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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Akita Inu, The Ancient Japanese Dog

Akita Inu The Ancient Japanese Dog

Breed Facts

  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Height: Males 26–28 in (66–71 cm)/females 24–26 in (61–66 cm)
  • Weight: Males 100–130 lb (45.5–59 kg)/females 70–100 lb (31.5–45.5 kg) [est.]
  • Coat: Double coat with straight, harsh outercoat and thick, soft, dense undercoat; coat most prominent on tail
  • Colors: Any color, including white, brindle, fawn, red, pinto; may have mask
  • Other Names: American Akita
  • Registries (With Group): AKC (Working); ANKC (Utility); CKC (Working); FCI (Spitz and Primitive); KC (Utility); UKC (Northern)

Airedale Terrier The intelligent Dog

Airedale Terrier The intelligent Dog

Breed Facts
  • Country of Origin: England
  • Height: Males 23–24 in (58–61 cm)/females 22–23 in (56–59 cm)
  • Weight: Males 50–65 lb (22.5–29.5 kg)/females 40–45 lb (18–20.5 kg) [est.]
  • Coat: Double coat with wiry, hard, dense outercoat and soft, downy undercoat; coat lies straight and close to body; especially hard coats crinkling or slightly waved
  • Colors: Body saddle—tan with black or dark grizzle on sides and upper body
  • Other Names: Bingley Terrier; Waterside Terrier
  • Registries (With Group): AKC (Terrier); ANKC (Terriers); CKC (Terriers); FCI (Terriers); KC (Terrier); UKC (Terrier)

Afghan Hound, The Ancient Sighthound

Afghan Hound The Ancient Sighthound

Breed Facts
  • Country of Origin: Afghanistan
  • Height: Males 26–29 in (66–73.5 cm)/females 24–27 in (61–69 cm)
  • Weight: Males approx. 60 lb (27 kg)/females approx. 50 lb (22.5 kg)
  • Coat: Thick, silky, fine, with topknot of long hair, may have beard on lower jaw [FCI]
  • Colors: All colors
  • Other Names: Balkh Hound; Baluchi Hound; Barutzy Hound; Galanday Hound; Kabul Hound; Ogar Afgan; Sage Baluchi; Shalgar Hound; Tazi; Tāzī
  • Registries (With Group): AKC (Hound); ANKC (Hounds); CKC (Hounds); FCI (Sighthounds); KC (Hound); UKC (Sighthound & Pariah)

Affenpinscher The Small Black Dog

Affenpinscher The Small Black Dog

Breed Facts
  • Country of Origin: Germany
  • Height: 9–12 in (23–30 cm)
  • Weight: 6.5–13 lb (3–6 kg)
  • Coat: Dense, rough, harsh; longer hair on head, eyebrows, beard
  • Colors: Black|and black and tan, gray, silver [AKC][CKC][UKC]|and red [CKC][UKC]|and beige [UKC]|may have mask [AKC][CKC]
  • Registries (With Group): AKC (Toy); ANKC (Toys); CKC (Toys); FCI (Pinscher and Schnauzer); KC (Toy); UKC (Companion)