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Gordon Setter
The gordon Setter is a native of Scotland. The breed was stabilized in the kennels of the 4ht Duke of Gordon in the early 1800's. Originally, it was referred to as the Gordon Castle Setter. The intention was to create a larger heavier type of setter of pleasing conformation, with a keen nose, well adapted to his rugged Scottish environment.
Gordon Setters were first brought to the US in 1842 and have been registered with the AKC since 1878. The eagerness to work the fields has never diminished over the years, and his keen intellect and retentive memory is said to improve with age, needing no retraining each season.
Gordon Setters are happiest being near their owners. They are very devoted and loyal to the entire family, always eager to please them and they are considered excellent with children. They are good watchdogs, wary of strangers, a perfect companion to the right active owner.
Brussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon is a descendant of the German Affenpinscher and a 17th century well-defined type of street dog, very common to Belgian peasants and well known as the "Griffons D'Ecurie" or the Stable Griffon. These rough and bearded,shaggy coated, good natured dogs, killed rats in the stables. The infusion of the Affenpinscher blood was thought to refine this ratting ability. The ensuing dogs were later bred with the smooth coated Pug resulting in a breed which to this day produces two coats, the smooth and the rough coat. Next the Ruby English Toy Spaniel was added, creating today's facial attributes and appearance, but which ended the breed's ability to catch and dipatch vermin.
Today's brussels Griffon is a small, compact dog with either a rough or smooth coat which sheds very little, requiring grooming about once a week. It is a sturdy, alert, intelligent, short bodied dog with an attention getting, almost human expression on its whiskered face. Brussels Griffons are excellent watchdogs, are well suited for any dwelling. They are quite active and love a romp in the woods or a good walk with their master. It takes patience to acquire an adorable Brussels Griffon, as litters are difficult to whelp and usually small.
Papillon
The ears of the Papillon, (pronounced Pappy-yon)are obliquely set on the head, erect and heavily fringed giving this newer variety the appearance of a butterfly, the meaning of Papillon, in French. The older and original variety of this breed, the drop ear variety, is known by the name "Phalene" which is French for moth. moths fold their wings. In Europe and Great Britain this variety is known as "L'Epagneul Nain" again French, for the Dwarf Spaniel. Here in north America both types are judged together with equality, under the one name, Papillon.
The Papillon is a happy, alert graceful and friendly little dog, neither shy nor aggressive. Elegant, dainty and clean, the Papillon sports a very distictive long tail, set high and carried well arched over the body.
A Papillon puppy is adorable, and grows up to become a great family pet, very protective and excellent watchdog, well suited for any size accommodation. It needs the occassional bath and regular brushing. Its excercise needs are minimal.
Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel was most likely created by a French Nobleman, the Duc de Noailles, France, for his own exclusive use, just presceding the French Revolution (1789). The ancestors were probably the Basset Hound and the early Alpine Spaniel. Fleeing France, the Duc de Noailles was able to obtain sanctuary for his Spaniels at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, owned by a friend, the Duke of Newcastle. Hence its Name!
The Clumber Spaniel was the ideal companion for the hunter on foot. Its power, stamina and white color meant that it could hunt all day and safely, as it worked through the dense brush pursuing game, all within gun range.
Frequent brushing will maintain its dense, silky straight coat and help control the shedding. It enjoys family life in the suburbs or country where it can get lots of exercise. It is excellent with children, affectionate and loyal, reserved with strangers, but not hostile or timid. A Clumber Spaniel puppy makes a great companion.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
To the novice, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi resembles the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Look closer, The Pembroke has no tail. if you remember that, you won't confuse the two Corgi breeds. To Welsh Corgi fanciers, of course, there are many other differences, including their origins.
The Pembroke is a much younger breed than the cardigan. Prior to 1934, both the Pembroke and the Cardigan were registered and shown as one breed. Interbreeding was allowed and certain characteristics of the one, were passed to the other. The importance of the Pembroke being tailless diminished which led to the docking of tails of those born with one. Many objections were raised until the
Kennel Club, in 1931, banned the docking. The ban, however, only lasted three years. The subject remains a less sensitive subject today.
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is intelligent, and quite easily trained. Its temperment must be irreproachable. Its head is foxy in shape, but the expression is alert and intelligent, not sly. It is quite happy in a smaller house. It is moderately active, and so its exercise needs are short, about 15 minutes 3 times a day. Although it is a small breed, it thinks big, and many larger dogs soon learn to respect its immense bravery. They are never shy and are usually not quarrelsome. Its grooming needs are minimal most of the year, and generally once a week is quite sufficient. Seasonal shedding however, is rather heavy, lasting a couple of short weeks. The Pembroke is very fond of children and it usually bonds with the whole family. In addition, they are excellent watchdogs, thus making a welsh Corgi puppy a very worthwhile exciting addition to a family. Obedience training is a natural for a Welsh Corgi puppy and both owner and dog benefit immensely.
Bulldog
The Bulldog was developed in England around the 13th century from the ferocious Alaunt, a powerful vicious dog whose Molossian ancestors were brought to Britain by Phoenician traders around the 6th centry BCE. Bull baiting was a popular sport since the Roman days, and most towns had a bull ring. It was a very cruel contest in which the dog had to grab the bull by an ear, the lips or nose and hold on until it brought the animal to the ground. The powerful short, undershot jaw and laid back nose of this British Bulldog were particularly advantageous as it could still breathe while holding on. This action required unbelievable courage, powerful jaws, tenacity and a very high pain threshold. Finally, bull baiting became banned in 1835, but just as dog fighting became the number one sport. Alonger jaw was considered necessary for fightiing so the breed was crossed to terriers.
The future of this purebred British Bulldog was thus in doubt. Fanciers however, were determined to save it. Viciousness was eliminated by selective breeding within a few generations. A breed club was formed with the motto, "Hold Fast" and the English Bulldog club became one of the first to be recognized when the Kennel Club was founded in 1873. For many, it is still known as the British Bulldog, English Bulldog or Old English Bulldog, but nowadays it is usually referred to as simply, the Bulldog. This sometimes leads to confussion because there is an American Bulldog.
Retaining all the admirable traits of courage and tenacity, the English Bulldog is now a gentle, very affectionate, kind dog, excellent with children, not vicious or aggressive at all. Any sized home will do as long as it can enjoy the close company of its family. English Bulldog is not a noisy breed, but will bark if it detects a stranger. Early lead training for an English Bulldog puppy is recommended.
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