Pictures of Dogs Dachshund (Wirehaired) Breed Pictures and Informations

The Dachshund (Wirehaired) is an original German breed dog that was very popular in the 17th century and later in America in the early 1900s.He is a high energetic and needs regular moderate amount of daily exercise and playtime inside the house. The breed of such type of dogs comes in three coat varieties: wirehaired, longhaired and smooth. The Wirehaired Dachshund pet dog can be a good choice for those who neither prefer smooth or longhaired dog.

This dog is a devoted, protective and intractable dog with immense love and cares for his master. He can be sometimes resentful if your interest isn't on him. But Dachshund is fairly happy, sociable, funny and playful dog. He loves to be part of the whole lot and needs your special attention from you. But it sometimes behaves like arrogant and distrustful with strangers. This pet dog can gain weight quickly. So one should very care about his diet that should be balanced. He is a medium hair shedder, so it may not be an ideal pet dog if you are not comfortable with dog-hairs in your house.

This pet is not good enough or friendly with younger children and better comfortable with older members of your house. It can bite and snap when excited. This breed of dogs (Dachshunds) comes in two sizes: standard and miniature. The weight of a standard Dachshund is16 to 32 pounds and is 12 to 14 inches tall and the miniature size is 8 to 9 inches tall that weighs around 9 to 11 pounds. The dog has a soft and straight coat with medium length. The dog needs to be brushed intermittently or more frequently if it’s hair shedding irritates you more. In AKC popularity criteria, Dachshund was 7th out of 157 breeds in 2007.

Pictures of Dogs Dachshund (Smooth Hair) Breed Pictures and Informations

Dachshund dogs were the first breeds from Germany in 17th Century and later spreads all over the world after First World War. They became very popular in America in the early 1900s. The dogs were originated in three popular coat varieties such as smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired. The Smooth Coat variety of dogs are clean, brown colored and looks great. This pet dog is a bold, tenacious, devoted, loving and protective. But he is not an outdoor dog, so shouldn't be left alone in a yard.

If bored, he will dig or chew. He is normally fine with other dogs, especially other Dachshunds. If you have cats and others pets in your house, the dog should be socialized with them while in puppy. Almost all Dachshund dogs are medium-shedders. So they may not be good pets if you dislike dog-hairs on and around in your house. This dog is not friendly enough with younger children but better comfortable with older members of your family. It can bite and snap when excited by others.

This breed of dogs comes in two sizes: standard and miniature. The standard weight of a Dachshund dog is nearly 16 to 32 pounds and 12 to 14 inches tall. But the miniature size is around 8 to 9 inches tall that weighs approximately 9 to 11 pounds. He has a soft and straight coat with medium length. The dog needs to be brushed intermittently or more often if it’s shedding of body hairs bothers you more. In AKC (American Kennel Club) popularity, Dachshund dog was 7th out of 157 breeds in 2007.

Pictures of Dogs Dachshund (Longhaired) Breed Pictures and Informations

This Dachshund is a Germany breed dog, which was very popular in America in the early 1900s after World War I. The breed of such type of dogs comes in three coat varieties: longhaired, smooth and wirehaired. The longhaired Dachshund dogs are having nice stylish hairs on both side of the face. It is a brave, protective, devoted and stubborn dog with immense love and care towards its master.

He bonds very closely to his/her owner and will follow you just about, and can sometimes be envious if your attention isn't on him. But Dachshund is fairly sociable, playful, funny, happy and humorous pet as well. He loves to be part of the whole lot and needs special attention from you. It sometimes behaves like snobbish and suspicious with strangers. This pet dog can gain weight quickly, so the caretaker should be careful about his feed and overfeed. As he is a medium-shedder, it may not be a good pet dog if you are concerned about dog-hairs in your house.

This pet is not good enough or friendly with younger children and better comfortable with older children. It can bite and snap when excited. This breed of dogs (Dachshunds) comes in two sizes: standard and miniature. The weight of a standard Dachshund is16 to 32 pounds and is 12 to 14 inches tall and the miniature size is 8 to 9 inches tall that weighs around 9 to 11 pounds. He has a soft and straight coat with medium length. The dog needs to be brushed occasionally or more often if it’s shedding bothers you more. In (AKC) American Kennel Club popularity parameter, Dachshund was 7th out of 157 breeds in 2007.

Pictures of Dogs Beagle Breed Pictures and Informations

Beagle is completely a family dog with playful, friendly and joyful nature. The pet acts as family member with children and other dogs also. He loves company and togetherness very much. But with strangers he would warm up quickly at first sight to them. This nature makes him a good watchdog. This pet has a tendency to bark and howl when lonely at home. As this pet dog loves to roam and to sniff, he should be kept on a leash to avoid his sniffing and running off nature to hunt after interesting smells.

Like other pet dogs, he doesn’t have doggy odors. He has the ability to live in a city, apartment without yard or open space. But he is a medium flaking dog, so he would leave quite a bit of hairs around your house or apartment. This good-looking Beagle is 12 to 15 inches tall with weight of around 16 to 36 pounds. He has a nice short coarse coat. The Beagle’s coat generally consists of two or three colors.

The dead hair falls out naturally. It requires occasional brushing due to its short and easy care coats. Although the exact origin of this pet is still unknown but this type dogs were traced during Roman time. The modern beagle was urbanized in England in the 1830's out of several other hound breeds. During 1840, the beagle arrived in America for the first time. In AKC popularity parameter this dog (Beagle) was 5th out of 157 breeds in 2007.

Pictures of dogs Yorkshire Terrier Breed pictures and informations

As its name “Yorkshire Terrier” or “Yorkie” is named for the city in England, where he was for many years. He is a fearless, energetic and assertive dog. Yet he is very lively, affectionate and happy. He is not a dog who can be left alone in a yard or open space; he needs human companionship, closeness and always likes to be near you.

Yorkie loves daily morning walks, long walks and even traveling too. When you are outdoors, the dog should always be leashed in a safety-enclosed area. He prefers to chase after small animals ever never hesitate to confront with much larger dogs. This handsome Yorkshire Terrier dog is 9 to 10 inches tall and weighs 5 to 7 pounds. It has a long and straight coat. The color of his coat may be the combination of blue & gold, blue & tan, black & gold or black& tan.
His coat only needs to be brushed intermittently, and is brusque short every few months. His show coat should be brushed for 15 to 20 minutes daily to prevent mats and tangles, and should be trimmed every 6 weeks. Although his popularity dipped slightly during the 1940's, but he has risen since to become the world's most popular terrier breed pet dog. In AKC popularity parameter this dog (Yorkshire Terrier) was 2nd out of 157 breeds in 2007.

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.

Pictures of Dogs Affenpinscher Pictures and Affenpinscher Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs Affenpinscher Pictures and Affenpinscher Breed Information

Affenpinscher is a terrier like small breed or toy breed of dog. Its country of origin is Germany and it has a nickname of Monkey Dog. Despite being a toy breed, Affenpinscher, it is not a fragile dog. It has a stout and tough physical appearance. Although Affenpinscher is terrier-like but they have a very much different appearance.





Affenpinscher has a harsh, rough and a wiry coat that is shaggier than the head with shorter coat over the back and hindquarters. Color of coat comes in black, grey, silver, red, tan and a mixture of red, black and white. Its facial structure and expressions are very similar to a Monkey. Head is round and the muzzle is relatively small. Its nose is prominent and eyes are round, black, alert and always conspicuous. Ears are small and triangular shaped. It weighs around 7-9 pounds and its height is about 11 inches. Affenpinscher is a fun loving, adventurous, graceful, stubborn and playful breed of dogs. It has a lifespan of about 11 years.

Pictures of Dogs Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Pictures and Alpha Blue Blood Bulldog Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Pictures and Alpha Blue Blood Bulldog Breed Information

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or ABBB is well developed natural type of bulldog belonging to an American rare breed of dog. It was originally bred in Alapaha river region of Southern Georgia. Alapaha bulldog is one of the last remaining breeds that are typical of the original bulldogs from England that were used as plantation dogs. ABBB, also known as Otto, is a muscular, sturdy and more athletic and energetic than many other traditional bulldogs.





ABBB has a broad head, a prominent muzzle and natural drop ears. Eyes are bluish or brownish colored and very much prominent and set well apart. Coat is relatively short yet fairly stiff and comes in chocolate, white and different shades of black, grey, red, white and fawn. Overall, the body is sturdy, muscular with well-muscled hips. It weighs around 80-100 pounds and its height is 22-26 inches. Its life span is around 12-15 years. Alapaha is a trainable, dutiful and responsible breed of dogs and impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property.

Pictures of Dogs Akita Pictures and Akita Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs Akita Pictures and Akita Breed Information

Akita, a powerful and majestic looking dog, is a large breed of dog with its origin in Japan. It is also known as Japanese Akita or Great Japanese Dog. Akita is quite uncommon in many countries and American Akita is a separate breed. It is famous due to it’s almost bear shaped head.





Outer coat is thick and waterproof that is suitable for fierce winters in Northern Japan. Undercoat is dense, straight and soft. Japanese Akita comes in five colors brindle, pure white, sesame, red and fawn. It has an alert and intelligent looking blunt wedge shaped head with dark and deep set eyes. Ears are triangular, wide and prickled. It has a broad and wide forehead with a strong looking and short muzzle. Black or brownish colored nose is well formed. Overall body is strong, muscular and powerful with thick legs and a deep body. Webbed toes make them excellent swimmers. Tail is tightly curved over the back. It weighs around 80-120 pounds and its height is about 24 inches. It has a life span of about 12-15 years. Akita is a loyal, docile, aloof, clean, intelligent and loyal dog and is excellent as a housedog.

Pictures of Dogs American Bulldog Pictures and American Bulldog Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs American Bulldog Pictures and American Bulldog Breed Informations

American Bulldog or Old Country Bulldog is a domestic breed of dogs. American bulldog is the closest surviving relative of Old English bulldog. American bulldogs are of two types Johnson type and Scott type, named after the names of their breeders. Johnson type is larger than the Scott type. American bulldog is a stocky, well-built and strong type of dog. It is more agile and swifter than English bulldog.





It has a short coat that comes in white, white with patches, black and white brindle, fawn and white, fawn and white brindle or a combination of all these. There are few exceptional breeds that come with a blue patch. Overall, it is a muscular and strong dog with large and powerful head. Head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and rounded eyes. It has a black or grizzle nose, different types of ears and black wide eyes. Its weight is around 80-120 pounds and its height is about 22-26 inches. It has a life span of about 16 years. They have a strong protective instinct and are brave and determined. With its true love, devotion and grit towards the human being, it is considered as the best friend of human being.