Facts about Dogs Dalmatian Breed Information and Dalmatian Puppies Pictures

Dalmatian is a large, strong and muscular breed of dogs from Dalmatia, Croatia who is renowned for its white coat with black or brown spots. Dalmatians are also known by few other names such as Carriage Dogs, Firehouse Dogs, Plum Pudding Dogs, and Spotted Coach Dogs. The skull is almost as wide as it is long and flat on the top. Muzzle and skull are of the same length. The eyes are medium round in brown or blue color. Ears are high-set, hanging down and gradually taper to a rounded tip. The feet are round with arched toes. The overall appearance is a well-built, and elegant.





Dalmatians have a short, fine and dense coat and the most common colors of coats are white with black or brown spots. They weight around 35-70 pounds and their height is about 19-24 inches. Dalmatian is one of the most loyal and active breeds of dogs. They easily mix with other pets including horses and make an excellent companion dog especially for families that have different pets at their homes. They love affection indoors but like to go out on walk or run with the owners. Being an active type of dog, Dalmatian should not be left along for longer periods. Apart from its companionship qualities, Dalmatian can also make an excellent rescue dog or athletic partner.

Facts about Dogs Boston Terrier Breed Information and Boston Terrier Puppies Pictures

Boston Terrier, also known as American Gentleman, or Boston Bull, is a breed of non sporting dogs from the United States. They are cross breed of Old English Bulldog and English White Terrier. Boston Terrier is a small and compact dog with short tail and erect ears and comes in black, brindle or seal colored smooth coat with white markings. They have a lifespan of 12-13 years and they are lively, highly intelligent, and friendly breed of dogs but could be stubborn sometimes.




Boston Terrier is a small yet compactly built dog with well proportioned ears, limbs, head, skull, and muzzle. Ideal weight of Boston Terrier should be between 10 and 25 pounds and the height should be between 15 to 17 inches at withers. They have strong and friendly personality and they are always eager to please the owners. Boston Terrier display an excellent expression of strength, determination and agility. Boston terrier is one of the best breeds of dogs for companionship and they also love the company of other pets around them.

Facts about Dogs Basset Hound Breed Information and Basset Hound Puppies Pictures

Basset Hound is a dog breed from France that is popular due to its short legs. Basset is a scent hound and it is bred for hunting rabbits by scent. They have an excellent sense of scent next only to the bloodhounds. Although short-legged but Basset Hound is a relatively heavy dog with large head and rounded skull. Basset Hound is a sweet tempered dog with affectionate, friendly and loving nature with human beings. With its acute sense of smell and short stature, Basset Hound is suitable for hunting small games such as rabbits.





Basset Hound has a deep and heavy muzzle with soft brown eyes, dark pigmented lips, loose elastic skin, low set and velvet colored ears that hang towards the ground and deep chest that extends in front of the legs. The tail is slightly curved and erect while walking. Feet are massive and heavy and limbs are short and powerful. Average weight of a Basset Hound is between 24-30 kg and height is 12-15 inches. Average lifespan of Basset Hound is 12 years. Generally, the bassets are tri-colored with black, white and tan and red spots on its white fur.

Facts about Dogs Airedale Terrier Breed Information and Airedale Terrier Puppies Pictures

Airedale Terrier or simply Airedale is a breed of Terrier dogs and the name Airedale comes from the place Airedale, a geographical region in Yorkshire, England. Airdale terrier is also often known as "King of Terriers', as it was the largest of all the terriers until a new larger breed known as Black Russian Terrier was developed by NKVD, a famous Secret Police Organization of the Soviet Union during the era of Stalin. Airdale was originally bred to hunt otters in the valleys of the River Ire in Airdale and due to which it is also known as Waterside Terrier. Besides being a hunting dog, in many countries including England Airedale is also used as Police Dog.





Although large Airedales weighing up to 55 kg are also found in some parts of the world but an average male generally weighs 25-30 kg and stands tall at around 60 cm (24 inches), female Airedales being slightly smaller. The coat of Airdale is black and tan with a harsh overcoat and a soft undercoat. The coat is hard, wiry, dense and medium length and lies close to the body. Most of the Airdale dogs are used as working dogs and hunting dogs because of their extraordinary speed of chasing animals, abilities to hunt independently and alertness.

Pictures of Dogs Afghan hound Pictures and Afghan Hound Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs Afghan hound Pictures and Afghan Hound Breed Information

Afghan hound is an ancient sight hound breed of dog. Its origin lie in Afghanistan and it has nicknames of Baluchi, Baluchi Hound and Kabuli Hound. Regarded as a royal breed of dogs, Afghan hound has distinct thin, fine and silky coat. Overall, it looks like a tall and longhaired greyhound. Afghan hound possesses great speed and ability to cover long distances effortlessly like greyhound dogs. The breed has acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Afghan hound was used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing the preys.



It has a long, naturally silky, finely textured and profuse coat that comes in many colors. Coat requires special care and attention for its proper maintenance. Its head is long and narrow and muzzle is tapered. Eyes are calm, intelligent, dark, prominent and triangular. Tail is long, thin and tapered. Ears are long and set across from the eyes. It weighs around 50-60 pounds and its height is about 24-30 inches. Afghan hound is considered as an aloof, dignified and relatively disobedient type of dog breed. It lives for about 12-13 years.