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Breeds

Overview of Dog Breeds

Keeping your dog healthy and happy means paying attention to a few key things:

Eating Right: It's crucial to feed your dog foods that are healthy and not too fatty. They need the right vitamins and nutrients to stay in shape. Giving them the proper amount of food at the right times is important too. Treats are okay when you're training them, but it's best not to give too many.

Dogs have different needs, so some might need special food, especially if they have health issues. Always check with a vet to make sure your dog's diet is on point. This will keep them energetic and prevent weight problems.

Staying Active and Healthy: Exercise is super important for dogs. They need to stay active to keep their bodies strong and their minds sharp. The right amount of play and exercise depends on their breed and how much energy they have. Going to the vet regularly for check-ups helps catch any health issues early on.

Taking care of your dog's teeth is also important. Brushing their teeth or giving them dental treats can help prevent bad breath and dental diseases. This is part of keeping them overall healthy.

Learning and Behaving: Teaching your dog basic commands and how to behave is great for their mental health. It helps you bond with them and makes living together easier. Training should be consistent and fun for them. This keeps them from getting bored and can prevent naughty behavior.

Understanding why dogs chew and how to manage it can also improve their behavior. Giving them safe toys to chew on can help. Training, combined with love and patience, helps your dog learn and grow.

Breeds

Affenpinschers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Affenpinschers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 9-11.5 inches
Height Female 9-11.5 inches
Weight Male 7-10 pounds
Weight Female 7-10 pounds
Afghan Hound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Afghan Hound
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Long
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 25-27 inches
Weight Male 50-60 pounds
Weight Female 50-60 pounds
Airedale Terrier: Dog Breed Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Airedale Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23 inches
Height Female 23 inches
Weight Male 50-70 pounds
Weight Female 50-70 pounds
Akita: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Akitas
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 26-28 inches
Height Female 24-26 inches
Weight Male 100-130 pounds
Weight Female 70-100 pounds
Alaskan Malamute: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Alaskan Malamute
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 25 inches
Height Female 23 inches
Weight Male 85 pounds
Weight Female 75 pounds
American English Coonhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
American English Coonhound
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 23-25 inches
Weight Male 45-65 pounds
Weight Female 45-65 pounds
American Eskimo Dog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
American Eskimo Dogs
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 12-15 inches
Height Female 15-19 inches
Weight Male 10-20 pounds
Weight Female 25-35 pounds
American Foxhound Care: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
American Foxhounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 22-25 inches
Height Female 21-24 inches
Weight Male 65-70 pounds
Weight Female 60-65 pounds
American Hairless Terriers: A Complete Guide to Care, Training and Health
American Hairless Terrier
Coat Type Hairless
Coat Length Short
Height Male 12-16 inches
Height Female 12-16 inches
Weight Male 12-28 pounds
Weight Female 12-28 pounds
American Staffordshire Terriers: Comprehensive Guide to Diet, Care, and Training
American Staffordshire Terriers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 18-19 inches
Height Female 17-18 inches
Weight Male 55-70 pounds
Weight Female 40-55 pounds
American Water Spaniel: Care and Health Tips
American Water Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15-18 inches
Height Female 15-18 inches
Weight Male 30-45 pounds
Weight Female 25-40 pounds
Anatolian Shepherd: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 29 inches
Height Female 27 inches
Weight Male 110-150 pounds
Weight Female 80-120 pounds
Australian Cattle Dog Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Australian Cattle Dogs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 18-20 inches
Height Female 17-19 inches
Weight Male 35-50 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
A Comprehensive Guide: Understanding and Caring for Your Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 20-23 inches
Height Female 18-21 inches
Weight Male 50-65 pounds
Weight Female 40-55 pounds
Australian Terrier: Traits, Care, Diet and Training Tips
Australian Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-11 inches
Height Female 10-11 inches
Weight Male 15-20 pounds
Weight Female 15-20 pounds
Complete Guide to Azawakhs: From Traits to Training & Health Tips
Azawakhs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-29 inches
Height Female 23.5-27.5 inches
Weight Male 44-55 pounds
Weight Female 33-44 pounds
Caring for Your Barbet: Traits, Health, Diet and Training
Barbets
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 19-24.5 inches
Height Female 19-24.5 inches
Weight Male 35-65 pounds
Weight Female 35-65 pounds
Basenji: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Basenji
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 17 inches
Height Female 16 inches
Weight Male 24 pounds
Weight Female 22 pounds
Basset Hound Guide: Diet, Training & Care
Basset Hounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male up to 15 inches
Height Female up to 15 inches
Weight Male 40-65 pounds
Weight Female 40-65 pounds
Beagles: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Beagles
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 13 inches & under
Height Female 13-15 inches
Weight Male 20 pounds
Weight Female 20-30 pounds
Bearded Collie: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bearded Collies
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Long
Height Male 21-22 inches
Height Female 20-21 inches
Weight Male 45-55 pounds
Weight Female 45-55 pounds
Beaucerons: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Beaucerons
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25.5-27.5 inches
Height Female 24-26.5 inches
Weight Male 70-110 pounds
Weight Female 70-110 pounds
Bedlington Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bedlington Terriers
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15-17.5 inches
Height Female 15-17.5 inches
Weight Male 17-23 pounds
Weight Female 17-23 pounds
Belgian Malinois: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Belgian Malinois
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 60-80 pounds
Weight Female 40-60 pounds
Belgian Sheepdogs Guide: Diet, Health, and Training
Belgian Sheepdogs
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 55-75 pounds
Weight Female 45-60 pounds
Belgian Tervuren: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 55-75 pounds
Weight Female 45-60 pounds
Bergamasco Sheepdog Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Coat Type Corded
Coat Length Long
Height Male 23.5 inches
Height Female 22 inches
Weight Male 70-84 pounds
Weight Female 57-71 pounds
Berger Picard: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Berger Picards
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 23.5-25.5 inches
Height Female 21.5-23.5 inches
Weight Male 50-70 pounds
Weight Female 50-70 pounds
Bernese Mountain Dog Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Bernese Mountain Dog
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 25-27.5 inches
Height Female 23-26 inches
Weight Male 80-115 pounds
Weight Female 70-95 pounds
Bichon Frise Care: Diet, Health, and Training Essentials
Bichons Frises
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 9.5-11.5 inches
Height Female 9.5-11.5 inches
Weight Male 12-18 pounds
Weight Female 12-18 pounds