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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Volpino Italiano (litterally "italian little fox")

The Volpino Italiano:
Spitz-type dogs were found throughout the ancient world. Specimens from this group have been found preserved in European peat bogs which anthropologists trace to 4000 BC. The remains—with curly tails, foxy heads, and small erect ears—have been found dating back over 5,000 years. These little pets wore decorative ivory bracelets and collars. Engravings of similar dogs were found in Greece, and these have been determined to date to about 400 BC.

The Volpino has been known and loved by Italian royalty for centuries, being a special favorite of the ladies. Although bearing a strong resemblance to the Pomeranian, the breed is much older and thus has a different background. The northern dogs found their way south very early in the history of domesticated dogs. The Italian word for wolf is lupo, and the Keeshond is called both Lupino and Volpino in Italian. Volpe is Italian for fox, hence volpino means little fox in Italian. Despite his long history, the Volpino is unknown outside of Italy and is now quite rare even in his homeland.

Volpino Italiano
Other names:   Cane de Quirinale
Florentine Spitz
Italian Spitz
Country of origin:   Italy

Addittional NOTE:
I've not posted any entrys because , i've been busy and unfocused with this blog's publicity.. Plus I've not taken the time to the blogs (guilty is), I spend a lot of time in Instagram and Google+... Sorry, maybe I won't post for a long time; just as I did before..... Hope you liked the info above!!! ENJOY!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Harrier

The Harrier is a small to medium sized dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle.

The Harrier is similar to the English Foxhound, but smaller. Harriers stand between 21 and 24 inches at the shoulder, and adults weigh between 45 and 65 lbs. They do shed, have short hair and hanging ears, and come in a variety of color patterns. A humorous, yet fairly accurate short-hand description of a Harrier is that of "a Beagle on steroids." It is a muscular hunting hound with a small, hard coat. It has large bones for stamina and strength. The skull is broad with a strong square muzzle. The rounded ears are pendant, and the eyes are either brown or hazel. The wide nose is black. The expression is mellow when the dog is relaxed and alert when he is excited.The feet are tight and cat-like, and the front toes may turn inward. The teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. The Harrier is slightly longer than tall, with a level topline. The tail is medium-length, carried high, but is not curled over the back.

Harrier
A tri-color Harrier
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Most likely colors are like the Beagle!

Friday, January 4, 2013

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an "I.G."

The Italian Greyhound makes a good companion dog and enjoys the company of people. However, the breed's slim build and short coat make them somewhat fragile, and injury can result from rough or careless play with children. They also are equally at home in the city or the country, although they tend to do best in spacious areas. They are fast, agile and athletic. Like any dog, daily exercise is a must for a happier, well-adjusted pet. Italian greyhounds love to run. Particularly active, and this high level of activity may lead them to attempt ill-advised feats of athleticism that can result in injury. They may also bark at passers-by and other animals. However, they should not be considered "true" guard dogs as they are often aloof with strangers and easily spooked to run. Due to their size, and in some lineages poor bone density, they are prone to broken legs. Italian Greyhounds make reasonably good watchdogs, as they bark at unfamiliar sounds. The breed is good with the elderly or a couple without any children for it prefers a quiet household but they are also generally fine with older children.

The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds, typically weighing about 8 to 18 lb (3.6 to 8.2 kg) and standing about 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm) tall at the withers.Though they are in the "toy" group based on their weight, they are larger than other dogs in the category due to their slender bodies, so owners must be careful when sizing clothing or accommodations.

Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhound
Other namesItalian Greyhound: French: Petit Levrier Italiane, Italian: ,Piccolo Levriero Italiano; German: Italienisches Windspiel; Spanish: Galgo italiano