http://www.dogsranch.com A blog about your dog Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:35:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The popular Beagle is a small, pack oriented hunting hound. Although his natural instinct is to hunt, he is highly adaptable and adjusts happily to a suburban backyard, as long as he ... http://www.dogsranch.com/beagle-2.html Originally of French lineage, the Basset is a scent-hound used for hunting on foot and tracking. His slow-moving ponderous ways and appealing clownish appearance belie his great intelligence. Known to his fans as ... http://www.dogsranch.com/basset-hound.html An intelligent and alert and attentive dog, the Belgian Shepherd originally was bred for his herding ability and was fairly common throughout most of Europe. Originally ... http://www.dogsranch.com/belgian-shepherd-dog.html A "true blue" Aussie, the Australian Cattle Dog's prime function is the movement and control of cattle in both confined and wide, open spaces. Always alert, ... http://www.dogsranch.com/australian-cattle-dog.html The draft horse of the Arctic, the Alaskan Malamute was developed by the Inuit Indians of Alaska to haul heavy loads at steady speeds over long distances. Built for ... http://www.dogsranch.com/alaskan-malamute.html The National Dog of Japan, the Akita Inu is an immensely powerful and imposing animal with a massive chest and head, suggestive of a bear. Majestic in appearance, ... http://www.dogsranch.com/akita-inu.html Keen of expression and with a swash-buckling attitude, the Airedale Terrier is the largest of the many terrier breeds and is often referred to as the "King ... http://www.dogsranch.com/airedale-terrier.html Possessed of the ultimate in beauty and grace, the Afghan Hound is truly a king among dogs. A true aristocrat, the stylish Afghan is an elegant, strong, dignified dog combining great ... http://www.dogsranch.com/the-afghan-hound.html The Bullmastiff impressies by it`s stature and strength.It has a big and wide head and a massive body.Compact and strong,this dog is described like being noble and smart. The fur is short and shiny,dense and most times brown,sometimes with stripes.An  Bullmastiff adult is around 63-69 cm high the male and 61-66 ... http://www.dogsranch.com/the-bullmastiff.html The Anatolian  Shepard is a large dog,having a big head and big torso,being similar to a Pirine Shepard or a Kuvasz but more agile.It has a large rectangular muzzle,shorter than the head and usually black.The skull is wide and slightly round.The ears are triangular and small,usually black. The dog has small ... http://www.dogsranch.com/the-anatolian-shepard.html