Description and Physical Characteristics of Dogs

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher (alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries) or simply Doberman, is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. Although once commonly used asguard dogs or police dogs, this is less common today. Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 10 to 12 years

Origin: Germany

Temperament: Alert, Fearless, Energetic, Obedient, Loyal, Intelligent

Colors: Red & Rust, Black & Tan, Black & Rust, Fawn & Rust, Brown & Tan, Blue & Rust

Height: Female: 24–27 inches (61–68 cm), Male: 26–28 inches (66–72 cm)

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd Dog (German: Deutscher Schäferhund), also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany.

[2] The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899.. Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.

[4] Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 7 to 10 years

Origin: Germany

Temperament: Loyal, Confident, Alert, Watchful, Courageous, Intelligent

Colors: Sable, Black & Tan, Black, Red & Black

Weight: Male: 48.5–88.2 lbs (22–40 kg), Female: 48.5–88.2 lbs (22–40 kg)

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed’s original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada,[4] the UK,[5] and the US (since 1991).[6] Typically, Labradors are athletic and love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, are good with young children, elderly, and for protection.[7] Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 10 to 13 years

Temperament: Agile, Outgoing, Kind, Good-tempered, Intelligent, Gentle

Weight: Female: 55.1–70.5 lbs (25–32 kg), Male: 66.1–79.4 lbs (30–36 kg)

Colors: Chocolate, Yellow, Black

Origin: United Kingdom, Canada

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a medium to large size breed of domestic dog that originated in Rottweil, Germany. The dogs were known as “Rottweil butchers’ dogs” (German: Rottweiler Metzgerhund) because they were used to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat and other products to market.[1] Some records[which?] indicate that earlier Rottweilers may have also been used for hunting, although the modern Rottweiler has a relatively low hunting instinct.

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 10 to 12 years

Color: Black

Origin: Germany

Temperament: Self-assured, Devoted, Obedient, Steady, Alert, Good-natured

Weight: Female: 83.8–114.6 lbs (38–52 kg), Male: 94.8–130.1 lbs (43–59 kg)

Pug

The pug is a toy dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo (“much in little”), referring to the pug’s personality and small size. Known in ancient China as lo-sze, they may have been responsible for the English Bulldog, the modern Pekingese and King Charles spaniel Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 12 to 15 years

Origin: China

Higher classification: Dog

Temperament: Stubborn, Attentive, Playful, Clever, Charming, Sociable

Colors: Silver, Black, Apricot, Fawn