"Dog anatomy Dog anatomy comprises the anatomical studies of the visible parts of the body of a canine. Details of structures vary tremendously from breed to breed, more than in any other animal species, wild or domesticated, as dogs are highly variable in height and weight. The smallest known adult dog was a Yorkshire Terrier that stood only at the shoulder, in length along the head and body, and weighed only . The largest known adult dog was an English Mastiff which weighed and was from the snout to the tail. The tallest known adult dog is a Great Dane"
"Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog (""Canis lupus familiaris"") originally bred for their strength and endurance to haul heavy freight, and later as a sled dog. They are similar to other arctic breeds and spitz breeds, such as the Greenland Dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky, and the Samoyed. Although it is believed that the first dogs arrived in the Americas 15,000 years ago, there is evidence going back much further. However, people and their dogs did not settle in the Arctic until the Eskimo people 4,500 years ago and then the Thule"
"Chamuco The Chamuco (a Mexican word which means ""devil"") or Mexican Pitbull is a dog breed not recognized by any dog association. It originated in the center of Mexico. It was developed in Mexico in the 1970s, product of the accidental or intentional crosses of the American Pit Bull Terrier with the now extinct Mexican Bulldog, street dogs, American Bully, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and probably with the Boxer. Its name comes from the Mexican slang ""Chamuco"", which means devil because of its temperament and tenacity. Also it called Mexican pitbull or miniature pitbull, but actually is Dogo-type"
"Saluki breed excels in running down game across open tracts of hot desert, but conformation-bred individuals of the breed might not be able to chase and catch desert hares. The now extinct St. John's water dog, a landrace native to the island of Newfoundland, Canada, was the foundational stock for a number of purpose-bred dogs, such as the Labrador Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cape Shore Water Dog, and Newfoundland. Another example of a North American landrace, the Carolina Dog or yellow dog, was developed from dogs originally from Asia; it has also been established now as a standardized breed. The"
"generally disliked since they have a reputation of being difficult to control. Malamutes are large, strong freight-type dogs. They weigh between and have round faces with soft features. Freight dogs are a class of dogs that includes both pedigree and non-pedigree dogs. Malamutes are thought to be one of the first domesticated breeds of dogs, originating in the Kotzebue Sound region of Alaska. These dogs are known for their broad chests, thick coats, and tough feet. Speed has little to no value for these dogs - instead, the emphasis is on pulling strength. They are used in expedition and long"
"Mahratta Greyhound The Mahratta Greyhound or Maratha Greyhound is a dog breed originating in India. This rare breed, unknown outside his native province of Maharashtra, is best described as resembling the smooth-coated Saluki, for he gives the impression of enduring speed coupled with active strength. Standing only 21 inches (53 cm) at the shoulder, the Mahratta is, however, slightly smaller than the Saluki. The Mahratta is a compact sighthound, well-muscled, deep-chested, and strong-backed. The common color pattern consists of dark blue and tan. The coat is short and provides good protection against the various Indian elements. Uncertainty prevails over the"
"even from other flocks. Abruzzese Mastiff The Abruzzese Mastiff (in Italian: Mastino Abruzzese; sometimes also called ""Pastore abruzzese"", and known as ""cane da Pecora"" in the Abruzzi region) is a breed related to, but distinct from the Maremmano-Abruzzese (commonly called Maremma Sheepdogs in America) from the Italian region of the Abruzzi. The Mastino Abruzzese represents the original Abruzzese strain and is characterized by its larger size, some male dogs reportedly exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs) in size. Some of these dogs have been successfully employed as livestock guardian dogs in the United States and in Norway, where reportedly they were"
"of the more popular breeds, it is in line with similar breeds in the hound group such as the Borzoi, which had 1399 puppies registered in the same period. In September 2007, the Kennel Club Art Gallery's 12th exhibition, ""The Saluki in Art"", celebrated the breed, showing a range of exhibits including terracotta and bronze works, along with contemporary artists and a range of trophies from Saluki breed clubs. Salukis (or landrace dogs similar to them) are common throughout the Middle East, and are known to live on the streets as feral dogs. Rescue organisations work with shelters in Qatar,"
"Tamaskan Dog Tamaskan dogs are a Finnish dog crossbreed to resemble a wolf and wolfdog. It is a cross of several types of sled dogs, including the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. Tamaskans have been recognized as a breed by the American Rare Breed Association, although pedigrees are only managed by Tamaskan-specific breeder clubs. It is a highly versatile dog that can excel in agility, obedience and working trials. Tamaskans are large, athletic dogs, and slightly taller than German Shepherds. With regard to build, they are substantially larger than typical sled dogs but smaller than the Alaskan Malamute. On"
"their background. While the Greyhound is credited as being the fastest dog breed up to distances of around , both the Saluki and Whippet breeds are thought to be faster over longer distances. In 1996, The Guinness Book of Records listed a Saluki as being the fastest dog, capable of reaching a speed of . Due to its heavily padded feet being able to absorb the impact on its body, the Saluki has remarkable stamina when running. Historically, the ancestors of the modern Saluki breed were used for hunting by nomadic tribes. Typical quarry included the gazelle, hare, fox and"
"meerkats, Kafue lechwe, and wallaby. Amur tiger, African lion, Jaguar, Carpathian lynx, grey wolves, Iberian wolves, European bear, Syrian bear, Asian short-clawed otters, Raccoon, Vervet monkeys, Common marmosets, Ring-tailed coati, Slender-tailed meerkats, tapir, capybara, Kafue lechwe, Grant's zebra, sugar gliders, lesser hedgehog tenrec, Parma wallabies, Bennett's wallabies, Reeves's muntjac, Fallow deer, domestic rabbits, raccoon dogs, reindeer, Azara's agouti, African pygmy goats and red fox. Ostrich, greater rhea, white-cheeked turaco, avocets, Indian runner ducks, Helmeted guinea fowl, white-naped crane, great horned owl, great grey owl, burrowing owl, European eagle owl, striated caracara, Himalayan Monal, and golden pheasant. Red-tailed boa constrictor, royal"
"and directed by Ivo van Hove. On September 19, 2017, Kaoru, a four-year-old therapy dog, was accompanied by her owner, another handler, and 10 other dogs on a hiking trail in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Kaoru provided support to many people, including children with autism. On the hike Kaoru was mistaken for a wolf by a hunter, who shot her at close range, killing her. Tamaskan Dog Tamaskan dogs are a Finnish dog crossbreed to resemble a wolf and wolfdog. It is a cross of several types of sled dogs, including the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. Tamaskans have"
"Saluki The Saluki is a standardised breed of dog, developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than scent – used by nomadic tribes in the Fertile Crescent to run down game animals. The modern breed is typically deep-chested and long-legged, and similar dogs appear in medieval and ancient art. The breed is most closely related to the Afghan hound, a basal breed that predates the emergence of modern breeds in the 19th Century, and the Saluki has been purebred both in the Middle East, including by royalty, since at least that era, and in the West"
"in a semi-feral state in some parts of Southern England has also been claimed to be closer to the European wild horse as it carries pangare coloration and has a resemblance to the horses in Lascaux cave paintings. Although the wolf, the wild ancestor of domestic dogs, is not extinct, its phenotype is the target of several developmental breeds including the Northern Inuit Dog and the Tamaskan Dog. They are all crossbreeds of German Shepherds, Alaskan Malamutes and huskies, selected for phenotypic wolf characteristics. Therefore, these breeds are breeding-back attempts as well. Although extinct, Japanese wolf DNA survives in the"
"to full advantage in conjunction with his excellent eyesight, fleet feet, and able muscle. The Mahratta is used almost exclusively for the hunt; life in India makes owning a dog solely as a pet a frivolous venture. Though, if given the chance, these high-strung working canines could make faithful companions. Mahratta Greyhound The Mahratta Greyhound or Maratha Greyhound is a dog breed originating in India. This rare breed, unknown outside his native province of Maharashtra, is best described as resembling the smooth-coated Saluki, for he gives the impression of enduring speed coupled with active strength. Standing only 21 inches (53"
"is still present in-game in the International versions. Each version begins with nine dog breeds, but all twenty seven are unlockable in each game by playing. All the breeds from the original Nintendogs games return as well as eight new breeds which include the French Bulldog, Basset Hound, Great Dane and Pomeranian. There are three cat varieties that appear in each version of the game, however there are no distinct breeds. Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the idea of dogs and cats getting along came from his own pets. Them getting along made him think of the Disney movie"
"Torkuz The Torkuz, also known as the Uzbekistan mountain dog or Sarkangik, is a molosser-type livestock guardian breed of dog with ancient origins in Uzbekistan. This dog may reach 90 kg (200 lb) in weight and over 80 cm (31 in) in height at the withers. Its main function is to protect livestock from predators. In Russia, it has earned the nickname of ""Volkodav"" which means “wolf crusher”. During the era of the Soviet Union, Russian breeders created the ""Central Asian Ovcharka"" by mixing several ancestral breeds of Asian molossers like the Alabai of Turkmenistan, the Tobet of Kazakhstan and"
"Abruzzese Mastiff The Abruzzese Mastiff (in Italian: Mastino Abruzzese; sometimes also called ""Pastore abruzzese"", and known as ""cane da Pecora"" in the Abruzzi region) is a breed related to, but distinct from the Maremmano-Abruzzese (commonly called Maremma Sheepdogs in America) from the Italian region of the Abruzzi. The Mastino Abruzzese represents the original Abruzzese strain and is characterized by its larger size, some male dogs reportedly exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs) in size. Some of these dogs have been successfully employed as livestock guardian dogs in the United States and in Norway, where reportedly they were effective in deterring predation"
"employed to drive and protect the herds, but rarely used for fighting. Torkuz The Torkuz, also known as the Uzbekistan mountain dog or Sarkangik, is a molosser-type livestock guardian breed of dog with ancient origins in Uzbekistan. This dog may reach 90 kg (200 lb) in weight and over 80 cm (31 in) in height at the withers. Its main function is to protect livestock from predators. In Russia, it has earned the nickname of ""Volkodav"" which means “wolf crusher”. During the era of the Soviet Union, Russian breeders created the ""Central Asian Ovcharka"" by mixing several ancestral breeds of"
"Bahrain, and elsewhere, and directly with a network of rescuers in Kuwait to find the dogs adoptive homes in Europe and North America. Citations Bibliography Saluki The Saluki is a standardised breed of dog, developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather than scent – used by nomadic tribes in the Fertile Crescent to run down game animals. The modern breed is typically deep-chested and long-legged, and similar dogs appear in medieval and ancient art. The breed is most closely related to the Afghan hound, a basal breed that predates the emergence of modern breeds in the"
"Raccoon dog The raccoon dog (""Nyctereutes procyonoides"", from the Greek words ""nukt-"", ""night"" + ""ereutēs"", ""wanderer"" + ""prokuōn"", ""before-dog"" [but in New Latin used to mean ""raccoon""] + ""-oidēs"", ""similar to""), also known as the mangut (its Evenki name) or tanuki is a canid indigenous to East Asia. It is the only extant species in the genus ""Nyctereutes"". Despite its peculiar appearance, it is a close relative of true foxes. Among the Canidae, the raccoon dog shares the habit of regularly climbing trees only with the North American gray fox, another basal species. The raccoon dog is named for its"
"Rude Dog Rude Dog is a fictional white cartoon dog originally created by artist Brad McMahon while under contract to Sun Sportswear in the 1980s as part of a line of surfing- and skateboarding-related clothing. As of 30 August 2015 Rude Dog was once again trademarked, this time in the name of original series/character creator Brad McMahon. McMahon also created Rude Dog's gang of canine misfits known as ""The Dweebs"" as well as Seymour, Rude Dog's nemesis. The character was a stylized version of a Bull Terrier, and the name ""Rude"" had the dual purpose of glorifying uncalled-for deportment and"
"dog of Mexican origin. It is a little known breed (or Landrace) and even denied, because it is not the kind of dog that it may be purchased at any pet store because it are breeding and selecting clandestinely, since it is basically a fighting dog. Rarely is found like pet in popular areas of the Greater Mexico City, Greater Puebla, Greater Pachuca de Soto, Greater Querétaro and Greater Toluca. The Chamuco usually presents different colors, being preferred the black, coffee and brindle. It is not customary to clip the ears or the tail, the people who raised to fight"
"Japanese raccoon dog The Japanese raccoon dog (""Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus""), also known as in Japanese, is a subspecies of the Asian raccoon dog. Researchers have suggested that they be considered a separate species, ""N. viverrinus"", or that raccoon dogs of Japan could be further divisible into separate subspecies as ""N. p. procyonoides"" (""hondo-tanuki"") and ""N. p. albus"" (""ezo-tanuki""), but both views are controversial. As the ""tanuki"", the animal has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times. The legendary ""tanuki"" is reputed to be mischievous and jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting, but somewhat gullible and absentminded. It is"
"Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, Northern Pintail Duck, Orpington Duck, Red-tailed Hawk, Redhead Duck, Ringed Turtle Dove, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Rouen Duck, Sandhill Crane, Tennessee Warbler, Turkey Vulture, Veery, White Pekin Duck Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula, Common Walking Stick, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Vietnamese Walking Stick African Pygmy Hedgehog, Black Angus Cow, Bobcat, Coyote, Dutch Rabbit, French Lop Rabbit, Guernsey Cow, Guinea Hog, Himalayan Rabbit, Llama, Miniature Donkey, Montadale Sheep, Norwegian Fjord Horse, Nubian Goat, Raccoon, Red Fox, Shetland Pony, White-tailed Deer Black Rat Snake, Blanding's turtle, Common bull snake, Eastern Blue-tongued Skink, Eastern Milk Snake, Fox snake, Midland Painted Turtle, Three-toed Box"
"Depending on the country, the tail may be docked. Eduard Karel Korthals is credited with the breed around 1873. Korthals' dream was to create the ideal versatile gun dog; one with extreme resiliency, vigor, and devotion to its master. The dog would also have to work close to its master, and be open to training. Korthals' breeding line began in 1874 with ""Mouche"", who would be used as its foundation bitch, as well as five other dogs described as ""Griffons"": Janus, Satan, Banco, Hector, and Junon. He interbred the dogs carefully until offspring were produced that resembled his idea of"
"dull black. Maintenance of the coat is usually minimal. This breed originated in the second half of the nineteenth century. The breed started from the native Shikoku-Inu, an indigenous dog weighing about 25 kilograms (45 pounds) and standing about 55 centimetres high. These dogs were crossed with European dog breeds, such as the Old English Bulldog in 1872, Mastiff in 1874, St. Bernard, German Pointer in 1876, Great Dane in 1924, and the Bull Terrier. The aim was to breed a larger, more powerful dog. The heyday of Tosa breeding was between 1924 and 1933, when it was said that"
"the breed whose origins are unknown at this time including varied seizure disorders found in young puppies as well as adults, epilepsy, congenital heart problems, kidney problems and skin disorders. Other health issues in Malamutes include Elbow dysplasia, inherited polyneuropathy, osteochondrodysplasia, cerebella hypoplasia, heart defects, and eye problems (particularly cataract and progressive retinal atrophy). A growing problem among arctic dog breeds, including the Alaskan Malamute, but especially their cousin, the Samoyed, is canine diabetes with onset occurring typically in middle age (5 to 7 years). The Alaskan Malamute had a prominent role with their human companions – as a utilitarian"
"retrievers, herding dogs, scent-hounds, and sight-hounds. There were 17 breeds that conflicted with phenotype or function and these were thought to be the result of crossing some of the other phenotypes. As in a 2004 study that found 9 ‘ancient breeds’ to be genetically divergent, the study found 13 breeds that were genetically divergent from the modern breeds: the Basenji, Saluki, Afghan hound, Samoyed, Canaan dog, New Guinea singing dog, dingo, Chow Chow, Chinese Shar Pei, Akita, Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky and American Eskimo dog. Results also indicated that the Basenji had recent admixture with Middle Eastern wolves. The study"
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"monument"" of Japan. The Shikoku is one of the six native Japanese breeds, it is intermediate in size between the large Akita Inu and the small Shiba Inu; all are within the Spitz family of dogs. The Shikoku was bred mainly for hunting deer and boar in the mountainous districts of Kochi Prefecture. It is sometimes called ""Kochi-ken"" and, along with the Kishu dog, referred to as a boar hound. A study of the 1930s carried out by the Japanese cynologist Haruo Isogai classified all native Japanese dog breeds into three categories: large-, medium-, and small-sized. The Shikoku belongs to"
"Dogo Cubano The Dogo Cubano, also known as the Cuban Dogge, Cuban Bloodhound and Cuban Mastiff is an extinct dog breed from Cuba. It was of the Bullmastiff type and was used for bull and dog fighting. The breed was introduced in Cuba to capture runaway slaves (""cimarrones""). After the abolition of slavery, they ceased to exist in time. They were between a Bulldog and a Mastiff in size. The muzzle was short, broad, and abruptly truncated. The head was broad and flat, and the lips, deeply pendulous. The medium-sized ears, were also partly pendulous, the tail rather short, cylindrical,"
"as family pets. Individuals are also used for dog-packing, search and rescue, skijoring, and obedience and dog agility trials. Chinook (dog) The Chinook is a rare breed of sled dog, developed in the state of New Hampshire during the early 20th century. The Chinook is New Hampshire's official state dog. Standing in height at the withers and weighing , the Chinook is balanced and muscular. The United Kennel Club (UKC) breed standard states, ""The ideal coloration runs from light honey color to reddish-gold. Black markings on the inside corners of the eyes are preferred. Dark tawny to black markings on"