|
|
Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is an elegant bird dog with a large build. Rectangular in shape, it is longer than it is tall. A sturdy dog, it has style and grace and at the same time is an excellent athlete. Its... Read more
|
|
|
Irish Terrier
Sleek and graceful, the Irish Terrier has a long straight back and a tall stature. Its head is long and flat with a strong well-muscled jaw filled with powerful teeth. Eyes are small and dark with an intense and intelligent... Read more
|
|
|
Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel is easily recognized for its thick, liver-colored, curly coat and unique topknot of flowing, extended curls. Besides giving the dog a distinguished look, this coat also provides a great deal of protection in any terrain. The... Read more
|
|
|
Irish Wolfhound
The tallest dog in the world, the Irish Wolfhound is a large, swift animal with a muscular build and graceful movements. Its head is long, with a slightly pointed muzzle, ears that are held back on the sides of the... Read more
|
|
|
Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a smaller and more slender version of the Greyhound. Its head is long and flat, tapering to a dark nose. Eyes are dark and bright, giving a look of intelligence, and the ears are small and... Read more
|
|
|
Jack Russell Terrier
A note to the reader: We are aware of the ongoing conflict between those who would like to see the Parson and Jack Russell Terrier recognized as separate breeds and those who would not. The AKC changed the recognized name... Read more
|
|
|
Japanese Chin
A member of the Toy Group, the Japanese Chin was once the favored companion of Chinese and Japanese royalty. This dainty dog has a square build that is compact yet refined. The Japanese Chin should never appear coarse nor should... Read more
|
|
|
Keeshond
The Keeshond is a square proportioned dog with distinct Spitz characteristics. The head is wedge shaped and well proportioned with a clear stop. Black markings around the eyes, called 'spectacles,' add to the dog's alert, fox-like expression. Ears are small,... Read more
|
|
|
Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a balanced and muscled breed with a strong bone structure. The head is long with small dark eyes; ears are carried high on the head with a v-shape and folded towards the front of the... Read more
|
|
|
Komondor
The Komondor is a mature and imposing dog, easily recognizable for its unusual white cord coat. The head is large, with elongated triangle ears. Eyes are almond shaped, medium sized and dark brown in color. The muzzle is wide and... Read more
|
|
|
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a large dog of medium bone, slightly longer than it is tall. The head is clean and well proportioned, with an elongated skull and v-shaped ears that are slightly rounded at the tip. Eyes are dark brown,... Read more
|
|
|
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is medium sized, short-coupled and athletically built. The coat is straight, short, dense and, most notably, water resistant. The three coat colors for a Labrador Retriever are black, yellow and chocolate, with yellows having the greatest variation... Read more
|
|
|
Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a medium sized breed of square build. Its skull is flat and moderately broad, and its muzzle is strong and straight, making the head rectangular. The ears are small, folded triangles. It has relatively small, oval... Read more
|
|
|
Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a small, long haired dog. It has a narrow, apple-shaped skull that drops off markedly behind the eyes, a straight foreface and heavily feathered pendant ears. Its dark brown eyes are large, but not overwhelmingly so,... Read more
|
|
|
Lowchen
The name Löwchen means Little Lion Dog, and this dog has historically been groomed to look as such. The head features a broad, blunt muzzle and topskull, and is flanked by pendant ears. Large, round eyes are set deep in... Read more
|
|
|
Maltese
The Maltese is a Toy breed whose distinguishing characteristic is a coat of long, silky white hair. The medium length head is well proportioned to the body, with a gently rounded topskull and a moderately accentuated stop. Eyes are fairly... Read more
|
|
|
Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier is a small dog that is black and tan in color. The long, narrow head appears as a blunt wedge shape, and the skull and muzzle are equal in length. The almond-shaped eyes are very dark brown... Read more
|
|
|
Manchester Terrier (Toy)
The Toy Manchester Terrier is a smaller variety of the standard Manchester, though they are essentially the same breed. The head is thin and narrow, with the muzzle and skull being the same length. The eyes are almond shaped and... Read more
|
|
|
Mastiff
Strong and powerful, the Mastiff's great bulk does not easily pass by unrecognized. The head is massive and wide, with dark brown eyes that reflect alert kindness. Ears are relatively small, v-shaped and rounded, and set toward the back of... Read more
|
|
|
Miniature Bull Terrier
Essentially a scaled down version of its cousin, the Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier is powerful, squarely proportioned, and big of bone without being coarse. The long, deep head curves from nose to topskull and forms an oval outline... Read more
|
