make your pet eat HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS FOOD compromising of nutrients like chicken/lamb eggs, fat, fish oil etc. Boiled, and filtered water is a must and it should be taken care of that the pet does not eat/drink unhealthy, unauthorized food, water.
DON’T- have your pets eat corn, soy or wheat.


REGULAR NUMBER OF MEALS PER DAY:
Food is one of the most important things when it comes to nutrition of a pet and it becomes imperative to give your pets, ideal number of food supply every day at least till the monsoon ends.

DO – make your pet eat twice or thrice a day (for adults) and four to five times for a new born
DON’T – overfeed your pet!
RAINY FUR COAT:
One of the common problems all pet owners face are the dirty fur that their pets carry around after it rains, dirty paws lead to yeast/fungal infections, dirt fur if not scrubbed or washed properly may even lead up to the death of the dog triggered because of the dirt present around. The mud that a dog likes to play in, might go inside their mouths which may end up causing problems in their stomach.
DO – Wash/Scrub/Comb your pets fur two or three times a week of heavy monsoon rains, if your pet is incapable of staying put at your homes, and is very restless that he/she sneaks out for a little run- it is imperative on your part to make sure their fur is clean and dry. One may use a blow drier or heaters to help serve that purpose.
DON’T – direct heat from the heater/ blow drier might electrocute your pet and scrubbing everyday might even result in rampant hair fall – both the things must be done only and when required.


PLAY TIME?
It becomes extremely crucial to make a pet stay put in a house during the monsoon season. For one who may afford a big lavish mansions wherein the pet has free enough space to survive in, it might not be a huge deal but for the others it might be!

DO – Lesser walks, indoor playtime with Frisbee/ ball, making the pet climb up and down the stairs or leaving it out in the open in the inner garden will let the pet remain active for a long time
DON’T – take them out for usual regular long walks, especially when it is pouring down.


PSYCHO PETS:
Scientists reveal that the most amount of fear for an animal is generally triggered by – THUNDERSTORMS. It might shake up the most peaceful and calmest of animals and end up making them have nightmares and howl throughout the night time.

DO – hug your pets, make them feel as comfortable to you as possible, keep them cosy enough and try sleeping them if possible! Anti- anxiety pills must only be used in the rarest of rare cases.
DON’T – leave the pets alone in such dire situations which results in excessive aggressiveness, howling, barking, chewing up of furniture etc.


FURRY CARE:
It is believed that not only dogs but even birds face issues with body odor, sweat and gastroenteritis. They must be taken regularly to their respective vets/ doctors for regular check-ups in such a weather and must be taken care of

DO – for dogs, clean their claws after they come back from a walk, changing water in their pails is necessary. For fishes, their aquariums must be drained out regularly and should be cleaned with fresh water added at least twice a month; making sure that organic foods and all the dirt is cleansed out, thoroughly.

DON’T – Let the dogs stay out, let the water be contaminated for long, Spectrozol; an anti – bio tic lotion that allows for humidity not to affect Birds must be used regularly
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST:

A dog’s claws are prone to get very dirty and nails must be trimmed regularly so as to avoid yeast infections or skin infections. One might judge if their pet lie a dog is really uncomfortable if they keep on licking themselves, or are scratching their paws against their heads a lot which is an indication of ticks being present in their body.

These pet care tips are vital for any pet care takers and must be takin to account thoroughly so as to provide for a healthy, suitable environment for their pets which was promised to them in the very first place in this dirty, vulnerable weather of MONSOON RAINS!

Thank you very much Pet attack for contributing all these valuable information and instructions.