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Affenpinscher
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
Affenpinscher
Group:
Toy
Weight:
7-9 lbs
Height:
9-11.5 inches
Color:
Black, gray, silver, red, black and tan, or belge.
Coat:
Rough, wiry and dense hair, about 1" in length.
Life Span:
11-14 years
Origin:
Germany Afghan Hound
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
Afghan Hound
Group:
Hound
Weight:
45-64lbs
Height:
25-29 inches
Color:
Any color, white markings are undesirable
Coat:
Thick and silky coat
Life Span:
11-15 years
Origin:
Afghanistan Airedale Terrier
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
Airedale Terrier
Group:
Terrier
Weight:
42-58 lbs
Height:
22-24 inches
Color:
The head, ears, legs, chest and under body should be tan. The sides and upper body should be black, dark gray or black with a red mixture.
Coat:
Double coated short to medium coat. Rough, wavy and wiry outer coat covering a thick, dense and soft undercoat.
Life Span:
10-14 years
Origin:
England Akita
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
Akita
Group:
Working
Weight:
60-120 lbs
Height:
24-28 inches
Color:
Any color, popular colors include white, pinto and brindle
Coat:
Double coated and waterproof medium lenght coat. The harsh and straight outercoat stands off the body. The thick, solft and dense undercoat stands close to the body. Coats typically shed twice per year.
Life Span:
10-12 years
Origin:
Japan Alaskan Malamute
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
Alaskan Malamute
Group:
Working
Weight:
Females:68-90 lbs, Males:70-110lbs
Height:
Females: 22-25 inches, Males:23-27inches
Color:
Various shades and color combinations of white, gray and black. Only solid color should be white. Underbody color should be white.
Coat:
Thick and course medium length double coat. The undercoat is dense, woolly, greasy and should be from 1-2 inches thick. Guard or outer coat is thick and may vary in length.
Life Span:
10-15 years
Origin:
Alaska, USA American Eskimo Dog
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
American Eskimo Dog
Group:
Non-Sporting American Bulldog
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
American Bulldog
Group:
Unrecognized American Foxhound
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
American Foxhound
Group:
Hound American Staffordshire Terrier
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
American Staffordshire Terrier
Group:
Terrier American Water Spaniel
Breed Pet Type:
Dog
Dog Breed Name:
American Water Spaniel
Group:
Sporting 