There are hundreds of dog breeds to choose from dog breeders, and they all have something in common. They are devoted, loyal, ready to go for a walk at a moment’s notice, happy to curl up and watch TV and delighted to play at any time. When obtaining a dog particular attention should be paid to the type of dog with respect to the size of your yard, the amount of exercise the dog will receive and the amount of time available for grooming. We encourage you to read the following information, to help you decide which is the right breed to suit your lifestyle.
1. SMALL-sized DOGS
The term “small” describes dogs weighing between 1 and 10 kg at adult. This category includes “Toys” whose weight does not exceed 4 kg.
Hunting dogs originally
While small dogs were once prized for their hunting skills, they are very popular today as pets. They take very well to a sedentary life, even in towns, on condition they are taken out for regular exercise.
The 3 categories of Small dogs recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (The world Canine Organization):
Terriers: Fox terrier, Yorkshire terrier, Scottish terrier, Jack Russell terrier, Cairn terrier, etc.
Dachshunds: Standard and miniature Dachshunds, each of which has several forms according to their type of hair.
Lapdogs: Bichon fries, Toy and miniature Poodles, Chihuahua, Pekinese, Cavalier King Charles, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, etc.
The many kinds of Small dogs also come in a variety of coat types, including:
Long wavy hair: long haired Chihuahua, Coton de Tulear,etc.
Long straight hair: Maltese, Spitz, Bichon, Pekinese, Yorksshire, Shih Tzu, Lhasa apso, Cavalier, King Charles Spaniels, etc.
Short smooth hair: Pug,Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher, etc.
Short curly hair: Poodle.
Rough hair: Jack Russel Terrier, Cairn terrier, etc.
Very short hair: Italian Greyhound, Short-haired Dachsund, etc
2.MEDIUM-sized DOGS
The term “medium” includes dogs weighing from 11 to 25 kg when adult. Originally they were working dogs used for hunting, as sheep dogs or as sledge dogs, but over the years they have become adapted to their modern life as pets.They now account for about 30% of birth.
There are 3 groups of medium-sized dogs according to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale:
Hunting dogs (sporting breeds):
a.Pointers: French Pointer, Hungarian Pointer, English Setter, etc.
b.Hounds: Basset hounds, Beagle, Foxhound, Greyhound, etc.
c.Spaniels: Cocker Spaniel, Spinger Spaniel, etc.
Sheepdogs: Bearded Collie, Pyrenean Sheepdog, Border Collie, Australian Sheepdog, Puli, etc.
Sledge dogs: Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Spitz, etc.
Other Working dogs: Medium Pinscher, Medium Schnauzer, Shar Pei, Dalmatian, etc.
3. LARGE-sized DOGS
The term “large” includes dogs weighing from 26 to 44 kg when adult. Originally bred as working dogs they still today excel as sheep dogs, tracker, emergency rescue dogs, guard dogs, guide dogs for the blind. They are faithful and affectionate and make ideal pets.
There are 3 jobs and 3 major types of “Large-sized” dog:
Hunting dogs:
a.Tracking hounds: Irish wolfhound, Bloodhound, etc.
b.Pointers: German pointer, English pointer, Weimaraner, etc.
c.Coursing hound: Afghan hound, Greyhound, Borzoi, etc.
Sheepdogs: Old English sheepdog, Bouvier des Flanders, etc.
Guard Dog: German shepherd, Doberman, Giant schnauzer, Boxer, etc.
Source :
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (The world Canine Organization).
Declaration of Births in Europe – 2000.
Bannned from hunting in Franc (Royal Canin Veterinary Exclusive Guide Booklet).
Declaration of Births in Europe – 2000.
Bannned from hunting in Franc (Royal Canin Veterinary Exclusive Guide Booklet).
