About Dogs

Dog anatomy, breeding, breeds, equipment, health, law, monuments, organizations, related professions and professionals, shows and showing, sports, training and behavior, types, working dogs. Dogs in popular culture, famous dogs, fictional dogs, films.

The dog is a canine mammal of the Order Carnivora. Dogs were first domesticated from wolves at least 12,000 years ago but perhaps as long as 150,000 years ago based on recent genetic fossil evidence and DNA evidence. In this time, the dog has developed into hundreds of breeds with a great degree of variation. This guide details the dog anatomy, breeding, breeds, equipment, health, law, monuments, organizations, related professions and professionals, shows and showing, dog sports, training and behavior, dog types, working dogs, as well as dogs in popular culture, famous dogs, fictional dogs, films about dogs, dogs as pets, and many other related aspects.

CONTENTS:

Breed True
Canid Hybrid
– Canid interfertility
– Wolf-dogs
– Dox
– Coy-dog
– Coy-Dingo
– Dingo hybrids
– Dogote
– Coy-wolf
– Jackal hybrids
Coydog
Cynology
Kennel
Landrace
– Landrace dogs
Pack
– Alpha animals
– Establishing rank
– Creating new packs
Dog Park
– Problems with off-leash dog parks
– Benefits of off-leash dog parks
Dog Anatomy
– Physical characteristics
– Dog coats
– – Color
– – Pattern
– – Texture
– Parts of the body
– – Ears
– – Tails
– Puppy Characteristics
– Temperature Regulation
Coat
– Show dogs
– Colours and patterns
– – Colour names
– – Patterns
– Miscellaneous
Cording
Debarking
Dewclaw
– Dogs
Docking
– History of docking and cropping
– Current status
– – Legal status by country
– Legality in the UK
– Arguments against docking dogs’ tails
– Docking in agriculture
Marcel
Merle
Natural Bobtail
– Animal species with a natural bobtail:
– – Domesticated breeds with a natural bobtail:
– – Breeds in which bobtails are known to occur:
– – Wild species with natural bobtails:
Piebald
Snout
– Dog’s muzzle
Withers
Dog Breeding
– Future of Breeding
Backyard Breeder
Breed Club
– Affiliation or independence?
Breed Registry
– Types of registry
– Crossbreeding and backbreeding
– Registered names
Breed Standard
– General
– Inconsistency of breed standards
– – Format
– – Nomenclature
– – Faults versus variants
– – Different countries, different standards, different interpretations
– Conclusion
Crossbreed
– Names of crossbreeds in specific animals
– – Dogs and cats
Dog Hybrids and Crossbreeds
– Casual crossbreeds
– References
Fault
– Whose fault is it? Interpretation of the standards
– Working dogs
Pedigree
Puppy Mills
Purebreds
– Purebred dogs
Selective Breeding
– Selective Breeding Methods
– – Closed vs. open studbook
– – Crossbreeding and backbreeding
– Purebred Cats, Dogs and the Debate over ‘Breed Purity’
– Purebreds
Snuppy
– Notes
Stud Master
Dog Breeds
List of Dog Breeds
– Breed categories
– Dog breed list
List of Dog Breeds by Country
– Australia
– Brazil
– Canada
– China
– Czech Republic
– Denmark
– Finland
– France
– Germany
– Hungary
– Iceland
– India
– Ireland
– Japan
– Korea
– Mexico
– Norway
– South Africa
– Spain
– Sweden
– Thailand
– Turkey
– United Kingdom
– United States
– Zimbabwe
Extinct Dog Breeds
Alaunt
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History of the Breed
– Modern Relatives
Black and Tan Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Blue Paul Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Appearance
– History
– Breeding
– Further reading
Cordoba Fighting Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– History
English White Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Silvio
– – Silvios’ Measurements
– – Area
– – Inches
– – Judging
– – Scale For Judging White English Terriers
– – Area
– – Value
– History
– Leighton
Molossus
– Country of origin
– Controversy
Old English Bulldog
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Reincarnations
– – Wilkinson Bulldog
– – Olde English Bulldogge
– English Bulldog
– Books
St. John’s Water Dog
– Country of origin
Talbot
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Ancient Dog Breeds
– The fourteen ancient breeds
– Controversy
Dog Breeds – A
Affenpinscher
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Afghan Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Africanis
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– References
Aidi
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Airedale Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Tail
– – Mouth
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Akbash Dog
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Akita Inu
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Edo Period
– – Before World War II
– – The War and the Aftermath
– Miscellaneous
– References
Alano Espanol
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Miscellaneous
– Books
Alaskan Klee Kai
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– UKC:
– History
Alaskan Malamute
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Characteristics
– Temperament and behavior
– Health
– History
Alaskan Husky
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Future of the husky
Alpine Dachsbracke
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
American Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Confusion with other breeds
– Temperament
– History
– – Today
– Housebreaking
– Miscellaneous
– Further reading
– See also
American Cocker Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Famous Cockers
American Eskimo Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Grooming
– – Breed-specific rescue
American Foxhound
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Exercise
American Hairless Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
American Mastiff
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
American Pit Bull Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Confusion among Pit Bull breeds
– Temperament and/or characteristics
– History
– Famous APBTs
American Staffordshire Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
American Staghound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
American Water Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
– Health
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Famous Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
Appenzeller Sennenhund
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Argentine Dogo
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance (UKC)
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Working
– – Fighting
– – Movies
Artois Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Australian Bulldog
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Further reading
Australian Cattle Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Australian Cattle Dog activities
– – Australian Cattle Dogs in movies
Australian Kelpie
– Australian Kelpie
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Breed standards
– Gallery
Australian Shepherd
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Recent history
Australian Silky Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Australian Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Azawakh
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Dog Breeds – B
Bandog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– – Current breeding
– – Future
– Miscellaneous
– – Pit dog
– – Guard dog
Barbet
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Basenji
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Basset Hound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Care
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Bassets
– – – Cartoon characters
– – – Films and TV
– – – In advertising
Bavarian Mountain Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Beagle
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Breed varieties
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Working life
– Miscellaneous
– – Beagles in popular culture
– – Famous beagles
Bearded Collie
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– – Working life
Beauceron
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Working life
Bedlington Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Belgian Shepherd Dog
– Appearance
– Temperament
– – Ownership
– Health
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– See also
Bergamasco
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Berger Blanc Suisse
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Bernese Mountain Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Grooming
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Bichon Frise
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Biewer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– – Breed recognition
Black Russian Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Black and Tan Coonhound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Bloodhound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Scenting ability
Bluetick Coonhound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Appearance
– Miscellaneous
Boerboel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Citations
Border Collie
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Breed standards
– Miscellaneous
– – Dog activities and sports
– – Famous Border Collies
Border Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Borderjack
Borzoi
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
Bosnian Tornjak
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Boston Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Bouvier des Flandres
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Health
– Famous Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Uses
Boykin Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
Brazilian Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Briard
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Famous Briards
Brittany
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Training, method of work
Bull Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Bull Terriers
– See also
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Bull and Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– – Dog fighting
– – Progenitor
– Famous Bull and Terriers
– – Billy
– – Dustman
– – Trusty
– References
Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Bulldogs in the Arts
– – Quotes
– – Mascots
Bullmastiff
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Size
– – Colour
– History
– – Working life
– – Dog attacks
Bully Kutta
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Notes
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Pictures
Dog Breeds – C
Cairn Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Canaan Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Measurements
– Temperament
– History
– – Canaan Dogs in the U.S.
Canadian Eskimo Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Cane Corso
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Catahoula Leopard Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– References
Catalan Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
Caucasian Ovcharka
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Modern times
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– – Mitral Valve Disease
– – Syringomyelia
– – Luxating patella
– – Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
– Miscellaneous
– – Puppy Mills
– – Famous Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Cesky Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Exercise
– Health
Chart Polski
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Training
Chihuahua
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Miscellaneous
– – “Teacup” and “Deer-faced” Chihuahuas
– – Famous Chihuahuas
Chinese Crested Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Famous Chinese Crested dogs
– Miscellaneous
Chinook
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Working Life
– Miscellaneous
Chippiparai
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Chow Chow
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Clumber Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Cockapoo
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
– Famous Collies
Coton de Tulear
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Curly Coated Retriever
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– – Height and Weight
– Care and Maintenance
– – Coat
– – Feeding
– – Exercise
– Health
– – Life expectancy
– – Known medical issues
– Temperament
Dog Breeds – D
Dachshund
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Symbol of Germany
– – Dachshund Racing
Dalmatian
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Reputation
– Origins
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Deerhound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Dobermann
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Color
– – Tails
– – Ears
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Famous Dobies
Dogue de Bordeaux
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Miscellaneous
Drentse Patrijshond
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Character
Dog Breeds – E
English Cocker Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Colour
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Working Cockers
– See also
English Foxhound
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Exercise
English Mastiff
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
English Pointer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
English Setter
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
English Shepherd
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Working Life
English Springer Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Famous Spaniels
– See also
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– – Facing Extinction
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Estrela Mountain Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– References
Eurasier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– References
Eurohound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Dog Breeds – F
Field Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Fila Brasileiro
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– Temperament
– History
Finnish Lapphund
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Finnish Spitz
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – General appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– – – Pigmentation
– – Height and weight
– Temperament
– Health
Flat-Coated Retriever
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– Temperament
– History
Fox Terrier
– Origin
– Development of the Fox Terrier around the world
– Famous Fox Terriers
– – Wire-haired
– – Smooth-haired
– See also
– References
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
– Alternative names
– Common nicknames
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Fox Terrier (Wire)
– Alternative names
– Common nickname
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Foxhound
Francais Blanc et Noir
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
French Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Books
Dog Breeds – G
Galgo Espanol
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
German Shepherd Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Common faults
– – Breed lines
– – Variant sizes and coats
– Temperament
– – Temperament Differences Among Lines
– Health
– History
– Working German Shepherd Dogs
– – Shepherding
– Miscellaneous
– – Breed names
– – Breed Name History
– – Famous Shepherds
German Shorthaired Pointer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– – Care
– History
– Miscellaneous
– References
German Spitz
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Types
– Appearance
– History
German Wirehaired Pointer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Giant Schnauzer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– References
Glen of Imaal Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Golden Retriever
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– Temperament
– History
– Rescue efforts
– Famous Golden Retrievers
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Grand Bleu de Gascogne
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Grand Griffon Vendeen
Great Dane
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Danes
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – All-breed club recognition
Greenland Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
Greyhound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Welfare
– Veterinary Care
– Miscellaneous
– – In the media
– – Anatomy
– – Sports
– References
Griffon Bruxellois
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Head
– – Coat
– – Colour
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Dog Breeds – H
Hamiltonstovare
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Hanover Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Harrier
– Country of origin
– Classification
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Exercise
Havanese
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Colour
– – Coat
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Havanese at work
– Care
– Miscellaneous
– – Buyer beware
Hollandse Herder
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Health
Hovawart
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Hungarian Vizsla
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Dog Breeds – I
Ibizan Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Icelandic Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Miscellaneous
Irish Bull Terrier
– See also
Irish Red and White Setter
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Irish Setter
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Famous Setters
Irish Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Irish Water Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Irish Wolfhound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Famous Wolfhounds
Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– References
Italian Greyhound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Activities
Dog Breeds – J
Jack Russell Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – Breed development
– – Breed controversies
– Miscellaneous
– – Jack Russells on screen
– See also
Jagdterrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Japanese Chin
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Care
– History
Japanese Spitz
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
Japanese Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Jonangi
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Dog Breeds – K
Kangal Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Colour and Coat
– – Split-Lump Controversy
– Temperament
– – Temperament controversy
– History
– – The Kangal in Turkey
– – The Kangal internationally
Kanni
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Karelian Bear Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Keeshond
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Color
– Temperament
– – Training
– Health
– Grooming
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Breed pronunciation
– – Colored Keeshonden
Kerry Blue Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Grooming
– Temperament
– See also
King Charles Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
Komondor
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– History
– Temperament
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Kooikerhondje
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Koolie
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Herding technique
Korea Jindo Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Other characteristics
– – Availability
Kuvasz
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Dog Breeds – L
Labradoodle
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Labrador Retriever
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament and activities
– Health
– Miscellaneous
– – Puppy mills and dog theft
– – Labrador variants
– – Famous Labs
– References
Lagotto Romagnolo
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
Lakeland Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Famous Lakelands
Lancashire Heeler
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Landseer
– Landseer (Continental-European type)
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– FCI:
– Miscellaneous
Large Munsterlander
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Leonberger
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Temperament
– History
Lhasa Apso
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Lowchen
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Dog Breeds – M
Mackenzie River Husky
Maltese
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Care
– Health
– History
– References
Manchester Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Maremma Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Original use
McNab
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Notes
– Appearance
– Characteristics
– History
Mexican Hairless Dog
– Alternative names
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Miniature Australian Shepherd
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Miniature Fox Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – History of the breed club
– – The Miniature Fox Terrier today
– References
Miniature Pinscher
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– – Socialization
– Care
– History
Miniature Schnauzer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Health
Mioritic
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Mountain Cur
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Trivia
Mudi
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Mudhol Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Munsterlander
Dog Breeds – N
Neapolitan Mastiff
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperment
– History
– Famous Mastiffs
New Guinea Singing Dog
Newfoundland
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Norrbottenspets
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Norfolk Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Grooming
– Temperament
– Health
– Exercise
– History
– – Working style
Norwegian Buhund
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Norwegian Elkhound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Description
– Origin and history
– Temperament
– Grooming
Norwegian Lundehund
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
Norwich Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Nova Scotia Duck – Tolling Retriever
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Dog Breeds – O
Old Danish Pointer
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Old English Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Care
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Sheepdogs
Olde English Bulldogge
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Further reading
Otterhound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Dog Breeds – P
Papillon
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Dog Agility
Parson Russell Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Notes
Patterdale Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Pekeapoo
– See also
Pekingese
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Care
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Peke legends
– Famous Pekes
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– See also
Perro de Presa Canario
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Health
– Aggression
Peruvian Hairless Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Care
– Genetics and health
– Miscellaneous
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Care
Phalène
– Alternative names
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Miscellaneous
Pharaoh Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Plott Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
Polish Scenthound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Pomeranian
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Pomeranians
– References
Pont-Audemer Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Working dogs
– History
Poodle
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Corded Poodle
– Temperament
– Care
– History
– – Use
– Miscellaneous
– – Hybrids
– – Famous Poodles
Poodle Hybrid
– Names for hybrids
– – Name | Mixed with
Portuguese Podengo
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Portuguese Water Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat Types
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– References
Pug
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Noise
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– – References
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Pugs
– – Pugs in the arts
– – Trivia
Puli
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
Pumi
– Pumi
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Notes
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– Activities
– History
– Miscellaneous
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Temperament
– Miscellaneous
Pyrenean Shepherd
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– Temperament
– Care
– History
Dog Breeds – R
Rafeiro do Alentejo
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Rajapalayam
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Notes
– Appearance
– Future of the breed
Rajyapalam
Rat Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Breed recognition
– Miscellaneous
– References
– See also
– See also
Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Miscellaneous
Red Setter
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Appearance
– Temperament
Redbone Coonhound
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
– Health
– See also
Rhodesian Ridgeback
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– Miscellaneous
Rottweiler
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Rotties
– – Dog attacks
– References
Rough Collie
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– See also
Dog Breeds – S
Saarlooswolfhond
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
Saluki
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Samoyed
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Eyes
– – Ears
– – Tail
– – Coat
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Famous Samoyeds
Sapsali
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– References
Sarplaninac
– Alternative names
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Working Life
Schipperke
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
– Health
Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Famous Scotties
Sealyham Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Seppala Siberian Sleddog
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– Characteristics
Serbian Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Serbian Mountain Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Serbian Tricolour Hound
– Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Shar Pei
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Health
– History
– See also
Shetland Sheepdog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– – Eyes
– – Dermatomyocitis (Sheltie Syndrome)
– – Ears
– – Von Willebrand Disease (vWD)
– – Thyroid problems
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Activities
– – Grooming
– Showing Requirements
Shiba Inu
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Health
– References
– Miscellaneous
Shih Tzu
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Care
Shikoku
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Shiloh Shepherd Dog
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Size
– – Coats
– – Colors
– Temperament
– History
– Health
Siberian Husky
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Eyes
– – Ears
– – Coat
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Dogsled racing
– Famous Huskies
Skye Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– – Types
– – Grooming
– Temperament
– Health
– Famous Skyes
Sloughi
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Small Munsterlander
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Smooth Collie
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– References
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
South Russian Ovtcharka
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Spanish Mastiff
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
Spinone Italiano
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– – Height and weight
– Temperament
– Health
– – Life expectancy
– – Known medical issues
– History
– References
– – Books
Springer Spaniel
St. Bernard
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
– – Varieties
– – Temperament
– Miscellaneous
– – Naming
– – Movies
– – Media portrayal
Stabyhoun
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Head
– – Body
– Temperament
– The Working Stabyhoun
– Health
– – Care
– Breeding
– History
– References
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Kennel Club Recognition
– See also
Standard Schnauzer
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– References
Swedish Vallhund
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Dog Breeds – T
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– UKC:
– Appearance
Tenterfield Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– – Breed Origin
– – Breed Development
– – The Tenterfield Terrier Today
Thai Bangkaew Dog
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Thai Ridgeback
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
– Health
Tibetan Mastiff
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– References
Tibetan Spaniel
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– General Appearance
– Temperament
– History
Tibetan Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– – Coat
– – Colour
– Temperament
– Health
Tosa
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– – Sumo wrestling
– References
Toy Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Classification and breed standards
– Further reading
Toy Fox Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Temperament
– History
– References
Toy Manchester Terrier
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Toy Mi-Ki
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– History
– Miscellaneous
Treeing Walker Coonhound
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
Dog Breeds – U
Utonagan
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– – Breed status and development
– – Containment
– – Wolf hybrids
Dog Breeds – V
Volpino Italiano
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– History
Dog Breeds – W
Welsh Corgi
– Corgis in movies and television
Weimaraner
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Professional training
– History
Welsh Springer Spaniel
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Welsh Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Care
– Health
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous Welsh Terriers
West Highland White Terrier
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Physical health
– History
– Famous Westies
– – Country of origin
– – Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
Wilkinson Bulldog
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– History
– Temperament
– Health
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
– Alternative names
– Country of origin
– Classification and breed standards
Dog Breeds – Y
Yorkshire Terrier
– Country of origin
– Common nicknames
– Classification and breed standards
– Appearance
– Temperament
– Health
– History
– Miscellaneous
– Famous Yorkies
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– Horse sulky
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List of U.S. Presidential Pets
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– See also
Dempsey
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– Endocrine diseases
– Gastrointestinal diseases
– Urinary and reproductive systems
– Poisons and overdoses
Dog Health – B
Bloat
Bordetella
– Scientific classification
– Species
Dog Health – C
Canine Coronavirus
– References
Canine Herpesvirus
Canine Influenza
Canine Parvovirus
– History
– Varieties
– Infection
– Prevention and contamination
– References
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor
Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Cherry Eye
Congenital Vertebral Anomaly
– Hemivertebrae
– Block vertebrae
– Butterfly vertebrae
– Transitional vertebrae
Coprophagia
– Evolved coprophagia
– – Cures for Animals
– Theories on Dogs
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Dog Health – D
Dermoid Sinus
Diabetes
– Symptoms
– Treatment
– – Diet
– – Pills
– – Insulin injections
– – Neuropathy in cats
– – Blindness in dogs
– Dosage and regulation
– – Blood sugar guidelines
– – Detecting and avoiding chronic somogyi rebound
– Hypoglycemic episode
Canine Distemper
– Canine distemper virus
– Virus classification
– Infection
– Symptoms
– Diagnosis
– Treatment and prevention
– References
Dog Skin Disorders
Dog Years
– References
Dog Health – E
Ear Mite
– Contagion
– Consequences of infection
Ectropion
– Causes
– Ectropion in dogs
– References
– See also
Elbow Dysplasia
– Causes
– The disease
– Commonly affected breeds
– References
Entire
Entropion
– Causes
– Entropion in dogs
– References
Dog Health – F
Fibrosarcoma
– Pathology
– Fibrosarcoma in dogs and cats
Flea
– Scientific classification
– Families
– Life Cycle
Foxtail (Raceme)
– Source
– Structure
– Mode of Action
– Prevention
– – Control
– – Avoidance
– – Removal
– Treatment
– Folklore
Dog Health – H
Heart Valve Dysplasia
Heartworm
– History of the disease
– – Heartworm in North America
– The parasite
– Course of infestation
– Symptoms of infestation
– Epidemiology
– Testing
– Treatment
– Prevention
– Human health considerations
Hemangiosarcoma
– Hemangiosarcoma in dogs
Hip Dysplasia
– Description
– Causes
– Detection
– Prevention
– Symptoms
– Treatment
Hyperthyroidism
– Causes
– Signs and symptoms
– Diagnosis
– Treatment
– – Surgery
– – Radioiodine
– – Thyrostatics
– Veterinary medicine
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Hypertrophic Osteopathy
– References
Dog Health – I
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Dog Health – K
Kennel Cough
– Infection
– Symptoms
– Treatment and prevention
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
– The disease in humans
– The disease in dogs
– – Breeds commonly affected by KCS
– The disease in cats
Dog Health – L
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Syndrome
– Cause
– Signs and symptoms
– Diagnosis
– Treatment
– Incidence
– Prognosis
– Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in dogs
Leptospirosis
– Causes
– Symptoms
– Complications
– Diagnostics
– Treatment
– Research
Luxating Patella
– References
Lymphoma
– Lymphoma in dogs
– – Commonly affected breeds
– – Classification
– – Symptoms
– – Diagnosis
– – Treatment
– – Prognosis
– Lymphoma in cats
– – Symptoms
– – Treatment and prognosis
– Lymphoma in ferrets
Dog Health – M
Malignant Histiocytosis
Mange
– Demodectic mange
– Sarcoptic mange
– Diagnosis
Masticatory Muscle Myositis
Mastocytoma
– Commonly affected breeds
– Symptoms
– Diagnosis
– Treatment and prognosis
– Mast cell tumors in cats
Megaesophagus
– Breeds Affected
Molera
Dog Health – O
Ocular Melanosis
– References
Osteosarcoma
– Prevalence
– Pathology
– Symptoms
– Causes
– Treatment
– Prognosis
– Canine Osteosarcoma
Dog Health – P
Panosteitis
Parvovirus
Phycomycosis
Protothecosis
Dog Health – R
Rabies
– Virus classification
– Transmission and symptoms
– The virus
– Prevention
– Prevalence
– Recently publicised cases
– – Transmission by animal bites
– – Transmission through organ transplants
– Transport of pet animals between countries
– Rabies and domestic skunks in the United States
Raw Feeding
Dog Health – S
Spaying And Neutering
– Household pets
– Modern Non-surgical Alternatives
– – Injectable
– – Other Methods
– Females (spaying)
– – Terms for the spayed
– Males (neutering)
– – Terms for the neutered
Dog Health – T
Tick
– Families
– Characteristics
– Ticks as disease vectors
– Location
– Facts
– Life cycle
– – Deer (black-legged) tick
– – – Larva
– – – Nymph
– – – Adult
Toxocariasis
– Epidemiology
– Pathophysiology
– Features
– Diagnosis
– Treatment
– Prognosis
– Prevention
Dog Law
Animal Control
Breed-Specific Legislation
– Pros and cons
– Recent developments
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Diane Whipple
Dog Licence
– Licencing information worldwide
– Related topics
Pet Passport
Dog Organizations
Kennel Club
Rescue Group
– Adopting through a rescue group
Dogs as Pets
Animal Euthanasia
– Morality Debate
Animal Shelter
Companion Dogs
– Working vs. companion
Dog Adoption
Dog Food
– Homemade diets
– Commercial dog food
– – The making of dog food
– – Contents
– – Special varieties
– – Common brands
Greyhound Adoption
– Background
– Origins of the Greyhound adoption movement
– Care by adoption groups
– – Medical care
– – Living conditions
– – Behavior of adopted greyhounds
Hypoallergenic
– Hypoallergenic pets
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Lap Dog
Rescue Dogs
Dog-Related Professions and Professionals
Dog-Show Judge
– Travelling judges
– Famous judges
Veterinarian
– Regulatory medicine
– Education
– Government
Dog Show
– Judging and winning at dog shows
– – Judging
– – Winning
– Dog shows in the UK
– Championship titles and registered names
– Prestigious dog shows
– History of dog showing
Best of Breed
Champion Dog
– Champion conformation dog
– Championship titles and registered names
Companion Dog Title
Conformation Point
– Common conformation points
Dog Groups
Dog Showmanship
– Equipment
General Specials
Gundog Group
Herding Group
Hound Group
Nonsporting Group
Novelty Show
Scruffts
Show
Show Dogs
– Championship titles and registered names
Working Groups
Dog Sports
List of Dog Sports
List of Protection Sports
Badger-Baiting
– Background
– Drawing the badger
– Entertainment
– Badger Dogs
– Teastas Mor
– Further reading
Bait
– History
– Baiting sports
– See also
– Further reading
– External links
– – Law by Country
Rat-Baiting
– History
– Atmosphere
– Rules
– Rat-catcher
– Technique
– Breeds
– – Billy
– Decline
Bear-Baiting
Bull-Baiting
Hog-Baiting
– Background
Human-Baiting
– Gentleman and the Bull Dog
– Brummy and the Bulldog
– East End Club
– Warning from history
– Further reading
Lion-Baiting
– Antiquity
– – Nero
– – Wallace
– Outrage
– Further reading
Polar Bear-Baiting
– Background
– – First citation
– – Second Citation
– See also
Dog Fighting
– Dog fighting breeds
– Law
– History
– – Japan
– – Pakistan
– – United Kingdom
– Future
List of Dog Fighting Breeds
History of Dog Fighting Breeds
– History
– – Modern History
– Breeding
– Hunting of dangerous game
– Baiting sports
– Old English bulldog
Pit Bull
– Characteristics
– History
– Safety and legal issues
– – Dog bite statistics
– – Urban myths
– – Insurance discrimination
– – Laws
– – Debate
– Dog fights
– Positive press
– Miscellaneous
– – Famous pit bulls
Shar Pei
– Appearance
– Health
– History
Sled Dog
– Sled dog breeds
Mushing
– Equipment
– Type of dog
– Dog team members
Dogsled Racing
Freighting
SnoPeak Siberian Huskies
Yukon Quest
Greyhound Racing
– History
– Greyhound racing today
– Treatment of racing dogs
– – Living Conditions
– – In Australia
– – Medical Care
Canicross
Carting
– Sulky driving
– Dryland mushing
Coursing
Dachshund Racing
Disc Dog
– History
– Ashley Whippet
– Competitions
– Requirements to compete
– Popularity
– Teaching a dog to catch a frisbee
Dog Agility
– Competition basics
– Agility obstacles
– – Contact obstacles
– – Tunnels
– – Jumps
– – Miscellaneous
– Agility scoring and clean runs
– Agility classes
– Fairness among dogs
– History of dog agility
– – History in the United States
– – – USDAA’s influence
– – – AKC
– – – Additional organizations
– – – Continuing changes
– Agility in the United States
– Agility in Canada
– Agility titles and championships
– – National championships
– – International championships
– Training
Dog Racing
Dog Scootering
– Scooter
– Location
– Benefits
– Activities
Drag Hunting
Flyball
Lure Coursing
– Lure course
– Qualifying to compete
– Levels of competition
– Judging
– Sanctioning organizations
– Recommended reading
Musical Canine Freestyle
– History
– Competition
– – Freestyle Heeling
– – Musical Freestyle
– – Freestyle in the UK
– Freestyle for fun
Pulka
Schutzhund
– Traits of Schutzhund dogs
– History
– Description
– Training
– Organizations
– Schutzhund and society
Sheepdog Trial
– History
– Event types
– Popular media
Skijoring
Tracking
Weight Pulling
Wiener Nationals
Dog Training
– Basic training
– – Age for early training
– – Basic training classes
– Communicating with the dog
– Reward and punishment
– The command voice
– Training tricks
– Teething
– Specialized training
– – Guard animals
– – Service animals
– See also
Alpha Roll
– History
– Effects
– Contemporary Use
– Alternatives to alpha roll
– References and links
Dog Attack
– Human-dog interactions
– – Human behavior as provocation
– – Child safety
– – Training and aggression
– Breed-specific attacks
– – Specific examples
– – Legal issues
Bark
– Why dogs bark
– Representation
Clicker Training
– Examples
Animal Communication
– Intraspecies vs. interspecies communication
– Interspecies communication
– – Prey to predator
– – Predator to prey
– – Symbiotic species
– – Human/animal communication
– Intraspecies communication
– – Forms of communication
– – Functions of communication
– – Evolution of communication
– Communication and understanding
– Animal communication and human behaviour
– Animal communication and linguistics
Dog Communication
– Dominance and submission
– Body movements
– – Tail
– – Ears
– – Mouth
– – Eyes and eyebrows
– Vocalizations
– – Barks
– – Growls
– – Whines and whimpers
– – Howls
Dog Aggression
– Factors contributing to aggression
– United States
Dog Trainer
Housebreaking
– Common Methods
– Common Mistakes
– Other Problems
Dog Intelligence
– Research
The Intelligence of Dogs
– Methodology
– Criticism
– Ranking of dogs by breed
– – Brightest Dogs
– – Excellent Working Dogs
– – Above Average Working Dogs
– – Average Working/Obedience Intelligence
– – Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence
– – Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence
Obedience School
Obedience Training
– History
– Companion obedience
– Basic behavior
– – Leash training
– Specialized common commands
– Competitive obedience
– – Competition obedience exercises
– Obedience for Other Purposes
– Dog Intelligence and Training
Operant Conditioning
– Reinforcement and punishment
Prey Drive
Socialization
– Humans
– – Forms of socialization
– – – Reverse socialization
– – – Developmental socialization
– – – Primary socialization
– – – Anticipatory socialization
– – – Resocialization
– – Agents of Socialization
– – – Total Institutions
– – Products of socialization
– – – Gender Socialization and Gender Roles
– Other animals
– – Feral animals
– – Cats
– – Dogs
Dog Society
– Dominance and submission
– – Dominance behavior
– Behavior when isolated
– Favorite activities
Trophallaxis
Wardog
Dog Types
Bulldog Breeds
– Baiting sports
– Old English Bulldog
– English Bulldog
Hairless Dogs
– Dominant genes
– Recessive genes
Hounds
– Type
– Example
Scent Hound
Coonhound
Sight Hound
– Appearance
– History
– Miscellaneous
– List of sight hounds
Longdog
Lurcher
Treeing
Spaniel
– Breeds
Terrier Group
Terrier
– Terrier types and groups
– Terrier breeds
FCI Terrier Group
Terriers of Scotland
Mixed-Breed Dog
– Terms for mixed-breed dogs
– Appearance
– Health
– Types of mixed breeding
– Mixed breeds in dog sports
– Advantages and drawbacks
Bichon
– History
– Types
– The Modern Bichons
Bird Dog
Cur
Eskimo Dog
Farm Collie
Gun Dog
– Type
– Example
– Training for Pointers and Setters
– Method of Work for Pointers and Setters
Herding Dog
– Herding behavior
– Herding dogs as pets
– Breed list
– See also
– References
Hunting Dog
– Main category
– Subcategory
– Example
Livestock Guardian Dog
Mastiff
Pariah Dog
Pastoral Dog
Pinscher
Pointer
Redbone Hound
– Origin
– Health
Retriever
Setter
Sheep Dog
Spitz
– Origins
– Migrations
– Working Dogs
– Adaptation to the Arctic
– Companions and toys
– List of Spitz-type dog breeds
Toy Group
– Unrecognized dogs
Toy Dog
– What makes a toy breed?
– – Does size matter?
– – Form versus function
– Teacup dogs
– List of toy breeds
Water Dog
Working Dogs
– Definition
– Jobs performed by dogs
– – New Advancements in Water Rescue
– – Rescue and Disaster Dogs
– Working dogs as pets
– Sources and References
Assistance Dog
Guide Dog
– History
– Breeds
– Guide dog training
Hearing Dog
Psychiatric Service Dog
Seizure Alert Dog
Service Dog
Attack Dog
Detection Dog
Guard Dog
Police Dog
– Chasing and holding
– Other law-enforcement uses
Search and Rescue Dog
Therapy Dog
Military Animal
– Transport and hauling
– – Other
– Pigeons & War
– Other specialized functions
– Additional reading
Anti-Tank Dog
License
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Index
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About the author
– Nicolae Sfetcu
– – Contact
Publishing House
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