Bloodhound dog

Bloodhound dog
Bloodhound breed dog is intelligent, Bloodhound dog begin to pursue prey by smell, Bloodhound dog is a hunter.
When Claudius Aelian wrote in the III century AD. er. his famous book, «Historia Animalium», he mentioned the special warmth breed of hounds, which had no equal on instinct, and which had such a persistent search that does not cast a wake up until it finds the beast. Thus, the Roman scholar of ancient times painted a portrait of a dog, now known as Bloodhound.
Today it looks a little different, but it retained its unusual ability to walk on the trail, even with the slight smell.
How far into the past is rooted Bloodhound is unknown, but many experts believe that the breed was known in the Mediterranean long before our era. Bloodhound called modern of the oldest types of hounds, though time has changed its appearance compared to those dogs, which extolled the ancients.
In Europe, Bloodhound, was brought from Constantinople long before the Crusades. In color, they were divided into black and white. Black were the famous San governor VIII century, and white later became known as the southern hounds. In England imported dog black dog.

Bloodhound dog
Bloodhound played a big role in the development of other breeds of dogs such as beagles and hounds.
In the XII century, when even the bishops were hunted on horseback with hounds, the higher clergy who have facilitated the development of the Bloodhound. Many priests kept a pack of hounds, kennels and has been an integral part of every monastery. It is they who largely is credited with saving the breed pure. Breeding of these dogs was carried out with such care that they were called «blooded hound», that is purebred or aristocratic hound.
Several centuries later, the famous English physician and dog lover Dr. Johannes Caius gave a different explanation for the title and provided a description of the breed. Here it is: "... It remains to mention the larger class, these dogs too pendulous lips and ears, and is well known that they are pursuing their prey on the blood trail, sensing the smell of blood. If the game had been wounded and left hands of the hunter, or if it is taken from the workload is killed (in both cases was shed much blood), these hounds immediately begin to pursue prey by smell. Precisely because they rightly called Sanguinaraii (blood)

Bloodhound hunter dog is known for a century.
However, it often happens that some animal thieves stole and thus act prudently to avoid bloodshed, but the dogs are so smart that even in this case, go on a dry human trace a great distance and can provide the right person in the crowd, no matter what big it was. Forced his way through dense thickets, they continue to prosecute, even when they have to cross the river, and clicking on the other side, they begin to circle again to take the trace. Thus, they complement the skill and perseverance deserve what they said about Elian in his History of Animals.
Although the modern type was formed in England, the merit in its formation belongs to the United States. In America, the breed is known for a century.
Abolitionists once drew harrowing images, in which fugitive slaves pursued the Bloodhound, but hardly for this purpose are actually used dogs of this breed, although at that time in the south there were quite a lot. Bloodhound often called mongrel dogs, and most likely they terrifying the slaves.
Purebred Bloodhound - one of the most docile breeds. In pursuit of Bloodhound more motivated sporting interest than anything else. Unlike the police dog, he never attacks on a man who tracks down. Once Bloodhound brought rut until the end, in this his problem ends. But he so accurately recognize implies that this is proof to the court. Some of the famous American Bloodhound found more criminals
What are the best detectives. On account of one male was found over six hundred criminals. The famous dog Nick Carter took the trail, which was one hundred five hours, and as a result of the offender was apprehended. This record set in the early 1900's, is now exceeded by more than half.
Dog owners have proved that the Bloodhound can be both a champion of the show, and bloodhound

Bloodhound breed dog is fast, strong and rescue dog.
Members of the National Association of "Police Bloodhound" together with volunteers from the search rescue clubs across the country are increasingly using the Bloodhound in its traditional work. Endurance and tenacity of this species are confirmed by the vast distances that have dog runs, so some dogs chased a man for over 80 kilometers, and one dog led detectives 220 kilometers, detaining the offender.
As for obedience, the Bloodhound quickly learn the necessary, but can be stubborn, if not enjoy it.
In recent years, an increasing number of Bloodhound receive the title of "Companion Dog", and several dogs have titles COX and UD.
In the United States Bloodhound exhibited from the first dog shows. American Bloodhound Club, a national organization of breed, gave fans the opportunity to hold specialized exhibitions from East to West.
Bloodhound. Official Standard
General view. Bloodhound possesses all the qualities gregarious dogs that prey instinct. He is stronger and more enduring than other hounds.
The skin is thin and extremely loose, especially on the head and neck, where it dangles deep folds

Young Bloodhound dog is extremely friendly and sensitive dog.

Growth. Height: Males - 64 - 68 cm, females - 59 - 63 cm, on average males - 66 cm, females - 61 cm
Preferable to higher growth, coupled with a harmonious addition. Wt. Average weight: Males - 41 kg, females - 36 kg.
Males reach a weight of 50 kg, females - 45 kg. Greater weight is preferable, if (as in the case of growth) the dog is harmoniously composed.
Overall impression. It is a noble, dignified dog. It gives the impression of a powerful, strong and wiser.
Temperament. The dog is extremely friendly and affectionate, peaceable with owners and other dogs. By nature it is somewhat shy and sensitive to the good will or punishment.
 
 Bloodhound dog
Head long and narrow, slightly narrowed from the temples by the end of the muzzle. When viewed from above and front looks uniformly flattened laterally. The profile of the skull and muzzle are parallel. Length of muzzle equal to length of skull. Head length from occiput to nose should be at least 30.5 cm in males and not less than 28 cm in females. The Bloodhound dog skull is long and narrow, with a pronounced occipital protuberance. Brow ridges are not pronounced, although because of the deep-set eyes can be created that impression. Muzzle long, deep, of equal width along the entire length, square in profile. Deep-set eyes, a cut eye in the diamond-shaped because the lower eyelid pendulous - drawn down and slightly turned out. Eye color - to match coat color, different shades: from dark brown to yellow. Walnut color is preferred, although it rarely occurs in the red-tan dogs. Ears are thin and soft to the touch, extremely long, very low-set, falls pretty pleats at the bottom of a little wrapped inside and posteriorly. The folds of the skin: the head is covered with loose skin, which seems excessive. When a dog hangs his head low, the skin folds hanging free, especially the forehead and sides of the head. Nostrils large and wide-open. Lips. The Bloodhound dog upper lip forms a right angle from the front with the back of the nose, while the back forms a deep hanging Bryl, and continuing further into the folds of loose skin at the neck, form a pronounced dewlap. Females less raw.
 
 Bloodhound dog
Neck, shoulders and chest. Neck long, blade-muscled, oblique, convex edges, chest deep, the front forms a deep keel.Limbs and feet. The Bloodhound dog forelegs are straight, with a massive bone, elbows close to the body, pasterns vertical, strong, powerful legs and arched, hips and legs muscled, the angle of the hock joint well defined. Hocks low omitted. Hocks straight and parallel to each other.
Back and loin. The Bloodhound dog back is strong and straight, the loin strong, deep and slightly arched.
Tail long, tapering, set on rather high, with longer and dense hair on the lower surface.
Elastic motion, wide and free, while the tail is held high, but not throws on his back.
Black and tan, red and tan and fawn (reddish brown), the darker color may have blotches lighter hair or badger hair color, sometimes of white hair. A small amount of white on the chest, legs and tail tip

Beagle dog

 Beagle dog
Beagle breed dog is a a progenitor of all the hunting dogs.
Origin of the beagle and mysteriously lost in the mists of time. Several well-known beagle lovers offered their version of the origin of this breed, so the following notes owned by Captain Otho Paget from Melton Mowbray, England, which is probably one of the first carried away by them. According to Greek historian xenon nofontu, there were hounds, working on the trail, and the Romans adopted many customs of ancient Greece. In England before the arrival of the Romans already had their own hounds, and it is recorded that Pvill, Prince of Wales, a contemporary of King Arthur, had a special breed of superb white hounds. Fans Retriever, setters, spaniels and other breeds argue that creating a hound used these dogs. It seems unlikely, apparently it's actually happened vice versa. Beagle was a progenitor of all the hunting dogs, and two clearly differing breeds were "Haze", or a greyhound, who hunted only by means of view, and Bloodhound, which relied solely on instinct.

 Beagle dog
In the days of Queen Bess, almost every English gentleman had in his pack of hounds in any type of hunting for prey. Fox at that time game was not considered. Apparently, while the hounds divided into two classes - large and small. Large termed "bakhaundy" with them to hunt deer, and those that smaller - "Beagle" - from the French Beagle dog, for hunting hare.

 Beagle dog
By the middle of the XVIII century fox hunting was acquiring popularity among young people, preferring the thrill, not watching to see how the hounds hare untangle the loop. Undoubtedly, the Foxhound (fox hound) arose from crosses bakhaunda and beagle. By this time, at the whim of the Beagle dog breeders, there are two types of hounds to hunt the hare: one - the southern hound ", and another - the" northern beagle. The Beagle dog first was slow and cumbersome, while the second was his complete opposite. According to the author at the time, "North beagle was agile and energetic, and does its work so zealously that he Iiuy1 would have remained happy with it.
In the middle of the XIX century Parson Honeywood assembled an experienced pack, demonstrating a mastery of the dogs in Essex. His gang was the basis of the modern beagle, so almost every well-known kennels are the descendants of these dogs. Beagle is one of the oldest breeds in history and, along with the Bloodhound, and possibly otterhaundom is closest to the origins of the appearance of the hounds

 Beagle dog
Beagle breed dogs are hunters,  beagles are fast run, beagle dogs hunt separately.
Up to about 1870 in the United States are small hunting hounds Southern states, which was then called Beagle, more like pryamonogih basset or had lighter head, like a taxi, and were white color with a small amount of dark spots. They were very agile, tireless hunters full of vigorous energy, fast cornering, but it looks ugly. Those Beagle dog, which in 1860 brought into the country from Gen. Richard Rouett Karlinsvillya, Illinois, became a turning point in the history of American-style beagle. They have improved the exterior of which thought little ones who until then was hunting with beagles. From what leash in England, General Rouett received his hounds, remains unknown.
Around 1880, Mr. Arnold of Providence, Rhode Island, brought a pack of beagles from Northern England, which had a huge impact on American beagles. In 1896, James L. Kerr Noha brought from England pack, which gave a lot of top-notch hounds.
In 1888 was founded the National Club Beagle, which carried out the first field tests. Since that time, throughout the United States were quick to organize field trials, which were awarded points, and many clubs were allowed to conduct informal tests. Leash, stand in single classes for hounds in height from 33 to 38 cm and in classes for hounds below 33 cm, and in the national tests - and in a class pack. There Beagle dog are single class for young hounds, called "Derby" and the classes of all ages without regard to growth. At the national trials in addition to these there are four classes of single-class pack, which will compete separately, as is done in a single class, with a score.
In addition to the exhibition of all breeds, through the American Kennel Club, hunting clubs hold specialized exhibitions in field trials and on breeds of hounds.
Those who are interested in hunting with beagles in the pack, usually experience the pleasure of hunting larger birds with one stone than a wire-haired American rabbits. Rabbits are not hiding in holes and do not spoil the hunt, thus, making a much more long, straight and fast run. Hare, lives in the northern marshes - an excellent facility for hunting with a pack, but does not survive in other areas.
In the United States there are thousands of hunters who keep a few beagles and use them to hunt separately. In addition, there are many leash, registered in the National Club "Beagle." They hunted in the prescribed manner, with the permanent rangers in hunting livery, with special collars distinctive color and
etc. The restriction on height for beagle in the United States is 38 cm, and in England - 40.5 cm Canes higher growth are not allowed on field trials or exhibition Beagle dog.
Meek brown eyes beagle give him a good character, but they are not always visible to a delightful courage and fortitude. These qualities are especially important when it works in the field, but also in the house you can not find a more affectionate and loyal friend than a beagle

 Beagle dog
Beagle dogs has straight narrow waist and flat ribs.
Beagle. Official Standard
Approved September 10, 1957
Head. The Beagle dog skull is long and slightly arched, broad and extensive. Ears are planted relatively low, long, stretched forward, they got almost to the tip of the nose, thin to the touch, rather wide, hanging close to head, front margin slightly expanded to the cheek, the tips are rounded. Eyes large, widely spaced, with a meek and mild typical hound and inquiring expression, brown or hazel color. Muzzle medium length, straight and square, the transition from forehead to muzzle moderately expressed. Bite the line. Lips, nostrils wide and open.
Flaws: very flat, narrow, domed skull, small eyes, wedge-shaped, pointed (terernaya) or very short muzzle, unfilled or convex under the eyes, hollow, or turned up, a long snout, a Roman nose. Ears short, set high, raised on the cartilage.
Corpus. The Beagle dog neck is set high, strong and sturdy, although not too massive, of medium length. Dry, but allowed a small symmetrical folds under the jaw.
Flaws: a thick, short, loose, low-set neck; suspension.
Shoulders and chest. Scapula oblique, flat muscle - their constitution says about freedom of action, activity and strength. Chest deep and broad, but not enough to prevent the free movement of the shoulders.
Flaws: steep, sharp blades, too large or small breasts.
Back, loin and ribs. Back short, muscular and strong. Loins broad and slightly arched, the ribs prominent, forming the bulk chest.
Flaws: very long, sway or roach back. Straight, narrow waist. Flat ribs

Beagle dog
Beagle breed dog is strong and friendly dog.
The front legs and paws. The Beagle dog forelegs are straight, with a massive bone structure, corresponding to the size of the dog. Pasterns short and straight. Feet well arched, round and firm. Pads thick and tough.
Flaws: elbows turned outwards. Soft, sloping pasterns or Kozinets. Curved like a dachshund or forelimbs. Long, loose, flat feet.
Hind legs and feet. Thighs strong and muscular. The angles of the knee expressed. Hocks strong, with angulated. Feet arched and strong.

Beagle dog breed
Faults: Cow or direct of limbs. Underdeveloped musculature. Splayed feet.
Tail. Set on medium high, straight up, but not over back. Saber, short, covered with dense hair.
Faults: Long, "squirrel" or brushed over the back tail. "Rat" tail (hairless).
Coat. Tight-fitting, hard, medium length, typical of the hound coat.
Faults: short, sparse or soft coat Beagle dog.
Color any typical hound.
General view. Miniature Foxhound, solid and powerful for its size, with a view of tireless hound, which has pursued the animal until the end

Alaskan Malamute dog

Alaskan Malamute dog
Alaskan Malamute dog is a rescue dog, Alaskan Malamute dog is fast and running dog, Alaskan Malamute dog loves people, especially children, who enjoy riding and dog sledding.
Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the tribe malemut which selilos on the shores of the Strait of Kotzebue in the western part of Alaska. Long before Alaska became a possession of the United States, Russian, opened this Arctic region, called it "Alashka" or "Alaska", meaning "large tracts of land." When the Russian whalers hunted in the Bering Strait, the storm washed up on this earth, there were already living the local tribes. Upon his return, the sailors told stories about "people who used dogs to pull sleds.
The origin of these people is unknown. We know that they lived in Alaska for many generations, but where they came from remains a mystery as the origin of other Arctic nations.

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Among specialists in the Arctic, there are different views on etomu.povodu. Some believe that during the glacial period Asia and Alaska put together the isthmus, as Greenland and Labrador, perhaps Alaskan tribes and the Labrador Inuit came to this earth using draft power of dogs. Others argue that the relocation came from the Hudson Bay area to the east and west, and others - that the Greenland Norse colonized, have taken root there, and people came to Alaska from Asia. We only know that the observed arctic dog breeds, and those that lived in Alaska, now called Malamute.

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Talking about race malemutov, travelers always mentioned their dogs. One of the writers, who visited Alaska in the early period of colonization, wrote: "malemutov are beautiful in appearance and very hardy dogs. They can travel hundreds of miles away ... care for them better than the other Arctic dogs. Missionary, have done thousands of miles on a dogsled, writes: "Although [the mallet-muty] - uncivilized tribes, they realized how important it is to have a good sled dog, and that without them, travel to these places is impossible. These dogs seem powerful, they have a dense, thick and hard coat with a fluffy undercoat outlying close to the body, erect ears, gorgeous fluffy fox tail, brushed over the back, waving like a feather in his hat, and solid legs. Color varied, but mostly wolf-gray or black and white. "

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Alaskan Malamute breed dog- loving, friendly dog, and she loves all the people around, not just the owner.
Alaskan malamutes almost never lost the purity of the breed. During the gold rush in the Klondike sled sled competitions have become so popular that conducted various experiments with crossing local breeds with imported, and the period from 1909 to 1918 was a period of "decline of Arctic sled dogs." Fortunately, the sport has evolved in the U.S., and since 1926, after careful consideration of all the local sled breeds, the restoration of the purebred Alaskan Malamute. And he still holds many records.
Alaskan Malamute - native Alaskan Arctic breed, cousin of the Russian Samoyed, Siberian Huskies and Eskimo dogs of Greenland and Labrador.
The breed was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1935. It's popular among those who enjoy riding the sled dog as a sport. Malamute loves people, especially children, who enjoy riding and dog sledding.
 
 Alaskan Malamute dog
Alaskan Malamute. Official Standard
Approved August 10, 1982
The general form and characteristics. Alaskan Malamute - a powerful, harmoniously built dog with deep chest and strong, compact body, with abundant, rather long hair, with a dense, fluffy undercoat with 2,5 - 5 cm He firmly and confidently stands on the feet, indicating that high energy dog, her interest and curiosity. The head is broad, wedge-shaped ears, stand straight up and down if the dog is alert. Muzzle volume, only slightly tapering to the nose, medium length. Malamute moves with her head held high and eyes alert. Markings on the forehead and face - feature dogs. They consist either of a mask, either from the "cape" on his head, interrupted at the muzzle, solid color, usually grayish-white. Often found a combination of "capes and masks. Abundantly covered with long, feathered tail with a suspension of dog is raised over the back, not a "fox" and not in a tight ring, but rather as a waving feather.
Color Malamutes varied, but usually wolf-gray or black and white. Paws-type snowshoes, sturdy and strong, with bulky pads that look solid and compact. The forelegs are straight with strong and powerful skeleton. Hindquarters - broad and powerful with moderately angulated knee. Back straight, slightly sloping from withers to croup. The loin is not so short or narrow to obstruct the lungs, without tiring motion. Stamina and intellect are visible in the shape of a dog. Due to the slightly oblique hocked eyes - they look like wolves, but their expression is soft, reflecting the friendly character.
Temperament. Alaskan Malamute - loving, friendly dog, and she loves all the people around, not just the owner. This is a faithful companion, who willingly take part in games, but he grew up, usually impresses with its dignified bearing

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Alaskan Malamute puppy is friendly and intelligent, Alaskan Malamute dog is faithful companion, who willingly take part in games, but he grew up, usually impresses with its dignified bearing.
Head indicates a high degree of intelligence. Wide and powerful, when compared with other malamute local species, but the proportional size of the dog that did not look clumsy or crude. The skull is broad and slightly arched between the ears, tapering to the eyes, rounding out his cheeks, which should be moderately flat. Frons slightly convex. Between the eyes lies a shallow groove, the transition from forehead to muzzle slightly pronounced straight, smooth. The muzzle is large and the volume in relation to the skull, slightly tapering to the nose. Lips dry, tight, nose black. The upper and lower jaws broad with large teeth, the front incisors interlock with the bottom in a scissor bite. His eyes are brown, almond trees planted struts are relatively large. Preferred dark-colored eyes. Ears of medium size, but compared to the head appear to be small, triangular, slightly rounded at the ends, spaced far apart and backwards, and the outer edge of the base of the ear is level with the outer corner of my eye, so erect ears set on low. The ends of the ears are slightly tilted forward, but while the dog can push the ears posteriorly.
Faults: Overshot or undershot, high set ears.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: blue eyes.
Neck strong and slightly arched.
Corpus. Chest strong and deep, building a strong and compact, but not shortened. Back straight, slightly sloping to the croup. The loin is muscular and not too short to hinder easy, rhythmic movement with a powerful push the hindquarters.
Vices: a long waist, obesity.
Scapula, the limb. Scapula oblique, the front legs with a massive bone structure, muscular and straight. Pasterns short, strong and almost vertical when viewed from the side. Paws are large, compact, arched, fingers pressed tight, pads thick and firm, nails short and strong. Between the toes, protecting them from the snow, growing hair.
Hind limbs. Thighs broad, powerful and muscular, the angle of the knee joint is moderately expressed, hock a broad and strong, with moderate angle of articulation, the lower is omitted. When viewed from the rear hind legs straight, in a rack and movement, they are flush with the front limbs.
Limbs Malamute must indicate unusual and tremendous momentum. Dewclaws on the metatarsus should be removed shortly after the birth of the puppy.
Faults: weak hind limbs; narrow or too wide in the rear limbs.
The tail is set on either high or low, continuing the line of the top, rather bushy. When the dog is not working, she carries it over the back, waving a pen.
Flaws: twisted into a ring, pinned to the back, a short "fox" tail.
Wool is plentiful, hard to the touch, weatherproof. The undercoat is dense (2,5 - 5 cm), a well-oiled skin with fat and fluffy. Hard coat is separated from the body and the neck forms a dense "collar". The top coat can vary in length from short to intermediate to the sides, until a longer around the withers and neck, back and rump, as well as trousers and tail - suspension.
By the summer months Malamutes usually fade and hair becomes shorter and less frequent.
Faults: long, soft fur

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Alaskan Malamute dog has  loose legs, any sign of weakness of limbs, weak pasterns, straight blades.

Color and markings. Colour pure white, light gray to black, with white spots on the underside of the body parts, limbs, feet and part of the mask. On the head markings usually take the form of "capes" and / or masks. Allowed white "star" on his forehead and blaze on the muzzle and / or white "collar" or spot on the nape.
Spots of different color or shades on the body highly undesirable.
Allowed saddle on the body, including hair permissible colors. Height and weight. Height: Males - 63.5 cm, females - 58 cm Weight: males - 38.6 kg, females - 34 kg.
When judging the performance of height and weight should not outweigh the common type of dog, its proportions and functional attributes, such as the withers, chest, legs and movement. Ceteris paribus preferred dog, approaching the size of the standard.
Note.
When judging Malamutes must first be made of their destiny as a sled dog and the ability to carry heavy loads. The examiner should bear in mind that this breed was designed to work in harness in the Far North and, therefore, has a massive bone structure, strong, sturdy, compact addition to the strong legs, deep chest, strong and powerful withers, straight, well-balanced movements and other characteristics necessary to perform its work. Malamutes are not designed for racing sled for speed, like other northern breeds.
Malamute sled dog as for the transport of heavy loads should have the strength and endurance, and any response (including temperament), which prevents the implementation of its work, should be regarded as the most serious flaw.

 Alaskan Malamute dog
Flaws: loose legs, any sign of weakness of limbs, Cowhocks hindquarters, weak pasterns, straight blades, straightened angulation, any unbalanced motion, stilted gait, ease of addition, the ease of the core, rough or disproportionate addition and similar characteristics.

 
Alaskan Malamute dog

Cocker Spaniel dog

Cocker Spaniel puppies
Cocker Spaniel breed dog is a family dog, Cocker Spaniel puppies are friendly and cute dogs, Cocker Spaniel is easy to train, intelligent, loyal, and, as it tells us wagging their tails.
Family spaniel - big and old. Already in 1368 we find mention of Spaniel, which is then divided into two groups - land and water. Further division occurred in size when cockers and very small or toy spaniel was separated from the larger dogs. Then, considering that the Cocker and the Spaniels were used in an entirely different purposes, they separated again. That eventually became the English Toy spaniel that kept mostly as indoor dogs, and Cockers have remained, as before, the hunting dogs. That's why they're called the youngest members of the group Retriever.
This dog - the perfect assistant hunter - used to be called in different ways:  Cocking Spaniel, etc., name it, according to some sources, was due to the ability to work in the woods. As a separate breed cocker steel stand only in 1883, and in 1892 he was listed in the studbook English Kennel Club.
Coker began to exhibit in the United States in the early 1880's. However, the American Cocker spaniel in his development away from the modern English type, size and color.

 Cocker Spaniel puppies
Field testing of the breed in the United States began to conduct field trials club cocker spaniel in 1924. Innate desire to make it work with proper nataske skillful Retriever. The usual method of hunting - a promise to find a cocker before the shooter, while he scours the countryside within a rifle shot. The search should be done fast, energetic pace. Raising his game on the wing, Cocker has to stop, or better yet, sit down to avoid being shot, after which he brings knocked down a bird, but only on command. Cocker should be house trained so constantly under the control of the hunter. He also brings and waterfowl, as a rule, readily entering into the water. Many of the qualities that have created Cocker reputation as an excellent hunter, helped him to make a beautiful home and a dog. From the moment he appeared on the show ring, Cocker has gained immense popularity. Energetic, easy to train, intelligent, loyal, and, as it tells us wagging their tails, resilient, Cocker spaniel today - is the most beloved American dog number 2 in the books of the American Kennel Club

Cocker Spaniel puppies 

 Cocker Spaniel puppies
Cocker Spaniel puppy is fluffy and funny dog, Cocker Spaniel dog is intelligent and nice dog.
Cocker Spaniel. Official Standard
Approved May 10, 1983
General view. Cocker Spaniel - the smallest representative podruzheynoy group of dogs. He has a sturdy, compact body and proportionate, elegant head. He stands firmly on the straight front legs, topline is slightly lowered to a strong, muscular quarters. Cocker able to develop enough speed endurance. But above all - gay and cheerful, strong, well-balanced, active in the work, has a balanced character and not a coward.
Head. Proportioned head, blending in with the housing must meet the following requirements. The skull is rounded, but not excessively, in any case is not flat. Eyebrows raised, highlighting the abrupt transition from forehead to muzzle. Cheeks smooth and well-fashioned. The muzzle is broad and deep, with square, flat jaws. The upper lip is fleshy and deep enough to cover the lower jaw. Harmonious structure of the head suggests that the distance from the transition from forehead to muzzle to tip of nose is equal to half the distance from the transition from forehead to muzzle to occiput. Teeth healthy and strong, not too small. Scissor bite. Nose is long enough - such that the face was in harmony with the front of the skull. Nostrils wide, typical of the Retriever. Nose black in black and black and tan dogs. Dogs have a different color may be brown, liver (reddish brown) or black, the darker the better. The Cocker Spaniel dog color of nose harmonizes with the color of the edges of the eyelids. Eye: eyeball round, big, eyes looking straight ahead rather almond - not small and sunken, not large or prominent. Eye color is dark brown, the darker the better. Expression of the eyes smart, resilient, soft and touching. Lopasteobraznye ears, long, drooping, thin and tender, covered with dense hair, put a low - at the bottom of the eye.
Neck and shoulder blade. The neck is long enough so the dog could easily reach the ground, muscled, without dewlap. It rises steeply from the shoulders and arches in place a seamless connection to the head. Scapula oblique, scapulohumeral angle of approximately 90 °, which allows the dog to move easily, with good removal of the forelimbs. Scapula dry, sloping, do not act, located close to each other at the top of the withers at an angle, allowing a good elasticity and sufficient convexity of the ribs.
Housing is short, compact, sturdy. Distance from top of withers to the ground by 15% (or about five centimeters) longer than the same point to the base of the tail. The back is strong, straight, slightly sloping to the bottom of Docked tail. Croup broad and fairly rounded and muscular. The chest is deep, its bottom point is not above the elbow. Thorax broad, giving the room the heart and lungs, but not so broad as to interfere with the free movement of the forelimbs. Ribs deep and rounded. Cocker spaniel never looks stretched and stocky. Tail docked, planted and kept on the back line or slightly higher, but never up or between its legs. In motion the tail animated

 Cocker Spaniel puppies
Cocker Spaniel breed dog has long, curly or woolly coat.
The front legs and paws. Legs straight with good bone, muscular, set parallel to each other. When viewed from the side when the front legs are upright, elbows are directly under the Cocker Spaniel dog withers. Pasterns short and strong.
Hind legs with good bone and muscular, with sharp angles of the knee joints and strong, strong hips. The knee joint is strong, sturdy and stand, and in motion. Hocks strong, low omitted. Hocks strong and short. When viewed from the rear hind legs parallel to each other, whether the dog on the spot, or is in motion. Feet are compact, large and round, with hard, calloused pads, not outwards, or clubfoot. Fifth fingers on the front and profit on the hind legs may be removed.
Coat. On his head is short and soft on the body - of moderate length, with a dense undercoat to protect the body from adverse conditions. Ears, chest, abdomen and legs are covered with a thick and long hair, but not so long, so as not to obscure the natural lines of the Cocker Spaniel and not obstruct the movement, as well as not to distort the appearance of a hunting Cocker Spaniel dog. The most important structure of wool: it silky, tight, straight or slightly wavy, her easy to maintain.
Vices: an overly long, curly or woolly coat.
Color and markings.
Black color: solid black or black and tan. Black color can be jade (anthracite).
Allowed a small spot of white on the chest and / or throat.
Flaws: shades of brown or liver colored.
Disqualifying faults: white spots on any other body part.

 Cocker Spaniel puppies
Any solid color other than black: permitted any solid color and color with tan feathering. Color should be clean, but permitted a lighter tone. Allowed a small spot of white on the Cocker Spaniel dog chest and / or throat.Two-and three-color colors: two or more colors in color with clear boundaries, one of which is white, including a tan. Preferably, the tan is in the same manner as in the case of solid black or any other color.
Chalye dog is classified as a dog spotted coat color and may be in the Cocker Spaniel dog initial point figure.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: ground color, which occupies 90% or more wool.
Tan: can be from light cream to dark red in color and should take no more than 10% wool.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: tan area of ??more than 10% wool.
In the case of solid black or any color tan should be located at the following locations:
1. Spots over both eyes.
2. On sides of muzzle and cheeks.
3. On the inside of the ears.
4. On all feet and / or limbs.
5. Under the tail.
6. On the breast (optional).
Flaws: tan, not flashy, and not all of these places, fell on the sides of the muzzle, merging on the bridge of the nose.
Disqualifying faults: lack of a tan and black spotted dogs in these locations

Cocker Spaniel puppies
Cocker Spaniel breed dog has well coordinated, smooth and free movements.

Movement. Although the cocker spaniel is the smallest member of this group, his movements are typical for the Retriever. A prerequisite for proper motions is a balanced structure of fore and hind limbs. Cocker Spaniel dog is repelled by the strong and powerful hind limbs belt and shoulder girdle complex, so that forward movement is a straight line to compensate for the repulsive force. His movements are well coordinated,
smooth and free, fast and sweeping (not to be confused with regular excessive liveliness movements). Growth. Ideal height at withers: Males - 38 cm, females - 35.5 cm height can vary within 1.3 cm in one direction or another.
Vices: dogs below 36.7 cm and females - below 34,2 cm
Disqualifying faults: Males above 39.4 cm, and females - 36.8 cm above
Note: The height at the withers is defined perpendicular line from the ground to the upper edge of the blades, the dog they must also be natural, the front legs and hocks parallel to the line of measurement.
ELIMINATING FAULTS
Color and markings.
Solid black color: white spots on any part of the Cocker Spaniel dog body except the chest and throat.
In any solid color other than black: white spots on any part of the body except the chest and throat.
Two-and three-color colors: the main area of ??color 90% or more.
Tan: 1) tan area of ??more than 10%, and 2) the lack of a tan and black spotted dogs in the above locations.
Growth. Height: 39.4 cm higher than males, females above 36.8 cm

Komondor dog

Komondor dog
Komodor breed dog is  intelligent and guard dog, Komodor dog is a shepherd dog, Komodor dog is friendly and family dog, Komodor dog is a village guard dog.
There is no doubt that among the three breeds of herding dogs, who lived for ten centuries in the pastoral areas of Hungary, is a leading commander. This dog with an abundant wool - an almost direct descendant of the Shepherds, which Magyar tribes found during migration in the southern steppes of ancient Russia. Many modern Commanders are remarkably similar to the massive, vysokonoguyu southern Russian shepherd dog, while at the same time, he composed more compact.
Commander - a powerful dog. It impresses with its heavy head, and the overall appearance commands respect. A person who is not familiar with the breed, it may become frightened. Indeed, people with ill intentions have to be afraid, but the commander loyal to his master and enjoy communicating with his friends.
You can often see photos of the commander, in which he appears with a thick, matted wool on their heads, fully enclosed long, not less dense hair. They dog ??looks untidy, but precisely this type it has in the areas of habitat. Thus, the commander should not look well-groomed, but loves it when cared for. If it grew in the nursery and prepare for the exhibition, this is a very beautiful dog.
Commander - the main herding dog, but it is rarely used to gather the herd. He simply accompany the flocks and herds, and even then more as a defender, not an assistant shepherds and drover. Thanks to their vigilance and courage earned him the rather enviable position, because all the daily work with a herd of performing herding dogs of smaller size
 
Komodor breed dog

Komondor dog 
Huge Komodor male dog playing with snow.
The Magyars, who brought the rock over thousands of years ago, engaged in only his cattle, and do not care about the pedigrees of their dogs, yes they are they are not needed because the Commander allowed to bind to other breeds. Unlikely in the pastoral areas of Hungary can be found at least one dog with a pedigree, as the shepherds are not engaged in their cultivation or as a hobby, not for profit. Nevertheless, it is impossible to imagine the captain and kuvacha binding, and in practice it is impossible. Commanders - assistant shepherds, kuvach has recently become a village guard dog. The history of thoroughbred breeding in Hungary is similar to the same story in any other country.
Reliable records maintained no more than a hundred years. Hungarian Kennel Club and the Hungarian Club of strictly monitoring the purity of the breed, following the standards of the commission, which included representatives of both clubs. The standard of the American Kennel Club is the translation from Hungarian.
When reading a standard should note that its key location determine the strength and protective qualities, grafted commander for ten centuries, and they must be preserved.
Nowadays, there is probably no urgent need for so much independent and self-confident dog, as in the past. In the old days, the commander was ready at any moment to repel an attack of various predators, many of which were bigger than his size and weight. When the power was not on his side, the commander relied on the fur that covered up to a certain extent its most vulnerable points, and the mind is far superior to the intelligence of his wild enemies
Commander. Official Standard
Approved February 13, 1973 Revised July 26, 1989
General view. Commander has an impressive strength, fearless conduct and pleasant exterior. In general, this is a big, muscular dog is a strong addition and with good bone, covered with an unusual thick white hair. 304
Growth, proportion, composition. Height: Males - 65 cm, females - 60 cm Although the size of the commander's important to evaluate it, the type of dog, its character, symmetry, movement and untidy outer coat is more important and in any case should not be sacrificed just size. Format is slightly stretched. Addition of a strong, solid core.
Defect: height at withers below this.
The head looks a bit short in comparison with a wide view on the forehead. Eyes of medium size, almond shaped, not too deep-set, edging the dark or gray. Eye color is dark brown, lighter eyes are undesirable. Ears of medium size, hanging in the shape of an equilateral triangle. Skull seen from the side slightly convex. Go Stop is moderate. The muzzle is somewhat shorter than the length of the skull, powerful. Line of muzzle straight, almost parallel to the skull. Compared with the length of the head face is broad, rough, not pointed. Nose black, the nostrils wide. Allowed, but undesirable dark gray or dark-brown nose. The lips are dark or gray. It is desirable that the gum and the sky were dark. Scissors bite, may be a straight line.
Flaws: bright eyes, erect or semi-erect ears, the absence of any one tooth, undershot or overshot.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: pale eyes; bodily nose.

Komondor dog 
Cute Komodor puppy sitting in a box. Komodor dog is friendly.

Neck, Topline, Body. The neck is muscular, medium length, moderately convex. The dog holds his head high. Topline: Straight. Housing is characterized by powerful, deep, muscular and proportionately broad chest. Abdomen slightly tucked. Croup broad, muscular and slightly sloped.
Flaws: Suspension; looseness or ease of addition, underdeveloped musculature.
The tail reaches the hocks. Slightly curved at the end. In the excited state rises to the back line. Should not be cropped.
Faults: short or tail in the ring. "
Disqualifying faults: short tail.
Forequarters. Scapula oblique. Legs straight with good bone and muscular. When viewed from any direction - vertical. Shoulder joint is strong, the elbows should not be "free." Feet are strong, big enough, with tightly compressed, arched toes. Nails black or gray. The pads are hard, elastic, dark or gray.
Hindquarters very powerful, sturdy and strong boned, covered with powerful muscles. When viewed from the rear limbs straight. Knee angulation is clearly marked. Dewclaws on hind legs removed. Feet are the same as in forequarters.
Coat thick and dense, protecting the dog from the weather. Wool puppy is relatively mild, but has a tendency to curl up in the cords. In adult dogs coat consists of thick, soft undercoat that is very similar to the puppy coat, and a rough, wavy or curly hair. Rough coat grab a soft undercoat and form a permanent, strong cords to the touch reminiscent of the felt.
An adult dog is covered with thick hair, consisting of flattened cords, which are formed naturally and require no maintenance except cleaning. Wool longer than most on the rump, back and tail, medium length - on the back, shoulders and chest; shorter - on cheeks, around the eyes, ears, neck and limbs. Very short coat is around the mouth, on the metacarpus and metatarsus.
Vices: too short and curly hair.
Serious faults: Straight or silky coat.
Disqualifying faults: short, straight, tight-fitting coat on the head and legs, lack of mature cords to two years

Komondor dog
Three Gorgeus Komodor puppies playing. Komodor dog is guard family dog.

Color white. Ideally, the pigmentation of the skin should be gray. Allowed, but less desirable pink pigmentation of the skin, provided that the dog is not albino.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: any color other than white.

Motion light, leisurely, well-balanced. Step long.
Temperament. Excellent guard dog for your home. Suspicious of strangers. Adult dog, guarding flocks, industrious, fearless and very reliable. Young dog is as playful as puppies and any breed. Commander betrayed his master and will protect it from any attack. Therefore, it is not used for ferrying cattle, and trust only their protection. Most of the year he lived in the open air, self protecting themselves from foreign dogs and predators.
ELIMINATING FAULTS
Pale eyes.
The solid nose.
Kutsehvostost.
Short, straight and tight hair on my head
and legs.
The absence of cords formed by the age of two.
Any color other than white

Black and Tan Coonhound dog

 Black and Tan Coonhound dog
Black and Tan Coonhound dog is an ancient breed, Black and Tan Coonhound dog is a hunting dog, Black and Tan Coonhound dog is intelligent and fast dog.
Although this dog was recently added to the list of purebred dogs, according to historical data, black and tan kunhaund is an ancient breed. In all likelihood he is descended from the Talbot Hound, which was known in England in the XI century, during the reign of William I, Duke of Normandy. His ancestors can be traced from the Bloodhound and Foxhound English Foxhound to Virginia, which is often called black and tan.
This breed, derived in the U.S. due to color (because there are dogs - hunters of raccoons - other colors) and the ability to hunt raccoon and opossum, were bred for many years, and in 1945 he brought her AKC in its register.
Black and tan kunhaund chases the beast with skill and hard, though not especially fast. The way it is reminiscent of hunting Bloodhound, that is, he hunts only instinct, holding his nose to the ground, "vzlaivaya" or giving a voice hunted animal in a tree. Despite the fact that this dog was specifically derived for hunting raccoon, it is just as good hunting for deer, mountain lion, bear and other large animals

 Black and Tan Coonhound dog
Cute Black and Tan Coonhound puppyslepping. Black and Tan Coonhound dog  is a hunting dog.
Black and tan kunhaund. Official Standard
Approved December 11, 1990
General view. Black and tan kunhaund primarily a hunting dog, he must withstand harsh winter conditions, summer heat, work on rough terrain. Its main purpose - to hunt down and drive a raccoon up a tree in pursuit of prey purely bottom flair. Working qualities kunhaunda and his courage to allow its use in hunting deer, bear, cougar and other big game.
The club, which finances this breed, the experts asked to pay particular attention to its working qualities.
Hallmarks of the breed - the power, energy and alertness. It affects their ability to move with powerful, sweeping, rhythmic leaps.
Growth, proportion, composition. Height: Males - 64 - 69 cm, females - 58 - 64 cm more growth is allowed, subject to maintaining harmonious composition, and breed characteristics.
Proportions: Dog square format (body length equal to or slightly greater than the height at the withers).
Addition: the backbone of a strong and well muscled. Males more than strong bones and muscles, than females.
Malformations: growth below this. Vysokonogost, squat

 Black and Tan Coonhound dog
Gorgeus Black and Tan Coonhound male dog hunting in the forest. Black and Tan Coonhound dog is a running dog.
Head dry. Head length from occiput to the nose of the males 23 - 25 cm, females 20 - 23 cm Expression eyes watchful, benevolent and intelligent. Nostrils wide open, nose black. Flews well developed and give the dog a typical hound appearance. Eyes of hazel to dark brown, rounded and shallowly planted. Hanging ears, set close to the nape. They hang beautiful folds (curl), giving the dog
The skull oval. Go Stop is moderate. Length of muzzle equal to length of skull. The skull and muzzle are parallel. The incisors are located in one line, scissor bite.
Vices: too raw, pendulous lips, yellow or light eyes; ears, do not reach the tip of the nose or set too high, any deviation from a scissor bite.
Neck, Topline, Body. The neck is muscular, medium-hocked, medium length, no dewlap. The back is straight, strong and powerful. Ribs protruding. Chest deep - up to the elbows or below. The tail is strong, planted just below the back line, dropped down in the motion raised vertically upwards.
Forelimbs. Shoulders strong and powerful. Forearms are straight, elbows turning neither in nor out. The pasterns are strong and vertical. Feet are compact, arched and tight, with thick, sturdy pads.
Vices: flat or splay foot.
Hind legs with good bone and muscular. Tibia are long and muscular, hocks are short and stout. The knee and hock joints are well-marked, turning neither in nor out. In the rack legs are drawn back, paw steep.
Flaws: dewclaws

 Black and Tan Coonhound dog
Black and Tan Coonhound dog has balanced temperament, sociable and friendly.

Coat. The coat is short, but dense. Color jet black with a luscious tan above the eyes, on sides of muzzle, chest, legs and anal area with black bands on their fingers.
Flaws: the absence or clarification, the excess area or prevalence of Zacher-tan. White markings on chest or other body parts.
Disqualifying faults: a large white spot more than 2.5 cm in diameter.
Movement. When viewed from the kunhaund moves easily and gracefully, making the big vymah front legs and a strong push back. When viewed from the front limbs to move easily, without interfering. When viewed from the rear hocks move in line with the front legs, not too wide and not too close set. With increasing speed, the limbs close to the center line of gravity, which indicates that the right move. In a move the dog holds his head and tail high, while the topline is straight and strong.
Balanced temperament, sociable and friendly. Since this is a hound, she should be able to work closely with other dogs.
Vices: aggression towards people or other dogs.
Note. Scars received while working in the field, not considered a vice.
ELIMINATING FAULTS
Large white patch in excess of 2.5 cm in diameter

Basenji dog

Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog is one of the oldest breeds, Basenji dog is a small, short-haired, high-konogaya African hunting dog, Besenji dog is a smart dog.
Basenji, commonly known as "Nelayev dog" is one of the oldest breeds. The Basenji dog first dogs were imported from the source of the Nile as a gift pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Later, when the civilization of Egypt went into decline and ceased to exist, Basenjis were consigned to oblivion. However, the homeland of this species in Central Africa, it continued to appreciate in mind, speed, hunting ability and silence.
Many centuries later, English explorer rediscovered the Basenji breed and in 1895 brought a couple of dogs in England. Unfortunately, these little dogs are sick with plague, and soon died. Not counting this failed attempt to introduce "outside" world with the Basenji, a breed remained in obscurity until 1937, when it was successfully introduced in England. At the Basenji dog same time, Mrs. Byron Rogers of New York brought a couple of dogs in America. Unfortunately for America, born of the bitch and her litter of puppies were ill with plague and died, except for males Boissy. In 1941, from Africa to Boston was brought by a young female Basenji, it was acquired by Alexander Femister from Kingston, Massachusetts. Soon after, he bought a dog and Boissy, which Mrs. Rogers had brought to the U.S. in 1937. Young female of the Congo and Boissy tied and got the first litter of puppies Basenji American breeding


 Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog is a smart dog, Basenji dog is a dog of small size, leaving an impression of beauty.
Later, the Canadian Kennel Dr Richmond, and from England were brought to other dogs. Breeders interested in this breed - so ancient and yet so new in America - and began to get puppies for breeding.
In 1942 he was educated Basenji Club of America, which adopted a breed standard drawn up by English club Basenjis. In 1943, the American Kennel Club has allowed the registration of the breed in the stud book and endorsed the standard. A few months later it was registered 59 dogs. Basenji in size and additive like fox terrier. This Basenji dog is a dog of small size, leaving an impression of beauty, grace and wit - its not for nothing compared to small deer.
One of the features Basenjis - her hair. Coming from countries with tropical climates, it silky coat that shimmers in the sun with copper. In the colder edges of the fur of dogs coarsens, but its brilliance is not lost. Other features of this breed - no barking, forehead deep wrinkles, erect ears and dark, clever, watchful eyes. The natives use her wit and courage to find and toe game, in order to drive the game online, for the pursuit of a wounded animal, as well as for hunting cane rats - evil creatures with long teeth, weighing from 5.5 to 9 kilograms (in the This lack of barking is of particular importance

 Basenji dog
Cute Basenji puppies playing with each other. Basenji puppies are very playful and affectionate at the same time, like a kitten.
Those who had the opportunity in America and England to meet with small Basenji dog have been able to verify that it has everything that they'd like to see in a dog. This is a charming, sweet companion, very playful and affectionate at the same time, like a kitten. Refinement and neatness of the dog that licks itself like a cat, make it ideal for those who are important impeccable cleanliness in the house. Sound that Basenji expresses joy, striking - it's hard to describe. It's somewhere between a chortle and Tyrolean overflow. Dog produces the sound, when very happy, we can only share with her this feeling.
By nature it is an obedient dog, which seeks to give pleasure. Her joie de vivre in show rings and competitions, as well as the manner of motion (like a thoroughbred horse gait) are admirable.
Basenji. Official Standard
Approved May 8, 1990
General view. Basenji dog - a small, short-haired, high-konogaya African hunting dog with a short back and a slight addition. Head is covered by skin folds and high planted in a convex neck. Tail High set, in the ring. The dog is elegant and graceful, with a balanced and energetic character. Harmonicity of addition and strong muscles attached to dogs movements ease and speed. Basenji uses for hunting and vision, and flair.
Features: Basenji should not bark, but it's not a dumb dog.
Typical features of the breed are namorschenny forehead, tightly curled tail and swift, easy motion (resembling the lynx racehorse).
FAULTS: Any departure from the standards specified below shall be considered a fault and the seriousness of which is directly proportional to the degree of this deviation.
Growth, proportion, composition. Ideal height at withers: males - 43 cm, females - 41 cm length of the body (from humeroscapular joint to point of buttock): males - 43 cm, females - 41 cm Approximate weight for dogs - 11 kg, for females - 10 kg. This ratio of height at the withers and weight of the dog has a slight build

Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog has very soft skin, Basenji dog is a  independent, energetic and affectionate dog distrustful of outsiders.

Head high set. Eyes from brown to dark brown, almond shaped, obliquely set, and with keen expression. Edge of the eyelids are dark. Ears small, erect, set high, graceful, slightly tilted forward. The skull is flat, flat, medium width, tapering to the eyes. Muzzle tapers from eye to nose. The Basenji dog transition from forehead to muzzle pronounced. Muzzle shorter than skull, without coarse and short, rounded Bryl. When the dog is alert, the forehead appear numerous fine wrinkles. Folds go to the Basenji dog cheeks, but they should not be at the same time raw. Creases were more pronounced in puppies, but less noticeable on a black, tricolor and brindle. Nose: black desirable. Teeth: incisors are strictly in line, scissor bite. Neck, Topline, Body. Neck long, high set, expanding the base, gradually passing into the withers. Topline: Straight. Housing is compact, with short backs, short loin, tapering posteriorly. Ribs moderately sprung, dropped to the elbows. Chest not broad. Tail Set high, curled over his back in a tightly wound ring tight to the thigh.
Forequarters. Scapula oblique. Scapula and humerus approximately the same length. Elbows held tightly to his chest. Legs straight, dry, with clear thin bones, forearm length and is well visible tendons. Pasterns long, strong, slightly sloping. The feet are small, oval and compact with thick pads and well arched toes. Fifth toes are usually removed.
Hindquarters Strong and muscular, not wide apart. Hocks low omitted and turning neither in nor out, long legs, the angles of the knee expressed. Feet are the same as in forequarters.
Coat and color. Fur is thin and short. The skin is very soft.


 Basenji dog
Colour chestnut-red, pure black, tricolor (pure black and chestnut red); brindle (black stripes on chestnut-new-red background). When all colors - white paws, neck and tail tip.
Allowed white limbs, blaze on the forehead and white collar should not prevail over the main color. Paint and stains should be saturated with a clear boundary between the black and red in color and tri-color stripes with brindle
Movement. Characteristic gait - faster trot. Step sweeping, smooth, stress-free. Spin motion is straightforward. With increasing speed straight from the shoulder joint to the legs and front legs from the hip joint to the paw hind legs converge toward the Basenji dog center of gravity.
Temperament. Intelligent, independent, energetic and affectionate dog distrustful of outsiders