Dog/Cat Breeds

Scottish Terrier

Characteristics: -"Digger" -Gentle and loving -Needs to be trained -Strong chase instinct -Fox/vermin hunter -10 ins tall -18 to 22 lbs

Maltese

Characteristics: -Brave though small -Most gentle of small dogs -Energentic and playful -4 to 6 lbs

Miniature Schnauzer

Characteristics: -Easy to train (smart) -Protective -Loud bark -12 to 14 ins tall -Farm dog

German Shepherd

Characteristics: -Energetic -Loyal -Guard dog -Herder -22 to 26 ins tall

Labrador Retriever

Characteristics: -Even temperament -Easily trained -Water dog -55 to 75 lbs -Gentle, intelligent

Pug

Characteristics: -Even tempered -Playful -Outgoing and loving -14 to 18 lbs

Beagle

Characteristics: -Friendly -Curious -Hunter dog (rabbits) -Must be less than 15ins

Dachshund

Characteristics: -Good sense of smell -Playful -Friendly -Badger hunter -Standard (16-32lbs) or Miniature (under 11 lbs)

Doberman Pinscher

Characteristics: -Guard dogs -Fearless -Loyal -Obedient -Affectionate -24 to 28 ins tall

Cocker Spaniel

Characteristics: -Hunting dog -13.5 ins to 15.5 ins tall -Active -Intelligent -Gentle

Rottweiler

Characteristics: -Inherent protector -Needs to be trained early -Must be socialized -Friendly towards family/friends -Must be introduced to strangers - 22 to 27 ins tall -Cattle driver

Pekingese

Characteristics: -Intelligence -Good natured -Opinionated and affective -less than 14 lbs -Watch dog

American Shorthair

Characteristics: -Loving nature -Descended from working cats -Easygoing -11 to 15 lbs (males) -6 to 12 lbs (females) -Live up to 15 years

Abyssinian

Characteristics: -Loyal -People oriented -Intelligent

Newfoundland

Characteristics: -Sweet disposition -Active -Easily trained -26 to 28 ins tall -100 to 150 lbs -Multipurpose dog

Airdale Terrier

Characteristics: -Sweet disposition -Quick learners - get bored easily -About 23ins tall @ shoulder - shorter for females

Yorkshire Terrier

Characteristics: -have big personalities -Brave -Determinded -Investigative and energetic -4 to 7 lbs

Manx

Characteristics: -Active but not hyperactive -Intelligence -Strong constitution -Tail length gene is an incomplete dominant (range of tail lengths) -Robust and rounded appearance -Long or short hair -Playful -Strong back legs -Dog like in terms of loyalty and interactive play -Great hunters

Keeshond

Characteristics: -Affectionate -Friendly -Quick learners -Energetic -Barge dog -17 to 18 ins tall

Shar-Pei

Characteristics: -Bright/quick learners -Stubborn -Needs early training and socialization -Hunting/guard dogs -18 to 20 ins tall -45 to 60 lbs

Siamese

Characteristics: -Deep blue eyes -Short silky coats -People cat -Very expressive -Brown markings on face, ears, paws and tails

Boston Terrier

Characteristics: -Easily trainied -Companion dog - weight divided by classes: under 15, 15-20, 20-25

Great Dane

Characteristics: -Gentle and loving -Guard dogs -at least 30 ins tall (males) or 28 ins tall (females)

Irish Setter

Characteristics: -High energy -Outgoing and stable -Bird/show dog -60 to 70 lbs -25 to 27 ins tall

Chihuahua

Characteristics: -Highly intelligent -Alert -Sensitive to weather -Gentle -Patient -no more than 6 lbs

Golden Retriever

Characteristics: -Hunting dog -Eager to please -Active and energetic -Friendly -55 to 75 lbs

Samoyed

Characteristics: -Intelligent -Gentle and loyal -High energy -Independent thinkers -19 to 23.5 ins tall -Reindeer herder -Sled dog

Persian

Characteristics: -Large expressive eyes -Gentle and sweet -Quiet voices -Short heavily boned legs -Not into jumping and climbing

Boxer

Characteristics: -Patient -Affectionate -Protective -21.5 to 25 ins tall -Large game hunter -Guard dog

Maine Coon

Characteristics: -Sturdy, shaggy appearance -Large, tufted paws to help walk on snow -Large ears for warmth/protection -Friendly -Large cats -Dog-like -Easily trained -Like water

Bloodhound

Characteristics: -affectionate -shy -sensitive to kindness or correction -23 to 27 ins tall -Scent tracker

Whippet

Characteristics: -sighthound -keen -quiet and dignified when not racing -mini greyhound -race dog -18 to 22 ins tall

Cairn Terrier

Characterstics: -Alert and active -Weather resistance coat -quick learners -needs early training -10 ins tall -14 lbs

Bull Terrier

Characterstics: -Attached to owners -Needs early training -21 to 22 ins tall -50 to 70 lbs -Game sports

Basset Hound

Characterstics: -gentle -non-confrontational -strong hunting instint -Less than 14ins tall @ shoulders

Bedlington Terrier

Characterstics: -Mild and gentle temperment -Energentic -17 to 23 lbs -Rat hunter