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Alaskan Malamute | American Bulldog | American Cocker Spaniel | American Eskimo Dog | American Foxhound |
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| physical traits | - large - heavy boned - well-muscled - athletic - very strong - love outdoors - endurance | well muscled | speed and endurance | ... | ... |
| types | ... | ... | ... | ... | - American - English (heavier-boned - sturdier) |
| colors | - wolf gray - shades of gray - gold - red - liver - black and white - always with white on the underbody - parts of legs - feet and part of mask markings; or all white | - all white - pied or up to 75% brindle or red (tan - brown or red) patches | - jet black-solid or black with tan points or any other solid color other than black 'ascob'- light cream to dark red - parti-colored | - pure white - white with biscuit cream or cream | any |
| personality/ temperament | - friendly - affectionate - needs attention - devoted - trustworthy - dignified - stubborn - gets bored easily - loyal - playful - hardy - sociable - prone to aggression toward other dogs | - bold - lively - powerful - alert - courageous - outgoing - friendly - self assured - aloof with strangers - assertive with other dogs - will give up its life for loved ones | - affectionate - gentle - friendly - intelligent - affable - obedient - even-tempered - eager-to-please - charming - merry - some can be timid | - charming - affectionate - loving - intelligent - hardy - energetic - loyal - friendly - playful - protective - eager to please - obedient - alert - willful - needs attention or becomes bored and destructive. some can be shy | enjoys company of other dogs |
| maintenance/ special needs | - discipline - regular brushing - establish pack hierachy-human alpha dominance early - exercise | - little grooming - patience to train - exercise - socialize early - | - high - constant brushing - adapts to any climate or living space - susceptible to health problems including epilepsy - retinal atrophy | - brush regularly - coat naturally repels dirt and odor - easy to train - socialize early to prevent aggression | - little grooming - lots of exercise - bored if left alone - not for city life |
| nickname | ... | Old Country Bulldog | - Cocker Spaniel - most popular of all US breeds | - Spitz - Eskie | ... |
| origination | USA | USA a cross of the English Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier and Bullmastiff | United States | USA from the German Spitz | USA |
| bred for | - working sled dog used for hauling heavy freight - hunting | - bull/bear and buffalo baiting - guard livestock - dog fighting - protect property - catchdog-catch stray bulls | hunting and retrieving small game | ... | - fox hunting - companionship |
| identifying traits | confused w/ Siberian Husky | ... | smallest dog in sporting group | - looks like a Samoyed in miniature - plume-like curled tail - pricked triangular ears | ... |
| height | 21~28 (inch) | (inch) | ... | ... | ... |
| weight | 64~125 (lbs) | (lbs) | 24~28 (lbs) | ... | ... |
| height for male | ... | ... | 15 (inch) | ... | 22~25 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | ... | 14 (inch) | ... | 21~24 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companion - sled pulling and sledge racing - house or country - outdoors - colder climates - not good guard dog - not a one person dog | - companion - watchdog | - family - children - elderly - other pets - companionship - city or country life - any climate | - family - companion - watchdog | - family - companionship - country life - outdoors - other pets - |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise because of size | yes | yes | supervise. requires proper socialization | yes |
| interesting facts | one of oldest Arctic sled dogs | ... | - smallest member of akc sporting dog group - one of favorite dogs in USA | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 12 (year) | 11~12 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 18~20 (year) | 11~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - uk-(working dog group) - fci-(Nordic sledge dog group) - ukc (northern breed dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) - ckc | - ukc-(guarding dog group) - ukc - arba-(working dog group) | - akc-(sporting dog group) - fci-(flushing dog group) - ukc - saku - uk - nzkc-(gundog group) - ckc | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) | - akc-(hound dog group) - fci-(large size scenthound dog group) - ukc-(scenthound dog group) |
| hair type | - thick - coarse outer coat; soft - dense - woolly undercoat | - short - stiff - close lying | - very long - dense - silky - flat or slightly wavy | - thick doublecoat - full - soft - stand off coat | - hard - close lying - short - glossy |
| rescues | ... | ... | ... | - www.tlcrescue.com (Franklin County - OH - USA) - www.eskieworld.com/eskierescue (GA - USA) | Foxhound Relocation and Retirement |
| eye | ... | ... | ... | ... | - heterochromia - immune |
| weight for standard | ... | ... | ... | 18~35 (lbs) | ... |
| height for standard | ... | ... | ... | 15~19 (inch) | ... |
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