Category: Dog Breeds

The Lhasa Apso is small in size, with a long, thick, beautiful flowing coat. She will need to be brushed daily in order to keep the tangles away. The Lhasa also needs to be bathed frequently. Owners sometimes keep the coat trimmed short, or just trim the hair around the face. The Lhasa’s teeth need to be brushed regularly and her veterinarian should check his teeth and gums from time to time. A Lhasa Apso stands about 10 to 11 inches high and weighs 13 to 15 pounds. They are most commonly gold, cream or honey in color, although they can also be found in different colors of brown, white… Read More Continue Reading

Appearance A cross between a Maltese and a Toy or Miniature Poodle, the Maltipoo is a little bundle of cuteness. They are quite small at around 8 to 14 inches in height and weighing from 5 to 20 pounds. Maltipoo puppies can look quite different from one to the next, as it depends what traits they have picked up from each of their parents. Their coat is a bit scruffy and sometimes curly. White or cream are the most commonly-seen colors but they can come in a variety of different shades. If the Maltipoo is curly like the poodle, she will need to be groomed professionally every 4 to 6… Read More Continue Reading

Appearance The Puggle is a cross-breed between a Pug and a Beagle that grows to be 8 to 15 inches tall. Puggles have a short, thick body and they are black, fawn or tan and have a black mask. They have a deeply wrinkled forehead, short legs, a curled tail and drooping ears. Puggles have short, easy to care for coats but they need to be brushed weekly as they shed quite a lot. Trim his nails every week or two, keep his ears clean and dry and brush his teeth frequently. Personality Puggles need daily exercise as they are active and energetic. However, they have a tendency to be… Read More Continue Reading

Physical Appearance A cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Toy Poodle, the Yorkipoo has retained the small size of a toy breed. He ranges from 7 to 15 inches in height and 3 to 14 pounds in weight. He has a low–dander, low-shedding coat that is very soft to the touch. Its hair can be either straight or curly. You can find the Yorkipoo in a wide variety of colors that include cream, black, white, red, sable, apricot, tan, chocolate, gray and silver. His appearance can vary greatly according to the individual traits he inherited from both of his parents. Personality The Yorkipoo is an active, energetic, intelligent dog… Read More Continue Reading

There are two types of Springer Spaniels, bench type and the field variety. The bench type are the spaniels that appear in shows. They have a longer, darker coat and they weigh more. The field variety has boundless energy and a shorter, lighter coat color. It has a weatherproof, waterproof double coat. It has feathering, which is longer fur on its ears, chest, legs and belly. The Springer Spaniel comes in black and white, liver and white, blue roan, liver roan or tricolor. They weigh between 45 and 55 pounds and stand 18 to 22 inches tall. Personality The Springer Spaniel will smother you with kisses. A great family dog,… Read More Continue Reading

Physical Appearance A strong, muscular dog, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a short deep head with a broad skull. Its smooth, short coat comes in red, fawn, white, black or blue and any of these colors with white. Some people may see this dog and mistake it for a Pit Bull. He is slightly longer than he is tall. “Part of their charm is that they look so tough, but they really aren’t. Their inner beauty will steal your heart,” says the author of A New Owner’s Guide to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Personality This very courageous and obedient dog is very people friendly. It is quite affectionate and has a… Read More Continue Reading