Now that I'm thinking about it, are there any traits that all "Shepherds" share? It is a companion dog that definitely has a lot of personality in a compact package. )I'll mentally prepare for shedding in the future...I figured getting a non-shedder without trying was close to miraculous.That's what I originally considered (especially since she's so silly) but they seem pretty rare in the wild.Looks like a kelpie cross, but I'm not sure how common kelpies are where you live.Had never heard of 'em before. She weighs 40#, is about a year old, and has directly contributed to the 300% increase in times I say "What up, dawg?" that are dark and round.Their mane is thickest around the shoulders and neck, while a plumed tail arches over their back and the hind legs display the exoticism and elegance associated with royal Asian breeds.Defying the stereotype that small dogs are noisy, Japanese Chin are generally quiet dogs, graceful in all that they do.These noble dogs are loving, charming and lively by nature. The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. being one of America’s most favorite dog breeds, especially given their long, silky ears and sweet eyes. I'd never even heard of those before. Right when I got her I thought something was up, but talked myself out of it until I asked a friend if her dog had people teeth on the bottom and she looked at me like I was insane. Equally adorable are their deep-set eyes, giving them a solemn, wise mien.Bloodhounds’ coats can be a combination of tan and liver, black and tan, or simply just red.Their powerful legs make them excellent long-distance sniffers, making quick work of any terrain. Is this a thing? I feel like they come in so many colors and sizes...Whoa, good call. With an always-alert expression that only adds to their cuteness, they’re an extremely popular breed.As mentioned, Dachshunds are known for their unique body shape, with long torsos and short legs. The life expectancy is 10-12 years.These dogs have excellent noses, members of the hound family that they are, with lovely, long ears, and rich black coats with lovely accents in tan.You’ll also see the distinct “pumpkin seed” markings above the expressive eyes, adding to the cuteness quotient!These dogs are strong, thanks to a big build that also produces long, effortless strides.Basset Hounds are generally sweet and extremely sociable, so much so that leaving them alone makes them feel extremely lonely and bereft—you’ll know by the long, mournful wailing!As mentioned, they are equally at ease being active or comfily dozing for hours on the sofa; however, they are extremely excitable too, which makes strong leashes and fences a necessity.Irish Setters are extremely spirited gundogs, but also make for great family pets thanks to their sweet nature. In dogs with semi-pricked ears, the ears are basically erect, but they tend to fold over at the tip. Not Yeah, people guess shepherd a lot. [Breeds] Yoda ears. The former grow 8-9 inches whereas the latter grow 5-6 inches.Friendly and curious, Dachshunds are hounds, but are not built for any kind of leaping, high-intensity swimming or running long distances.Their smartness and vigilance make them great watchdogs, backed by their big barks—this barking dog definitely can bite!An independent nature has been bred into these dogs, especially while hunting, that sometimes makes them rash and stubborn.So cute is this breed that even Metro Goldwyn Mayer scooped it up for one of their most popular, most-loved dog characters—Droopy!The endearing Basset Hound, with its low-key, charming nature, has been an excellent companion to humans since times immemorial.Basset Hounds grow to a maximum height of 14 inches (shoulder height) and weigh 40-65 pounds, but are one of the most powerful hound breeds.These dogs are born with an extremely strong, heavy bone structure, backed by powerful legs and huge paws, all of which give them the power and endurance that big dogs generally have.Their domed heads, with long, silky ears, beautiful eyes and wrinkled brows are distinguishing features—many have likened their faces to sad clowns!Though their movements are deliberate, they are effortless, and when it comes to their scenting ability, only the Bloodhound is a worthy opponent.The life expectancy for Basset Hounds is 12-13 years.Their charm and patience make Basset Hounds mild, agreeable dogs to be around, but don’t let that fool you!They can be extremely stubborn when they’re trailing a scent and have barks that could probably wake up Rip Van Winkle—loud and ringing.Though they may not show it, they’re extremely loyal and loving.The “OG” divas, Poodles are among the smartest canines, accompanied by the kind of pride that could rival any aristocrat.Whatever color or whatever size, these elegant dogs are great athletes and even better companions.Whether they’re standard, toy, or miniature sized, poodles have always stolen hearts with their curly-haired coats and for more than just their looks—they are hypo-allergenic.Standard poodles grow beyond 15 inches, whereas miniatures grow up to 15 and toy poodles don’t exceed 10. Floppy ears were one such change.In addition to this change, snouts got smaller, brains got smaller, coats got lighter and tails got shorter and/or curlier.Neural cells are not only responsible for friendly behavior caused by a decrease in adrenaline production; they’re also responsible for producing cartilage in the ears.In a nutshell, it is mostly agreed that centuries of domestication have led to a cellular-level change in dogs, The first on our ‘Top 17’ list is the famous ‘Sleuth Hound’, known for being the best at finding lost people!Bloodhounds are relatively docile dogs, substantially large; however, don’t let the docility fool you—these dogs can be quite stubborn and relentless.As stated, bloodhounds are large dogs, measuring anywhere between 23 to 25 (for females) or 25 to 27 inches (for males) inches at the shoulders and weighing between 90-110 pounds (for males) and 80-100 pounds (for females).Their long, wrinkled faces, with loose skin hanging down, is what they’re recognized by—and large, drooping ears too, of course! You could get a DNA test if you want more info.Cool, thanks for the info. She's usually not standing still long enough to photograph.I would almost say that, but she doesn't look that much like a Lurcher to me, or I'm used to snipier heads in those crosses.The ears and a lot of the qualities sound like Australian cattle dog!
Now that I'm thinking about it, are there any traits that all "Shepherds" share? It is a companion dog that definitely has a lot of personality in a compact package. )I'll mentally prepare for shedding in the future...I figured getting a non-shedder without trying was close to miraculous.That's what I originally considered (especially since she's so silly) but they seem pretty rare in the wild.Looks like a kelpie cross, but I'm not sure how common kelpies are where you live.Had never heard of 'em before. She weighs 40#, is about a year old, and has directly contributed to the 300% increase in times I say "What up, dawg?" that are dark and round.Their mane is thickest around the shoulders and neck, while a plumed tail arches over their back and the hind legs display the exoticism and elegance associated with royal Asian breeds.Defying the stereotype that small dogs are noisy, Japanese Chin are generally quiet dogs, graceful in all that they do.These noble dogs are loving, charming and lively by nature. The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. being one of America’s most favorite dog breeds, especially given their long, silky ears and sweet eyes. I'd never even heard of those before. Right when I got her I thought something was up, but talked myself out of it until I asked a friend if her dog had people teeth on the bottom and she looked at me like I was insane. Equally adorable are their deep-set eyes, giving them a solemn, wise mien.Bloodhounds’ coats can be a combination of tan and liver, black and tan, or simply just red.Their powerful legs make them excellent long-distance sniffers, making quick work of any terrain. Is this a thing? I feel like they come in so many colors and sizes...Whoa, good call. With an always-alert expression that only adds to their cuteness, they’re an extremely popular breed.As mentioned, Dachshunds are known for their unique body shape, with long torsos and short legs. The life expectancy is 10-12 years.These dogs have excellent noses, members of the hound family that they are, with lovely, long ears, and rich black coats with lovely accents in tan.You’ll also see the distinct “pumpkin seed” markings above the expressive eyes, adding to the cuteness quotient!These dogs are strong, thanks to a big build that also produces long, effortless strides.Basset Hounds are generally sweet and extremely sociable, so much so that leaving them alone makes them feel extremely lonely and bereft—you’ll know by the long, mournful wailing!As mentioned, they are equally at ease being active or comfily dozing for hours on the sofa; however, they are extremely excitable too, which makes strong leashes and fences a necessity.Irish Setters are extremely spirited gundogs, but also make for great family pets thanks to their sweet nature. In dogs with semi-pricked ears, the ears are basically erect, but they tend to fold over at the tip. Not Yeah, people guess shepherd a lot. [Breeds] Yoda ears. The former grow 8-9 inches whereas the latter grow 5-6 inches.Friendly and curious, Dachshunds are hounds, but are not built for any kind of leaping, high-intensity swimming or running long distances.Their smartness and vigilance make them great watchdogs, backed by their big barks—this barking dog definitely can bite!An independent nature has been bred into these dogs, especially while hunting, that sometimes makes them rash and stubborn.So cute is this breed that even Metro Goldwyn Mayer scooped it up for one of their most popular, most-loved dog characters—Droopy!The endearing Basset Hound, with its low-key, charming nature, has been an excellent companion to humans since times immemorial.Basset Hounds grow to a maximum height of 14 inches (shoulder height) and weigh 40-65 pounds, but are one of the most powerful hound breeds.These dogs are born with an extremely strong, heavy bone structure, backed by powerful legs and huge paws, all of which give them the power and endurance that big dogs generally have.Their domed heads, with long, silky ears, beautiful eyes and wrinkled brows are distinguishing features—many have likened their faces to sad clowns!Though their movements are deliberate, they are effortless, and when it comes to their scenting ability, only the Bloodhound is a worthy opponent.The life expectancy for Basset Hounds is 12-13 years.Their charm and patience make Basset Hounds mild, agreeable dogs to be around, but don’t let that fool you!They can be extremely stubborn when they’re trailing a scent and have barks that could probably wake up Rip Van Winkle—loud and ringing.Though they may not show it, they’re extremely loyal and loving.The “OG” divas, Poodles are among the smartest canines, accompanied by the kind of pride that could rival any aristocrat.Whatever color or whatever size, these elegant dogs are great athletes and even better companions.Whether they’re standard, toy, or miniature sized, poodles have always stolen hearts with their curly-haired coats and for more than just their looks—they are hypo-allergenic.Standard poodles grow beyond 15 inches, whereas miniatures grow up to 15 and toy poodles don’t exceed 10. Floppy ears were one such change.In addition to this change, snouts got smaller, brains got smaller, coats got lighter and tails got shorter and/or curlier.Neural cells are not only responsible for friendly behavior caused by a decrease in adrenaline production; they’re also responsible for producing cartilage in the ears.In a nutshell, it is mostly agreed that centuries of domestication have led to a cellular-level change in dogs, The first on our ‘Top 17’ list is the famous ‘Sleuth Hound’, known for being the best at finding lost people!Bloodhounds are relatively docile dogs, substantially large; however, don’t let the docility fool you—these dogs can be quite stubborn and relentless.As stated, bloodhounds are large dogs, measuring anywhere between 23 to 25 (for females) or 25 to 27 inches (for males) inches at the shoulders and weighing between 90-110 pounds (for males) and 80-100 pounds (for females).Their long, wrinkled faces, with loose skin hanging down, is what they’re recognized by—and large, drooping ears too, of course! You could get a DNA test if you want more info.Cool, thanks for the info. She's usually not standing still long enough to photograph.I would almost say that, but she doesn't look that much like a Lurcher to me, or I'm used to snipier heads in those crosses.The ears and a lot of the qualities sound like Australian cattle dog!