Category’s : BOXER
Boxer, breed of working dog, developed in Germany during the second half of
the 19th and early part of the 20th centuries from a number of breeds, principally
the bulldog and terrier types. The ancestors of the breed were originally used
for dogfighting and bull baiting; in later years, because of the courage, strength,
and agility of the boxer, it was selected for police work in Germany and was
used as a guide for the blind. Always faithful, intelligent, and alert, the
boxer makes a splendid pet. Among its physical characteristics are a massive
head; an undershot jaw; a muzzle with a characteristic black mask; ears that
are rather long and set high; dark-brown eyes; a broad, black nose; a strong,
round, and muscular neck; a deep chest; and well-muscled hindquarters. The dog
has a short, glossy, smooth coat that is any of various shades of fawn or brindle
in colour, sometimes with white markings. The male is from 56 to 61 cm (22 to
24 in) tall at the shoulders and weighs about 30 kg (66 lb); the female is from
53 to 58 cm (21 to 23 in) tall and weighs about 28 kg (62 lb). n4r4rm
BULLDOG
Bulldog, breed of dog, often used to represent the character of Britain and
the British. It was developed in England in the 13th century for courage and
ferocity needed in the sport of bull baiting. After bull baiting became illegal
in 1835, the dog was selectively bred to eliminate viciousness. The bulldog
has a heavy, thickset, low-slung body; a massive head; wide shoulders; short,
stout, and straight forelegs; long hind legs; and a fine-textured coat of short,
straight hair. It is also characterized by small, thin ears, located high on
the head; a large, broad nose; and a deep, broad, and full chest. The lower
jaw projects, enabling the dog to take a grip that is difficult to break. The
tail is short, straight, or screw, but not curled, and is hung low. The colour
of the dog may be red brindle, other brindles, or solid white. Mature male dogs
weigh about 25 kg (55 lb); females, about 21 kg (45 lb). North American bulldogs
are slightly lighter.
German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog, breed of working dog, which originated in northern Europe
several centuries ago, hence their alternative (but unofficial) name Alsatian.
The dogs were originally used to protect flocks of sheep and are still used
for this purpose. More recently they have been trained to assist police forces
in capturing criminals and to guide the blind. German shepherds are also used
as guard dogs by the military. The dog is above medium size, standing 61 to
66 cm (24 to 26 in) tall at the shoulder. Males may weigh up to 41 kg (90 lb);
females are usually much lighter. It has a long, muscular body and gives an
impression of power and ruggedness. The dog has a long head; a wedge-shaped
muzzle; dark-brown eyes of medium size placed somewhat obliquely; medium-sized
ears, set high; short, compact feet with hard pads and dark nails; and a bushy
tail. The dog has a double coat, consisting of an outer coat with straight hairs
of medium length and a thick woolly undercoat. There are also long-coated varieties.
The colour may be any of many varieties between light grey and jet black; the
main colours are brindle, black and tan, tan, brown, and black. A white coat
is not acceptable in the breed standard. The German shepherd is noted for loyalty,
intelligence, and courage.
ROTTWEILER
Rottweiler, breed of working dog, probably descended from a herding dog used
by the Roman armies to drive their cattle and to guard their camps. From the
early Middle Ages until the mid-19th century, drover dogs of this type were
used in southern Germany. They were especially connected with the market town
of Rottweil, hence their name. The breed was revived early in the 20th century
and used for police work. Rottweilers are fairly large, strongly built, and
intelligent, making excellent guard dogs. The short, coarse, flat hair is black,
with tan to dark brown markings. The tail is short and carried horizontally.
Males stand about 61 to 69 cm (24 to 27 in), females about 56 to 62.5 cm (22
to 25 in).
DOBERMANN PINSCHER
Dobermann Pinscher, breed of working dog that originated in Apolda, Germany,
where it was first bred in about 1890 from the German shepherd dog, the Rottweiler,
the black and tan terrier, and the German pinscher. The Doberman (or Dobermann)
pinscher is named after its first breeder, Louis Dobermann, a watchman, who
developed the dog to help him with his guard duties. It was employed at first
as a watchdog and later was trained to act as a police dog and a war dog. Characteristics
of the breed are a powerful musculature; a wedge-shaped head; dark eyes ranging
from brown to black in colour and having an alert, courageous expression; a
well-muscled neck; and a smooth, hard, close-lying coat that is black, red,
fawn, or blue in colour. The male dog is about 65 to 70 cm (26 to 28 in) tall
at the shoulder and weighs from 32 to 34 kg (70 to 75 lb). Females are slightly
smaller.