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Small Dog Breeds: Small Bodies, Big Hearts
There are many different types of small dog breeds, each having their own unique characteristics and traits. Each dog, of course, is a unique individual, but generally most dogs of a given breed have more similarities than dissimilarities of behavior and personality. Although small dog breeds are often thought of as highly strung and yappy, this needn’t be true at all as long as the dog is cared for correctly, given lots of love and attention, as well as good socialization and training. Small dogs may perhaps not adjust as well to boisterous children and toddlers, but they can do very well with older children and families. Generally, small dog breeds are just ten inches or less high at the shoulder. In most breeds, the male is slightly larger than the female, but the difference is generally small.
It’s extremely easy to love small dogs, and one of their great advantages is that they don’t take up too much room. But there are other, numerous reasons why a small dog is one of the best types of dog you can have in your life. No matter who you are, there is a type of pet that is small enough to fit easily into your life, but with a heart big enough to fill your days with joy. If you’re thinking about getting a new pet, consider any of the small breeds of dogs that you can hold easily and enjoy to the full.
If necessary, a small animal can easily be carried from place to place, and, of course, they are easier to fit in the home as well. When you take your small dog out for a walk you don’t have to be afraid all of the time that he’s going to pull you over. If you have to travel, a small dog is easier to get in and out of the car, and at night he can snuggle into smaller spaces and still be wonderfully comfortable. All this means, of course, that little dogs are ideal for homes that are smaller and more compact in nature, but they are also perfect for those people with larger homes who don’t want to fill all the space up with animals. And when you consider the very wide range of different small dog breeds to choose from – terriers, spaniels, chihuahuas, pomeranians, pugs, dachshunds, etc., etc. – it seems impossible not to find one that is just right for your needs and preferences.
There are many other small dog breeds available so you need to know exactly what you’re looking for. You need to make sure that any new dog – whether a small one or not – fits in with your family, your living space and your lifestyle. Before making a final decision on the breed you want, make sure that you do some thorough research and talk to at least a couple of breeders to find just the right match for you and your family.
Terry Roberts is a professional translator and linguist, with a wide range of interests. To read more about small dog breeds – and about dogs in general – visit his website http://www.livingwithadog.com
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Question by Judgerz: How many dog breeds are recognized by the AKC?
Hey, I just read that the ConKC recognizes 449 dog breeds, so I’d like to know for comparison. I don’t need names, just a number. Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by ?Hello Sunshine?
I think its around 160…. not including the “foundation stock” of rare breeds. I’ll see if I can find a source…
Okay… Wikipedia (and we all know how reliable they are… about as reliable as dogbreedinfo.com LOL) says that the AKC recognizes 157 breeds, and 58 rare breeds in Foundation Stock.
What do you think? Answer below!
I like the black dog with the white stars.Which sims is this?OMG the deer dog is sooo cute too.
YO! I just noticed that Scooby Doo is at 1:06 !
I wnt like 5 of them1
I want a plant dog :(
xD
ohh! i want the 7th won! how do you make that!!!!!!!?
he made them all
scooby doo
0:31, 0:41,0:47,1:26.. are my favs <3… lol
By adjusting the sizes.
lol, I want the polar bear dog! How do you make him?
zebra-dog!! I WANT HIM!!!
1:05 and 1:11 and 1:25 and 1:36 and 1:46 and well thats all.
@ZZZBREYERGIRL that is a cute one!
i tried making bambi but it ended up looking like a german sheperd! i dont know how that happened!
lol
i’m getting bambi!
my fav istheone at 40 secs
the deer and the black and white starry one
boxer
my favourites:
1:06-looks like Scooby-Doo
1:26-wow, that’s a lot of fur
1:43-reminds me of a doe
and 1:45-crazy artist dog!
I love the video and it was soo hard to choose my favourites because all the dogs were so cool!
i like the big black one with pointy ears i think it’s called a great dane!yeah i like that one!and i’m geting my sims 2 pets today i can’t wait!gotta go pease!
i LOVE THE 1 THAT LOOKS LIKE THERES PAINT ALL OVER ITS FUR
omg i love the clifford one thats so cool!!!!!!!!!!
I like the black and white starry one
omg was that scooby?! how do u make him?!
I want to say 166 to be exact…but not 100% sure.
You really dont want a long list of names?
Edit: 158…i lied!
http://www.akc.org/press_center/facts_stats.cfm?page=why_purebred
Tsk tsk sunshine…didn’t you learn not to site wiki’s! (I had a prof give me an F…haha). They added another breed since that was published :)
http://www.akc.org has a complete list you can count.
Hello Sunshine is correct. Meanwhile, worldwide, meaning recognized by REPUTABLE internationally accepted KC’s, there are over 460 REAL breeds, not just cross-breds with cutesy, vomit-inducing ‘names’ to bilk uninformed buyers out of their cash, like -poos, -ugs, and -oodles.
Over 449, probably around 789, if u go to akc.org u can find out
ther are 158 breeds that are registered with akc http://www.akc.org/press_center/facts_stats.cfm?page=why_purebred
ConKC ‘recognizes’ mutts not just breeds so it would be expected that they ‘recognize’ hundreds of names and will take money from anyone silly enough to think that getting their mutt ‘registered’ and it would mean anything except that they are silly enough to believe that! haha
The AKC recognizes something like 120 or so I think – it varies because there are miscellaneous added occasionally and others that end up being dropped for lack of interest in perpetuating them. You can got to http://www.akc.org and it will tell you. Wonderful thing the internet :)