Monday, September 21, 2009

Dog breads we're considering for May 2010

Small Munsterlander

Height: 19.75 to 22 inches
Weight: 40 to 60 pounds
Coat: medium-length with some feathering
Life span: 12 to 14 years

The Small Munsterlander Pointer originated from a cross of the German Long Haired Pointer and the Brittany. The Small Munsterlander Pointer are dogs that enjoy the outdoors and they are well balanced. This breed has fur of medium length. It comes in various markings and shades. The Small Munsterlander Pointer has been described to as sassy and sweet.. This breed enjoys being active outdoors and also likes the water. The Small Munsterlander Pointer really likes spending time with its family.

The Small Munsterlander Pointer will do better if it is not kept in a kennel. This breed has a desire to please their owners and they are happy dogs. This breed has been nicknames "moonster". Some people have reported that when this breed is left alone, they will give a distinct greeting when the family returns. They are very intelligent and friendly. In fact, they tend to make friends with almost everyone they meet. They get along with children and other animals. An owner who enjoys the outdoors and is active would be a good owner for this type of dog.



Pudelpointer

Height: 21 to 26 inches
Weight: 44 to 66 pounds
Coat: coat is harsh, wiry, and dense
Life span: 14 to 16 years

By nature the dog is friendly, inquisitive and eager to please, with a dash that makes it a pleasure to work with in the field and a co-operative attitude that also makes it a pleasure in the home. They have a saint-like devotion towards their masters and make excellent playmates for children. They exhibit great purpose, desire and a fiery intensity in the search and handling of wild game. Pudelpointers, as a rule, are excellent water dogs.



Wheaten Terrier

Height: 17 to 20 inches
Weight: 35 to 45 pounds
Coat: Soft and silky, loosely waved or curly
Life span: 12 to 15 years

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is an energetic and playful dog. They require patience and consistent positive training. Harsh methods will often result in fear aggression. A positive, even-handed approach works best with these intelligent yet headstrong terriers. They are enthusiastic greeters and will often jump up in order to lick a person's face, commonly referred to as the "Wheaten greetin”. These dogs do best when they are exercised regularly. Wheatens are very protective of their families, and although they may bark an alert at strangers, they rarely get aggressive. Most likely, they'll jump all over a stranger trying to give them kisses. Wheatens love attention and they love humans.




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