Selecting the right Dog Breed for your Family and Lifestyle

It’s important to do your research before deciding to take 14. Different breeds have different temperaments and qualities. Here we have outlined some common dog breeds to help you select the right dog.

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog, nicknames Bobtail, is a British breed that belongs to the herding group of dogs. They are a large breed that stands between 23 and 24 in . tall and they usually weigh around 66 pounds, provider or take 5 pounds. They have a long deep coat that includes shades of white, dreary, blue, and grizzle. This is a playful and smart dog that has a natural thought to protect its family. Because of these characteristics they make a great family dog, and they even get along with other pets.

Samoyed

The Samoyed, also called the Samayedskaya, is a European working breed  itsaboutdog. These dogs were originally used as herding dogs and guard dogs for reindeer herds. Today they still a very active working dog taking on responsibilities for herding, pulling sleds, protecting homes, and caring for their human families.

The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog that stands between 16 and 23 in . tall and weighs about between 50 and 60 pounds. They have a medium to long great coat that is harsh and straight and a soft downy undercoat. This dog is found in shades of white and cream.

Foxhound (English)

The English Foxhound is a British hunting dog that can be tracked back to at least the 16th century. These were originally selectively bred to hunt in packages. This breed was the result of mixing several hounds including the greyhound, with a bulldog and a monk terrier. Today these dogs are still used for monk hunting, yet are used for family pets.

The English Foxhound stands between 12 and 27 in . tall and they weigh between fifty-five and 75 pounds. Their hair is short and hard, like the American Foxhound, and their coat comes in black, white, tan, bicolor and tricolor applications. In order to train this dog you need to be firm and consistent. They are a good dog, however, they get distracted easily by fresh perfumes.

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