Archive for the ‘dog pictures’ Category
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Pictures of Dogs - Skye terrier Dogs
Sky terrier is one category of larger breed of terriers that has 27 types. Skye terrier originates from Scotland. Skye terrier is long but low terrier with length almost double of height. There are two coats on Skye terrier – undercoat is short and soft, topcoat is hard and straight.
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Pictures of Dogs - Sheepdog Dogs
Sheepdog is essentially a breed of domestic dogs that was developed for herding or guarding sheep. It comes from a larger category of pastoral dogs. Sheepdogs are very active, friendly, loving, faithful, strong herding instinct, intelligent and are preferred as family dogs.
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Pictures of Dogs - Setter Dogs
Setter dogs come from a larger breed of dogs categorized as gun dogs. Setter dog is used to assist in hunting game for hunting quail, pheasant and grouse. Setter dogs breed is believed to have originated from Spain in 15th century and evolved from Spaniels. Subsequent to export in France and England, breeds were developed […]
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Pictures of Dogs - Scotch terrier Dogs
Scotch terrier or Scottish terrier or Scottie or Aberdeen terrier dogs come from a larger breed of terrier family. Scotties is very popular due to its typical terrier features and profile, and distinct black color. Five breed of terrier originated in Scotland. Scottish terrier is one and other four include Skye, Cairn, west highland white […]
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Pictures of Dogs - Samoyed Dogs
Samoyed is the name that is derived from Samoyedic community of Siberia. Samoyed dogs have originated from Western Siberia and Northern Russia. Samoyed dogs were used by Siberian nomads in herding reindeers. Samoyed dogs were also used for pulling sled. Thick wooly coat of Samoyed dogs is can withstand extreme cold temperatures.
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Pictures of Dogs - Russian wolfhound Dogs
Alternate name for Russian wolfhound is Borzoi. Russian wolfhound is domestic breed of dog. As the name suggests, the origin of Russian wolfhound is Russia.
Feature of Russian wolfhound dogs: Tall with long, thin and narrow head; long curved tail; eyes are dark and oblong; ears lying backwards on the neck; top coat is long and […] -
Pictures of Dogs - Poodle Dogs
Poodle Dogs origin is believed to be in France and Germany. Poodles are also called by alternate names like Pudle and Caniche. Poodle is a German word meaning splashing dogs. Poodles are considered as one of the oldest breeds of dogs and have been in existence for hundreds of years all over Europe where they […]
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Pictures of Dogs - Retriever Dogs
Retriever dogs are from gundog breed. Retriever dogs are basically bred for retrieving the birds or other prey of a hunter with a soft mouth so that no damage is caused to the birds or prey. Retriever dogs are specifically trained to catch the prey of hunters with soft mouth without biting the birds.
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Pictures of Dogs - Police Dogs
Dogs specifically trained for law enforcement agencies and Police are called as Police dogs. Hurting or killing a Police dog is criminal offense under various acts and statutes. Various acts and law by various countries have set out stringent punishment for such offences under criminal acts. Punishments are in addition to the punishment prescribed under […]
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Pictures of Dogs - old English sheep Dogs
Old English sheep dogs are bred for assistance in herding livestock. Its origin is from Kingdom of England. They make good pets and companion. Bob, bobtail or OES are few alternate names or nicknames of old English sheep dog.
Features of OES dogs: large, stocky and well muscled build; head is large and square fully covered […]
