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Description The Chinese Shar Pei is a medium sized dog with wrinkled skin, sturdy build, alert and dignified stature. The wrinkled skin on its face and body makes it stand out from the crowd, along with its expression which is filled with sulkiness and crossness. It even looks positively mournful sometimes, due to its skin and face wrinkles. It is...
Shetland Sheepdogs are wonderful companion dogs. They are close relatives of the Rough Collies, which are descendants of the Scottish Border Collies. The Shetland Sheepdog was bred around the 1700s by crossing the Border Collie with the Yakkin of Iceland. They are docile dogs, alert to their surroundings and have a loyal and affectionate temperamen...
The Shiba Inu belongs to the small dog category, and out of the six original Japanese breeds of dogs, it is the smallest one. The Shiba Inu was originally meant to be a hunting dog since it can cope well with rugged mountainous terrain. Very few of the ancient dog breeds exist today and the Shiba Inu is one of them. This breed is agile and alert an...
Description Shih Tzu, pronounced as Shitsoo, is a breed of small dogs that generally reach the height of around 11 inches and weighs about 16 pounds. These are basically used as companions rather than for activities. Though small in size, these dogs have a well muscled body that is covered in fur. You will find Shih Tzu in various colors that incl...
Description Originally bred for bull baiting, Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a breed that gives an impression of power and athletic abilities. This is an English breed dog, which has affinity in appearance with the American Staffordshire terrier, though the later is much larger. Staffordshire Bull Terrier has its distinctive appearance traits. It ...
Description The Weimaraner is a graceful and decent hunting dog with kind and calm features. The Weimaraner is a moderately large dog, and is quite athletic with a complete balance of body which gives it a quality look.  The Weimaraner unites the qualities of speed and stamina with elegance, an alert demeanor, and pure determination and stamina. ...
Description West Highland White Terrier is mainly known for its sleek and elegant white furry coat. This dog has a small body. A West Highland White Terrier is very active and strong breed. Commonly known as “Westie”, this cute looking dog has a big skull, muscular limbs and deep chest. They have large, deep set, dark eyes and big black nose. ...
The name of the Whippet is a derivative of the term ‘whip it’. Perhaps, the name has something to do with the speed and agility that this particular breed of dog is known for. The Whippet was bred sometime during the latter part of the 18th century. It is essentially a cross between three breeds of dogs; the Italian Greyhound, the Greyhound and...
Description Yorkshire Terrier is a breed that is distinguished for its silky long coat and small, cute appearance. Nicknamed as Yorkie, indicating the place of origination for this breed - Yorkshire, this dog is determined by the Federation Cynologique International to be placed in the Toy Terrier section. This dog proves to be a very nice candid...
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