A Collection of Dog Training and Dog Care ArticlesTips related to dog training and caring for new puppies. Learn how to break your canine's bad habits and have an obedient dog.St Bernard Traits- September 25, 2006 The origin of the Saint Bernard Dog is tied to the mountain pass and the monastery of the same name. Dogs then were relatively smaller than they are today, so the Saint Bernards of the past were probably much smaller. The direct ancestors of the St Bernard were the large farm dogs common in that region. By 1900, the Saint Bernard had gained popularity and is still one of the most popular of the giant breeds. St Bernard Traitshttp://www.dog-pound.net/st-bernard-traits.htm Poodle Traits- September 18, 2006 The poodle comes in three different varieties; standard, miniature and toy; however, the only difference is the size. The standard or largest size is thought to be the original Poodle. The standard poodle, classified in the nonsporting-dog group, stands over 15 inches in height. A miniature poodle is 10-15 inches in height and the toy poodle, which is classified as a toy dog, stands up to 10 inches in height at the shoulder and weighs around 10...http://www.dog-pound.net/poodle-traits.htm Golden Retriever Traits- September 11, 2006 A cheerful, intelligent dog, the golden retriever makes a wonderful pet . Many of the top obedience competition dogs in the country are Golden retrievers. Golden Retriever Traitshttp://www.dog-pound.net/golden-retriever-traits.htm German Shepherd Traits- September 5, 2006 The German shepherd dog is very intelligent, easy to train, powerful and elegant. The German shepherd dog is medium to large size with erect pointed ears, a long body, and a weather resistant coat. A thick stiff outer coat covered by a softer inner one makes the German shepherd readily able to withstand extreme climates. German Shepherd's range in color from black and tan to black and red, while the white German Shepherd is being seen more often these...http://www.dog-pound.net/german-shepherd-traits.htm |