Dog Personalities

 

 

Hounds

Beagles

Short haired coat.
It is a very nosey dog and gets into trouble easy.
They are a noisy dog as they have a natural
instinct to bark alot.
A great dog for kids as it has a good
temperament.

 

Gun Dogs

King Charles Spaniel

Very affectionate and intelligent.
Excellent pet for a family with small children.
Excellent lap dog. Loyal companion.
Large beautiful eyes.
Excellent bird dogs.
A very sensitive dog whose feelings are hurt easily.
Need a lot of loving attention.
They also snore.

 

 

Cocker Spaniel

A good dog at flushing out game.
Good temperament and good with children.
Makes a great family pet.
Requires grooming and trips for a haircut.

 

 

 

Golden Retriever
Know for its reliable temperament it is a good
hunter, family pet or show dog.
It needs plenty of exercise daily.
Its water repellent coat ranges from light
to dark shades of gold.
Labrador Retriever
Gentle with children and the elderly.
It has a stable temperament and adjusts to
new surroundings easily.
Alto not aggressive, it will bark to warn strangers.

 

Terriers

West Highland White

A good house dog but requires a lot of grooming. 
Daily brushing and stripping twice per year.
Makes a good family dog and easily trained.

 

 

Yorkshire Terrier

Grooming on a regular basis.
Not recommended around children as it can be
injured easily.
An independent dog but a devoted companion.
Altho it is very small it tends to guard its master.

 

 

Jack Russell

A natural clown. A sturdy tough terrier.
An avid hunter - if there a mouse in the
 house look out.
They are a happy, very energetic, bold
 and loyal. Also very intelligent.
They can think up more games to play &
 things to do to keep themselves busy.
You will be the center of his universe. 
A very active dog and a loving dog. 
Requires a lot of affection.
Gets into alot of mischief.

 

Working Dogs

 

 

Boxer

An alert, self assured and fearless dog.
Very playful and fun loving.
They have a short coat.
Extremely loyal,intelligent and courageous.
Altho large they are good with children.
Used often in police work.

 

 

Collie

Lassie come home.
Grows deeply attached to its owners.
Affectionate with children 
and its keen sense of belonging makes it an
excellent watchdog.
Requires brushing and grooming.

 

 

German Shepherd

Uncanny intelligence and faithfulness.
Known as a family dog, guide dog,
police dog, and herder.
Needs plenty of exercise.
Loves to ride and go on trips.
A good family companion.

 

 

Australian Shepherd

Known for its excellent herding instincts.
Needs brushing and groomed.
A kind and gentle dog. Very friendly to guests
good with children. Very protective.
A natural comedian.
Need lots of room for exercise.

 

 

 

Briard

A playful disposition, intelligent expressions
and a reassuring "teddy Bear" look.
It will become a devoted family pet if showed
the right affection.
Used as a guard dog for sheep to protect
from wolves.

 

 

 

Old English Sheepdog

This dog requires alot of grooming with
 the thick coat.
A good family dog and has a good temperament'
Also an effective guard dog.  

 

 

Saint Bernard

Strong, courageous and good at tracking.
Used often in rescue in snow storms.
Docile, Cheerful and loyal. 
Adapts to family life and great with kids.

 

 

Samoyed

These dogs require alot of brushing.
Thick double coat. They are intelligent,gentle
loyal, alert,full of action and eager to please.
Good with children.  Difficult to train.
They need lots of exercise. 

 

 

 

Doberman

Energetic, watchful,determined,alert,
fearless, loyal and obedient.
This dog is friendly IF its master is friendly
 to a stranger. It is what its master is.
Watches over children.
An excellent dog if trained as a family dog.

 

 

Rottweilers

This is a very very protective dog.  It will keep 
anyone from entering & if they do get in, it 
keep them from leaving.
They (depending how they were breed 
and raised) are very loving dogs. A devoted
companion dignified, arrogant, loyal and courageous
Obedient and calm.
Many are even witty and comical

 

 

Siberian Husky

The dogs are easily bored. They are very active.
And will take you and the household over 
if you let them. But are easily trained, attentive and 
loving. They do not like cats.
They are extremely intelligent.
 Sometimes smarter than you.
Good with kids. Needs grooming and exercise.

 

 

Dalmatian

Demonstrates patience, gentleness,obedience
and courage. 
It is good with children.
It is also known as a firehouse mascot.

 

 

Poodle

Unless you know how to clip a dog yourself
This dog will require a groomer.
The poodle comes in a variety of sizes from the
teacup to the standard.
The are excellent watch dogs. No one gets near
without their barking.

 

 

Schnauzer

A high spirited dog. There are 3 different
 breeds, Schnauzer, Miniature and Giant.
Requires some grooming. 
This dog need lots of attention and affection.
Good with kids, very 
alert and also needs lots of exercise.
Will catch a mouse if you have them.

 

 

Shih Tzu

This is not the best pet for children. A sturdy dog
but small.
You will need to spend about 1/2 hr a day on
 brushing.
It has a happy, outgoing and affectionate nature
and is friendly and trusting.

 

 

Shar Pei

Known for its distinctive abundance of folded
 flesh, its loyal, tranquil, intelligent and 
particularity friendly with children.
Requires alot of attention to cleaning
of the flesh.

 

 

Chihuahua

A very tiny dog. Adjusts to apartments well.
It is hardy and adaptable but must be kept indoors.
They are also good little travelers.
Playful, graceful and intelligent.
They miss nothing and fear even less. 

 

 

Pomeranian

This little dog does require some grooming 
with its double coat.
Highly intelligent friendly and affectionate
Good with children - a spirited dog.

 

 

Dachshund

There are short hair, long hair and wire haired.
They are free of that "doggy odor" that alot
of dogs have.
It is a loyal dog and makes an excellent
house pet.
Clever, lively and courageous.

 

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