Labrador Retriever

Other names	Labrador
Nicknames	Lab
Country of origin	Canada
Traits Weight Male 29–36 kg (65–80 lb) Female 25–32 kg (55–70 lb) Height Male 57–62 cm (22.5–24.5 in) Female 55–60 cm (21.5–23.5 in) Coat Smooth, short, dense and straight Litter size 5–10 puppies (avg: 7.6) Life span 12 to 13 years
Classification / standards
Notes	Provincial mammal of Labrador

The Labrador Retriever, also known as simply Labrador or Lab, is one of several kinds of retrievers, a type of gun dog. Labradors are athletic, playful, and the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States (since 1991).

A favourite assistance dog breed in these and other countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid people who are blind and people with autism, act as therapy dogs, and perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies. They are prized as sporting and waterfowl hunting dogs. A few kennels breeding dogs were in England; at the same time a combination of sheep protection policy (Newfoundland) and rabies quarantine (England) led to their gradual demise in Canada, their country of origin.

The first and second Earls of Malmesbury, who bred for duck shooting on his estate, and the 5th and 6th Dukes of Buccleuch, and youngest son Lord George William Montagu-Douglas-Scott,were instrumental in developing and establishing the modern Labrador breed in 19th century England. The dogs Avon ("Buccleuch Avon") and Ned given by Malmesbury to assist the Duke of Buccleuch's breeding program in the 1880s are considered the ancestors of modern Labradors.

The first St. John's dog was said to be brought to England in or around 1820; however, the breed's reputation had spread to England long before. There is a story that the Earl of Malmesbury saw a St. John's dog on a fishing boat and immediately made arrangements with traders to have some of these dogs exported to England. These ancestors of the first labradors so impressed the Earl with their skill and ability for retrieving anything within the water and on shore that he devoted his entire kennel to developing and stabilizing the breed.

by: CHYUC1401 Connie Cheng

SOME MOST FAMOUS DOGS

Menswear dog

What does a 5 year old Shiba Inu living in NYC do? Become a fashion maven of course! This well-dressed canine has over 145,000 followers on Instagram and just recently did a photo shoot for Swiss watchmaker Victorinox., celebrating their 130th anniversary and new timepiece the I.N.O.X.

Minnie & Max

These “world famous head-tilting pugs” have over 600,000 followers on Facebook. They have been on The Tonight Show, Ellen, Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, to name a few, giving them a PR record that many two-legged celebs would drool over.

WAHUD1401  HUICONG WANG

What our future blog will be look like?

My opinion is to design our blog as simple as we can. Because

simple is the best! About the layout, I will set header on the

top, content at left, sidebar at right and footer at the bottom. It

is a traditional layout but it is better and clear for users to see

what are the contents about and they can easily select

subscription options, future content and social media at the

sidebar. The main content contains the posts, pages and

images, and the header and footer includes the links and

search. About the color and backgound, I will choose some

warm color to match our topic “pet”. Because puppies are all

lovely, I want to give users comfortable and warm atmosphere.

In terms of the logo, I will design some fonts with pet models

together to clear show what the blog is about.

By SHIJIE HUANG (HUSH2D1501)

Golden Retriever

Country of origin
Traits Weight Male average 65-75 lbs (29-34 kg) Female average 60-70 lbs (27-32 kg) Height Male 23-24 in (58-61 cm) Female 21 1/2-22 1/2 in (55-57 cm) Coat straight or moderately wavy Color any shades of gold or cream Life span average 10-12 years

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowlsuch as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties,^[1] and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam.^[2] They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming.

The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retrievers' intelligence makes them a versatile breed and allows them to fill a variety of roles – common ones being guide dog for the blind, hearing dog for the deaf, hunting dog, detection dog, and search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States,^[3] the fifth-most popular in Australia,^[4] and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom.^[5] Golden Retrievers are rarely choosy eaters, but require ample exercise (of two or more hours a day).^[6] The breed is fond of play but also highly trainable.

by: CHYUC1401 Connie Cheng

CHIHUAHUA

The Chihuahua is a tiny toy sized dog. The body is

longer than it is tall. The head is well-rounded, apple in

shape and the muzzle is short and pointed with a well-

Defined stop. Puppies have a soft spot on the top of

the skull called a "molera," which usually closes by

adulthood. The large, round eyes are set well apart

and are dark, ruby, and may be lighter in white dogs.

The erect ears are large. Dewclaws may be removed.

The tail is long, sickle-shaped and either curled over

the back or to the side. The coat can be short, long

and wavy or flat. All colors, both solid, marked or

splashed are accepted. Colors include, but are not

limited to, black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver,

sable, steel blue, black & tan and parti-color. Prone to

rheumatism, slipped stifle, colds and gum problems.

Also corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma, due to

their protruding eyes. Gains weight easily. Take caution

around toxic products such as chocolate or fertilizer.

This is a very small breed and it will not take much to

poison them. Chihuahuas are often born via cesarean

section because puppies are born with relatively large

heads. Susceptible to fractures and other accidents in

puppyhood. All dogs, even tiny ones, need to feel their

owners are strong-minded beings able to handle the

entire pack.

By SHIJIE HUANG (HUSH2D1501)

Poodle

The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard

Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle (one registry

organisation also recognizes a Medium Poodle variety,

between Standard and Miniature), with many coat colors.

Originally bred in Germany as a type of water dog, the breed

was standardized in France. The poodle is skillful in many dog

sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding.

Poodles have taken top honors in many conformation shows,

including "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog

Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007

and 2010. Toy Poodles won "Best in Show" at Crufts in 1966

and 1982. Standard Poodles achieved the award in 1955,

1985, 2002 and 2014. The 2002 winner came from Norway

and was the first overseas exhibit to win the Crufts best in

show award.

By SHIJIE HUANG (HUSH2D1501)

the dog in my family

I can remember now, how many family raised dog , I already do not remember , not that I have a bad memory , just replace the too frequent point , but my mom does not like a long time to spend with the dog , do not want my family does a dog but my dog ​​is always an excuse to " leave " us.

Suanlaisuanqu , in my mind , memories of the only three . Either to live in my house for a long time , or leave a short time . And I have a good sense of multi- mom , dog every time we leave the house , my mother always sad day for a few days , I will be affected too much . Sometimes I concealed myself fortunate not to study outside the home , or else I have to look at how many times my mother sad ah.

WAHUD1401 HUICONG WANG 

I also love other kinds of doges

Husky /ˈhʌski/ is a general name for a type of dog used to pull sleds in northern regions, differentiated from other sled-dog types by their fast pulling style.^[1] They are "an ever-changing cross-breed of the...fastest dogs."^[2] The Alaskan Malamute, by contrast, is "the largest and most powerful" sled dog,^[3] and was used for heavier loads. Huskies are used in sled dog racing. In recent years companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sleds for adventure travelers in snow regions as well.^[4] Huskies are also today kept as pets, and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs.Husky-type dogs were originally used to pull sleds and hunt large game. Commonly thought to have descended closely from wolves of the region

WAHUD1401     HUICONG WANG

Live with April

April is a small star in our home, she is petite, sweet and love spoiled personality.  April can be very shy when she met the strangers, but she is very good at comfort her family. However, when April get angry, it is not good to temper.

White haired is April's charm, April likes to dress up, so when we have spare time, we love to bring her to the pet store for dressing up, such as wearing a small omament. Sometime, according to different festival, we will dresses her in different style, last Christmas dressed her like the Santa.

April has a habit which is every day have to help her clear the eyes, and combing. The little secret for April, she was scare hot. 

April doesn't like to go out at all, and even she do not want to go on the road, almost last time I take it to the plot of the play on the grass nearby our home, she was focus on her white hair, and completely ignore me.

                                                                                 by: ZHWED1303 Wenyao Zhao

The history of April's family (Maltese Dag)

The history of April’s family

April’s family belongs to Maltese dogs, it has more than 8000 years history on the island of Malta. After many years, the ancestry of April migrated with human beings from Island to Middle East, Tibet and other Asian Countries or district.

 

Maltese dog has been popular on the time of Henry VIII in England, and it was became a court lady love doggy. The first show of Maltese lion doges in America is in 1877. Over the next decades it was became famous over around the world.

For many centuries, Maltese dog is a culture, cause by it is elegant, loyalty and love cleaning and they are friendly to Children; furthermore, it is very attached to its owner.

The requirement of sport for Maltese dog is low and it can be live longer until 18 years or more.

By:  ZHWED1303  Wenyao Zhao 

                                                                                        16-Apr-2015

References:

1.The complete Maltese- Nicholus Cutillo

2.The Maltese dog- Virgina T. Leitch

Miniature Schnauzer

Other names	Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer)
Country of origin	Germany
Traits Weight Male 11 to 18 lb (5.0 to 8.2 kg) Female 10 to 15 lb (4.5 to 6.8 kg) Height Male 14 in (35.6 cm) Female 13 in (33.0 cm) Coat Harsh and wiry when hand stripped, soft and curly when unclipped Color Black, salt-and-pepper, black-and-silver, white Litter size 3 to 8 pups Life span 12 to 14 years

Description

Miniature Schnauzers have a very square-shaped build, measuring 13 to 14 inches (33 to 36 cm) tall and weighing 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 6.8 kg) for females and 11 to 18 pounds (5.0 to 8.2 kg) for males.They have a double coat, with wiry exterior fur and a soft undercoat. In show trim, the coat is kept short on the body, but the fur on the ears, legs, belly, and face is retained. Recognized coat colors are black, salt and pepper, black and silver, and pure white.

Miniature Schnauzers are often described as non-moulting dogs, and while this is not entirely true, their shedding is minimal and generally unnoticeable. They are characterized by a rectangular head with bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows; teeth that meet in a "scissor bite"; oval and dark colored eyes; and v-shaped, natural forward-folding ears (when cropped, the ears point straight upward and come to a sharp point). Their tails are naturally thin and short, and may be docked(where permitted). They will also have very straight, rigid front legs, and feet that are short and round (so-called "cat feet") with thick, black pads.

Docking of tails and cropping of ears has become a controversial practice, especially for non-working dogs, and is now illegal or restricted in a number of countries worldwide.


By:Connie Cheng

Maltese dog.
Country of origin	Central Mediterranean Area
Patronage	Italy
Traits Weight Male 3-8 lb. Female 2-7 lb. Height Male 8-10 in. Female 8-9 in. Coat white Litter size avg. 1 to 3 puppies. Life span 12-15 years
Classification / standards
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the pet group. It descends from dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The breed name and origins are generally understood to derive from the Mediterranean island nation of Malta; however, the name is sometimes described with reference to the distinct Adriatic island of Mljet, or a defunct Sicilian town called Melita

by: wenyao Zhao