Bull Mastiff puppies, known as the Bullmastiff, are a descendant of the English Mastiff dog and the Old English Bulldog. The male Bullmastiff weighs between 110 and 140 pounds, while the female    weighs between 100 and 120 pounds. It has a square-shaped head with a black muzzle, and intelligent hazel eyes. Originally, game keepers used this dog to assail poachers. The Bullmastiff was trained to track, tackle, and pin poachers down without biting them. The Bullmastiff dogs do well as indoor pets. They are often bought as guard dogs to protect the family. However, usually this breed will not attack intruders, instead they will immobilize the stranger and stand between the family and the intruder. The Bull Mastiff puppy tends to be a bit lazy. Regular exercise and small meals several times a day can help them avoid these problems.

The Bullmastiff is a powerful but sensitive dog. Bull Mastiff puppies should be properly cared for and trained to enjoy as the family pet. They are a great dog for owners who are firm but kind.  They will be protective, loving, and loyal.

Small dog breed always look cute and one gets the feeling that they will make great pets but please bear in mind that even small breeds have different personalities and temperaments. Care should be taken while choosing a breed to be sure that the breed matches your own personality and temperament.

Pomeranian:

This breed originated from a larger breed; Pomeranians have retained a mellow outlook and gentle character. Very playful and active, they are good with children if raised with them from puppy-hood. They tend to bark a lot and will need daily grooming.

Chihuahuas:

Some call them the smallest breed of dogs. Despite their small stature they tend to be aggressive toward other breeds. They show very little fear of breeds or species bigger than themselves and have a tendency for nipping children. On the other hand Chihuahuas are very loyal and affectionate as they get to know you over time, but their aggressiveness should always be kept in mind. Being small, they require less exercise as compared to other breeds. Chihuahuas also get along quite well with cats.

Boston Terrier:

An ideal small dog for families, the Boston Terrier gets along very well with children and other animals. Their coats are easy to keep clean and manage. They are aggressive chewers.

Jack Russell Terrier:

A hyperactive breed, these terriers are not for lethargic owners because they are always chasing things and will frequently hop onto high furniture. Highly intelligent and active, they need good training to be disciplined enough for home life.

Maltese:

A small dog that tends to be over-protective of its owner. Not recommended for families with children. However, I personally own one and adore my Simon!

Shitzu or Shih tzu:

Shitzus make wonderful family pets because they are friendly and non-violent. They do not shed hair but daily grooming is required. Also this breed of dog gets along well with other animals.

Bichon Frise:

Yet another small breed dog that makes a good family pet. Good with children and other animals. Bichon Frise are smart, easy to train, and quite an active breed. They do not shed.

Dachshund:

The Dachshund terrier is a small dog breed that was bred to go after vermin. It is a dynamic breed and these dogs are usually very attached to its owner. Note that they have a tendency to be aggressive with children that are not part of the family they live in. They make good watchdogs.

Pekinese:

While this breed is ferocious and faithful, it is not that good with children and other animals. Usually, they are good for elderly people. They demand a good amount of grooming.

Skye Terrier:

This small dog breed is good with children and other dogs but doesn’t like cats. While it makes a fine pet, it is extremely cynical of strangers.

Boxer Dogs Information - What Are Boxer Dogs? Boxer dogs are great all around dog breeds, distinguished canine and the coolest, most lovable dog out there! Boxer Dogs are medium-built and strong breed that are so named because of its habit of standing on the hind legs to begin a fight and boxing with the front paws. By nature, Boxer dogs are working dogs. Throughout history it has been trained as: - hunting dog - police dog - seeing-eye dog for the blind - guard dog - circus dog - courier dog on the battlefields during World War I and World War II - fighting dog in the once popular sport of dog fighting. The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes dogs into 7 groups of herding, hound, non-sporting, sporting, terrier, toy and working. And the largest breed registered in the working dog category is the Boxer. No doubt the Boxer Dogs make for great utility dog but the greatest advantage to owning one is that Boxer Dogs can be your most outstanding companion on four legs and great source of personal fulfillment. By the way, the AKC registered over 150 different breeds totaling nearly one million dogs in 2003. To put that in perspective, the animal shelters in America rescue up to 12 million homeless dogs and cats every year and 25% of these are purebreds. Devoted and glad owners of Boxer Dogs have come up with a long list of attributes and traits of their favorite pet that include: Alert Boisterous Boundless energy Brave Canine clown Courageous Devil dog Devoted Dignified Exuberance Family dog Fearless Friendly Hearing dog Highly trainable Intelligent Intuitive Keen judge of character Loving Loyal Patient with children People dog Poor swimmer Playful Quick learner Self-assured Smart Soulful Spirited Stoical Vigilant Working dog Wonderful pet And you can add to the list? The Boxer Dog’s history could be traced back to feudal Germany, where it was a small hunting dog that could tenaciously hold onto a bull, boar, or bear till the master arrived. It was also a utility dog for peasants and shop owners, and even a performing dog in circus. The Boxer Dogs as we know it today is a bigger breed - a mixture of the German Boxer with a taller, more elegant English import. The era of this modern Boxer began in the 1880s and became really popular in the United States in the late 1930s-1940s. Handsome dog: Within the canine world, Boxer Dogs are medium-sized dog standing at 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder for a full-grown female, and weighs some 50 to 65 pounds. The male can be taller and 15 pounds heavier. It has a striking good look with chiseled head, square jaw and muscled body that make for a very handsome silhouette. The ears are cropped and erect that enhance its hearing - the Boxer most developed sense. It is always alert and vigilant, an instinctive guard dog. The shortened muzzle makes hot and humid weather uncomfortable for the Boxer Dogs. The coat is short, hard and smooth, and possesses a natural sheen that can be enhanced with rubdowns with a chamois cloth (especially after a bath). The short coat cannot protect him well from extreme elements of the weather and thus Boxer Dogs should definitely not be kept outdoors. It is a housedog, sensitive to temperature extremes, does not enjoy the draft, summer heat or cold. Boxer Dogs come in attractive basic colors of fawn and brindle. The fawn varies from a tawny tan to an especially beautiful stag red. The brindle (clearly defined black stripes on a fawn background) can be sparse, in between or dense. A beauty standard for Boxer Dogs is that their white markings or “flash” should add to their look and may not cover more than one-third of the entire body. Some predominantly or all-white puppies (known as “check”) may be born in a litter. In the US, however, the American Boxer Club members are pledged not to register, sell or use these “whites” for breeding so as to retain the beauty of the true fawn and brindle colors in the breed. Personality-wise, Boxer is a cool dog that will not bark without cause. Its expressive face - the furrowed forehead and dark, soulful eyes - is a charming quality that sets the Boxer apart from other breeds. It can mimic the moods of its master and adopting one could bring you 9 to 11 years of joyful companionship. In exceptional cases the Boxer can live up to 15 years. Boxer Dogs As Pet Pet Boxer Dogs, although low-maintenance, require your consistent attention, exercise, human interaction, consistent obedience training and lots of love. You cannot leave them to their own design for too long or they get lonely, bored and into trouble. Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly intelligent one, Boxer Dogs need both physical and mental stimulations to keep them even-tempered and dignified while still keeping their impish spirit and fearless courage in tact. All the best!!! Warm regards,

Bryan Kinnear A Boxer Dog Lover.

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The variety of dog species is so great that sometimes it’s better not to think of them all as part of the same species at all. Biologists do because they can interbreed. Dog owners have different purposes, so it can be better to emphasize the differences over the similarities.

A Jack Russell terrier looks, thinks and behaves much differently from a Great Dane. The latter are generally very calm. A Golden Retriever is a very different animal than a Collie. Golden Retrievers are fun loving, but excitable. A German Shepherd and a Chihuahua have little more in common than the name ‘dog’.

As a result of these differences, training should be tailored to the breed you’re attempting to train. Patience is required for training all dogs, but more is required for some than for others. German Shepherds are intelligent and take to obedience commands readily and with pleasure. Jack Russell’s are also very smart, but much more willful and will require a different technique.

With terriers, for example, distraction techniques are very handy. Terriers are high energy, highly active dogs. They have evolved to spot movement in an instant and go after the animal producing it. Keeping them focused is a real challenge, so make sure at all times that their eyes are on you. Use treats, toys or other objects and wiggle them to see that the terrier’s eyes are on you.

Collies are equally trainable, but much more mellow. They’re extremely loyal and protective, which is great. But it presents its own kind of challenges. A collie will spontaneously bark and chase any stranger who appears to threaten the family. That can be desirable for a watch dog guarding the house at night. But it can be annoying if carried out every time a child walks by along the sidewalk during the afternoon.

Bark collars are sometimes necessary under these circumstances, but remove the collar when the sun goes down. That way the dog may only associate the discouragement with daylight and still continue to function as a watch dog when it counts.

Dalmatians make for excellent companions, but they are ultra-energetic and very strong. That can be a troublesome combination for one that spends all its time in a small backyard with no one to play with. If you plan on owning one of these excellent dogs, be prepared to spend time working off some of that excess vitality.

Dalmatians need a large area so they can run at top speed - the only speed they know. They’ll work best with someone who can toss a ball far away, and has the presence to command them. They can be extremely loyal, but they need a strong hand. Being the alpha dog when faced with a Dalmatian requires a forceful owner.

Tailor your training regimen to the actual nature of your dog, including both those aspects derived from the breed and the unique characteristics of your specific dog. Just like humans, dogs are individuals.

One of my favorite breeds of dog is the Pointer. They have a very placid temperament and get along with people and other dogs. The English Pointer dog was bred as a gun dog and is very efficient in the field. They are known for their alertness.

They’ll work any sort of game and game birds, including woodcock, grouse and pheasant. Regular exercise is vital and the coat just needs a quick brush with a soft brush.

The breed normally lives between twelve and seventeen years old. Any medical problems tend to be with arthritis, allergies or seizures. The recognized colors for an English Pointer dog are black, orange, liver or lemon. These can be presented as speckles and patches.

They have been in England from the mid 1600s and were brought to America in the late 1800s, where they are very popular in the southern states. They are used there as a hunting dog too, and the locals call them the bird dog.

The best of the breed was exemplified by the extraordinary story of a World War II heroine called Judy. Judy was an English Pointer dog who lived on a Royal Navy ship. Before the crew could hear the coming of enemy Japanese aircraft, Judy would warn them.

This was invaluable and saved the lives of the sailors on countless occasions. However, the ship was sunk in one battle and the crew were made prisoners of war.

The next part of the story unfolds, as someone managed to get Judy into the camp. The conditions of the camp were awful. The prisoners were half starved and were expected to work all day, building a railway. Again, Judy the English Pointer dog came to the rescue by helping to find scraps of food for the prisoners. The prison guards didn’t like Judy and they tried to shoot her.

She was befriended by a Royal Air Force serviceman called Frank Williams, who persuaded the camp commander to register Judy as an official prisoner of war.

After the liberation, Frank Williams smuggled Judy back to England with him. She was awarded the Dickin Medal in 1946 which is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Judy was cited for her courage on board ship and in the camp.

Other animals to receive the medal include a ship’s cat, messenger pigeons and other dogs but Judy is the only English Pointer dog to receive one. She remained a cherished family dog to the Williams family until she passed away.