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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

Kooikerhondjes: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 16 inches
Height Female 15 inches
Weight Male 20-30 lbs
Weight Female 20-30 lbs
Newfoundland Care: Diet, Health & Training
Newfoundlands
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 28 inches(average male)
Height Female 26 inches(average female)
Weight Male 130-150 pounds
Weight Female 100-120 pounds
Norfolk Terrier Care: Diet, Health & Training
Norfolk Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 9-10 inches
Height Female 9-10 inches
Weight Male 11-12 pounds
Weight Female 11-12 pounds
Essential Guide to Norwegian Buhunds Care
Norwegian Buhunds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 17-18.5 inches
Height Female 16-17.5 inches
Weight Male 31-40 pounds
Weight Female 26-35 pounds
Norwegian Elkhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Norwegian Elkhounds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 20.5 inches
Height Female 19.5 inches
Weight Male 55 pounds
Weight Female 48 pounds
Norwegian Lundehund: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Norwegian Lundehunds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 13-15 inches
Height Female 12-14 inches
Weight Male 15-18 lbs
Weight Female 12-15 lbs
Norwich Terrier Care: Diet, Health, & Training Tips
Norwich Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10 inches
Height Female 10 inches
Weight Male 12 pounds
Weight Female 12 pounds
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18-21 inches
Height Female 17-20 inches
Weight Male 35-50 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Essential Guide to Old English Sheepdog Care
Old English Sheepdogs
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 22 inches & up
Height Female 21 inches & up
Weight Male 60-100 pounds
Weight Female 60-100 pounds
Otterhound Care: Diet & Health Essentials
Otterhound
Coat Type Rough
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 27 inches
Height Female 24 inches
Weight Male 115 pounds
Weight Female 80 pounds
Papillons: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Papillons
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 8-11 inches
Height Female 8-11 inches
Weight Male 5-10 pounds
Weight Female 5-10 pounds
Parson Russell Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Parson Russell Terrier
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 14 inches
Height Female 13 inches
Weight Male 13-17 pounds
Weight Female 13-17 pounds
Pekingese: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pekingese
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 6-9 inches
Height Female 6-9 inches
Weight Male up to 14 pounds
Weight Female up to 14 pounds
Pembroke Welsh Corgis: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-12 inches
Height Female 10-12 inches
Weight Male up to 30 pounds
Weight Female up to 28 pounds
Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeen
Coat Type Rough
Coat Length Long
Height Male 13-15 inches
Height Female 13-15 inches
Weight Male 25-40 pounds
Weight Female 25-40 pounds
Pharaoh Hound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pharaoh Hounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23-25 inches
Height Female 21-24 inches
Weight Male 45-55 pounds
Weight Female 45-55 pounds
Plott Hounds: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Plott Hounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 20-25 inches
Height Female 20-23 inches
Weight Male 50-60 pounds
Weight Female 40-55 pounds
Pointers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pointers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-28 inches
Height Female 23-26 inches
Weight Male 55-75 pounds
Weight Female 45-65 pounds
Shorthaired German Pointers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
German Shorthaired Pointers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23-25 inches
Height Female 21-23 inches
Weight Male 55-70 pounds
Weight Female 45-60 pounds
Wirehaired German Pointers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
German Wirehaired Pointer
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female minimum 22 inches
Weight Male 50-70 pounds
Weight Female 50-70 pounds
Polish Lowland Sheepdog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 18-20 inches
Height Female 17-19 inches
Weight Male 30-50 pounds
Weight Female 30-50 pounds
Pomeranian: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pomeranians
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 6-7 inches
Height Female 6-7 inches
Weight Male 3-7 pounds
Weight Female 3-7 pounds
Poodle: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Poodles
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Long
Height Male over 15 inches
Height Female over 15 inches
Weight Male 60-70 pounds
Weight Female 40-50 pounds
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 16-22 inches
Height Female 16-22 inches
Weight Male 35-44 pounds
Weight Female 35-44 pounds
Caring for Portuguese Water Dogs: A Guide
Portuguese Water Dogs
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Long
Height Male 20-23 inches
Height Female 17-21 inches
Weight Male 42-60 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Pug: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pugs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-13 inches
Height Female 10-13 inches
Weight Male 14-18 pounds
Weight Female 14-18 pounds
Pulik: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pulik
Coat Type Corded
Coat Length Long
Height Male 17 inches
Height Female 16 inches
Weight Male 25-35 pounds
Weight Female 25-35 pounds
Pumik: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pumik
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 16-18.5 inches
Height Female 15-17.5 inches
Weight Male 27-29 pounds
Weight Female 22-24 pounds
Pyrenean Shepherd: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Pyrenean Shepherds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15.5-18.5 inches
Height Female 15-18 inches
Weight Male 15-30 pounds
Weight Female 15-30 pounds
Rat Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Rat Terriers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-13 inches
Height Female 13-18 inches
Weight Male 10-25 pounds
Weight Female 10-25 pounds