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This page is intended to provide quality information about specific breeds of dogs.  Please make an informed choice before getting any new pets!  No breed of dog is suitable for every home, and understanding breed characteristics can enable a new dog owner to find which one is right for themselves.  If you have a page dedicated to a particular breed that you would like listed here, please send me the URL and I will review it.  This page is meant for information, and Breeders will be listed on their own page.



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Akita
Alaskan Malamute
Anatolian Shepherd
Bernese Mountain Dog
Boxer
Bullmastiff
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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Mastiff
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Portuguese Water Dog
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer

 

 

Akita

Akita Breed Overview
This Japanese breed was developed in the 1600's as a sporting dog for nobles.  The AKC recognized this breed in 1973.

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute Breed Overview
This sled dog’s origins date back as far as 3000 BC. The breed type was established in the 1920’s.

Minnesota Malamute Club
This site has lots of useful information related to Malamutes, and has lots of fun stuff to look at.  The club looks well organized.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Boxer

American Boxer Club, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Boxers.>

Bullmastiff

American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Bullmastiffs.

Bullmastiff Info—Is it the Right Breed For You?
A definite must-read article for anyone considering one of these popular giants. Know what you may be getting yourself into—the good and the bad!

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Dobermans.

Giant Schnauzer

Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Giant Schnauzers.

Great Dane

Great Dane Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Great Danes.

Aggressive Behaviour in Great Danes
From the Rage Syndrome Information Center
This dangerous temperament disorder generally ends with the dog being euthanized.  Since it may be an inherited trait, breeders must take steps to identify and eliminate it from their blood lines.  Those looking to aquire a Great Dane should be well informed and check for the tendency of this disorder before taking a puppy home.  

Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees Clubof America
AKC sanctioned club for Great Pyrenees.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Mountain Dogs.

Kuvasz

Kuvasz Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Kuvasz.

Mastiff

Mastiff Club of America, Inc.
AKC sanctioned club for Mastiffs.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Newfoundlands.

Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc
AKC sanctioned club for Portuguese Water Dogs.

Rottweiler 

Rusty Jordan (RJ) and Pumba
Come and meet RJ and Pumba, two beautiful rotties, one the lovable gentleman, and the other, well, a big puppy (VERY BIG).  R.J.'s story is most unfortunate, but he is currently doing fine and his future looks  bright! (Look for Pumba's link next to the guestbook.)

American Rottweiler Club
AKC sanctioned club for Rottweilers.

Samoyed

Samoyed Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Samoyeds.

Siberian Husky

Habits of the Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies have unique temperaments and habits that may or may not work well with your home and training methods.

Siberian Husky Club of America
AKC sanctioned club for Siberian Huskies.

 

 






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