Archive for August, 2008
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Afghan Hound
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Afghan Hound Breed Standard
Hound Group - Information AKC
General Appearance
The Afghan Hound is an aristocrat, his whole appearance one of dignity and aloofness with no trace of plainness or coarseness. He has a straight front, proudly carried head, eyes gazing into the distance as if in memory of ages past. [...] -
Keeshond
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Keeshond Breed Standard
Non-Sporting Group , Information AKC
General Appearance
The Keeshond (pronounced kayz-hawnd) is a natural, handsome dog of well-balanced, short-coupled body, attracting attention not only by his coloration, alert carriage, and intelligent expression, but also by his stand-off coat, his richly plumed tail well curled over his back, his foxlike expression, and [...] -
Alaskan Malamute
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Alaskan Malamute Breed Standard
Working Group, Information AKC
General Appearance
The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, is a powerful and substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body. The Malamute stands well over the pads, and this stance gives the appearance of [...] -
Siberian Husky
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Siberian Husky Breed Standard
Working Group, Information AKC
General Appearance
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog, quick and light on his feet and free and graceful in action. His moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail suggest his Northern heritage. His characteristic gait [...] -
Chow Chow
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Chow Chow Breed Standard
Non Sporting Group, Information AKC
General Appearance – Characteristics– An ancient breed of northern Chinese origin, this all-purpose dog of China was us
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for hunting, herding, pulling and protection of the home. While primarily a companion today, his working origin must
always be remembered when assessing true Chow type. A powerful, sturdy, squarely built, [...] -
Weimaraner
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Weimaraner Breed Standard
Sportin Group - Information AKCGeneral Appearance
A medium-sized gray dog, with fine aristocratic features. He should present a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance. Above all, the dog’s conformation must indicate the ability to work with great speed and endurance in the field.
Height
Height [...] -
Pomeranian
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Pomeranian Breed Standard
Toy Group, Information AKC
General Appearance
The Pomeranian is a compact, short-backed, active toy dog. He has a soft, dense undercoat with a profuse harsh-textured outer coat. His heavily plumed tail is set high and lies flat on his back. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence [...] -
Boston Terrier
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Boston Terrier Breed Standard
Non Sporting Group, Information AKC
General Appearance
The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well balanced dog, brindle, seal or black in color and evenly marked with white. The head is in proportion [...] -
PUG
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Pug Breed Standard
Toy Group, Information AKC
General Appearance
Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean, leggy Pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable.
Size, Proportion, Substance
The Pug should be multum in parvo, and this condensation (if the word may be used) is shown by compactness of [...] -
MALTESE
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Maltese Breed Standard
Toy Group ,Information AKCGeneral Appearance
The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
Head
Of medium [...]
