*The Working Dog Breeds* |
*Akita*
*Origin: Japan
*Other names: Akita Inu...Japanese Akita
*Description: Dignified...good-natured...alert...bold...courageous...docile...loyal...fearless...very stubborn...needs firm training from puppyhood, especially in not attacking strange dogs and in holding intruders at bay but not biting them.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance challenges, territorial aggression, and house soiling.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 65-90 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 75-120 lbs
*Average life span: 11-15 years.
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*Alaskan Malamute*
*The
Malamute (pronounced MAH-la-myoot) is a large dog breed used by native
Alaskans to pull sleds. Owing to its cold weather heritage, the
Malamute has a very heavy coat that sheds heavily after the winter.
*Description: Affectionate...friendly...easygoing...high-spirited...bold...loyal...devoted...meeds firm, patient training.
*Origin: United States (Alaska)
*Other names: Mal
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include pulling on the leash, roaming, howling, jumping on people, house soiling, and mischievous destruction. Females may attempt to dig a den in the sofa cushions.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 75-95 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 75-120 lbs
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
*Description: Affectionate...friendly...easygoing...high-spirited...bold...loyal...devoted...meeds firm, patient training.
*Origin: United States (Alaska)
*Other names: Mal
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include pulling on the leash, roaming, howling, jumping on people, house soiling, and mischievous destruction. Females may attempt to dig a den in the sofa cushions.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 75-95 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 75-120 lbs
*Average life span: 10-14 years.
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*Belgian*
Sheepdog...Tervuren...Malinois
Sheepdog
Tervuren
Malinois *The Belgian
breed is actually a category for 3 large breeds that are very similar
in body shape and temperament...The Sheepdog...Tervuren...Malinois. The
primary differences in these breeds are in the coat length and color.
The Malinois has a short, dense coat that looks like a German
Shepherd's, but is a bit shorter. The Tervuren is a longer haired
breed, similar in color to the Malinois. The Sheepdog breed has a long
haired black coat. Each has the erect ears and full tail reminiscent of
the German Shepherd.
*Origin: Belgium
*Other names:
*Tervuren: Belgian Tervuren...Chien de Berger Belge
*Malinois: Belgian Malinois...Chien de Berger Belge...Mechelaar...Mechelse Herder (Mechelse Scheper)...Pastor Belga Malinois
*Description: Watchful...Attentive...observant...natural tendency to move in a circle rather than a straight line...always in motion...energetic...intelligent...good watch-dogs
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include fear biting, timidity, indoor restlessness, destructiveness when left alone.
*Compatible with children: Yes...it's recommended they be raised with children from puppyhood.
*Tervuren: Typical Female Weight: 40-50 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 55-65 lbs
*Malinois: Typical Female Weight: 60-65 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 65-70 lbs
*Sheepdog: Typical Female Weight: 40-60 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 55-75 lbs
*Average life span: 10-12 years
*Origin: Belgium
*Other names:
*Tervuren: Belgian Tervuren...Chien de Berger Belge
*Malinois: Belgian Malinois...Chien de Berger Belge...Mechelaar...Mechelse Herder (Mechelse Scheper)...Pastor Belga Malinois
*Description: Watchful...Attentive...observant...natural tendency to move in a circle rather than a straight line...always in motion...energetic...intelligent...good watch-dogs
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include fear biting, timidity, indoor restlessness, destructiveness when left alone.
*Compatible with children: Yes...it's recommended they be raised with children from puppyhood.
*Tervuren: Typical Female Weight: 40-50 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 55-65 lbs
*Malinois: Typical Female Weight: 60-65 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 65-70 lbs
*Sheepdog: Typical Female Weight: 40-60 lbs...Typical Male Weight: 55-75 lbs
*Average life span: 10-12 years
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