Dog Breeds
Dog Breeds
This is the official list of all Pawsindia Club dog breeds.
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Name: PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Origin: Pembrokeshire Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 years Breed Highlight: Originally bred to herd cattle, sheep, and horses, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an active and intelligent dog breed. Easy to train and eager to learn, Pembroke’s are great with children and other pets, and you can find them in four different coat colours and markings. Breed Appearance: The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a small- to medium-sized herding dog of short stature and sturdy build. Known for its low-set body, large erect ears, and stubby tail, the Pembroke also has a reputation for being a wonderful companion. Pembroke Welsh corgis are achondroplastic, a dwarf breed with shortened legs. They are the shortest breed of the herding dog group. |
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Name: LHASA APSO Origin: Tibet Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 years Breed Highlight: The Lhasa Apso (pronounced "LAH-Suh-AHP-so") is a smart and wilful small dog with a big personality. They're often described as funny, merry, and eager to please. Breed Appearance: Full-grown male Lhasa apsos are about 10–11 inches tall and weigh 12–18 pounds, while female pups are slightly smaller. Lhasa apsos have gorgeous black, |
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Name:Shiba Inu Origin: Japan Life Expectancy: 12 – 15 years Breed Highlight: The Shiba Inu is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to Japan. A small, Breed Appearance: The Shiba Inu is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to Japan. A small, |
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Name:Afghan hound Origin: Afganistan,Iran,Pakistan Life Expectancy: 12-14 yr Breed Highlight: The Afghan Hound is an exemplary embodiment of elegance. Characteristics such as dramatic silky build, exotic face and thin, stylish build sum up this quaint, quirky dog breed. Breed Appearance: Boasting an appearance marked by regality and imperiousness and devoid of any shred of roughness and,the Afghan Hound is reminiscent of an aristocrat. |
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Name: Beagle Origin: United Kingdom Life Expectancy: 12-15yr Breed Highlight: Being small, compact, and robust, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike. Breed Appearance: It is a miniature Foxhound, though more robust and big for his inches, with the wear-and-tear look of the hound that can last in the chase and follow his quarry to the death. |
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Name: Bull Mastiff Origin: United Kingdom Life Expectancy: 10yr Breed Highlight: The Bullmastiff is a gigantic domestic breed with a concrete build and a short muzzle. There is a lot in common between the features of Bull mastiff and those of the molosser dogs. Breed Appearance: The large, broad skull is crinkly and the muzzle is broad, deep and usually darker in color. The forehead is flat and the stop is moderate. |
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Name: Boxer Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 9-10yr Breed Highlight: Boxers are known for bursting with energy and plenty of exercise is a prerequisite for them. Breed Appearance: The Boxer's body is compact and sturdy. The size of the head is in proportion to that of the body. The muzzle is short and blunt with a distinct stop. |
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Name: Chihuahua Origin: Mexico Life Expectancy: 10-18yr Breed Highlight: The Chihuahua is a tiny toy-sized dog. The height of the dog is less than its length. The head is well-rounded, apple-shaped, and the muzzle is short and pointed with a well-defined stop. Breed Appearance: An elegant, observant, swift-moving, compact little dog with saucy expression, and with terrier-like qualities of temperament. |
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Name: Chippiparai Origin: India Life Expectancy: 12-15yr Breed Highlight: Graceful Chippiparai is a sighthound that originated and has been bred in Tamil Nadu, South India. Breed Appearance: Chippiparais are sight hounds, and have eyes positioned in such a way as to give them a 270 degree scope of vision – much more than most other breeds. |
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Name: Dalmatian Origin: Croatia Life Expectancy: 10-15yr Breed Highlight: The Dalmatian is a large purebred known for being hostile, vigilant, agreeable, intrepid, dynamic, amiable, independent, intelligent, trustworthy, flashy, and playful. Breed Appearance: The Dalmatian is a large, strong, muscular dog. The skull is about as wide as it is long, and flat on the top. The muzzle is about the same length as the top of the skull. The stop is moderate but well defined. |
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Name: Doberman Pinscher Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 9-12yr Breed Highlight: Potent in the hindquarters, acrobatic breed Trustworthy companion, unbelievably strong breed. Breed Appearance: Medium-sized, square-proportioned build Rusted colour marks on both of the eyes White patch is visible on the chest In various colours, such as black, red, blue, fawn |
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Name: Golden Retriever Origin: Scotland Life Expectancy: 10-12yr Breed Highlight: Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the Golden Retriever is worth its weight in gold, thereby making it the apple of the eyes of nearly all dog enthusiasts. Breed Appearance: This dog breed is best known for its serene and appealing nature. An industrious and faithful dog to the core, the Golden Retriever is a real delight to have. |
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Name: Great Dane Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 8yr Breed Highlight: The Great Dane bears the hallmark of royal lineage. The attributes of majesty, robustness and sophistication are supplemented by a body with a formidable build and smooth muscles. Breed Appearance: The Great Dane is a real powerhouse and huge in size. Although it is generally square in body, females may be slightly longer and their head is rectangular in shape. |
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Name: GreyHound Origin: England Life Expectancy: 9-11yr Breed Highlight: Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs to hunt down hare, foxes, and deer. Canines in this dog breed are extremely fast and furious, clocking speeds as high as 40 to 45 miles per hour. Breed Appearance: Greyhounds have very short fur, which is pretty straightforward to maintain. They are visible in many well-known colors, There are approximately thirty recognized color forms, such as white, brindle, fawn, black, red and blue (gray). |
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Name: Labrador Origin: United Kingdom Life Expectancy: 12-13yr Breed Highlight: Labrador is one of America’s most popular breeds. The lab has the nature of being one of the most sweet- natured breeds , and it is well deserved. Breed Appearance: labradors have a broad head and a wide muzzle, medium-sized, pendant ears and friendly eyes. |
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Name: Mudhol Hound Origin: India Life Expectancy: 13-18yr Breed Highlight: The Mudhol Hound can be called one of the most protean breeds, purely on the merit of the wide variety of names assigned to it. Breed Appearance: The Mudhol or Caravan hound has numerous well-defined characteristics. The head is long and narrow, broad between the ears with a tapering muzzle. |
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Name: Nepolian Mastiff Origin: Italy Life Expectancy: 10yr Breed Highlight: The Neapolitan Mastiff is a robust and concerned dog. The body of this gigantic, rather rectangular-looking dog is replete with hanging wrinkles and folds on the head, and a very large dewlap. Breed Appearance: The Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant purebred. It has made its presence felt in the dog world because of being vigilant, liberal, trustworthy, and protective. |
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Name: Pomeranian Origin: Poland Life Expectancy: 12-16yr Breed Highlight: Compact, industrious family companion, and one of the most competent dogs in terms of acrobatic nature and obedience. Breed Appearance: Black, Grey-shaded, Brown, Tan, Orange. |
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Name: Pug Origin: China Life Expectancy: 12-15yr Breed Highlight: Small, sturdy, square, thickset dog. The head is round and large with a short, blunt, square-shaped muzzle. Breed Appearance: The large and protuberant eyes are dark in color. The small, thin ears are either rose or button shaped. The face is marked by large and deep wrinkles. |
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Name: Poodle Origin: France Life Expectancy: 10-15yr Breed Highlight: The skull is moderately rounded with a slight but definite stop. It has a long, straight muzzle. Breed Appearance: The poodle is an industrious, wise and graceful dog, squarely built, and well-proportioned. |
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Name: Rajapalyam Origin: India Life Expectancy: 9-10yr Breed Highlight: This is one of the few pedigree dogs that the country of India is known for. Breed Appearance: Most Rajapalyam owners favor a milk white-colored dog, with a pink nose and golden eyes. |
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Name: Rottweiler Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 9yr Breed Highlight: A Rottweiler is of solid strength. It has a massive powerful body, and substantial build. The Rottweiler is an intelligent fearless dog breed developed in Germany. Breed Appearance: Rottweilers are powerful dogs with athletic, muscular bodies and large, broad |
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Name: Siberian Husky Origin: Russia Life Expectancy: 12-14yr Breed Highlight: Siberian Husky is a medium-to-large-size dog breed marked by resilience and fortitude. Breed Appearance: Siberian Huskies are powerful, compact, toiling sled dogs. |
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Name: Saint Bernard Origin: Switzerland Life Expectancy: 8-10yr Breed Highlight: Saint Bernard is a giant sized breed. Black shading is found on the face and ears. Legs of Bernard’s are generally muscular. Breed Appearance: The head is broad with well-developed cheekbones, the muzzle is not tapered and a deep furrow runs from the muzzle attachment up between the eyes. |
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Name: Tibetan Mastiff Origin: Tibet Life Expectancy: 10-12yr Breed Highlight: The Tibetan Mastiff stands well up on the pasterns with strong, tight, cat feet, speaking volumes for its alertness and vigilance. Breed Appearance: The broad muzzle is square when viewed from all sides. The large nose is black. The teeth converge in a scissors or level bite. |
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Name: Shih Tzu Origin: China Life Expectancy: 10-18yr Breed Highlight: Shih Tzu weighing between 9 to 16 pounds, and standing between 8 and 11 inches, are surprisingly solid for dogs their size. Breed Appearance: The Shih Tzu is a sturdy little dog with a small muzzle and normally has large dark brown eyes. |
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Name: French Bulldog Origin: France Life Expectancy: 11-12 yr Breed Highlight:Bred primarily as companion dogs, Frenchies crave all the love and affection we humans have to offer. They’re just as satisfied playing with kids and other dogs as they are being a couch potato. Goofy, yet intelligent, French bulldogs make an easygoing best friend for any dog lover. Breed Appearance:While they may not have the same handsome elegance of a golden retriever, the French bulldog is undeniably charming. They have a small, compact body that's well-proportioned and fairly muscular, with the exception of the wrinkled skin around their face and shoulders. |
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Name: Dachshund Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 12-15 yr Breed Highlight:The famously long, low silhouette, ever-alert expression, and bold, vivacious personality of the Dachshund have made him a superstar of the canine kingdom. Breed Appearance:Dachshunds come in two sizes and in three coat types of various colours and patterns. The word 'icon' is terribly overworked, but the Dachshund with his unmistakable long-backed body, little legs, and big personality is truly an icon of purebred dogdom. |
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Name: Akita Inu Origin: Northern Japan Life Expectancy: 10-12 yr BreedHighlight:The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. Breed Appearance:Akita is muscular, double-coated dogs of ancient Japanese lineage famous for her dignity, courage, and loyalty. In her native land, she's venerated as family protectors and symbols of good health, happiness, and long life. |
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Name: Yorkshire Terrier Origin: Yorkshire Life Expectancy: 11-15 yr Breed Highlight:Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, are small, feisty, and dedicated to their owners. These former rat hunters now enjoy their status as fun, fearless companions especially suited for apartment life. Breed Appearance:Yorkshire terriers are proud little dogs, and they aren't afraid to show it. They might only weigh 7 pounds, but they carry an attitude big enough for a Great Dane. Even with all that sass, Yorkies are compact and ready for action—making the perfect "purse dog" who's tiny enough to take anywhere. |
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Name: YRhodesian Ridgeback Origin: South Africa Life Expectancy: 10-13 yr Breed Highlight:The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large sighthound dog breed bred in the Southern Africa region. Its forebears can be traced to the semi-domesticated ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi. These were interbred with European dogs by the early colonists of the Cape Colony of southern Africa. Breed Appearance:The first thing people notice about the Rhodesian Ridgeback is usually the characteristic ridge that runs down his spine and gives him his name. The ridge reveals part of his heritage, which is a mix of European hunting dogs and African dogs who had the distinctive ridge. |
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Name: German Shepherd Origin: Germany Life Expectancy: 7-10 yr Breed Highlight:The distinctive musculature of this breed is one of its most recognisable characteristics. The thick, double-coated, medium-length fur is often a mix of shades of brown ranging from light to dark. Breed Appearance:They have a square head, a long nose, and upright, pointed ears. They have long, bushy tails and slightly slanted backs and rear legs. German and American German Shepherds are the two primary subtypes. |
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Name: Kombai Life Expectancy: 9-13 yr Breed Highlight:Kombai are lean and strong. It's said that Kombai has the strength to kill a bear. Because of their ancestry and upbringing on the varied subcontinent, they have relatively few breed-related health problems and can survive and thrive in most climates. Breed Appearance:The Kombai is defined as a lean, long, muscular, strong, and athletic dog. They have a short, silky coat that is typically reddish-brown in colour with a saddle that is a little lighter shade and a muzzle that is black. They have mid-length ears with curved ends and are known for dark eyes. The breed carries its long, tapering tail curled over its back. |
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Name: Bolognese Life Expectancy: 12-14 yr Breed Highlight:True companion dogs, Bolognese are sensitive and affectionate. They have a lot of personality for such a small individual, and they adapt well to apartment living. Breed Appearance:Bolognese dogs feel—and look—like fluffy cotton balls because of their coats. Bolognese do tend to wear long and wavy coats that don't shed much, which can make these dogs ideal pets for mild allergy sufferers. They are small dogs with stocky, square bodies. |
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Name: Dogo Argentino Life Expectancy: 10 - 15 years Breed Highlight:Also called the Argentinian Mastiff or the Argentine Dogo, they are a strong, athletic, and loyal breed. They can be both fierce hunters and gentle protectors of their humans. The breed is beloved for its loyalty and courage--qualities that make them excellent watchdogs. Breed Appearance:The Dogo Argentino is a large white short-coated dog with black spots on its skin and has a muscular and strong body that rarely has any markings on its coat. The tail is set low, thick at the base and tapers to a point. |
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Name: Samoyed Life Expectancy: 10 - 15 years Breed Highlight:Powerful, tireless, with a thick all-white coat impervious to cold, Samoyed are perfectly beautiful and highly functional. They are smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention. Breed Appearance:Samoyed eyes are typically black or dark and almond-shaped. Samoyed ears are thick and fur-covered, triangular in form, and upright. They are virtually invariably white, with a mild to dark brown tinge to varying degrees. The tail is carried curled over the back. |
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Name: Basset Hound Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 years Breed Highlight:Even-tempered, affectionate, and happy-go-lucky, Basset Hounds can be so much fun! They have short legs and a strong nose, and they will run after any scent they catch. Breed Appearance:Basset Hounds are large, short, solid and long, with curved sabre tails held high over their long backs. This breed has a hanging skin structure. Its neck is wider than its head. |
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Name: Chow Chow Life Expectancy: Around 15 years Breed Highlight:The Chow Chow, an all-purpose dog from ancient China, resembles a powerful, deep-chested nobleman with an aura of incomprehensible timelessness. Chow Chow is a dignified, serious-minded and aloof, one-of-a-kind breed. Breed Appearance:Chow Chows are large and strong canines. A lion's mane ruff about the head and shoulders; a blue-black tongue; deep-set almond eyes that add to a scowling, haughty face; and a stiff-legged walk are among their distinguishing features. |
