(POODLE)
Dogs are remarkable creatures because they will accompany you on most of your errands. They will also jog or walk with you. More importantly, they will form a close bond with most of your family members including your children.
The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The origins of the poodles are still discussed with a dispute over whether the poodle descends from the old French Barbet breed or from Germany as a type of water dog. Ranked second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie,the poodle is skillful in many dog sports and activities, including agility, obedience, tracking to herding, circus performers or assistance dogs. Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows, including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010. Toy Poodles won "Best in Show" at Crufts in 1966 and 1982. Standard Poodles achieved the award in 1955, 1985, 2002 and 2014. The 2002 winner came from Norway and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in show award.
(MALTESE DOG)
Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and very active members of the household. They like to cuddle and be a lap dog, but they enjoy activity as well. The Maltese is a great indoor, apartment, condo, or small urban dwelling dog. They are more comfortable is smaller spaces, so a small inner city yard is ideal for them. The attitude displayed is one of an aristocrat. Maltese makes a good watch dog and will watch everything going on around it. It is comfortable with strangers. Owners of Maltese should monitor the interaction with children at first – they can become snappy around children. They are easily trained with treats and enjoy doing tricks and have good agility. the owner should be careful, however, the Maltese is smart enough to manipulate the human. This can result in a poorly behaved, spoiled little dog. Due to the small size of Maltese puppies, it is recommended that they do not live in families with small children, where the Maltese could be dropped or stepped on. Mostly, they are show dogs or family pets and lap dogs. This is a toy breed, which is the attraction as a lap dog and companion. The adult dogs are roughly between 3 to 10 pounds. Show dogs should be between 4 to 7 pounds. Maltese height is between 7 to 12 inches. With the long silky white fur, characteristic of the breed, small is a good. Grooming may not be as difficult as one would believe, if care is taken. The Maltese should be groomed daily by brushing the fur. Despite the long coat, Maltese shed very little. In fact, many people allergic to dogs are not allergic to the Maltese. Tear staining can be a problem with these dogs. This may require intensive effort to keep the staining out of the coat. It is recommended by many sources that the Maltese visit a professional groomer about every 6 weeks.
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(PUG)
The Pug is a small dog with a big personality. The Pug’s tiny body and stocky legs are instantly recognizable, but it is the disproportionately large eyes and wrinkled face for which he is most known. Unlike some small breeds, which can be aggressive at times, the pug is a very placid, docile and affectionate breed that makes a wonderful family pet.
The History of the Pug:
It is believed that the Pug is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dog. It is impossible to be precise about the date, but it is thought that Pugs were first bred sometime before 400 B.C., in Asia. Throughout history, the breed has been incredibly popular among nobles and royalty. In the 1700, the Pug was a favorite of the Dutch William of Orange. Legend has it that William’s Pug alerted him to the approach of the Spanish forces, thus saving his life. Consequently, the Pug became the official dog of the House of Orange.
As a toy dog, the Pug has principally been a pet of the rich and powerful, rather than a working dog. However, as William of Orange noticed, they make wonderful guard dogs. Although, they are not one of the yappy breeds, the Pug will alert his, or her, owners to the presence of strangers.
Size and Physical Appearance:
Typically, a Pug will reach approximately 12- 14 inches in height and will weigh around 20lbs. However, they can gain weight quickly, as they are not lovers of physical activity and are known for their tendency to overindulge if given the opportunity. A Pug’s laziness and size make it the ideal dog for city and apartment living, but it is important to ensure that a Pug does get daily exercise, whether he, or she, wants it or not.
The breed has a variety of coat colors; the most popular being fawn, silver, black and apricot; with any color, the muzzle is always black. Despite their very short fur, the Pug tends to shed heavily, so may not be suitable for allergy sufferers. However, the coat is easy to groom and may only require brushing two or three times per week. Owners should take care to clean the wrinkles on a Pug’s face to avoid the possibility of skin problems. In addition, potential owners should be aware that the Pug’s squashed face will cause him, or her, to grunt and snore when asleep.
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