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We cover Dog Health, Dog Nutrition, Dog Behaviour; Dog Training Advice, Dog Events, the latest Dog Products and Services in Australia, Dog Product Reviews, Lifestyle, Gift Guides, Rescue Dog Stories, Dog Lovers Book Club etc."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/-\/DOG+BREED+A+to+K?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/search\/label\/DOG%20BREED%20A%20to%20K"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/-\/DOG+BREED+A+to+K\/-\/DOG+BREED+A+to+K?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=7\u0026max-results=6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"30"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-8428205410094835348"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-07T10:22:00.021+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T09:26:28.037+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREEDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in Australia in 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tBOoSFtrE-g\/XyyWjNxhHcI\/AAAAAAAAid0\/ACeU_x2jcNkjTsb8brpsWqrATkCVN0zDgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labrador_Retriever_in_third_position.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tBOoSFtrE-g\/XyyWjNxhHcI\/AAAAAAAAid0\/ACeU_x2jcNkjTsb8brpsWqrATkCVN0zDgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labrador_Retriever_in_third_position.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E is proud to announce the top 20 dog breeds for 2020.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E“It’s always great to see these types of lists,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. “It’s a really wonderful gauge to see how pet owners are choosing their beloved breeds.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe top 20 dog breeds are \u003Cb\u003Ecomprised of pure-bred and mixed bred dogs\u003C\/b\u003E of all shapes and sizes. From the smallest of dogs like the lovely \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiniature Dachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to the well-known larger breeds like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/german-shepherd.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EGerman Shepherd\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/labrador-retriever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ELabrador\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“The top two breeds are smaller well-known breeds, that are certainly crowd-pleasers and make wonderful family companions,” Crighton says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EInterestingly many of the top pure breeds in the top 20, are also \u003Cb\u003Erepresented in a crossed breed form\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“This really illustrates the popularity of these particular breeds of dog.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMany of the newer breeds also feature heavily, such as \u003Cb\u003ECavoodles\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E Labradoodles\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E Spoodles and Groodles\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“These \u003Cb\u003Edesigner breeds have certainly taken off over the past ten years \u003C\/b\u003Eand are proving very popular with pet owners around the globe,” Crighton says. “That is no surprise considering their lovely natures and beautiful looks.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWith \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/dogs-are-for-life-not-just-for-covid-19.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epet ownership and adoption on the rise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will be interested to see if this will make any difference in the breeds mentioned.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“Since COVID-19 pet ownership is certainly on the rise with many deciding it’s the perfect time to get a family pet,” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E“It will be interesting to see if this affects the breeds mentioned in our Top 20 Dog Breeds in 2021.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ETop 20 Dog Breeds in 2020\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E7.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/german-shepherd.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EGerman Shepherd\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E8.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EFrench Bulldog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E9.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/07\/australian-kelpie-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EKelpie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E10.  Labradoodle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I_3KRZMFJKs\/XyyXdtKrhdI\/AAAAAAAAieE\/_I7_BNSzoXYyZzrm7oM3ZQdvTlfZWYZHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labradoodle_Photo%2Bby%2BBruce%2BWilliamson%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-I_3KRZMFJKs\/XyyXdtKrhdI\/AAAAAAAAieE\/_I7_BNSzoXYyZzrm7oM3ZQdvTlfZWYZHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labradoodle_Photo%2Bby%2BBruce%2BWilliamson%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E11.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ECavalier King Charles Spaniel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E12.  Spoodle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E13.  Jack Russell Terrier Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E14.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiniature Dachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--C0_fihwtr4\/XyyaDdNVyOI\/AAAAAAAAiec\/sU9t8_KEA-I5jW8TlIoA3Wq42469lt5BwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Photo%2Bby%2BKojirou%2BSasaki%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--C0_fihwtr4\/XyyaDdNVyOI\/AAAAAAAAiec\/sU9t8_KEA-I5jW8TlIoA3Wq42469lt5BwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Photo%2Bby%2BKojirou%2BSasaki%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E15.  Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E16.  Border Collie Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E17.  American Staffordshire Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E18.  Golden Doodle (Groodle)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E19.  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/jack-russell-terrier-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EJack Russell Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E20.\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/05\/the-pug-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPug\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 28th July 2020\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/01\/top-10-most-popular-dog-breeds-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETop 10 Most Popular Dog \u0026amp; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T4xCDP7l2hc\/XuFyDT0Y91I\/AAAAAAAAhdU\/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T4xCDP7l2hc\/XuFyDT0Y91I\/AAAAAAAAhdU\/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs many of us snuggle up under blankets in front of a roaring fireplace, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E takes a look at the top dog breeds that relish the cold weather and winter days.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“Many of us across Australia will be busily purchasing \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/20-winter-warmers-for-dogs-in-2020.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ewinter dog coats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E to keep our short-coated breeds warm and cozy this chilly season,” Nadia Crighton from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E says. “We thought it was time to highlight some of the winter-loving dog breeds from around the country.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBut don’t be fooled. Many of these breeds, regardless of their super warm coats will still enjoy getting \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/06\/watch-out-for-pet-burns-during-winter.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Etoo close to the fire\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E or heater during a wintry blast!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VYuGmQpVi0c\/XuF5yzP2YSI\/AAAAAAAAhd0\/Lm_BCR0muzAXiG1h7VjVxP04rcRtA3n8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Dog-Sleeping-upside-down-by-fireplace.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"458\" data-original-width=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VYuGmQpVi0c\/XuF5yzP2YSI\/AAAAAAAAhd0\/Lm_BCR0muzAXiG1h7VjVxP04rcRtA3n8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Dog-Sleeping-upside-down-by-fireplace.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“We have heard of many Alaskan Malamutes refusing to budge outside during the cold weather, so I think it’s all about conditioning. However, it’s very clear, that even though these breeds can tolerate the cold very well, compared to others, they also certainly feel the sting of the heat come summer.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EWinter breeds tend to have double coats\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E consisting of a dense undercoat and a harsh outer coat. This can make for some \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Echallenging grooming sessions \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eduring a seasonal change but is the reason why they are so tolerant of the cold weather.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tWfuCpG65UQ\/XuF0voJH0kI\/AAAAAAAAhdk\/PvKm2d6rnT4J_Gp0cHj1fQBV2p6CrPNzgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Sled-Dog-lying-in-the-snow-Photo-Ugur-Arpaci-on-Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tWfuCpG65UQ\/XuF0voJH0kI\/AAAAAAAAhdk\/PvKm2d6rnT4J_Gp0cHj1fQBV2p6CrPNzgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Sled-Dog-lying-in-the-snow-Photo-Ugur-Arpaci-on-Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESiberian Husky lying in the snow\u0026nbsp;- Photo by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ugurarpaci?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EUgur Arpaci\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/siberian-husky?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUnsplash\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“Many of these breeds were also originally bred in very cold climates for a particular reason, be it \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/dog-sports-herding-joy-of-working.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eherding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/the-joys-of-dog-sledding-dry-mushing.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Esledding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E,” Crighton says. “When choosing a dog breed it’s important to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ematch your needs with their historic development\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E, understanding that many sledding and herding breeds do \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Erequire a\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Egood dose of exercise and coat care\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ETop 10 Cold Weather Dog Breeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E1.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/alaskan-malamute-breed-profile.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAlaskan Malamute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E – a strong and powerful breed built for strength and stamina. They are very intelligent and high energy breed suited to an experienced dog handler. Be prepared for loads of love, and hair to match!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/german-shepherd.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EGerman Shepherd\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – a very smart and powerful breed used for many working dog activities including police work and security. A very loving and loyal breed who loves to run and play.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003EBernese Mountain Dog\u003C\/b\u003E – certainly a head-turner at the local off-leash park. These dogs love the cold and are super strong and quick. Known for their gentle and loving nature, they are certainly a larger than life pup.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SBN8SDBXNSs\/XuF2WTTVWUI\/AAAAAAAAhds\/0btOts9_hx8ANvez8lRg0RVtBt_25dpHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-showing-his-black-tongue-Autumn-landscape-Photo%2Bby%2BAlex%2BBl%25C4%2583jan%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SBN8SDBXNSs\/XuF2WTTVWUI\/AAAAAAAAhds\/0btOts9_hx8ANvez8lRg0RVtBt_25dpHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-showing-his-black-tongue-Autumn-landscape-Photo%2Bby%2BAlex%2BBl%25C4%2583jan%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChow Chow - Photo by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@alexb?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlex Blăjan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: whitesmoke; text-align: start; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/chow-chow-dog?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUnsplash\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Chow Chow\u003C\/b\u003E – with their super woolly coats they are perfect contenders for enjoying the cold weather. They love simply adore human contact and cuddles and are very loyal and loving dogs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/newfoundland-breed-profile.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ENewfoundland\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – These large dogs are the giant teddy-bears of the dog world. These Canadian dogs are still used in water rescues for their incredible swimming capabilities. Their double coats are perfect from protecting against the cold and the wet!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Saint Bernard\u003C\/b\u003E – probably one of the most recognisable winter breeds. These pups are more docile than many, preferring a big slobbery cuddle than a huge off-leash adventure. But they are perfectly built for the cold weather and have a wonderful willingness to work and please.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dR0QYfkKa-U\/XuFzELwXZjI\/AAAAAAAAhdc\/QNgx3P4z_Pokz46zr-aNhXW7K3OMhcL4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-group-of-Samoyed-Dogs-pulling-dog-sleigh-in-the-snow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"987\" data-original-width=\"1398\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dR0QYfkKa-U\/XuFzELwXZjI\/AAAAAAAAhdc\/QNgx3P4z_Pokz46zr-aNhXW7K3OMhcL4ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-group-of-Samoyed-Dogs-pulling-dog-sleigh-in-the-snow.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/05\/samoyed-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESamoyed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;– the smiling Sammy is built for the cold weather with their lovely warm coats. A super snuggly breed who is loads of fun. They do require a good dose of exercise coming from a reindeer herding, hauling, and hunting background.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8.\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/11\/siberian-husky.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESiberian Husky\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – A very popular breed amongst dog lovers with a long and interesting history in dog sledding. Like some of their cold weather-loving cousins, they do require a good amount of exercise and training to keep healthy and happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9.\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003ETibetan Mastiff\u003C\/b\u003E – This stunning breed looks more like a loveable lion than a domestic dog. Their large double coats are perfect at keeping them snug and warm during the winter season.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10. Keeshond\u003C\/b\u003E – a super friendly, quick learning, cold weather-loving breed. The Keeshond is the perfect mix of loving a good run, while also enjoying a good cuddle and a day of relaxation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 11th June 2020\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3496314776379528390\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/06\/top-10-cold-weather-dog-breeds.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3496314776379528390"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3496314776379528390"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/06\/top-10-cold-weather-dog-breeds.html","title":"Top 10 Cold Weather Dog Breeds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T4xCDP7l2hc\/XuFyDT0Y91I\/AAAAAAAAhdU\/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1255497349985511180"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-28T16:58:00.006+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T09:50:13.214+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beagle - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wn169GwcdTE\/Xs8I--OcaTI\/AAAAAAAAhP0\/XPT_LZ1rN94a763Fxi13wZ0zKWSYd7KEACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Breed_Profile_puppy_with_floppy_ears_running_on_the_grass_towards_the_left.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wn169GwcdTE\/Xs8I--OcaTI\/AAAAAAAAhP0\/XPT_LZ1rN94a763Fxi13wZ0zKWSYd7KEACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Breed_Profile_puppy_with_floppy_ears_running_on_the_grass_towards_the_left.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere is not much that is cuter than a Beagle puppy, with its long floppy ears and fun loving character. It is very easy to get carried away with buying a cute puppy without first considering its needs as an adult dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmall\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eenergetic\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Elow maintenance\u003C\/b\u003E, the Beagle makes a great family pet as long as you know what you're in for.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHistory \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Beagle is one of the oldest of purebred hounds, his ancestors being traced back to Greece in about 400 BC. In Britain it has been mentioned in early literature such as Chaucer's 14th Century \u003Ci\u003ECanterbury Tales\u003C\/i\u003E and it was a favourite of several monarchs such as Henry VI, Henry VIII, Charles II and Elizabeth I.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R7RwBdU66f8\/Xs8p0NZrR2I\/AAAAAAAAhQk\/uRUwZiYWYAEQJjqSZNyrvXrQ2TRLjSv-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Breed_Profile_Origins_Bred_as_Scent_Hound.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R7RwBdU66f8\/Xs8p0NZrR2I\/AAAAAAAAhQk\/uRUwZiYWYAEQJjqSZNyrvXrQ2TRLjSv-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Breed_Profile_Origins_Bred_as_Scent_Hound.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Beagle was \u003Cb\u003Eoriginally bred as a scent hound\u003C\/b\u003E (as opposed to a sight hound). I\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003En Britain it has been used as a hunting hound\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ethat was run in packs to chase down small game such as hares and rabbits.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Beagle is now a very \u003Cb\u003Epopular pet and show dog\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt's worth remembering that it is the breeding that makes the Beagle what it is today, which directly influences its pluses and minuses in a domestic situation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAppearance\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIn Australia, Beagles are about 30-40cm (13-16″) at the shoulder and weigh approximately 11-13kg (24-30lb). They are a small to mid-sized breed, with a short, smooth, weatherproof coat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere are many variations but the most common is Tricolour (black, tan and white); blue, white and tan; badger pied; hare pied; lemon pied; lemon and white; red and white; tan and white; black and white; all white.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKo_Aiupnsw\/Xs8m8Lk9eMI\/AAAAAAAAhQU\/44cfWwCT6fYP43zbLIxjr_lLpaZiavCDwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_Appearance_Face_Close_up_of_Beagle_Puppy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKo_Aiupnsw\/Xs8m8Lk9eMI\/AAAAAAAAhQU\/44cfWwCT6fYP43zbLIxjr_lLpaZiavCDwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_Appearance_Face_Close_up_of_Beagle_Puppy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Beagle's eyes are dark brown or hazel, fairly large, not deep set or prominent, set well apart with mild appealing expression.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBecause of their correct dog shape, they are generally free of the genetic faults that plague many other breeds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFor the \u003Cb\u003EBeagle Breed Standard\u003C\/b\u003E, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dogsaustralia.org.au\/members\/breeds\/breed-standards\/Beagle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETemperament \u0026amp; Training \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Beagle is said to be lively, inquisitive, and tolerant of children but most owners admit they are also stubborn and \u003Cb\u003Esingle-minded especially if nose down on a scent!\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yt_8lNfH6HU\/Xs8nxWWAESI\/AAAAAAAAhQc\/nPaZp5ksRjgYw7HuyxmfY4PEqjkqDOF0QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Temperament_Intelligent_Training_puppy_to_shake_paws.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yt_8lNfH6HU\/Xs8nxWWAESI\/AAAAAAAAhQc\/nPaZp5ksRjgYw7HuyxmfY4PEqjkqDOF0QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Beagle_Dog_Temperament_Intelligent_Training_puppy_to_shake_paws.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAre you prepared to \u003Cb\u003Eput some time and effort in training\u003C\/b\u003E your new dog?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAre you prepared to \u003Cb\u003Ewalk your dog on a lead\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003Eat all times\u003C\/b\u003E?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBeagles have been bred with a \u003Cb\u003Emild, even temperament\u003C\/b\u003E, and being hounds, they have a \u003Cb\u003Ehigh level of intelligence\u003C\/b\u003E, which means that given good care and attention, they make wonderful companions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EBecause the Beagle was bred as a pack animal, it is important that they receive plenty of company. This can be from their human family or from other dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf your family and lifestyle is one where \u003Cb\u003Enobody is home for long periods during the day then the Beagle is not for you\u003C\/b\u003E. If you are regularly away from home for long periods and must have a Beagle, then we highly recommend you get another companion dog.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L32nYv8cZxU\/Xs8itu0wZvI\/AAAAAAAAhQI\/Rm3j2DzBohIsgxeWsef5-BlRqzbgOTOKACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Pack_Animal_running_with_two_other_dogs_in_the_backyard.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L32nYv8cZxU\/Xs8itu0wZvI\/AAAAAAAAhQI\/Rm3j2DzBohIsgxeWsef5-BlRqzbgOTOKACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Pack_Animal_running_with_two_other_dogs_in_the_backyard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf left on their own for long periods of time, t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ehey will tend to wander or get into mischief, i.e. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/excessive-dog-barking-tips-advice.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eexcessive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/excessive-dog-barking-tips-advice.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;barking\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, taking clothes off the line, trying to escape – these are but a few avenues of entertainment for a bored dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EA Beagle must be able to roam free in a securely fenced backyard and \/ or in the house.\u0026nbsp; The yard must have a \u003Cb\u003Ejump proof, dig proof and chew proof fence\u003C\/b\u003E that is at least 5 feet high! Wire mesh fences may be climbed, so good solid timber paling fences are suitable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you can’t provide an escape-proof backyard, then\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EDON’T BUY A BEAGLE\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBeagles are \u003Cb\u003Eadept diggers\u003C\/b\u003E so will be you be happy to live with a back lawn which may resemble a lunar landscape, covered in craters and pot holes?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AsnKlRy5_xk\/Xs9flOh9HaI\/AAAAAAAAhQ0\/5crFpncdRN4VmoojdK3JUkPfQnRE7szpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_Tricolour_Beagle_on_lawn_with_a_toy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"562\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AsnKlRy5_xk\/Xs9flOh9HaI\/AAAAAAAAhQ0\/5crFpncdRN4VmoojdK3JUkPfQnRE7szpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_Tricolour_Beagle_on_lawn_with_a_toy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAre you prepared to make sure all your shoes, toys and anything else you don't want chewed are not left within Beagle range?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Beagle is a \u003Cb\u003Etough little dog with few health problems\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EHowever, they can still develop health conditions. These are some conditions to watch out for:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/11\/seizures-and-epilepsy-in-dogs-causes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEpilepsy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E:\u0026nbsp;A neurological disease that causes seizures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHypothyroidism\u003C\/b\u003E: A condition caused by insufficient thyroid hormones.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/06\/intervertebral-disc-disease-ivdd-in-dogs_29.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EIntervertebral Disc Disease\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E (IVDD)\u003C\/b\u003E: A condition that occurs when the discs between vertebrae bulge and press on nerves.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vl8n3U5H6iI\/Xs8KQkf0bOI\/AAAAAAAAhP8\/TyImxJlhqmoLfr2Np6Mh21Uau0LmNF9uQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_prone_to_overeating_puppy_with_nose_in_a_red_plastic_food_bowl.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vl8n3U5H6iI\/Xs8KQkf0bOI\/AAAAAAAAhP8\/TyImxJlhqmoLfr2Np6Mh21Uau0LmNF9uQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_Dog_Breed_Profile_prone_to_overeating_puppy_with_nose_in_a_red_plastic_food_bowl.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBeagles have an\u003Cb\u003E immense food drive\u003C\/b\u003E and are often fed more than they need. As a result, it is often common see an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/02\/dog-obesity-and-weight-management_9.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eoverweight or obese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E Beagle which will significantly affect their health  (it can lead to problems such as back strain) and reduce their lifespan. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EBe sure to keep their floppy ears clean to prevent \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eear infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Also, remember to \u003Cb\u003Etrim the dog's nails regularly\u003C\/b\u003E to prevent overgrowth, which can affect the gait.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;work sans\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EMost Beagles live a long and healthy life, the average age being around 12-15 years. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EGrooming\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETheir short, smooth coat only needs an occasional wash and brush. This breed is known to be a \u003Cb\u003Eseasonal shedder\u003C\/b\u003E and during that time will require weekly grooming.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EBeing a small, smooth-coated dog the breed will suit many people as an indoor dog, although they are said to develop a “doggy” odour, even when washed regularly.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecommended for\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETemperament\u003C\/b\u003E: Friendly but stubborn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELifespan\u003C\/b\u003E: 12-15 years\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecommended for\u003C\/b\u003E: Families, Active Households\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaintenance\u003C\/b\u003E: Low\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EIf you are \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/what-is-right-age-for-kids-to-have-dog.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ehave young children and are looking for a family dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E, the Beagle is highly recommended as a pet for families with children under the age of 10 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\"\u003EThe Beagle is an\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\"\u003E ideal breed for active households\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.1px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slNIR_S61Lc\/Xs9ezVMIzxI\/AAAAAAAAhQs\/0EtB1_0dgecOV3IFuNd-SF168HLANJc1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_recommended_for_active_families_smiling_Beagle_on_a_leash_Photo_Jaroslaw_Knapek_on_Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slNIR_S61Lc\/Xs9ezVMIzxI\/AAAAAAAAhQs\/0EtB1_0dgecOV3IFuNd-SF168HLANJc1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Beagle_recommended_for_active_families_smiling_Beagle_on_a_leash_Photo_Jaroslaw_Knapek_on_Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto Credit: Jaroslaw Knapek on Unsplash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFor more information on the Beagle, please contact one of the local Clubs: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beagleclubnsw.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EThe Beagle Club of NSW Inc.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/beagleclubqld.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBeagle Club of Queensland Inc\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/beagleclubvictoria.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBeagle Club of Victoria Inc\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beagleclubofsa.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBeagle Club of South Australia Inc\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/wabeagleclubInc\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWA Beagle Club Inc (Facebook Group)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMost Clubs also have their re-homing service and may have dogs available for adoption.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1255497349985511180\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/beagle-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1255497349985511180"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1255497349985511180"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/beagle-breed-profile.html","title":"Beagle - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wn169GwcdTE\/Xs8I--OcaTI\/AAAAAAAAhP0\/XPT_LZ1rN94a763Fxi13wZ0zKWSYd7KEACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Beagle_Breed_Profile_puppy_with_floppy_ears_running_on_the_grass_towards_the_left.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6480486010684522721"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-21T16:53:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T13:14:31.841+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chinese Crested Dog - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9c6rRadx-GI\/XsYLVDADleI\/AAAAAAAAhFY\/YUpnMdv--GUxzThRWXHgrnJT9hNBvpZVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Breed_Profile_Hairless_%2Btype_%2B_male_standing_facing_left_in_lush_%2Bcountryside.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"964\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9c6rRadx-GI\/XsYLVDADleI\/AAAAAAAAhFY\/YUpnMdv--GUxzThRWXHgrnJT9hNBvpZVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Breed_Profile_Hairless_%2Btype_%2B_male_standing_facing_left_in_lush_%2Bcountryside.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Chinese Crested Dog is a small and unusual-looking breed with lots of character, spunk, and personality. They are as fun as they look: playful, loving, and devoted to their humans.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHistory\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe exact origins of the Chinese Crested are unknown but it almost certainly it did not originate in China despite what the name suggests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTdqJZnnJFE\/XsYV6ZDGEhI\/AAAAAAAAhGY\/I0jklK_NuishRd5QEUI863kgPrz6yNNggCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_%2BDog_Breed_History_black_and_white_drawing.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"704\" data-original-width=\"1090\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTdqJZnnJFE\/XsYV6ZDGEhI\/AAAAAAAAhGY\/I0jklK_NuishRd5QEUI863kgPrz6yNNggCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Chinese_Crested_%2BDog_Breed_History_black_and_white_drawing.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe breed probably originated in Africa as the dog called the \u003Cb\u003EAfrican Hairless Terrier\u003C\/b\u003E in the 1800s. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChinese Crested Dogs used to hunt rats on ships travelling in and out of various ports around the world.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EHairless dogs appeared in tropical and sub-tropical areas at various points in history and were known by many names.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne theory suggests that the Chinese Crested Dog shares a \u003Cb\u003Ecommon ancestor with other hairless breeds in Central and South America\u003C\/b\u003E, where a hairless dog population first achieved sufficient numbers to be able to constitute a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ebreed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1qo9DaJPuA8\/XsYR95R-0_I\/AAAAAAAAhFs\/yz_ZhcSc7aMy4Q7GxlxzfWGNwhIJp1dYgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/A%2BPrize-Winning%2BChinese%2BCrested%2BDog%2BPainting%2Bby%2BEug%25C3%25A8ne%2Bvan%2BGelder%2B1882.jpeg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"599\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1qo9DaJPuA8\/XsYR95R-0_I\/AAAAAAAAhFs\/yz_ZhcSc7aMy4Q7GxlxzfWGNwhIJp1dYgCPcBGAYYCw\/s400\/A%2BPrize-Winning%2BChinese%2BCrested%2BDog%2BPainting%2Bby%2BEug%25C3%25A8ne%2Bvan%2BGelder%2B1882.jpeg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Trebuchet MS, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPainting by Eugène van Gelder (1882)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EPeruvian Hairless Dog\u003C\/b\u003E and the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/06\/xoloitzcuintle-or-mexican-hairless-dog.html\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EXoloitzcuintle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E are the probable source, with the Chinese Crested Dog sharing the rectangular outline of the latter, rather than the square outline of the former. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere is anecdotal evidence of the inclusion of small breeds, such as the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/05\/chihuahua-breed-profile.html\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EChihuahua\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E, Pomeranian, Papillon, and a small hound (possibly a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/05\/whippet-breed-profile.html\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWhippet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E), which may account for the coated Crested being the only long-coated version of a hairless breed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThese dogs remained a novelty right through to the 20th century, reportedly coming close to dying out prior to the 1950s. The first Chinese crested dogs were brought to Australia in 1973 and became recognised nationally two years later. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAppearance \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESmall and finely built, Chinese Crested Dogs belong to the \u003Cb\u003EToy Breeds (Group 1)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThey are so called because they have a \u003Cb\u003Esmooth, hairless body\u003C\/b\u003E with \u003Cb\u003Ea crest of hair on the head \u003C\/b\u003Eand \u003Cb\u003Eplumes of hair on the feet and tail\u003C\/b\u003E. An ideal crest (long and flowing is preferred) begins at the stop and tapers off down neck.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bLSpQkOH1nw\/XsYWRbrUpEI\/AAAAAAAAhGk\/-YSv0Aalbskmx3kOfIwdTUTdoZAkFjNOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_Dark_Skin_standing_on_tree_stump.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"728\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bLSpQkOH1nw\/XsYWRbrUpEI\/AAAAAAAAhGk\/-YSv0Aalbskmx3kOfIwdTUTdoZAkFjNOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_Dark_Skin_standing_on_tree_stump.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere are two distinct types of this breed:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDeer\u003C\/b\u003E type, racy and fine boned and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ECobby\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E type, heavier in body and bone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe skin of the Chinese Crested is warm to touch due to a lack of insulation normally provided by hair.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe breed comes in all colours and spotting is common. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EA darker skin colour is desirable as the darker pigment is better suited to exposure from the sun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--nsRIHHeBGk\/XsYSsLJ3nKI\/AAAAAAAAhGA\/fTtRmtHOAEIB0gjBil-coqppBKol3yL2ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Powderpuffs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"287\" data-original-width=\"512\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--nsRIHHeBGk\/XsYSsLJ3nKI\/AAAAAAAAhGA\/fTtRmtHOAEIB0gjBil-coqppBKol3yL2ACPcBGAYYCw\/s400\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Powderpuffs.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Chinese Crested also comes in a hairy form, called the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPowderpuff\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EPowderpuffs have a soft undercoat with a fine veil of long soft hair. Their coat grows to 20cm long and can take two to three years before it fully matures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EInterestingly, due to the genetic makeup of the breed, each litter can include a mix of hairless and Powderpuff Chinese Crested.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHeight\u003C\/b\u003E: Male Dogs: 28-33 cm at withers; Female Dogs: 23-30 cm at withers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWeight\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E: Ideally not over 5.4 kg (12 lbs).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the full \u003Cb\u003EChinese Crested Dog Breed Standard\u003C\/b\u003E, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dogsaustralia.org.au\/members\/breeds\/breed-standards\/Chinese-Crested-Dog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETemperament\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fshaJUKMfLI\/XsYi3KihJcI\/AAAAAAAAhHQ\/P1wZMXmSUEQ75TbVI4VUUrWyMPg59xgdgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Breed_Temperament_dog_with_colourful_balloons_in_background.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"683\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fshaJUKMfLI\/XsYi3KihJcI\/AAAAAAAAhHQ\/P1wZMXmSUEQ75TbVI4VUUrWyMPg59xgdgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Breed_Temperament_dog_with_colourful_balloons_in_background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe average Chinese Crested Dog is a bit of a clown, a besotted companion, an agile climber, somewhat prey driven, and is keen to please his owner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EActive, graceful and affectionate\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;with their owners, the Chinese Crested can be aloof with strangers and make good watchdogs. They are not yappy or snappy and are receptive to training.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHis temperament makes him suitable for dog sports such as Rally O,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAgility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Obedience, Lure Coursing or simply lying on the lounge with you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nVZxijt9gFU\/XsYXSYTapsI\/AAAAAAAAhHA\/BcTaT9VMG5UmKC_cYtVedl-tvaO97KJhQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_%2Bjumping_over_hurdle_during_agility_trial.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"845\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nVZxijt9gFU\/XsYXSYTapsI\/AAAAAAAAhHA\/BcTaT9VMG5UmKC_cYtVedl-tvaO97KJhQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_%2Bjumping_over_hurdle_during_agility_trial.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a clean dog with little odour but he loathes getting his feet wet and sometimes even objects to having his feet handled. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChinese Crested Dogs do not require a lot of exercise but \u003Cb\u003Elove to climb and dig\u003C\/b\u003E, so a small yard would satisfy these needs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EChinese Crested Dogs are subject to the same health problems as other breeds. There is genetic testing available for PRA, PRCD, PLL, von Willebrand’s Disease Type II and other issues that principled breeders routinely test puppies for. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/dry-eye-in-dogs-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDry eye\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is known in the breed, but inheritance is not yet proven. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe mutation that causes hairlessness\u003C\/b\u003E in the Chinese Crested - as well as in most other hairless breeds except for the American Hairless Terrier - \u003Cb\u003Ealso causes crooked and missing teeth \u003C\/b\u003E(especially premolars). The canine teeth will point forward, like tusks, and a shallow root structure will cause the teeth to loosen and fall out prematurely, as early as two to four years. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAs with all hairless dogs, problems may arise with exposure to the sun and cold. Care must be taken to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/12\/beware-unprotected-sun-exposure-for-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eensure that these dogs do not suffer sunburn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Sunscreen may be applied during the hot summer months but this may prove frustrating as the dog is likely to lick the product off. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003Eskin is thicker than other breeds of dog\u003C\/b\u003E and heals quickly if scratched or cut; though unsightly blackheads may occur, necessitating routine cleaning of the skin. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHealthy Chinese Crested Dogs should live an \u003Cb\u003Eaverage of 15 years\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SO_iIz9ad-4\/XsYjHGkAt9I\/AAAAAAAAhHY\/HQrBgkO46jg4dgOX1t8nCU6G1Ts_3CIRACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Male_Hairless_Type.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SO_iIz9ad-4\/XsYjHGkAt9I\/AAAAAAAAhHY\/HQrBgkO46jg4dgOX1t8nCU6G1Ts_3CIRACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Male_Hairless_Type.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGrooming \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EProperly cared for with \u003Cb\u003Eregular bathing\u003C\/b\u003E using a herbal non-allergic cleanser, \u003Cb\u003Efollowed by some skin cream or oil\u003C\/b\u003E, the skin of the hairless will remain soft to the touch. Show quality dogs are higher maintenance as they will have a very sparse covering of hair over their body which requires clipping. A comb is required for the fine hairs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPowderpuffs require grooming for 10 minutes every two to three weeks\u003C\/b\u003E to keep the coat free of tangles. In cooler climates, hairless dogs should be protected from the cold in winter with appropriate \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/2023-top-winter-warmers-for-australian.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ewarm clothing and bedding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis breed \u003Cb\u003Esheds little\u003C\/b\u003E and is highly \u003Cb\u003Erecommended for allergy sufferers\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBoth versions of the Chinese Crested require regular maintenance of their large ears, teeth and nails. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecommended for\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBreed\u003C\/b\u003E: Chinese Crested dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETemperament\u003C\/b\u003E: lively, intelligent, affectionate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELifespan\u003C\/b\u003E: up to 15 years\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaintenance\u003C\/b\u003E: medium\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERecommended for\u003C\/b\u003E: anyone with a sense of humour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHI1MzUCw14\/XsYa2bJVEAI\/AAAAAAAAhHI\/-JkJX3kDvfsDnUSyBlBeZKGWXuckNBEbACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_lying_on_the_lawn_photo_Unsplash_Monika_Kacperek.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHI1MzUCw14\/XsYa2bJVEAI\/AAAAAAAAhHI\/-JkJX3kDvfsDnUSyBlBeZKGWXuckNBEbACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Hairless_lying_on_the_lawn_photo_Unsplash_Monika_Kacperek.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EChinese Crested Dog - Photo Unsplash \/\u0026nbsp;Monika Kacperek\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECrested owners range from \u003Cb\u003Eactive singles and families to the elderly\u003C\/b\u003E, and this breed makes its home anywhere from a flat to a farm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFor more information about the Chinese Crested Dog, please contact one of the following Clubs: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dogsvictoria.org.au\/family-pet\/dogs-and-puppies\/buying-a-puppy\/breed-information-and-registered-breeders\/chinese-crested-dog\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EChinese Crested Dog Club of Victoria\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/860443727334881\/\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EChinese Crested Club of NSW\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/369733719768331\/\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EChinese Crested Dog Social Club of Queensland\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you're looking to adopt, please get in touch with:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nohairsark.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENo Hairs Ark Chinese Crested Rescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6480486010684522721\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/chinese-crested-dog-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6480486010684522721"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6480486010684522721"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/chinese-crested-dog-breed-profile.html","title":"Chinese Crested Dog - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9c6rRadx-GI\/XsYLVDADleI\/AAAAAAAAhFY\/YUpnMdv--GUxzThRWXHgrnJT9hNBvpZVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Chinese_Crested_Dog_Breed_Profile_Hairless_%2Btype_%2B_male_standing_facing_left_in_lush_%2Bcountryside.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5583311607605725580"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-08T13:28:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-15T09:41:13.889+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ALLERGIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GROOMING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top 10 Low-Shedding Dog Breeds"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n0rrSZQh4RY\/XSK1hMgDm8I\/AAAAAAAAbpY\/IVk30A3BNIUJGiSxv-wmuOa7KzuXBlfWQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-large-dog-breeds-Labradoodle.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n0rrSZQh4RY\/XSK1hMgDm8I\/AAAAAAAAbpY\/IVk30A3BNIUJGiSxv-wmuOa7KzuXBlfWQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-large-dog-breeds-Labradoodle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you love dogs as much as we do, being allergic to them is the stuff nightmares are made of!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E investigated the top low shedding dog breeds in 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EBut does low shedding automatically equate to less maintenance and what are hypoallergenic dog breeds? Some of these answers might surprise you...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“The low shedding dog breeds are very popular amongst pet owners for obvious reasons,”\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ENadia Crighton\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yhlv8lM_W6g\/XSK7IrgwJ4I\/AAAAAAAAbpg\/oyjPpt7gAOsy_-qhRiGKET9wDSeP20j5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-small-dog-breeds-Poodle-being-groomed.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yhlv8lM_W6g\/XSK7IrgwJ4I\/AAAAAAAAbpg\/oyjPpt7gAOsy_-qhRiGKET9wDSeP20j5QCLcBGAs\/s400\/Top-low-shedding-small-dog-breeds-Poodle-being-groomed.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“However, there is a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ehuge misconception that low-shedding dog breeds are easier to maintain in terms of grooming\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ELike with all dog breeds, \u003Cb\u003Elow-shedders also need a good dose of brushing\u003C\/b\u003E. Many low shedding dog breeds also contain double coats, so the reason they do not shed as much as other dogs is simple due to the hair being caught in the extra layer of coat. However, this dead hair still needs to be removed via grooming.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“It’s also important to abolish the popular myth about all non-shedding dogs,” Crighton says. “\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EThey do shed. All dogs will shed\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E, however some breeds shed a lot less than others.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E also advises all possible pet owners to be \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ecareful with hypoallergenic breeds\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E and highly recommends checking with your doctor in terms of pet ownership and allergies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“It is important to remember when it comes to allergies to check with your doctor exactly what you are allergic to. For many allergic dog and cat lovers, their \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Eallergy will include dander (skin), saliva or even urine of the actual pet\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E,” Crighton says. “Therefore, purchasing a pup that is considered ‘low-shedding’ may not stop your allergic response.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIt’s also a good idea to visit your breeder and \u003Cb\u003Ehave as much interaction with your chosen pup as possible\u003C\/b\u003E - without the help of antihistamines - to see if you have any reactions that will cause a concern and future heartbreak.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce you have decided to get a hypoallergenic dog, you will need to narrow down your choice even further. Begin this process by deciding what size of dog you would like.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis decision may be based on your likes or dislikes or it may be based on logistics, e.g. you may choose a small breed due to space considerations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ELarge Low Shedding Dog Breeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cHih-sV6Uxo\/XSKx71Tgp4I\/AAAAAAAAbpA\/sOqUBuHu0DUsvoNogxVK5MlYgY-rHiKjwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-large-dog-breeds-Afghan-Hound-running-on-the-grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"970\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cHih-sV6Uxo\/XSKx71Tgp4I\/AAAAAAAAbpA\/sOqUBuHu0DUsvoNogxVK5MlYgY-rHiKjwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-large-dog-breeds-Afghan-Hound-running-on-the-grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1. \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/afghan-hound-breed-profile.html\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAfghan Hound\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2.     Airedale Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E3.     Bouvier des Flandres\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/schnauzer-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EGiant Schnauzer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E5.     Irish Water Spaniel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E6.     Komondor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E7.     Portuguese Water Dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E8.     Saluki\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E9.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/the-poodle.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EStandard Poodle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E10.  Wirehaired Pointing Griffon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMedium Low Shedding Dog Breeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2D2uUCNFvhw\/XSKzOTdry9I\/AAAAAAAAbpI\/7xFTmzCq5uAPisowVGOHiKuY4F5wOPCWQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-mdium-dog-breeds-Basenji.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"520\" data-original-width=\"1274\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2D2uUCNFvhw\/XSKzOTdry9I\/AAAAAAAAbpI\/7xFTmzCq5uAPisowVGOHiKuY4F5wOPCWQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-mdium-dog-breeds-Basenji.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1.     Basenji\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2.     Kerry Blue Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E3.     Labradoodle (lead image)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4.     Irish Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E5.     Puli\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E6.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/schnauzer-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EStandard Schnauzer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E7.     Tibetan Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E8.     Welsh Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E9.     Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E10. \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/05\/whippet-breed-profile.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWhippet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wbqDE2Vsmhs\/XSKxco0x65I\/AAAAAAAAbo4\/NhFKdnMxdj03fI9oTj6PjpxivWw2u4e7wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-dog-breeds-Whippet-adult-and-puppy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"694\" data-original-width=\"1150\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wbqDE2Vsmhs\/XSKxco0x65I\/AAAAAAAAbo4\/NhFKdnMxdj03fI9oTj6PjpxivWw2u4e7wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-dog-breeds-Whippet-adult-and-puppy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ESmall Low-Shedding Dog Breeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1. Australian Silky Terrier (see below)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RsneBvKlPMw\/XSK0fDJ6AOI\/AAAAAAAAbpQ\/R7jvBctVR3EAknrsHnV6KuvCFo7UTjgEgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-small-dog-breeds-Australian-Silky-Terrier.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"520\" data-original-width=\"1274\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RsneBvKlPMw\/XSK0fDJ6AOI\/AAAAAAAAbpQ\/R7jvBctVR3EAknrsHnV6KuvCFo7UTjgEgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Top-low-shedding-small-dog-breeds-Australian-Silky-Terrier.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2.     Bedlington Terrier\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E3.     Bichon Frise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4.     Brussels Griffon (Griffon Bruxellois)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E5.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/chinese-crested-dog-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EChinese Crested\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E6.     Havanese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E7.     Italian Greyhound\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E8.     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/maltese.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMaltese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E9.     Shih Tzu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E10.  Toy Poodle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EEven your heart is set on a particular breed, don't forget that \u003Cb\u003Emany of these dogs may be available for adoption\u003C\/b\u003E from a dedicated rescue group.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5583311607605725580\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/top-10-low-shedding-dog-breeds.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5583311607605725580"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5583311607605725580"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/top-10-low-shedding-dog-breeds.html","title":"Top 10 Low-Shedding Dog Breeds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-n0rrSZQh4RY\/XSK1hMgDm8I\/AAAAAAAAbpY\/IVk30A3BNIUJGiSxv-wmuOa7KzuXBlfWQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Top-low-shedding-large-dog-breeds-Labradoodle.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1027154611139990008"},"published":{"$t":"2017-09-27T12:35:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T09:36:22.113+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Afghan Hound - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PUZibflEdTA\/WcsPMdB8pBI\/AAAAAAAAQIM\/oR86E4jY1JwUmkSIbUNTfY4RvCbv2NtDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/White-Afghan-Hound-Dog-Autumn-Leaves-background.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"790\" data-original-width=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PUZibflEdTA\/WcsPMdB8pBI\/AAAAAAAAQIM\/oR86E4jY1JwUmkSIbUNTfY4RvCbv2NtDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/White-Afghan-Hound-Dog-Autumn-Leaves-background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;geneva\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: lightgoldenrodyellow; font-size: 13.3333px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAfghan Hounds are long-legged hounds, \u003Cb\u003Ebuilt for speed and endurance\u003C\/b\u003E, who traditionally hunted game by sight over rough terrain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAlthough somewhat \u003Cb\u003Ealoof and dignified with strangers\u003C\/b\u003E, the Afghan Hound is very clownish and playful with friends and family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHistory\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Afghan Hound comes from Afghanistan, where the original name for the breed was \u003Ci\u003ETazi\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YKLN7wRly5c\/Wcr9BCmHm7I\/AAAAAAAAQG4\/6CeAuJafYi8GdYohf96JbJGP95gszIKkACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-type-dog-Northern-India-painting-by-Pandit-Nainsukh.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"433\" data-original-width=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YKLN7wRly5c\/Wcr9BCmHm7I\/AAAAAAAAQG4\/6CeAuJafYi8GdYohf96JbJGP95gszIKkACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-type-dog-Northern-India-painting-by-Pandit-Nainsukh.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEarly Afghan Hound type dog (Northern India - 18th century) - Painting by Pandit Nainsukh\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ERegarded as an ancient breed, the Afghan type dates back thousands of years. In days gone past, sleek, lithe pariah dogs assisted desert nomads in hunting. These early dogs became the base on which the Afghan was built.\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-modq9kQ9DXE\/WcsChcnj1jI\/AAAAAAAAQHQ\/0SpwOwIfwes4WcyrR1APZucdhkHO9F1cQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Zardin-famous-Afghan-Hound-dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"692\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-modq9kQ9DXE\/WcsChcnj1jI\/AAAAAAAAQHQ\/0SpwOwIfwes4WcyrR1APZucdhkHO9F1cQCLcBGAs\/w320-h276\/Zardin-famous-Afghan-Hound-dog.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFamous early Afghan Hound 'Zardin' (1902)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EUsed as a \u003Cb\u003Esight hound to chase down game\u003C\/b\u003E, the Afghan was different from other early hounds of Northern Africa in that it developed a long coat for protection against the extreme weather conditions in the Afghani region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIntroduced to the Western World at the turn of the twentieth century, the Afghan Hound became popular in the 1920s and again were very trendy during the 1970s.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAppearance\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EOften described as a dog of \u003Cb\u003Eregal and majestic stature\u003C\/b\u003E. The Afghan is most noticeably distinguished by its silky, flowing coat. This fine, single coat is long all over apart from the top knot, or brow, and over the ‘saddle’ area on the back.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EIt may appear in all colours ranging from solids, brindles, black and tan, or black-masked golds and black-masked silvers. These types are a fawn, cream or blond colour apart from the face, which may be gold or silver.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EHeight ranges from 62-74cm and weight from 25-30kg with the males usually at the upper end of the scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor the \u003Cb\u003EAfghan Hound Breed Standard\u003C\/b\u003E, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/dogsaustralia.org.au\/members\/breeds\/breed-standards\/Afghan-Hound\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GRQqZGCgAwQ\/WcsGEZCm-yI\/AAAAAAAAQHw\/2zcUrJrk_6YmWeo8wOTzaEAzhhUJwPO2ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-Dog-Breed-Profile.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"733\" data-original-width=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GRQqZGCgAwQ\/WcsGEZCm-yI\/AAAAAAAAQHw\/2zcUrJrk_6YmWeo8wOTzaEAzhhUJwPO2ACLcBGAs\/s16000\/Afghan-Hound-Dog-Breed-Profile.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Afghan displays classic ‘gazehound’ or sight hound conformation – long legged, light boned, and deep chest to increase lung capacity, and a long back with wide, flexible vertebrae to allow for maximum propulsion at a gallop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ETheir lean physique, with a high muscle to fat ratio made the type not only more powerful over the ground but also allows for a more efficient consumer of food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003ETraditionally, there was no benefit in owning dogs to chase down food for the camp if those very same dogs required substantial feeding too.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETemperament\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EMost sight hounds of various breeding have a similar temperament – \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ealoof, independent and very active.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E Afghans are particularly active in the mornings and evenings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Afghan’s temperament has been known to range from shy to sociable to aggressive. The breed’s popularity in the 1970's lead to indiscriminate breeding and consequently aggressive tendencies evolved. A decline in popularity lead to only the more dedicated breeders remaining which allowed for the more responsible breeders to make the Afghan Hound a more sociable animal again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cdQbanz2Qdk\/WcsKYohycDI\/AAAAAAAAQH8\/jV2hh2bUE6ImI3taE1kLQXBUW_E7b26lQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-Running-On-Grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"969\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cdQbanz2Qdk\/WcsKYohycDI\/AAAAAAAAQH8\/jV2hh2bUE6ImI3taE1kLQXBUW_E7b26lQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-Running-On-Grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ERegardless, the pedigree Afghan is still a breed of fairly recent domestic origins and it should not be forgotten that it is a dog long-bred to catch and kill other animals. \u003Cb\u003EHunting instincts are still very strong\u003C\/b\u003E and an Afghan can make for a fearsome sight when agitated. They do make for good watchdogs and can be vocal at feeding time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETraining \u0026amp; Exercise\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-snX-OBghNTM\/WcsFLIQS8CI\/AAAAAAAAQHk\/_GMRWn0rAOg6WToPSnEndCBfVn-AvDk6ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Training-Afghan-Hound-Dog-Agility-Course.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"564\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-snX-OBghNTM\/WcsFLIQS8CI\/AAAAAAAAQHk\/_GMRWn0rAOg6WToPSnEndCBfVn-AvDk6ACLcBGAs\/w400-h240\/Training-Afghan-Hound-Dog-Agility-Course.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EResponsible owners really can’t get away with less than a couple of miles walking morning and night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd although the breed does like indoors living, breeders recommend at least an average sized yard. Afghans are now even being seen at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eagility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E club events.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Afghan Hound is popularly regarded as\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/how-smart-is-your-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ethe most unintelligent of breeds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E. The Afghan’s independence and aloofness is most apparent during training. Breeders say that \u003Cb\u003Ebasic commands are still no problem\u003C\/b\u003E however more advanced obedience and exercises such as fetch and retrieve are not the breed’s forte.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EBreeders say that reports of incidence of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EHip Dysplasia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and juvenile cataracts do not amount to substantial problems within the breed, but regardless, professional, responsible breeders do test for these conditions. Ask to see certification that the pup's parents are free of these conditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EBreeders have also reported some incidence of undershot and overshot jaws. \u0026nbsp;As this will affect a dog’s ability to eat, always examine the pup’s mouth before purchase.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EAfghans enjoy a reasonably long lifespan, around 12-15 years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGrooming\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1YKB33Nlv0\/WcsEWh1NZKI\/AAAAAAAAQHc\/dC6H_VLxq4c9yl4yH8sYXS6U4xfd91wugCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Afghan-Hound-Dog-Breed-Grooming.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1YKB33Nlv0\/WcsEWh1NZKI\/AAAAAAAAQHc\/dC6H_VLxq4c9yl4yH8sYXS6U4xfd91wugCLcBGAs\/s16000\/Afghan-Hound-Dog-Breed-Grooming.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe amount of grooming can depend on whether the dog is for show or just a pet. Show dogs are bathed and groomed once weekly – about three hours per dog. Pets may be clipped off and bathed once monthly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAt least a once weekly groom is essential, about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the condition of the coat. More regular grooming will keep the coat in good order and free of knots and matting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EAfghans display a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Eseasonal moult every six months\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERecommended for\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EAfghans appeal to an amazing array of people. Their stylish stature has captured the imagination of all walks of life. They are \u003Cb\u003Every energetic \u003C\/b\u003Eand don’t really suit a town house or an owner who doesn’t have time to spare for exercise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003EBreeders say that they are fine with children, and not as boisterous as other large breeds. They are \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003Ebest suited to owners who are prepared to groom and exercise their dogs regularly\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more information on the breed, please contact:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.afghanhoundclubnsw.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAfghan Hound Club of NSW\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Afghan-Hound-Club-of-Victoria-1502021236769732\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAfghan Hound Club of Victoria\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1027154611139990008\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/afghan-hound-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1027154611139990008"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1027154611139990008"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/afghan-hound-breed-profile.html","title":"Afghan Hound - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PUZibflEdTA\/WcsPMdB8pBI\/AAAAAAAAQIM\/oR86E4jY1JwUmkSIbUNTfY4RvCbv2NtDgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/White-Afghan-Hound-Dog-Autumn-Leaves-background.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});