| With all the different types of dog breeds out there, | | | | have a Rottweiler and small children you should |
| how can you be sure which breed is right the right | | | | always supervise their interactions. Rottweilers can be |
| pet for you? There are so many things to take into | | | | paired with other pets, however, they will need |
| consideration when selecting a puppy including size, | | | | proper supervision and socialization as Rottweilers are |
| behavior, health concerns, compatibility with other | | | | territorial and may show dog and food aggression. |
| pets and children, temperament and grooming | | | | Canaan Dog |
| requirements. Here we have outlined a few common | | | | The Canaan Dog, also referred to as the Kalef |
| dog breeds to help you find the dog that is best for | | | | K'naani, is a medium sized breed that originated in |
| you. | | | | Israel. This is a very old breed that developed from |
| Jack Russell Terrier | | | | the selected breeding of the Pariah Dogs found in the |
| The Jack Russell Terrier, now called the Parson | | | | wilds of the Middle East. This dog breed was originally |
| Russell Terrier, is a British breed that was created in | | | | used as a messenger and a herd protector. |
| the early 19th century. This breed developed from | | | | The Canaan Dog stands between 19 and 24 inches |
| selective breeding of the fox terrier. The Jack Russell | | | | tall. It weighs between 35 and 55 pounds. Its coat |
| is used today as both a hunting dog and as a pet. | | | | includes medium length strands of hair and long |
| The Jack Russell Terrier is a hyper little dog that is | | | | strands of hair. Its undercoat thickens in the winter |
| smart and stubborn. They stand between 12 and 14 | | | | to provide it with extra warmth and insulation. It |
| inches tall and usually weigh between 13 and 17 | | | | comes in three color combinations: white and black, |
| pounds. Their coat can be either rough or smooth | | | | harlequin, and variegated shades of brown. Solid |
| and it is usually broken into two or more colors. You | | | | colored coats of white, black, and brown are also |
| can find this breed in shades of black, white, lemon, | | | | common. This dog makes a good family pet and a |
| and tan. Some of the health concerns you should be | | | | great addition to a multi-pet household. |
| aware of when adopting a Jack Russell include eye | | | | Maltese |
| problems and knee problems. | | | | The Maltese is a toy breed that originated in Malta. |
| Border Terrier | | | | This is an ancient breed that can be traced back to |
| The Border Terrier is a small British dog developed to | | | | 1500 B.C. Today this is a popular breed for dog |
| hunt with Foxhounds. They were especially valued | | | | shows and families, as well as companions for the |
| for their ability to kill small predators that threatened | | | | elderly. |
| farm animals in the English countryside. This dog | | | | The Maltese usually stands about 10 inches tall and |
| stands about 10 inches tall and it usually weighs | | | | weighs between 4 and 6 pounds. They have a long, |
| between 11.5 and 15.5 pounds. It has a short coarse | | | | silky white coat that may have faint lemon markings. |
| coat that comes in a variety of colors including blue | | | | This is a friendly dog, but they do not get along well |
| and tan, red, grizzle and tan, and wheaten. | | | | with kids or other pets. They are a dog bred for |
| To care for this breed you will want to brush their | | | | royalty and they know it. |
| coats and bathe them as needed. When debris gets | | | | Norwegian Elkhound |
| caught in their coat you will want to remove it as | | | | The Norwegian Elkhound, also called the Elkhound or |
| soon as possible to prevent matting and skin irritation. | | | | the Norsk Elghund, is a Norwegian breed that was |
| They are an active dog so you will need to provide | | | | probably developed by the Vikings. They belong to |
| them with a lot of opportunities to get exercise. | | | | the hound group and they were originally used as |
| Going for walks, playing fetch, and offering them | | | | watchdogs and guard dogs. They were also used to |
| secure locations to run free will help to keep your | | | | hunt large game animals like bears and elk. Today this |
| Border Terrier happy, healthy, and out of trouble. | | | | 6000 year old breed is used as a pet. |
| Rottweiler | | | | The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium sized dog that |
| The Rottweiler is a German breed that was originally | | | | stands between 19 and 21 inches tall and weighs |
| developed as a livestock controller. During the two | | | | between 44 and 50 pounds. Their coat sheds year |
| World Wars this breed was taken from the fields and | | | | round, but they don't have the characteristic doggy |
| trained to be guard dogs for the military. Today this | | | | smell. Their coats should be variegated with gray, |
| breed is still used as a guard dog, however, they are | | | | white, and black, and they should have black masking |
| also used as a family dog. | | | | on their faces and have black overlays on their backs |
| The Rottweiler is a large working dog that stands | | | | and near their tails. |
| between 23 and 27 inches tall and weighs between | | | | Borzoi |
| 90 and 110 pounds. They have a short to medium | | | | The Borzoi, also referred to as the Russian |
| length coat that is coarse and flat. Their coats are | | | | Wolfhound, is a Russian hunting and tracking dog. This |
| primarily black with tan markings. This is a very | | | | breed was developed by the Russian aristocracy. It is |
| protective and loyal dog, however, they really aren't | | | | suspected that it descends from the crossing of |
| the type of dog to have if you have small children. | | | | Collies, Greyhounds, and Lapp Sled Dogs. |
| They function better with school aged kids. If you | | | | |