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The Havanese is one of the Bichon type breeds, that includes Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen and Maltese The Havanese is a good-humoured small dog, toy dog that were bred to be good companions, so are good with children. They like to have peoples notice and will do tricks to catch peoples attention. This love for attention means they are not the choice for a working couple. They will often follow owners around the house, but are rarely overly possessive of their “ family”, so are great with other dogs, pets and other animals. They often like to eat with someone in the room, so stay there when they are eating, otherwise they may take their food with them and eat it as they walk, which can be messy. They are a “ true dog”, playing games such as tug of war with gusto. Like many toy dogs, they do not require long walks, but they do love attention. Professional Dog Walkers such as London Dog Walking, if doing grouped walks will pair them with similar dogs, rather than big energetic dogs.

For dog care they are relatively simple. One advantage of the Havanese is that they do not shed much. You may see on lists that they do not shed, this misleading as all hair follicles will have a cycle of growing and dying, shedding it hair, but this is variable and not often, so there is no strong cycle of hair shedding. The coat catches the hair and dander internally, so many people think it is non-allergenic, but they all release dander that can aggravate allergies. If you have an allergy sufferer in the house, have one to stay for a few days to check.

The Havanese has a slight wavy double coat, which is soft and light, with a denser undercoat.

The Havanese should ideally be brushed every day, as the fur has a tendency to mat. If not a show dog, you can trim the coat. Whilst they have a good coat, they do suffer in extreme cold, so in some areas you may need to buy sweaters for them.

When you bath them, dry with a towel and allow them to dry off naturally inside, as they are susceptible to skin problems if dried with a hair drier. It is a breed that for showing needs to keep a natural look, but for everyday looks and practicality may benefit from bows etc..

The original Harvanese were white, but now they occur in all types of coat colours and patterns.
The Havanese has  a sturdy appearance compared to most toy dog breeds. They have a weight range of about five Kgs ( 10-15 lbs). Its height measured at the withers is 220-290mm( roughly 10). It is an unusual dog in that the rump is higher than the shoulders.

They have a sprightly agile movement. They are good swimmers, but many of them do not like swimming, but be prudent when near waterparticularly if there are birds for them to run after.

They have almond eyes, with medium sized ears that are well covered and hang down. The Havanese are susceptible to infections and diseases of the ear, so regularly inspect their ears and clean them. From time to time they may require their inner hairs to be pulled by hand or tweezers. The tail arches over the back and is also well covered. They have very sensitive noses and are trained in some countries for search. They are easily trained so are often used in circus shows, tracking, hearing assistance dogs, mould, termite and drug search.

The Havanese routinely live around fourteen years. Like many other pure breeds they suffer from a  few genetically-linked disorders. The most common being liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysplasia ( blots on the retina). It is advisable only to acquire Havanese from parent dogs who have clear eye certificates. Havanese sometimes develop brown tear stains, which is especially noticeable on those with white or light coats.

The dog originated from the now extent Bichon Tenerife and was taken to Havana by original settlers and traders. Being popular in Havana in Cuba. Internationally the Havanese is a new breed, taking off in the seventies from only 10 animals in the United States. Though they were common prior to the Cuban Revolution, they, like many trappings of aristocracy were culled. Rapid growth in popularity now makes it difficult to find a puppy.

A great family dog that should be considered.

The German Shepherd Dog also called the Alsatian comes literally from the German Deutscher Schäferhund.  They are a relatively new breed of large-sized dog originating in the late 19th century. Originally a herding dog, particularly for sheep.

Often employed by the military and police for their obedience and intelligence. The Alsatian is nearly always one of the top five global breeds.
The original dog was named Hektor Linksrhein. Hecktor so impressed Von Stephanitz that he bought it and changed the dogs name to Horand von Grafrath and founded the Society for the Alsatian Dogs.
Horand von Grafrath became the centre-point of the society’s breeding programs and was mated with many other society member dogs.
The German Shepherds popularity has increased quickly throughout the 20th Century, though taking dives in popularity in the early days due to health problems from poor breeding and after the world wars with anti German feelings. This caused the UK Kennel Club to rename it to “Alsatian Wolf Dog”, a while later the wolf dog appendage was removed and in 1977, the breed officially became the German Shepherd Dog. The Alsatian popularity was fuelled by animal actors such as Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart. Now it is globally the third most popular dog breed.

They are a large dog of around 60 centimetres ( 22 and 26 inches) at the withers and weigh around 30 kilograms ( sixty lb).

The Alsatian’s face has a long square cut muzzle, a doomed forehead, a long neck, powerful jaws, big erect ears (that are often pulled back when on the move), black nose and brown, medium-sized eyes. With a bushy tail.
 
German Shepherds come in many colours, the normal versions are the red/black and tan/black varieties with black saddles and masks. Less common versions include the sable, all-black, all-white, liver and blue varieties, which may not fit country breed standards. Alsatians have a double coat. A dense close thick outer coat, which sheds continually and a thick undercoat. The long-hair variety is rarer.
Like many working dogs, German Shepherds were bred for their intelligence,  and are ranked as the third most intelligent breed of dog by Stanley Coren in his reference study and book “The Intelligence of Dogs”. This attribute combined with their strength makes the breed desirable as guard, police, search and rescue dogs, being able to quickly learn various tasks and interpret instructions better than other large breeds.
German Shepherds have a reputation for aggression and have been banned in areas as a result. Statistically, in the United States, they are responsible for more random bites than any other dog breed, and have a reputation to attack smaller breeds of dogs.

Additionally research has shown that German Shepherds are the third most likely dog breed to attack someone and in a different study, German Shepherds accounted for around half of the dog bites that required medical attention, compared to a more normal 20% of bites requiring medical treatment, not a surprise with their powerful jaws and sharp canine teeth.
 
There is no problem with the Alsatian breed, it is the fault of the owners. As with all intelligent active dog (or child), if they are not regularly active and kept occupied, they can become troublesome. The German Shepherd must have puppy socialisation and good instruction from an early stage. The Alsatian is different from the collie, where a lot of its aggressiveness has been breed out from show strains, the Alsatian has not lost this streak.

They can bond very well with their family, however they can become over-protective of their family and territory. This can give them an aloof personality.

Alsatians learn well and are very obedient and not easily diverted, but due to their strong personality,  you need to be very firm with them.
The Alsatian will need to have two good walks a day. They are not a dog for a busy family without time for attention.  For this reason, busy families regularly ask dog walkers to help out by walking them for a couple of hours a day.
Poor breeding has led to common genetic health issues, elbow and hip joint problems (dysplasia) which often causes the dog pain and often causes arthritis. The German Shepherd also is susceptible from monorchidism (one testicle), weakness of temperament, and missing teeth, as well as folded or bent ears which never fully turn up when reaching adulthood. The German Shepherd is often has ear problems due to his large and open ears.

German Shepherds, like many large bodied dogs are prone to bloat, this is a very dangerous and often rapidly fatal problem, so if you think this may be a problem, go straight to the veterinary. This is a gas build up in the stomach, caused for varying reasons. The symptoms of distress for no apparent reason, a firm distension of the abdomen, general weakness, depression, problems breathing, hypersalivation, and retching without vomiting. A large percentage of dogs with bloat have cardiac arrhythmias ( forty percent in one study), loss of appetite, vomiting and weight loss.

The German Shepherd often suffers from Degenerative Myelopathy, or DM is a neurological disease and are predisposed to Von Willebrand Disease, a common inherited bleeding disorder, which shows in differing degrees of bleeding tendency, usually in the form of easy bruising, nosebleeds and bleeding gums. .

In spite of these problems, the Alsatian is robust with simple dog care and the average lifespan of a German Shepherd is around 9 years, which is normal for a dog of this size.

The German Shepherd has a great nose so is one of the most widely-used breeds in a wide variety of scent-work roles, including cadaver searching, search and rescue, explosives detection, narcotics detection and mine detection.

So the Alsatian is a great clever breed that will bond well with you, if you have the time and dedication for him. Not advised for busy working families.

If it is the first time you are thinking of buying a puppy, choosing the best dog breeds can be tricky. Children are the ones who are almost always interested in buying a dog but little do they know about dog breeds that are friendlier and suitable for home fronts and those dog breeds that are not.

Be aware that some dog breeds can be jealous of children in search of attention and that could be dangerous in a household depending on the age of your children. So read up on every possible detail you can gather about different dog breeds before buying a dog.

American kennel society has recognized over 150 dog breeds including working dogs, companion dogs and more. remember that dog breeds have characteristics of their own and they come in to play. We all know that a dog can be a mans best friend but never forget it is also important to consider the aspects that might go wrong when buying a specific dog breed.

There are two types of dogs to begind with; territorial and friendly. Some dog breeds require a single master who will have the control over the dog’s behavior and know how to discipline them. A perfect example of such single master dogs are guard dogs used by police.

One more important thing you should know about dog breeds is that some dogs know how to boss around people and know whom to obey. One more thing you should focus on when selecting your dog breed is the general temperament of the dog and grooming.

If the dog breeds you choose have a average temperament then that means they are easy to discipline and they d probably make good friends with children. If not, they could be used as custodial dogs.

Grooming is a hassle for many dog owners but if you check all relevant information about dog breeds before you make the choice of buying a certain dog breed, then you will know what to expect. Generally, the long hair types are difficult to maintain while the shorthaired ones are easier to get by.

You may want to familiarize yourself with different grooming techniques depending on the dog breeds you wish to adapt.

Whichever dog breed you choose to join your family be sure to give your pet the love and attention they truly deserve.

Yorkie and bichon have been America’s sweet heart dogs for many years now. It is as if they are the cutest things on earth, which many young women and children prefer to have them as the number one choice as a pet.

But similar to many other cases of mixes, yorkie bichon mix will also have their drawbacks. It is unpredictable to figure out the outcome of a yorkie bichon mix. One thing for sure is that cross breeding these dogs could back fire you at times if the ancestors of the dogs have been mixed before. This could lead to a poorer outcome.

With the history of yorkie bichon mix the outcome is believed to have a better chance of being the cutest thing you have ever seen. The chances for a huge failure are almost zero, but there have been cases of such failure. Even the experts on the field will not be able to predict the offspring of a yorkie father and a bichon mother, or for that matter the vice versa. It is most likely that a yorkie bichon mix will be having the same qualities equally shared from their two breeds of parents.

The behavioral and the characteristics of the outcome regardless of the looks of such yorkie bichon mix would be fairly heartening. The dog is almost assured to be faithful and loyal to you while the mannerisms are set to take more to the yorkie’s side.

Yorkie Bichon mix is supposedly more fashionable than their father or mother. They tend to develop a rich and smooth hair unlike their parents. However the smaller size will hardly be changing as expected. These cute little yorkie bichon mixed dogs are more than likely to make a better spirit around the house and be as playful as their parents. But this does not mean that they need any excessive exercising like. Their lower built will make sure that only a little amount of activities will provide them with the daily stretching they need. They are easy to carry with whenever there’s a family trip and they are easy to handle at home.

Search online to find the nearest place where you could get the most adorable yorkie bichon puppy and let them cheer you up for the whole day at home. One thing for sure is that your yorkie bichon mix will be more than your best friend.

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There are huge dogs such as Retriever’s and Boxers, then there are the more smaller type of dog breed such as the Teacup Chihuahua. A Teacup Chihuahua, although is very small and not recognized by major kennel associations, is loved by many people for many reasons.

Having a Teacup Chihuahua can make your life livelier as they are quite an interesting breed. The only bad thing about their size is that they are more fragile than other dogs and thus needs special attention by their owners.

If you want to adopt a Teacup Chihuahua, there are certain things to be considered before getting one. Leading a busy life and being unable to commit yourself to looking after a Teacup Chihuahua would result in misery for both you and the dog. Therefore following a few key points would help you get started in selecting the dog you need.

Like every other dog, the Teacup Chihuahua expects a lot of love and need to socialize with their owners. Happy is the Teacup Chihuahua who gets a lot of attention from family members. Some dogs tend to lack self-discipline and can’t be trained when they don’t socialize with other people. This situation can be eliminated if you socialize with your teacup Chihuahua.

Having children in your home could be bad for the Teacup Chihuahua. Their size is the main reason for this. Being small means that they can be stepped upon by mistake.

A teacup Chihuahua can suffer from various health conditions such as high blood sugar, thyroid and liver problems, etc.

We know how dogs love to click the ground, especially if they notice any food lying around. Having fertilizers, cleaning agents and other chemicals lying around the area can be harmful for their body. Their small bodies can’t take in these toxins and therefore can result in various illnesses.

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That is a little misleading since no disease is truly common in Dachshunds The overwhelming majority are born healthy and live long, mostly disease-free lives.Some minor health issues arise for nearly every dog at some point, even those who receive early vaccinations and excellent life-long care.

Nevertheless, some conditions do occur more often in Dachshund than in other breeds.

Problems with the Adrenal Gland

One common disease of the adrenal gland is Cushing’s Disease, or hyperadrenocorticism. In Cushing’s Disease, too much of the hormone cortisol is produced, either by a primary tumor or the adrenal gland, or a malfunction of the pituitary gland, which is the master gland that tells the adrenal gland how much cortisol to produce. The elevated cortisol level results in excessive drinking and urination, a pot-bellied appearance, skin conditions, hair loss and some times diabetes. Lab tests are performed to measure the cortisol levels and the ability of the adrenal gland to produce cortisol. Several drugs are can be used to decrease the level of cortisol. If adrenal cancer is present, surgical excision of the gland may be needed. Cushing’s disease is not limited to Dachshunds and can be found in other breeds, too.

The opposite condition is called Addison’s disease or hypoadrenocorticsim (low cortisol). Whereas, Cushing’s takes some time to present itself, Addison’s disease is a sudden episode of collapse due to to low of glucose (blood sugar) and an imbalance of the electrolytes. The sudden illness results in an emergency visit to the veterinarian for cortisone injections and fluid therapy to correct the imbalances. Addison’s  is the most difficult disease to diagnose because the sudden collapse resembles many disorders. Specialized blood tests are needed to identify both Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease. Treatment of Addison’s disease is life-long treatment with prednisone (cortisone) and electrolytes.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Several eye diseases can affect Dachshunds, such as cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy. PRA is a gradual deterioration of the retina, the back wall of the eye. The degeneration results with gradual vision loss and blindness. PRA is a genetic trait and because it often does not show up until the dog is older, the dog may have already been bred and passed the condition to the puppies. Unfortunately, there is no cure or treatment for PRA. Other eye diseases that can affect Dachshunds are glaucoma, cataracts, optic nerve hypoplasia, distichiasis (abnormal eyelashes) as well as other conditions. Regular eye exams can help detect these eye-disorders early.

Intervertebral Disc Disease

By far the most common disease of Dachshunds is related to the discs between the vertebrae (the bones of the spine). The disc is normally gelatinous and provides a cushion between the bones of the spine (back). In Dachshunds, this material some times calcifies, or hardens, and sometimes ruptures. The herniated disc causes inflammation and swelling around the spinal cord and nerves. Early signs of a herniated disc are pain, a reluctance to jump up, partial paralysis and sometimes total paralysis or the rear legs,. The majority of Dachshunds with disc disease can be managed medically with pain medication and anti-inflammatory medications. Holistic medicine, such as chiropractic manipulation and acupuncture, is sometimes used to relieve the pain. With a complete rupture resulting in total paralysis, immediate surgery to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord may help restore full function in the legs. The sooner the surgery is preformed, the greater the chances of full recovery.

Researchers are using lasers to fuse or burn the discs in order to prevent future herniation. Because this is such a common problem in the Dachshund, I do recommend purchasing health insurance for your pet. Unfortunately, some owners cannot afford the surgery and pets suffering with total paralysis or extreme pain are euthanized. A few of my patients that were partially paralyzed did recover some function of their legs over time. Some dogs may recover without surgery, but it is impossible to predict.

Vaccination Reactions

Allergic reactions to vaccinations does seem to occur in the Dachshund more often than any other breed. Usually, the reaction is minor, resulting in swelling of the face and muzzle and occasional hives. Vaccine reactions do occur with any dog, so it is wise to observe your pet for a few hours after receiving. Vaccines have improved over the past few years so reactions are fewer and the benefits of protecting your pet against the diseases outweighs the risks.

Dachshunds can lead a very long and healthy life, sometimes upward to 15 years. Proper diets, preventive health checks, vaccinations, heartworm and parasite prevention, and good dental care can help your Dachshund live longer.  You can find more information concerning your dogs health at LuvUrDog.com as well Dachshund breed gifts.

So, there you are, under your shady tree in the middle of a Saturday afternoon and you’re thinking about getting a dog but what? For some people, choosing breed of dogs is really that easy. You just follow what goes inside your head then off you go to the nearest pet store and buy yourself a beagle only to find out it's not the right one. You might have chosen a breed that is too big for you and its meals are way too high for your budget. You might have bought a small mouse of a dog but you found out you need something to guard you 24/7.

With this in mind, choosing dog breeds are not that easy. You have to consider so many things. Budget is number one. Do you have a budget for buying an expensive dog? Does your budget fit in with the expenses in making or buying a dog house, the food that it requires and do you have the budget for training it and make it the most obedient dog in the world? There are some of the things you have to consider and if you’re really serious and would want to instantly decide to buy one, here is one tip you might want to consider: go through the Internet.

Online, there are hundreds of guides in choosing a dog breed and they come in different sizes and forms, just like dogs: from CDs, to DVDs, to e-books to online tutorials and such. What you just need is to view them out, maybe get some reviews about all products pertaining to how to look and decide for the dog breed that is right for you and from there, determine what you want. And furthermore, with a guide, you might even realize that you don’t want a dog but a monster. You might even decide to go for the smallest or the funniest. You will never regret what you have decided when choosing the right dog breed if you have a guide with you.