Archive for the ‘Featured Dog’ Category

Featured Dog Of The Week: The Eurasier

March 12th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Encas vom Nebelmond by aperture7.1.

The Eurasier originated in Germany are calm, even tempered dogs that are easy to train. They maintain a strong link to their family and are watchful and alert.
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Featured Dog: Saluki – The Royal Dog Of Egypt

March 5th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Saluki by deanna_.

The Saluki is considered the oldest known domesticated dog breed, found in Iran around 3500 BC and in the Egyptian Tombs as far back as 2100 BC. Known for their elegance and speed, the Saluki is a sight hound that traveled throughout the Middle East.
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Featured Dog: Irish Wolfhound

February 26th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Boba Fett and Jadzia Dax by Sighthound.

The Irish Wolfhound is known for it’s great size. With a muscular built, this sight hound is considered the tallest breed.
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Featured Dog: Kangal

February 19th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Tauris  by flashingfuchur.

The Kangal, originally from Turkey, sometimes referred as Anatolian Shepherd Dog was trained to guard livestock. These heavily built dogs are still found in parts of east Turkey where they actively patrol and guard livestock.

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Featured Dog Of The Week: Briard

February 12th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

daisy 3 by obo-bobolina.

Originally from France, the Berger Briard is considered an ancient sheep herder, dating back to the 8th century. To this day, their talents are put to use for search & rescue by the police and military.
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Featured Dog: Cao da Serra da Estrela

February 5th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

The Portuguese Cao da Serra da Estrela dogs were bred to fight off wolves in the Estrela Moutains for hundreds of years. As a result these loyal and intelligent dogs are defensive by nature of their territory and should be well socialized when they are puppies.

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Featured Dog of The Week: Afghan Hound

January 29th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Attentive Afghan by Leah Simonek Photography.

Considered one of the oldest “sight hounds” (known for detecting and capturing prey), the Afghan Hound can be described as dignified and aloof.
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Featured Dog: Tibetan Mastiff

January 22nd, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

tibetan-mastiff

Otherwise known as “big ferocious dog” in Nepali, the Tibetan Mastiff was traditionally a guard dog of flocks, monasteries and palaces in nomadic cultures of Central Asia. (more…)

Featured Dog Of The Week: Korean Jindo

January 8th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillion

Jindo Dogs by leojmelsrub.

The Jindo dog originated in South Korea as a hunting dog. With a muscular body, the Jindo is highly intelligent, loyal and rarely barks.
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Featured Dog Of The Week: Akita Inu

December 30th, 2009 | by Sweetie The Papillion

The Art Critic by occam.

Known for their alertness and courage, the Akita Inu has a reputation of dominating other smaller dogs. They love to be given a task and are highly intelligent.
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