ABC's of dog breeds

[lonnienord]

Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle (the initial x is pronounced as an sh), also known as Tepeizeuintli or Mexican Hairless, is a rare, almost hairless breed of dog which can be quite variable in size, ranging from under 10 pounds (4 kg) to about 50 pounds (20 kg), with an average body temperature of 40°C. The breed was native to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and may date back 3500 years. Owners of this dog call them "xolos" for short.
The Aztec and Maya cultures are believed to have kept this animal as pets. They also ate the meat of the Xoloitzcuintli.

Depending on which genes an individual dog gets, many members of this breed are also missing several teeth.

There is also a "coated" xolo with a very short coat of hair. They appear randomly in the same litters as hairless ones.

 

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Yorkshire Terrier

 

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Alsatian

 

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Borzoi

 

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Collie

 

[lonnienord]

The Dobermann or Doberman Pinscher (also, more colloquially, Dobie) is a breed of domestic dog. Dobermanns are commonly used as guard dogs, watch dogs, or police dogs, and have a reputation as being a dog that is incredibly loyal to its familial duties and that is vicious if crossed.

 

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English Setter

 

[lonnienord]

Field Spaniel Breed StandardField Spaniel Breed Standard

Sporting Group
General Appearance
The Field Spaniel is a combination of beauty and utility. It is a well balanced, substantial hunter-companion of medium size, built for activity and endurance in a heavy cover and water. It has a noble carriage; a proud but docile attitude; is sound and free moving. Symmetry, gait, attitude and purpose are more important than any one part.

 

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German Shorthaired Pointer

 

[Lasias]

hound

 

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Irish Wolfhound

My best friend walks on water,
Alyssa

 

[shezshy]

jack russell terrier ..so cute!

 

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king charles spaniel

 

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Lowchen

 

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mastiff

 

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Norfolk Terrier

 

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Old English Sheepdog

 

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Pharoah Hound

 

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Rat Terrier