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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

Greyhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Greyhound
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 28-30 inches
Height Female 27-28 inches
Weight Male 65-70 pounds
Weight Female 60-65 pounds
Harrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Harrier
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 19-21 inches
Height Female 19-21 inches
Weight Male 45-60 pounds
Weight Female 45-60 pounds
Havanese: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Havanese
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 8.5-11.5 inches
Height Female 8.5-11.5 inches
Weight Male 7-13 pounds
Weight Female 7-13 pounds
Ibizan Hound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Ibizan Hound
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23.5-27.5 inches
Height Female 22.5-26 inches
Weight Male 50 pounds
Weight Female 45 pounds
Icelandic Sheepdog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Icelandic Sheepdog
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18 inches
Height Female 16.5 inches
Weight Male 30 pounds
Weight Female 25 pounds
Irish Red and White Setter: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Irish Red and White Setter
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24.5-26 inches
Height Female 22.5-24 inches
Weight Male 42-60 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Irish Setter: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Irish Setter
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 27 inches
Height Female 25 inches
Weight Male 70 pounds
Weight Female 60 pounds
Irish Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Irish Terrier
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18 inches
Height Female 18 inches
Weight Male 27 pounds
Weight Female 25 pounds
Irish Water Spaniel Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 22-24 inches
Height Female 21-23 inches
Weight Male 55-68 pounds
Weight Female 45-58 pounds
Irish Wolfhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 32 inches minimum
Height Female 30 inches minimum
Weight Male 120 pounds
Weight Female 105 pounds
Italian Greyhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 13-15 inches
Height Female 13-15 inches
Weight Male 7-14 pounds
Weight Female 7-14 pounds
Japanese Chin: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Japanese Chin
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 8-11 inches
Height Female 8-11 inches
Weight Male 7-11 pounds
Weight Female 7-11 pounds
Keeshonden: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Keeshonden
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 18 inches
Height Female 17 inches
Weight Male 35-45 pounds
Weight Female 35-45 pounds
Kerry Blue Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Kerry Blue Terrier
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18-19.5 inches
Height Female 17.5-19 inches
Weight Male 33-40 pounds
Weight Female females weigh proportionately less than males
Komondorok: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Komondorok
Coat Type Corded
Coat Length Long
Height Male 27.5 minimum inches
Height Female 25.5 minimum inches
Weight Male 100 pounds or more
Weight Female 80 pounds or more
Kuvaszok: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Kuvaszok
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 28-30 inches
Height Female 26-28 inches
Weight Male 100-115 pounds
Weight Female 70-90 pounds
Labrador Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Labrador Retriever
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 22.5-24.5 inches
Height Female 21.5-23.5 inches
Weight Male 65-80 pounds
Weight Female 55-70 pounds
Lagotti Romagnoli: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Lagotti Romagnoli
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 17-19 inches
Height Female 16-18 inches
Weight Male 28.5-35 pounds
Weight Female 24-31 pounds
Lakeland Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Lakeland Terrier
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 14.5-15 inches
Height Female slightly smaller than male
Weight Male 17 pounds
Weight Female weigh slightly low than male
Leonberger: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Leonberger
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 28-31.5 inches
Height Female 25.5-29.5 inches
Weight Male 110-170 pounds
Weight Female 90-140 pounds
Lhasa Apsos: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Lhasa Apsos
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Long
Height Male 10-11 inches
Height Female slightly smaller
Weight Male 12-18 pounds
Weight Female 12-18 pounds
Lowchen: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Lowchen
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Long
Height Male 12-14 inches
Height Female 12-14 inches
Weight Male 15 pounds
Weight Female 15 pounds
Maltese Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Maltese
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Long
Height Male 7-9 inches
Height Female 7-9 inches
Weight Male under 7 pounds
Weight Female under 7 pounds
Manchester Terrier: Care & Training Guide
Manchester Terrier
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 15-16 inches
Height Female 15-16 inches
Weight Male 12-22 pounds
Weight Female 12-22 pounds
Mastiff Care: Diet, Health, & Training Tips
Mastiffs
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 30 inches & up
Height Female 27.5 inches & up
Weight Male 160-230 pounds
Weight Female 120-170 pounds
Caring for Your Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 14-18 inches
Height Female 13-17 inches
Weight Male 20-40 pounds
Weight Female 20-40 pounds
Miniature Bull Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Miniature Bull Terriers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-14 inches
Height Female 10-14 inches
Weight Male 18-28 pounds
Weight Female 18-28 pounds
Miniature Pinscher: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Miniature Pinschers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-12.5 inches
Height Female 10-12.5 inches
Weight Male 8-10 pounds
Weight Female 8-10 pounds
Miniature Schnauzer Care: Diet & Training Tips
Miniature Schnauzers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 12-14 inches
Height Female 12-14 inches
Weight Male 11-20 pounds
Weight Female 11-20 pounds
Neapolitan Mastiff Care: Diet & Health Tips
Neapolitan Mastiffs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 26-31 inches
Height Female 24-29 inches
Weight Male 150 pounds
Weight Female 110 pounds