Dogs Blog: octobre 2011

French Bulldog

The French bulldog is a small companion breed of dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog. The name suggests France as the origin of the breed; however, Americans and British breeders may have played a larger role in the breed's development. The dogs are commonly called the Frenchie and are
nicknamed "clowns" and "frog dogs".

Other names : Bouledogue Français
Nicknames : Frenchie
Country of origin : France / England

Fox Terrier (Wire)

The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It is an instantly recognizable fox terrier breed. Although it bears a resemblance to the Smooth Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately.

Other names : Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier, Fox Terrier
Nicknames : Foxie
Country of origin : England

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It was the first breed in the fox terrier family to be given official recognition by The Kennel Club (circa 1875; breed standard 1876). It is well known, and although not a widely popular breed today outside of hunting and show circles, it is extremely significant due to the large number of terriers believed descended from it.

Other names : Fox Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier
Nicknames : Foxie SFT
Country of origin : England

Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gundog breed from the United Kingdom. It was developed as a retriever on both land and in the water.

Nicknames : Flatcoat, Flattie, Flatte, (Sweden) flatt, (Sweden)
Country of origin : United Kingdom

Weight

Male : 27–36 kg (60–79 lb)Female : 25–32 kg (55–71 lb)

Height

Male : 59–61 cm (23–24 in)Female : 56–59 cm (22–23 in)

Coat : Glossy and smooth

Color : Black and liver

Litter size : 4 - 8 pups

Life span : 8 - 10 years

Finnish Spitz

A Finnish Spitz (Finnish language: Suomenpystykorva) is a breed of dog originating in Finland.
The breed is thought to be an old one, bred as a hunting dog. It is a "bark pointer", indicating the position of game by barking to attract the hunter's attention. It has been used mostly to bark at game that flees into trees, such as squirrels, grouses, and capercaillies, but it serves well also to hunt moose and elk.
Some individuals have been known to go after even a bear, despite the dog's small size. In its native country, the breed is still mostly used as a hunting dog, but as it is very friendly and loves children, in other countries it serves mainly as a house pet. The Finnish Spitz has been the national dog of Finland since 1979.