7 Most Cutest Pugs

Beautiful Pugs

Facts about Pugs

• Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Pugs: A small compact smooth-coated ancient breed of Asian origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle.
  • Jessica Alba has two pug dogs named Nancy and Sid
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: Pugs originated in China and was originally bred as lapdogs
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Pugs range from 14 - 18 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 10 - 12 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Pugs and Nicknames: Mops and Carlins
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Pugs: The coat is normally smooth, short and glossy and comes in a range of colors including silver, apricot, fawn or black
• Fact 7 - Life of Pugs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pugs is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Pugs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Pugs suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pugs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye conditions
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Epilepsy
• Fact 12 - Pugs were bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese Emperors during the Shang dynasty
• Fact 13 - Breeding Pugs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pugs
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• Culled from http://www.findfast.org/dogs/facts-about-pugs.htm
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7 Most Beautiful Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Siberian Huskies Shed – A LOT.
Be ready to have dog hair all over the house – floors, carpets, clothing, furniture, everywhere.

Siberian Huskies Make Awful Guard Dogs.
Because Siberian Huskies look like wolves, many people assume that they are fierce dogs. Some people may even think that they are wolf hybrids.

Siberian Huskies Are Extremely Energetic.

They are intelligent, athletic, and were bred to pull sleds for extremely long distances, in the freezing cold. Therefore, be prepared to provide a Husky with a lot of mental and physical exercise.

Siberian Huskies Are Independent Thinkers.
He has a very independent mind and spirit, and will only perform, if we make it worth his while.

Siberian Huskies Are Not the Easiest Dogs to Potty Train.
Certain dogs, like the Shiba Inu, are naturally clean, and absolutely do not like soiling their living space. Because of their natural cleanliness, they are extremely easy to house train.

Thanks to http://shibashake.com/dog/siberian-husky-facts for the facts.

Top 7 Cutest Dachshund Dogs

Cute Dachshund

Facts about Dachshund

There are three varieties of Dachshund: the shorthaired, the wirehaired, and the longhaired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes. (See Height and Weight.) The Dachshund's body is longer than it is tall, muscular with short legs. It has an elongated head and a slight, convex skull that is arched with protruding eyebrows. The muzzle is long. The jaw is robust with non-pendent lips. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The almond-shaped eyes are dark red or brown-black. The mobile ears hang long on its cheeks. The body has a strong protruding sternum and a moderately retracted abdomen. The tail is carried in line with its back. The short-haired Dachshund's coat should be shiny, sleek and uniform.
Dachshunds have a wide color variety. They are as follows.

Solid colors are: black, red (from strawberry blond to deep auburn), chocolate (brown), isabella (tan or fawn), cream (blond with no trace of red, from golden blond to platinum (the lighter the better) and blue (gray). In the wirehaired variety, cream is referred to as wheaten.

Click http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dachshund.htm for more.