Borzoi - Russian Wolfhound ~ Psovoi found in RUSSIA

Family: Canidae

Description The Borzoi has a very distinct look, with its graceful posture and its long, silky coat. Its muzzle has a slight arch, and its ears lie back on its neck. The back is also slightly curved, as is its long tail. Coloring may be white, golden, tan, or gray with black markings, and the dog may be solid colored or mixed. Male Borzoi are at least 28 inches tall and weigh 75-105 pounds. Females are at least 26 inches tall and 60-90 pounds.

Care and Feeding Borzoi need plenty of fiber, the best sources of which are wheat and yellow corn. Beef and horse meat are the best proteins for this breed. Borzoi should have two or three small meals each day, and should be allowed to rest for several hours after eating to prevent bloat.
The Borzoi requires regular brushing, and the hair between its toes should be clipped periodically. Hind dewclaws are usually removed shortly after birth, and fore dewclaws may or may not be removed. Dry shampoo is usually sufficient for cleaning.
Although the Borzoi is a generally healthy breed, annual checkups are recommended. Vaccinations should be given as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

The Borzoi sheds heavily at times, so frequent vacuuming is required if it is to be kept indoors. This breed does a good job of keeping itself clean.

Bloodhound, St. Hubert Hound ~ Flemish Hound found in BELGIUM

Family: Canidae

Description The Bloodhound is a large dog with loose, wrinkly skin, large jowls, and long ears. Its muzzle is also long, and the dog is quite muscular. Bloodhounds may be black and tan, liver and tan, or red and tawny. Males are usually 25-27 inches high and weigh 90-100 pounds, while females are 23-25 inches tall and 80-100 pounds.

Care and Feeding The Bloodhound diet should consist of poultry, wheat, brown rice and avocado. Two or three small meals each day are best for the Bloodhound, as the breed is prone to bloat and other gastrointestinal problems. Bloodhounds are relatively easy to groom, with their short hair requiring little more than regular grooming with a hound glove. Baths should only be given when necessary. The Bloodhounds ears require regular cleaning and inspection.
The Bloodhound needs yearly checkups to stay healthy. Vaccinations should be administered on the following schedule:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

Bloodhounds shed moderately, and they have the trademark hound odor. Regular vacuuming and shampooing of carpets is essential.

Beagle, English Beagle found in EUROPE

Family: Canidae

Description The Beagle has a short coat, and can be tri-color, black and tan, or red, orange, or lemon with white. The dog's muzzle is straight and boxy, and it has long, wide ears. Females are usually 13-15 inches tall and weigh 20-23 pounds, and males are 14-16 inches tall and weigh 22-25 pounds.
The AKC and CKC separate Beagles into two varieties: Under 13 inches and 13-15 inches.

Care and Feeding The Beagle needs a diet high in carbohydrates, with a high fat to protein ratio. Foods that contain potatoes, mutton, rabbit, poultry, wheat and corn satisfy these requirements. Food intake should be carefully controlled to avoid obesity. Beagles need regular brushing , and should be given baths only as needed. It is important to keep their nails trimmed and keep an eye on their ears, as their design makes them prone to infection.
Annual checkups are sufficient for Beagles. Vaccinations are scheduled as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

Beagles are average shedders, so regular vacuuming is a must. They also have a typical hound scent, so it will be necessary to shampoo the carpet and clean the furniture regularly.

Beagle, English Beagle

Family: Canidae

Description The Beagle has a short coat, and can be tri-color, black and tan, or red, orange, or lemon with white. The dog's muzzle is straight and boxy, and it has long, wide ears. Females are usually 13-15 inches tall and weigh 20-23 pounds, and males are 14-16 inches tall and weigh 22-25 pounds.
The AKC and CKC separate Beagles into two varieties: Under 13 inches and 13-15 inches.

Care and Feeding The Beagle needs a diet high in carbohydrates, with a high fat to protein ratio. Foods that contain potatoes, mutton, rabbit, poultry, wheat and corn satisfy these requirements. Food intake should be carefully controlled to avoid obesity. Beagles need regular brushing , and should be given baths only as needed. It is important to keep their nails trimmed and keep an eye on their ears, as their design makes them prone to infection.
Annual checkups are sufficient for Beagles. Vaccinations are scheduled as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

Beagles are average shedders, so regular vacuuming is a must. They also have a typical hound scent, so it will be necessary to shampoo the carpet and clean the furniture regularly.

Basset Hound found in FRANCE

Family: Canidae

Description Basset Hounds are usually white in color, with black and tan, red, honey, or lemon markings. They have long, droopy ears, large heads, long muzzles, and loose skin. Males average 12-15 inches long and 50-60 pounds, while females are 11-14 inches long and 45-60 pounds.

Care and Feeding Basset Hounds thrive on foods containing poultry, lamb, wheat and corn. They are prone to bloat, so it is advisable to feed them three small meals each day.
They shed constantly, so regular brushing is important. They should be shampooed as needed, and their toenails need regular trimming. Basset Hound breeders often have their dog's dewclaws removed at around 3 days of age.
Annual checkups are recommended, and vaccinations should be administered as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

If you keep your Basset Hound indoors, regular vacuuming will be necessary. These dogs also have a distinct scent, so frequent cleaning of carpet and furniture is a must.

Basenji, African Bush Dog ~ African Barkless Dog Congo Dog found in UNITED STATE and AFRICA

Family: Canidae

Description The Basenji has a smooth coat, and may be red, black, black and tan, or brindle, all of which are accompanied by white. Most have white on their feet, chest, and tip of tail, and some have white on their face, legs, or around their necks. They have straight ears, small eyes and curled tails. The male Basenji is 16-17 inches tall and weighs 22-26 pounds. Females are 15-16 inches tall and weigh 20-25 pounds.

Care and Feeding The Basenji thrives on a diet of beef, horse meat, and poultry with brown rice and wheat as carbohydrates. This breed needs very little grooming. The Basenji washes itself like a cat and has no odor. They only need to be bathed if they get very dirty.
Basenjis need annual checkups to keep them healthy. They should be vaccinated as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

Basenjis shed little or no hair, so they do not make a lot of extra vacuuming necessary. They do, however, tend to be messy, especially if left alone. Keeping lots of dog toys and keeping personal belongings out of reach will help avoid destructiveness.

Afghan Hound, Balkh Hound ~ Sage Baluchi ~ Tazi Afghanischer Windhund ~ Levrier Afghan

Family: Canidae

Description Afghan hounds are tall and slender with elongated, narrow heads. Their eyes are dark and almond shaped, and their ears flat on the head. The underside is concave, and the hips prominent. The tail is curled but does not go over the back. The Afghan's coat is long and silky, and comes in a variety of colors. The most common markings consist of a sandy color with a darker face and ear fringe, and white markings are considered unfavorable.
Afghans are large dogs. Males are 27 to 29 inches tall and weigh 58 to 64 pounds. Females are slightly smaller.

Care and Feeding This breed needs a diet high in fiber and carbohydrates. Good food choices include poultry, lamb, brown rice and wheat. The Afghan's gorgeous coat is very labor intensive. Weekly bathing is crucial if the dog is to be shown, and advisable if kept as a pet. This is because brushing the coat when it is dry will damage it, causing it to mat more easily. If you do not have the time to commit to frequent bathing and brushing, you'll need to keep the dog's coat trimmed short. A snood can protect your Afghan's ears from getting soaked with food while eating.
Afghan Hounds need annual checkups to stay healthy. Vaccinations are due as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

The Afghan sheds moderately. If kept inside, frequent vacuuming is advisable. Allergies are also common in the breed, so regular dusting is important. An air purifier may help reduce allergy symptoms for dogs kept indoors.

Housing Your Dog Afghans need plenty of room to exercise. It is inactive when indoors, and is not the best choice for apartment life. It may live outdoors full-time, but usually prefers to sleep indoors. Sturdy food and water bowls are important, because the Afghan may chew them if bored or nervous. It's also a good idea to provide a soft bed, because this breed's protruding bones could cause sores if it sleeps on a hard surface.

Old English Sheepdog Bobtail ~ Bob ~ OES found in Russia, Baltic, Great Britain and France

Family: Canidae

Description The English Sheepdog is a large, strong, squarely proportioned dog. It weighs about 60-100 pounds and stands about 21-24 inches tall, with females being slightly smaller than males. It is about as long as it is tall (from paw to shoulder). The rump stands slightly higher than the shoulders, though this characteristic is often exaggerated by its fluffy coat. The head is square-shaped with a large black nose. The eyes are brown or blue or one of each. The medium-sized ears drop down. The legs are well-proportioned with the body. The tail is either naturally bobbed or docked (amputated).
This breed has a heavy double coat with the undercoat being soft and downy and the guard hairs being long and coarse. They are neither straight nor curly, but simply wavy. Coat colors include blue, gray, blue gray, and blue merle. All color varieties can be seen with or without white markings. The facial hair grows long, impeding the dog's vision. If the dog is not going to be shown, the hair can be cut. Otherwise, some owners use a band to keep the hair out of the dog's eyes when they are not at shows. This breed has a low pitched, loud bark. Its average lifespan is 10-12 years.

Care and Feeding This breed requires no special diet. However, they do have rather demanding grooming needs. They require thorough brushing at least three times a week in order to prevent matting. The brushing must address both the outer and undercoats in order to avoid compacting the undercoat. Each brushing can take an hour or more. It is also important to trim the hair between the toes and the balls of the feet. If the dog is not being shown, it can be trimmed to ¼"-1" by a professional electric shearer in the spring.
Old English Sheepdogs need regular checkups. Vaccinations are due as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster

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German Shepherd Dog, Alsation ~ GSD ~ Deutscher Schaferhund

Family: Canidae

Description The German Shepherd is a large, muscular dog, weighing 60-140 pounds and measuring 22 to 26 from paw to shoulder with females slightly smaller than males. The ears are large and stand straight up, the eyes are dark and almond-shaped, and the nose is black. The neck is long, as well as the tail, which is set low and curves slightly.
The coat can be medium or long in length, but the medium-length variety is more widely accepted by shows. The coat is generally straight, though it can be slightly wavy. Color types include black, black and tan, and sable, cream, and white, though the cream and white varieties are not accepted by many breeders and registries. This breed's lifespan is 10-15 years.

Care and Feeding This breed requires no special diet and moderate grooming. It sheds throughout the year, needing weekly grooming, except in the summer, when shedding is more profuse and daily brushing is appropriate.
German shepherds need regular checkups. Vaccinations are due as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster