By Lata Sivadasan on March 11, 2009
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The Artesien Normand is a happy, good-natured dog who is courageous and headstrong in the hunt. Although brave and determined, the Artesian is gentle with children and makes a fine, trustworthy pet. They have a very deep bark and may bark loudly when strangers arrive, but will still give a warm welcome. Good-natured and obedient, [...]
Posted in Basset Artésien Normand | Tagged animals, apartment life, artesien normand, basset, walks
By Lata Sivadasan on February 11, 2009
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The Appenzell is a noisy, extroverted dog that makes a great watch dog. Charming and affectionate, tough, sober, brave, intelligent, and lively, the Appenzell usually gets along well with other dogs and mixes well with livestock and household animals if it has become used to them while still young. They are rather unsure of strangers [...]
Posted in Appenzeller Sennenhund | Tagged acreage, apartment life, appenzell mountain dog, neighbors, temperament
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 24, 2008
Description:
Is an elegant,long and low terrier.Its length should be twice its height at the withers.It has a powerful muzzle, a black nose,dark brown eyes and either upright or falling-down ears (although, falling-down ears are rare), Its tail is pendent and never curled.Its undercoat is soft but its 6 inch outer coat is long, hard, [...]
Posted in Skye Terrier | Tagged apartment life, black nose, little dogs, skye terrier, small animals
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 24, 2008
Description:
Has a square,thickset, stocky compact,body, with a sleek, soft coat that comes in apricot,fawn,black and silver-all with a short,flat black muzzle and velvety ears.Rose shaped ears are preferred. Moles on the cheeks are considered beauty spots.The eyes are prominent, expressive, dark and lustrous.The teeth should meet in a slightly undershot bite. The back is short, [...]
Posted in Pug | Tagged apartment life, beauty spots, breathing problems, good watchdogs, harsh punishment
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 24, 2008
Description:
Also known as the English Pointer,is powerful,graceful and aristocratic.It carries its head proudly,has an alert expression and a well-muscled, athletic body.The nose is set higher than the rest of the muzzle.The stop is well-defined.Its upper lip is full but not slack. The eyes are hazel or chestnut depending on the color of the coat.The [...]
Posted in Pointer | Tagged alert expression, apartment life, english pointer, family pets, health problems
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 24, 2008
Description:
The Miniature Pincher is a small,compact,muscular,sleek dog with square proportions and well-chiseled lines.The top lines are either level or sloping slightly towards rear.The front legs are straight and the dewclaws removed. The feet are small and catlike.The muzzle is strong and in good proportion to the rest of the dog. The teeth should meet in [...]
Posted in Miniature Pinscher | Tagged apartment life, bright eyes, little fellow, miniature pincher
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 7, 2008
Alternative names:(Baluchi Hound) (Sage Baluchi) (Tazi)
Description:
Is sight hound with an aristocratically Tall and slender with a long. narrow, refined head,silky topknot and powerful jaws.The occiput is quite prominent. The muzzle is slightly convex (Roman nose) with a black nose.There is little or no stop.The teeth should meet in a level or scissors bite. The [...]
Posted in Afghan Hound | Tagged apartment life, black nose, hip bones, long hair