Basic Dogs Breeds Information

Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a medium -large breed of retriever gun-dog.The labrador is the mst popular breed of dog in many countries around the world. Life Expectancy: 10-14 years Origin:NewFoundland Colours:Black,Chocolate,Yellow Weight: Male:29-36 kg,Female :25-32 kg Height:Male 57-62cm, Female 55-60cm Temperament :Intelligent,Kind,Outgoing,Agile ,Trusting,Even Tempered,Gentle

German Shepherd
German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large -sized working dog that originated in Germany .In English language,the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd. Life Expectancy:9-13 years Origin:Germany Colours:black,Black&Tan,Sable,Red& Black,Grey,Black & Silver Height:Male:60-65cm, Female:55-60cm Weight:Male:30-40kg,Female:22-32kg Temperament:Obedient,Intelligent,Curious, Alert,,Loyal,Confident,Watchful,Courageous

Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a breed of the domestic dogs,regarded as medium to large or large.The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweiler Butchers'dogs,because their main use was to herd livestocks and pull carts laden with butchered meat to the market. Life Expectancy:8-10 years Origin:Germany Height: Female-56cm-63cm,Male-61cm-69cm Colors:Tan,Black,Mahogany Weight:Female-35kg-45kg,Male-50kg-60kg Temperament:Good-natured,Obedient,Devoted,Steady,Alert,Fearless, Confident
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Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a medium-large gun dog that was bred to retrieve shot waterfowl such as duck and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties. The name "retriever" refers to the breeds's ability to retrieve shot game undamaged due to their soft mouth. Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Origin:United Kingdom,Scotland,England Colours:Dark Golden,Cream,Light Golden,Golden Weight: Male: 30-34 kg,Female :25-32 kg Height:Male 56-61cm, Female 51-56cm Temperament:Intelligent,Reliable,Kind,Trust Worthy,Friendly and Confindent

Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog breed.The breed belongs to the Spitz Genetic family.It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat,erect triangular ears,and is smaller than a very similar-looking dog, the Alaskan Malamute. Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Origin:Siberia Colours:White,Black,Agouti,Piebald,Black & Tan,Splash,Black & White,Copper,Grey,Silver Weight: Male: 20-27 kg,Female :16-23 kg Height:Male:54-60cm,Female:50-56cm Temperament:Intelligent,Friendly,Gentle, Alert,Outing

Beagle
The beagle is a breed of small hound that is similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound.The beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare. Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Origin: United Kingdom, England, Great Britain Colors: Lemon & White, Tri-color, White & Tan, Chocolate Tri, White & Chocolate, Orange & White, Red & White Height: Male: 36–41 cm, Female: 33–38 cmWeight: Male: 10–11 kg, Female: 9–10 kg Temperament: Amiable, Intelligent, Determined, Excitable, Even Tempered, Gentle
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Pug
The pug is a breed of dog with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles. Hypoallergenic: No Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Origin: China Colors: Black,Fawn,Silver,Fawn,Apricot Height: Male: 30 cm (At the withers),Female:25 cm (At the withers) Weight: 6.35-8.16Kg (for both Male & Female) Temperament: Docile, Charming, Clever, Stubborn, Sociable, Playful, Quiet,Attentive

Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomeranian region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz. Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years Height: 20 cm (Adult) Weight: 1.9 – 3.5 kg (Adult) Colors: White, Black, Grey-shaded, Tan, Brown, Orange Temperament: Intelligent, Extroverted, Sociable, Playful, Active, Friendly Origin: Germany, Poland

Dachshund
The dachshund, also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, or sausage dog, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. They may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired. Hypoallergenic: No Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years Weight: 7.3 – 15 kg (Standard Size) Origin: Germany Colors: Black, Chocolate & Tan, Black & Tan, Chocolate & Cream, Blue & Tan, Cream, Tan, Red Temperament: Clever, Stubborn, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Courageous

Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog, and is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Litter size: usually 2–5 Life expectancy: 12 – 20 years Coat: Short-haired (smooth coat) and long-coat Mass: 1.5 – 3 kg Height: 15 – 23 cm Temperament: Lively, Devoted, Alert, Courageous, Quick

Dalmation
The Dalmatian is a breed of large-sized dog, noted for its unique white coat marked with black or liver-colored spots and used mainly as a carriage dog in its early days. The origins of the breed can be traced back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia. Life expectancy: 10 – 13 years Origin: Croatia Temperament: Intelligent, Energetic, Outgoing, Playful, Active, Friendly, Sensitive Height: Female: 56–58 cm, Male: 58–61 cm Weight: Female: 16–24 kg, Male: 15–32 kg Colors: Liver & White, Black & White

Poodle
The Poodle is a formal dog breed that comes in three varieties: Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle. The origin of the breed is still discussed, with a prominent dispute over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a type of water dog, or from the French Barbet. Hypoallergenic: Yes Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Height: Toy Poodle: 24 – 28 cm, Miniature Poodle: 28 – 35 cm, Standard Poodle: 45 – 60 cm, Medium Poodle: 35 – 45 cm Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Active, Faithful, Instinctual, Trainable Colors: Black, White, Cream, Sable, Black & White, Blue, Grey, Silver, Brown, Red, Apricot Origin: Germany, France
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Pitbull
Pitbull is the common name for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers. The pit bull-type is particularly ambiguous, as it encompassesa range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. Lifespan: American Pit Bull Terrier: 8 – 15 years, American Staffordshire Terrier: 12 – 16 years Height: American Pit Bull Terrier: 45 – 53 cm American Staffordshire Terrier: 44 – 48 cm, Mass: American Pit Bull Terrier: 16 – 30 kg, Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 13 – 17 kg

Great Dane
The Great Dane is a German breed of domestic dog known for its large size.The record holder for the tallest dog ever is a Great Dane called Zeus, who measured 111.8 cm from paw to shoulder. The tallest living dog is another Dane named Freddy, measuring 103.5 cm. Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Origin: Germany Height: Female: 71–81 cm, Male: 76–86 cm Colors: Black, Brindle, Fawn, Blue, Mantle, HarlequinTemperament: Devoted, Reserved, Friendly, Confident, Loving, Gentle Weight: Female: 45–59 kg, Male: 54–90 kg

Saint Bernard
TheSt. Bernard or St Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from thewestern Alps in Italy and Switzerland. They were originally bred for rescue by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border. Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Mass: 64 – 120 kgColors: Red & White, Brownish-yellow, Reddish-brown Brindle, Reddish-brown Splash, Reddish-brown Mantle Height:Male:70–90 cmFemale:65–80 cm Temperament: Lively, Friendly, Gentle, Watchful, CalmOrigin: Switzerland, Italy
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Shih Tzu
A Shih Tzu is a toy dog breed, weighing from 4 to 7.25 kilograms when fully grown. The breed was developed in China. Life expectancy: 10 – 16 years Temperament: Clever, Affectionate, Intelligent, Lively, Alert, Colors: Black, White, Liver, Brindle, Liver & White, Light Brown, Dark Brown, Black & White, Blue, Gold Height: Male: 20 – 28 cm (Adult, At the withers), Female: 20 – 28 cm (Adult, At the withers) Mass: Female: 4 – 7.2 kg (Adult), Male: 4 – 7.2 kg (Adult) Origin: China, Tibet

Boxer
The Boxer is a medium to large, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colors are fawn, brindled, or white, with or without white markings. Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years Temperament: Devoted, Cheerful, Intelligent, Energetic, Fearless, Loyal, Bright, Playful, Friendly, Confident, Calm, Brave Colors: White, Brindle, Fawn Height: Female: 53–60 cm, Male: 57–63 cm Weight: Female: 25–29 kg, Male: 27–32 kg Origin: Germany, Munich

Chow Chow
The Chow-Chow is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi-Quan, which translates to "puffy-lion dog". Life expectancy: 9 – 15 years Origin: China Temperament: Aloof, Independent, Loyal, Quiet Height: Male: 48–56 cm, Female: 46–51 cm Colors: Black, Blue, Fawn, Cream, Red Weight: Male: 25–32 kg, Female: 20–27 kg
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Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of dog ,a sight hound which has been bred for coursing game and greyhound racing. Since the rise in large-scale adoption of retired racing Greyhounds, the breed has seen a resurgence in popularity as a family pet. It is also referred to as an English Greyhound. Speed: 72 km/h (Maximum, Race speed) Life expectancy: 10 – 14 years Height: Male: 71–76 cm,Female:68–71 cm Weight:Male:27-40kg,Female:24-36kg Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Athletic, Quiet, Even Tempered,Gentle Colors: Brindle, Black, White, Fawn, Blue, Red Origin: England, British Isles

Doberman Pinscher
The Dobermann, or Doberman Pinscher in the United States and Canada, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog that was originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. The Dobermann has a long muzzle. It stands on its pads and is not usually heavy-footed. Life expectancy: 10 – 13 years Origin: Germany Colors: White, Black, Fawn, Red, Black & Rust, Blue, Fawn & Rust, Red & Rust, Blue & Rust Height: Male: 66–72 cm, Female: 61–68 cm Temperament: Obedient, Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Fearless, Loyal, Confident Weight: Male: 40–45 kg, Female: 32–35 kg

English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. It is noteworthy for producing one of the most varied numbers of pups in a litter among all dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing well up at the withers and compactly built. Hypoallergenic: No Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Colors: Black, Blue Roan, Black & Tan, Orange Roan, Temperament: Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Faithful, Quiet, Trainable Height: Female: 36–41 cm, Male: 38–43 cm Weight: Female: 12–15 kg, Male: 13–16 kg
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Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, to alert the monks to any intruders who entered. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, and apso is a word from the Tibetan language. Life expectancy: 12 – 14 years Litter size: 4–6 puppies Coat: Long, dense Temperament: Obedient, Devoted, Intelligent, Energetic, Lively, Steady, Alert, Assertive, Fearless, Spirited, Playful, Friendly Colors: Black, White, Dark Grizzle, Honey (Color), Sandy, Golden, Brown Height: Female: 25–28 cm, Male: 25–28 cm

Indian Spitz
The Indian Spitz is a spitz-type dog breed belonging to the utility group. The Indian Spitz is a domestic dog and friendly pet. There are varying standards around the world as to the ideal size of the breed, but they are always larger than their smaller cousins, the Pomeranian. Lifespan: 10 – 14 years Origin: India Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris Rank: Breed Colors: Black, White, Brown Temperament: Intelligent, Kind, Playful, Active, Athletic, Vocal

Indian Pariah Dog
The Indian pariah dog, also known as INDog, South Asian pye dog and Desi Dog, is a landrace of dog native to the Indian subcontinent. They have erect ears, a wedge-shaped head, and a curved tail. It is easily trainable and often used as a guard dog and police dog. Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris Higher classification: Dog Rank: Breed
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English Bulldog
The Bulldog, also known as the British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is a medium-sized dog breed. It is a muscular, hefty dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose. The Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club, and the United Kennel Club oversee breeding records. Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Temperament: Docile, Willful, Friendly, Gregarious Colors: White, Fawn, Piebald, Fawn & White, Brindle & White, Red & White, Red Brindle, Red Height: Female: 31–40 cm, Male: 31–40 cm Weight: Female: 18–23 kg, Male: 23–25 kg Origin: United Kingdom, England

French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a breed of domestic dog. They are the result of a cross between Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local ratters in Paris, France, in the 1800s. Hypoallergenic: No Life expectancy: 10 – 14 years Place of origin: England, France Colors: Brindle, Fawn, White, Tan, Brindle & White Temperament: Affectionate, Easygoing, Lively, Sociable, Keen, Alert, Patient, Bright, Playful, Athletic Origin: France, England

American Bulldog
The American Bulldog is a large breed of utility dog descended from the now-extinct Old English Bulldog. They are now used on animal farms, dog sports, and for showing. They are part of American culture and history, and may be used as a cultural icon for the United States. Life expectancy: 10 – 15 years Origin: United States Temperament: Energetic, Assertive, Loyal, Friendly, Confident, Dominant, Gentle Height: Male: 50–71 cm, Female: 50–61 cm Weight: Male: 30–58 kg, Female: 27–41 kg Colors: White, Brindle, Fawn, Brown, Red