Dog Breeds List

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Airedale Terrier

This type of dog definitely needs a firm dog houses outside the ground.

The Airedale Terrier is a dog that has plenty of courage and confidence, and is a protective and loyal pet as well as an intelligent and fun loving entertainer. This breed is fine for families with children, but can be a little rough in terms of play and therefore may not be the best choice for families with smaller children.

He has a high prey drive and this means that socialization with other household pets must be done early on - this is not the best choice of dog for those with smaller pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs.

This breed can be aggressive with other dogs, but will usually be either friendly or simply polite with strangers. His protective instincts makes him a good watchdog, bit he can also be stubborn, headstrong, and very independent.

The Airedale Terrier is very agile and energetic, and it is important to keep him occupied and dedicate plenty of time to play and exercise - a bored Airedale Terrier can become very destructive in finding ways to burn off his energy. This is a dog that may me best for those with experience in obedience training as failure to be assertive, firm, yet positive with this breed can result in the owner becoming the owned!

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Old English Sheepdog

This lovable dog breed will surely love to play at his own pet beds at home.

Loyal, affectionate, and protective of his loved ones, the Old English Sheepdog is an intelligent breed. These dogs have plenty of enthusiasm and energy, and love to play - although their large size means that they should be watched around smaller children who could easily be knocked over. The Old English Sheepdog loves the company and attention of his owners and family, and likes to be involved with everything that is going on.

This is not the right dog for those with little time to devote to a pet, as failure to provide your Old English Sheepdog with the necessary attention and interaction can lead to boredom and destructive behavior. This is a very entertaining breed, and will keep you amused for hours with his clownish ways. He is also very friendly and sociable, making a good family pet.

Although the Old English Sheepdog gets along well with children he can be quite independent and sometimes may play rough, which means that he is best around older children. These dogs will bark to raise an alarm, making them effective watchdogs. With strangers the Old English Sheepdog tends to be polite, and he enjoys the company of other pets. It is important to socialize your Old English Sheepdog early on to ensure a well balanced personality and temperament, as some can be timid if not properly socialized at an early age. Watch out for the herding instincts of the Old English Sheepdog, which may still be evident in the way he tries to herd people and animals - often by nipping at the ankles. The Old English Sheepdog can be a stubborn breed, and this can make training more difficult. These dogs are best suited to those with some experience of dog ownership.