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Affenpinschers were originally developed in Germany where they were
used to hunt vermin. In German, the name Affenpinscher means
“monkey-like terrier.” Affenpinschers stand 9.5 to 11.5 inches at the
shoulder. Their wire-haired coats are most...
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These regal sighthounds were developed to hunt game and to guard
homes and flocks. Afghan males stand 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder, and
they weigh approximately 60 pounds. Females stand 24 to 26 inches at the
shoulder, and they weigh...
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Airedales were developed in England’s Valley of Aire. Male Airedales
stand about 23 inches at the shoulder, and females should be a bit
shorter. Airedales’ hard and wiry coats come in tan and black or
tan and dark grizzle. Although they are...
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Akitas originated in Japan where they have been declared a national
treasure. Males stand 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder. Females stand 24 to
26 inches at the shoulder. Their coats come in a variety of colors including
black, white, brindle, and...
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Alaskan Malamutes are named after the Malamute, an Innuit tribe who
used these dogs to help haul sleds. Male Malamutes stand 25 inches at the
shoulder. Females stand 23 inches at the shoulder. Their thick coats cause a
good amount of shedding,...
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American Eskimo Dogs are likely descended from other northern dog breeds such
as the Keeshond and the Pomeranian. American Eskimos
come in toy, miniature, and standard sizes. Toys should stand a minimum
of 9 inches at the shoulder, and they may...
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American Foxhounds were developed out of hounds brought to the American colonies by the
English. It is also likely that some French hounds were mixed with the English hounds to
create the American Foxhound. Males stand 22 to 25 inches at the...
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American Staffordshire Terriers were developed in the 19th century from crosses between terriers
and Bulldogs. Males stand approximately 18 to 19 inches at the shoulder, and females stand approximately
17 to 18 inches at the shoulder. American...
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