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Chihuahua is the Smallest Dog in the World

Chihuahua found in Mexico in 1850. Race that we know today comes from the intercross between Toltec dogs, Chinese Crested dogs and dogs Techichi. Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world so very cute and funny. Now, Chihuahua is the most popular pet in many countries because it is unique and funny so it is suitable for as pets. Chihuahua has weight ranges from 1 Kg to 2.7 Kg with heights up to 20 CM was measured to the tops. This dog has a charm that is so strong that many people want to have it.

Chihuahua has a head shaped like an apple with big ears and beautiful. The origins of this dog is still debated, it is likely that most of the dogs came from Mexico or North American countries. This cute dog has a face like it was suspicious. Dogs are also not very fault-finding, its only barks when strangers meet. Chihuahua’s voice is very suitable for use as an alarm dog.

Chihuahua has 2 types of fur that is short hair and long hair. Both are married to each other may not like the Dachshund dog or a Fox Terrier should not be mated if a different type of fur. Sometimes the marriage between the short hairs can produce long hair Chihuahua. Chihuahua is a wonderful dog!!!

Black Russian Terrier, Natural Home Guard

Black Russian Terrier is a big dog, with the thick and weather coat which mostly reaching 2 inches, and yes it’s typically black. With that unique and long coat, you can easily to define Black Russian Terrier from a massive group of dogs. Black Russian Terrier has long history, which also it’s got involved into the World War II period. They are usually used as the military guard and help patrol police for its strength in dealing with even extreme weather.

Looking at its personality, Black Russian Terrier is known to be really intelligent and smart, which these makes it really suited as a watch dog. Born as an excellent dog guard, Black Russian Terrier is naturally suspicious to any strangers that entering the area. And beside of its protective characteristic, these dogs are also quite playful and you can take the advantages from their protective characteristic to keep kids safe out there.

They really love to be near the human’s contact, which it means whether you are living in a small apartment or big house, that wouldn’t bother them at all, as long as you keep maintaining the contact with them intensively. And if you are about to have it or has it already, then be sure you checked his ear regularly to keep him from Otitis.

Dalmatian, the Unique Dog

Ever watching Disney’s 101 Dalmatians movie? Yes, this movie has somehow popularizing the Dalmatian dog until now. This breed has unique white color with darker spots around the body. Many people mightn’t knowing this, but actually Dalmatian born in white, and the dark spots are shown after they get older, and it’s not only black, but also there are also Dalmatians with black liver, dark blue, and even lemon spots.
Many people love Dalmatian because it has soft coat and high stamina that keep them active along the day. Looking back to it’s history, Dalmatian is considered as the oldest dog breed, which many documents proven Dalmatian has shown it’s existence back in the ancient Egypt era, and many experts also relate it with Bengal Pointer which known exist in the 1700s.
If you have one at your home, or is about to have Dalmatians at home, be sure you know this. Dalmatian is a restless type, which it means you have to be ready to keep them busy or taking it to outdoor activities regularly or you will cry on your new couch being smashed by its overload stamina. However if you are kind of those whom having lots of spare time in everyday, then Dalmatian would be the suited best friend for you

Great Dane is the Largest Dog in the World

Dog has a lot of uniqueness that many people chooses this animal as pets. The dog has many types that you can choose according to your wishes. One dog that can be used as a pet is Great Dane. Great Dane is the biggest dog in the world because of the high could reach 160 cm when measured from ground surface to the tip of the ear. It appearance is very elegant and authoritative supported by a very large size.

Great Dane growth period could reach the age of 18 months. The Great Dane is made slim during its growth in order that its feet strong enough. Although a large size, Great Dane does not require a large maintenance because this dog is not needs exercise. Over exercise can cause damage to the legs. This dog has many attractive colors, including Black, Blue, Fawn, Brindle, harlequin and mantle. Usually, the dog is maintained by many boys as very masculine and quiet so they can be a good playmate.

This dog has a very good nature, calm, not aggressive, rarely barks, and easy to train. It is very suitable for combination with any type of dog, including with smallest dog, Chihuahua.

Poodle is a Beautiful Dog

Many pets are close to us and live together in a home environment such as birds, cats, dogs, goats, cows, tigers and reptiles like snakes. This animal is a tame and some wild. Dogs are one of the animals are still animals around our house. Sometimes so sweet that we want to pet her or hold her. Dogs are domesticated very desirable because it can be friendly with us, so the dog becomes a pet one of the most desirable lot of people.

One type of pet dogs is poodle dog. Poodle Dog is the national dog of France country. There are three sizes for dogs that are elegant and smart. This dog has been known worldwide for its beauty and intelligence with no other type can match the uniqueness of this dog. This dog can swim and float in the water. Poodle is growing rapidly. The European community is very fond of this type because of its good and beautiful shape. This dog is very easy to be trained so many used in circus performances in the European countries.

A very special thing in this race Poodle is not having a change of fur like other races. The fur grow are throughout the body to inside the ear. Poodle has a loyal nature, likes to play and smart.