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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

Clumber Spaniel: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Clumber Spaniel
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18-20 inches
Height Female 17-19 inches
Weight Male 70-85 pounds
Weight Female 55-70 pounds
Cocker Spaniel Care & Training Essentials
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 14.5-15.5 inches
Height Female 13.5-14.5 inches
Weight Male 25-30 pounds
Weight Female 20-25 pounds
Collie: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Collie
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 60-75 pounds
Weight Female 50-65 pounds
Coton de Tulear: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Coton de Tulear
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 10-11 inches
Height Female 9-10 inches
Weight Male 9-15 pounds
Weight Female 8-13 pounds
Dachshund: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Dachshund
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 8-9 inches
Height Female 5-6 inches
Weight Male 16-32 pounds
Weight Female 11 pounds & under
Dalmatian: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Dalmatian
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 19-24 inches
Height Female 19-24 inches
Weight Male 45-70 pounds
Weight Female 45-70 pounds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 8-11 inches
Height Female 8-11 inches
Weight Male 18-24 pounds
Weight Female 18-24 pounds
Doberman Pinscher: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 26-28 inches
Height Female 24-26 inches
Weight Male 75-100 pounds
Weight Female 60-90 pounds
Dogo Argentino: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-26.5 inches
Height Female 24-25.5 inches
Weight Male 80-100 pounds
Weight Female 80-100 pounds
Dogues de Bordeaux: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Dogues de Bordeaux
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23.27 inches
Height Female 23-26 inches
Weight Male 110 pounds & up
Weight Female 99 pounds & up
Caring for Your English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 16-17 inches
Height Female 15-16 inches
Weight Male 28-34 pounds
Weight Female 26-32 pounds
English Foxhound: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
English Foxhound
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24 inches
Height Female 24 inches
Weight Male 60-75 pounds
Weight Female 60-75 pounds
Care Guide for English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 20 inches
Height Female 19 inches
Weight Male 50 pounds
Weight Female 40 pounds
Caring for Toy Spaniels: Diet & Health Tips
English Toy Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 9-10 inches
Height Female 9-10 inches
Weight Male 8-14 pounds
Weight Female 8-14 pounds
Entlebucher Mountain Dog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 17-21 inches
Height Female 16-20 inches
Weight Male 50-65 pounds
Weight Female 40-55 pounds
Field Spaniel Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Field Spaniel
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18 inches
Height Female 17 inches
Weight Male 35-50 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Finnish Lapphund: Care, Diet & Training Tips
Finnish Lapphund
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18-21 inches
Height Female 16-19 inches
Weight Male 33-53 pounds
Weight Female 33-53 pounds
Finnish Spitz: Care, Diet, Health & Training
Finnish Spitz
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 17.5-20 inches
Height Female 15.5-18 inches
Weight Male 25-33 pounds
Weight Female 20-28 pounds
Smooth Fox Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 15½ inches
Height Female 15½ inches
Weight Male 18 pounds
Weight Female 15-17 pounds
Fox Terrier Care: Diet, Health & Training Tips
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15½ inches
Height Female 15½ inches
Weight Male 18 pounds
Weight Female 15-17 pounds
French Bulldog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
French Bulldog
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 11-13 inches
Height Female 11-13 inches
Weight Male under 28 pounds
Weight Female under 28 pounds
German Pinscher Care and Training Essentials
German Pinscher
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 17-20 inches
Height Female 17-20 inches
Weight Male 25-45 pounds
Weight Female 25-45 pounds
German Shepherd Care: Diet & Training Tips
German Shepherd Dog
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-26 inches
Height Female 22-24 inches
Weight Male 65-90 pounds
Weight Female 50-70 pounds
Giant Schnauzer: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 25.5-27.5 inches
Height Female 23.5-25.5 inches
Weight Male 60-85 pounds
Weight Female 55-75 pounds
Glen of Imaal Terriers: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 12.5-14 inches
Height Female 12.5-14 inches
Weight Male 32-40 pounds
Weight Female 32-40 pounds
Gordon Setter: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Gordon Setter
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 24-27 inches
Height Female 23-26 inches
Weight Male 55-80 pounds
Weight Female 45-70 pounds
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 15.5-18 inches
Height Female 15.5-18 inches
Weight Male 40-45 pounds
Weight Female 40-45 pounds
Great Dane: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Great Dane
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 30-32 inches
Height Female 28-30 inches
Weight Male 140-175 pounds
Weight Female 110-140 pounds
Great Pyrenee: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Great Pyrenee
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 27-32 inches
Height Female 25-29 inches
Weight Male 100 pounds & up
Weight Female 85 pounds & up
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25.5-28.5 inches
Height Female 23.7-27 inches
Weight Male 115-140 pounds
Weight Female 85-110 pounds