Dog: French Bulldog

Andrea — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:21:03 +0000

Origins: Bred from different small breeds of bulldog, but it is uncertain if the dog is really French, English, or Spanish in origin.

Size: Small to medium-small. About 12 inches (30cm) tall at the shoulder.

Physical Appearance: With its bat-like ears and flat, creased face, this charming little dog looks most unusual, yet loveable. Short-coated, naturally short-tailed, sturdy and compact. Head is large for its body size.

Characteristics: Affectionate, good-natured, courageous, lively.

Colors: Brindle, black and white, fawn.

Special Facts: The French Bulldog’s face is naturally covered with creases, and these need to be moisturized or they will get sore and cracked. French Bulldog owners should ask a vet or a good pet store about what dog-safe lubricants or edible oils they can use to rub the creases with.

Dog: Poodle

Andrea — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:46:50 +0000

Origins: Originated in Germany as the “Pudel” (Water Dog), where it was bred as a large dog to pull carts.

Size: Standard, Miniature, or Toy. Standard—more than 38cm tall at the shoulder; Miniature—more than 25cm and a maximum of 38cm; Toy—25cm or less.

Physical Appearance: Elegant and long-headed, with a tail carried up, and a very dense and profuse curly coat. Show dogs are usually deliberately clipped in the “lion clip” style that leaves some parts of the dog bare so that the coat puffs out in other parts.

Characteristics: Happy-spirited, intelligent.

Colors: All solid colors. Many poodles are white, apricot, black or cream

Special Facts: Poodles are often stereotyped in movies as bimbo-like, but they are actually very intelligent, good tempered, dignified and highly trainable dogs.

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