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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

Black and Tan Coonhounds: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Black and Tan Coonhounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 23-25 inches
Weight Male 65-110 pounds
Weight Female 65-110 pounds
Black Russian Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Black Russian Terriers
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 27-30 inches
Height Female 26-29 inches
Weight Male 80-130 pounds
Weight Female 80-130 pounds
Bloodhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bloodhounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 23-25 inches
Weight Male 90-110 pounds
Weight Female 80-100 pounds
Bluetick Coonhounds: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bluetick Coonhounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 22-27 inches
Height Female 21-25 inches
Weight Male 55-80 pounds
Weight Female 45-65 pounds
Boerboel: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Boerboels
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-27 inches
Height Female 22-25 inches
Weight Male 150-200 pounds
Weight Female 150-200 pounds
Border Collies: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Border Collies
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 19-22 inches
Height Female 18-21 inches
Weight Male 30-55 pounds
Weight Female 30-55 pounds
Border Terrier Care: Diet, Health & Training
Border Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 12-15 inches
Height Female 12-15 inches
Weight Male 13-15.5 pounds
Weight Female 11.5-14 pounds
Borzois: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Borzois
Coat Type Curly
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 28 inches & up
Height Female 26 inches & up
Weight Male 75-105 pounds
Weight Female 60-85 pounds
Boston Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Boston Terriers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-12 inches
Height Female 10-12 inches
Weight Male 12-25 pounds
Weight Female 12-25 pounds
Bouviers des Flandres: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bouviers des Flandres
Coat Type Rough
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24.5-27.5 inches
Height Female 23.5-26.5 inches
Weight Male 70-110 pounds
Weight Female 70-110 pounds
Boxers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Boxers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23-25 inches
Height Female 21.5-23.5 inches
Weight Male 65-80 pounds
Weight Female about 15 pounds less than male
Boykin Spaniels Guide: Care, Diet, and Training
Boykin Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15.5-18 inches
Height Female 14-16.5 inches
Weight Male 30-40 pounds
Weight Female 25-35 pounds
Briards: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Briards
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 23-27 inches
Height Female 22-25.5 inches
Weight Male 55-100 pounds
Weight Female 55-100 pounds
Brittany Care Guide: Health, Diet & Training
Brittanys
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 17.5-20.5 inches
Height Female 17.5-20.5 inches
Weight Male 30-40 pounds
Weight Female 30-40 pounds
Brussels Griffon Care: Diet & Health Tips
Brussels Griffon
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 7-10 inches
Height Female 7-10 inches
Weight Male 8-10 pounds
Weight Female 8-10 pounds
Bull Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bull Terriers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 21-22 inches
Height Female 21-22 inches
Weight Male 50-70 pounds
Weight Female 50-70 pounds
Bulldog Care Guide: Diet, Health, Training
Bulldogs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 14-15 inches
Height Female 14-15 inches
Weight Male 50 pounds
Weight Female 40 pounds
Bullmastiffs: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Bullmastiffs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 24-26 inches
Weight Male 110-130 pounds
Weight Female 100-120 pounds
Cairn Terrier Care: Diet & Training Tips
Cairn Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 10 inches
Height Female 9.5 inches
Weight Male 14 pounds
Weight Female 13 pounds
Canaan Dog Care: Diet, Health, Training
Canaan Dogs
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 20-24 inches
Height Female 19-23 inches
Weight Male 45-55 pounds
Weight Female 35-45 pounds
Cane Corso: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Cane Corso
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27.5 inches
Height Female 23.5-26 inches
Weight Male Proportionate to height
Weight Female Proportionate to height
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Traits, Health Tips, Diet and Care
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 10.5-12.5 inches
Height Female 10.5-12.5 inches
Weight Male 30-38 pounds
Weight Female 25-34 pounds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Diet, Health & Training
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 12-13 inches
Height Female 12-13 inches
Weight Male 13-18 pounds
Weight Female 13-18 pounds
Cesky Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Cesky Terrier
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 10-13 inches
Height Female 10-13 inches
Weight Male 14-24 pounds
Weight Female 14-24 pounds
Chihuahua: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Chihuahua
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 5-8 inches
Height Female 5-8 inches
Weight Male not exceeding 6 pounds
Weight Female not exceeding 6 pounds
Chinese Crested: Care, Diet, Training & Health
Chinese Crested
Coat Type Hairless
Coat Length Short
Height Male 11-13 inches
Height Female 11-13 inches
Weight Male 8-12 pounds
Weight Female 8-12 pounds
Shar-Pei Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Chinese Shar-Pei
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 18-20 inches
Height Female 18-20 inches
Weight Male 45-60 pounds
Weight Female 45-60 pounds
Chinook: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Chinook
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 55-90 pounds
Weight Female 50-65 pounds
Chow Chow: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Chow Chow
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 17-20 inches
Height Female 17-20 inches
Weight Male 45-70 pounds
Weight Female 45-70 pounds
Cirnechi dell'Etna: Care, Diet, and Training
Cirnechi dell'Etna
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 18-19.5 inches
Height Female 16.5-18 inches
Weight Male 22-26 pounds
Weight Female 17-22 pounds