Six Types Of Small Dogs – Part One

Learning about the different classes of small dogs can help focus the selection process for a new dog. The AKC (American Kennel Club), which is the principle breed registry in the US, divides dog breeds into 7 categories, with the addition of the miscellaneous category. The category] is for those breeds who are in the process of becoming AKC registered, but are yet tobe recognized as official breeds due to some requirements for membership having not yet been met. The seven types of American Ke

Training Toy Breed Dogs

Toy dogs (members of the AKC Toy Group ) are becoming more and more popular every day, but many owners don’t take the time to train these dogs. Training toy breeds represents unique challenges, but it’s both worthwhile and necessary. Even a 10-pound dog can become a menace if it doesn’t receive obedience training and isn’t raised with a firm set of household rules and limitations . Even if your toy dog seems like it doesn’t need training, you’ll thank yourself for the investment of time and ef

Belgian Malinois - Protector Of Home, Family And Livestock

Belgian Malinois - Protector Of Home, Family And Livestock The Belgian Malinois is a medium/large size dog that weighs between 40-80 lbs and is between 22″ to 26″ in height. Their name is pronounced MAL-in-wah. They are one of four Belgian Sheepdogs and are very work oriented and are protective of home, family and livestock. The AKC recognizes the Belgian Malinois in the colors of fawn to mahogany to red with a black mask, ears and tips. Minimal white on the chest and feet is permitted. The

Classes Of Small Dogs Surveyed - Part One

Post from: Training Dogs . Get the latest dog training tips Classes Of Small Dogs Surveyed - Part One Learning about the types of small dogs can help narrow down the selection process for a new dog. The American Kennel Club (AKC), which is the principle breed registry within the United States, categorizes dog breeds into 7 categories, plus the miscellaneous class. The latter is for breeds that have not yet completed all their registration requirements. The 7 categories of American Ken

Why Aren’t All Small Dog Breeds Recognized By The American Kennel Club?

T o the average person who loves dogs, the rules and regulations of some nationwide dog registry associations like the American Kennel Club (AKC) can seem unusual, to say the least. You would reasonably expect that a puppy registered by the AKC would be a healthy, high quality purebred, yet this isn’t always so. You can really only be sure of getting a pedigree puppy. The health of the puppy’s parents and ancestry, and the quality of the breeder, are not monitored by them. This can surprise a l