DOG AND CAT BREEDS STUDY GUIDE
Sphynx
hairless, dislike other animals, not affectionate, higher body temp , naked
Lhasa Apso
- Active, independent, stubborn, bold, reserved with strangers - patellar luxation, entropion, distichiasis, urinary stones
Dalmatian
- Active, regular exercise, playful, eager, aggressive to other dogs, stubborn, not good with kids, reserved with strangers - deafness, urinary stones, allergies, seizures, hypothyroidism
Pug
- Comedic, amiable, confident, stubborn, pleasant, willing to please -elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, patellar luxation, leff-perthes, entropion, and skin infections
Bulldog
- Comical, amiable, docile, willing to please, good with people and kids, can be aggressive with strange dogs -Stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, shoulder luxation, entropion, distichiasis, elbow dysplasia, cherry eye, patellar luxation, skin infections, ear infections, does not tolerate heat well, sensitive to anethesia and cesarean deliveries
French Bulldog
- Comical, playful, amiable, sweet, willing to please - stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, disc disease, allergies, patellar luxation, does not tolerate heat well, sensitive to anesthesia
Brussels Griffon
- Low activity, Grooming, Training, Socialization, Supervision with children - brachycephalic, cleft palate, reproductive problems
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Sweet, gentle, playful, willing to please, affectionate, quite - mitral valve insufficienct, patellar luxation, entropion
Chihuahua
- Usually devoted to a single person, reserved with strangers, protective, temperamental, bold or timid - open fontanel, hydrocephalus, patellar luxation, hypoglycemia, sensitive to cold
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- active mind and body, needs daily mental and physical exercise, devoted, willing to please and can nip at heels -disc diseases and epilepsy
Great Pyrenees
- affectionate with his family and quiet and tolerant in general, can become territorial, work independently and make own decisions, exercised daily on leash or in a fenced area, and be prepare for barking -bloat, hip dysplasia, bone cancer, luxated patellas, can develop skin problems in very hot weather, prefer cooler climates -Double dewclaws on rear legs
Toy Poodle
- alert, responsive, playful, lively, sensitive, eager to please, devoted to family, reserved with strangers - patellar luxation, legg- perthes, epilepsy, entropion, cataract, urolithiasis, disc disease, dental disease
Afghan Hound
- aloof, dignified, highly individualized personality, daily exercise, grooming -generally healthy
Rhodesian Ridge back
- athletic, regular exercise, trustworthy with children, - susceptible to hip dysplasia and cysts
Pomeranian
- bouncy, bold, busy, playful, attentive, reserved with strangers, can be aggressive with other dogs - patellar luxation, open fontanel, hypoglycemia, entropion, tracheal collapse
Border Collie
- bundle of mental and physical energy, very intelligent, obedient, needs exercise and a job - eye problems, deafness, seizures, hypothyroidism, compulsive behavior
Yorkshire Terrier
- busy, inquisitive, bold, stubborn, terrier attitude -patellar luxation, tracheal collapse, legg-perthes, and dental disease
Rug Doll
- collapses when picked up, persian and burman, docile, large,
Persian Himalayan
- colorpoint long hair -persian siamese - persian coat - siamese markings
Pekingese
- courageous, will not back down, aloof around strangers, independent, stubborn - elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, patellar luxation, skin fold dermatitis, dental disease, and urolithiasis
German Wirehaired Pointer
- distant with strangers, intense, trainable, exuberant, high activity, no apartment life, exercise, fence yard and job - hip dysplasia, eye problems, skin cancers, ear infection
Miniature Pinscher
- energetic, busy, inquisitive, playful, bold, brash, stubborn, independent, reserved with strangers - legg-perthes, cervical disk disease, patellar luxation, hypothyroidism, heart defects
Bloodhound
- extremly affectionate, take charge dogs, kind, undisputed boss in house hold, -hip dysplasia, bloat, ear infection and entropion
Basenji
- fastidious habits, playful and lots of activity's, independent, aloof, yodels, reserved from strangers, grooms like a cat, gets along with other dogs - obesity, intestinal problems, eye problems, and kidney disease
welsh terrier
- friendly and spirited breed, intelligences and desire to please are evident in their attitude, friendly, outgoing to people and other dogs, usual patient with children and can withstand a but of rough play, difficult to housebreak and young active family - some lines are prone to eye problems and skin irritation
Irish Setter
- friendly, lively, intelligent, loving, affectionate, full of energy, attention, exercise, grooming, and fence in yard - eye problem, hip/elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, skin allergies, and hypothyroidism, bloat
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- fun-loving, devoted, amusing, agile, tireless, reserved with strangers -eye problem, disc disease, urinary stones
Siberian Husky
- grooming, daily exercise, supervision around small animals, patient, consistent training, love their families - hip dysplasia, eye problems, skin issues
Beagle
- happy, go lucky, friendly, wonderful family pets, minimal grooming - short coat,curious, comedic, daily activity -epilepsy, heart diseases, eye and back problems, ear infections, and obesity
Australian Terrier
- high activity, active family or individual, exercise and grooming - cancer, diabetes mellitus, eye and ear problems, luxation patella's and skin problems
American Pit-bull
- high activity, experienced individual or family, aggressive to other animals, exercise, film training, socialize - allergies, cataracts, and hip dysplasia
German Longhaired Pointer
- high activity, loves water, intelligent, exercise, grooming -hip dysplasia
Standard Poodle
- hunter and performers -intelligent, trainable, high activity, active family, exercise and grooming - bloat, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, renal disease, skin disorders, and thyroid problems
Vizsla
- hunting and companions, - lively, sensitive, high activity, attention, exercise and job - allergies, cancer, epilepsy, eye problems, hip dysplasia, thyroid disorders, von Willebrand's disease
Norwegian Elkhound
- independent, stubborn, alert, good watch dogs, moderate activity, active family, and grooming - heart disease, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism
Gaint Schnauzer
- intelligent, alert, protective, active family, exercise, grooming, and supervision - albinism, epilepsy, eye problems, hip/elbow dysplasia, renal problems
Keeshond
- intelligent, easily trained, gentle, moderate activity, adaptable, grooming - heart disease, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism
Samoyed
- intelligent, lively, human interaction, high activity, attention, grooming - bloat, heart problems, eye problems, hip dysplasia, renal problems, skin allergies
Shetland Sheepdog
- intelligent, willing to please, devoted, easy to train, can be reserved with strangers, nips at heels - eye problems, patellar luxations, skin problems, allergies, deafness, epilepsy, sensitive to Ivermectin,
German Shorthaired Pointer
- intense, trainable, exuberant, high activity, no apartment life, exercise, fence in yard, and a job - hip dysplasia, epilepsy, gastric torsion
Poodle- Miniature
- lively, amiable, eager to please, obedient, devoted to one person, good with other people and kids - legg-perthes, patellar luxation, epilepsy, entropion, cataract, and glaucoma
Cocker Spaniel
- lively, intelligent, moderate activity, adaptable, regular grooming - cataracts, glaucoma, patellar luxation, ectropion, cherry eye, urolithiasis, hip dysplasia, temperament problems, ear problems, submissive urinating
English Setter
- love outdoors, intelligent, hunters, high activity, active owner, attention, exercise, grooming, fence -allergies, deafness, hip/elbow dysplasia and hypothyroidism
west highland white terrier
- loves peoples and makes an affectionate addition to any family, devoted, happy and faithful - prone to chronic hernias, liver disease, legg-perthes, disease, jawbone calcification and skin problems
Maltese
- loves to run and play, bold, feisty, may challenge larger dogs, reserved with strangers - patellar luxations, open fontanel, hypoglycemia, hydrocephalus, distichiasis, entropion, dental disease, hypothyroidism
Greyhound
- loving companion, independent spirit, patient training, enjoy company of other dogs and family, athleticism, daily exercise, always on leash or have fenced in yard, loves to run -prone to bloat, sensitive to drugs, insecticides and hypothyroidism
Australian Shepard
- loving, bold, alert, independent, smart, easily trained, daily exercise, a job, herd children by nipping - cataracts, dermatitis, hypothyroidism, often sensitive to ivermectin
Japanese Chin
- low activity, grooming - back problems, cataracts, luxating patellas, heart problems
Tibetan Spaniel
- low to moderate activity, very adaptable, individual or family, moderate grooming, and socialize. - cataracts
Ocicat
- man to breed, spotted coat, healthy, intelligent, playful and social
Himalayan Birman
- medium - large - colors, seal point, blue point, chocolate point
Devon Rex
- medium size, higher body temp, coarser coat, social, active, loud purr
Burmese
- medium, athletic, sweet natured, sociable, vocal,
American Curl
- medium- long coat, playful, adaptable, curl ears
Shiba Inu
- moderate activity, alert, curious, intelligent, active owner, fence/leash -eye problems, heart problems, hip dysplasia, luxating patellas
Staffordshire bull terrier
- moderate to high activity, experienced owner with time, attention, exercise, and supervision - cataracts and entropion
Cornish Rex
- mutant genes, curl thin coat, higher body temp, no guard hairs, fine boned and elegant, slender, long legs and social, active, loud purr
Abyssinian
- natural breed, companions, easily trained, very energetic
English Springer Spaniel
- need structure, rules, physical and mental exercise, good companion, friendly, gentle and sociable - hip dysplasia, eye problems, obesity and epilepsy
Munchkin
- newer breed, short legs, refused registration to all organizations, no show standards,
Papillon
- obedient, responsive, gentle, amiable, playful, friendly, good with kids - patellar luxation, seizures, dental disease
Parson Russel Terrier
- outgoing and friendly, affectionate in the home, filled with energy, so they requires regular exercise and attention, good with children, he does not tolerate rough handling from toddlers - some are prone to dislocation of the kneecaps, inherited eye disease, deafness, legg-perthes, a disease of the hip joints of small breeds of dogs
Black and Tan Coonhound
- outgoing and friendly, loves its family, laid back, moderate exercise, on leash and fenced in yard, and training - hip dysplasia, ear infections and obesity
Golden Retriever
- outgoing, friendly, moderate activity, active family, exercise and grooming - cataracts, ectropion, heart disease, hip dysplasia, ear problems, cancer and skin allergies
American Staffordshire Terrier
- people- orientated dog that thrives when he is made part of the family, give a job to do, loyal to his family and will protect them, regular exercise, training - prone to heart murmurs, thyroid problems, skin allergies, tumors, hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, and congenital heart disease
British Short Hair
- quiet, even tempered, muscular build, broad head and thick coat
Wire Fox Terrier
- shed minimally, good kid comparison, playful, friendly, excellent watch dogs - epilepsy is highly suspected to have a genetic component in this breed, some minor concerns are lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, legg- perthes disease, and shoulder dislocations
Tonkanese
- siamese and burmese mix, adventurous, curious, very active and vocal, very social
Australian Cattle Dog
- smart, hardy, independent, stubborn, energetic, untiring, daily exercise, a job, nip at heels of running children -deafness, elbow dysplasia
Scottish Fold
- spontaneous mutation, medium size, thick and dense coat, hunters, and one person cat
Bouvier des Flandres
- steady, loyal, devoted, fearless, protective, daily exercise and a job, reserved with strangers, aggressive with strange dogs -glaucoma, elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism
Smooth Fox Terrier
- sturdiness and size combined with its friendly and playful nature make it a excellent companion for children bold but aggressive towards people, excellent watch dogs in the home, and innate sense to dig - deafness may be a problem in predominantly whit dogs, some minor concerns are lens luxation, distichiasis, cataracts, legg-perthes and shoulder dislocation
Airedale Terrier
- sweet disposition, but when challenge, is not afraid to stand up for himself, obedience training is important, quick learners, get bored easily, ad daily exercise. -eye problems, hip dysplasia, skin problems
Basset Hound
- sweet, gentle disposition, great companion, minimal grooming, -ear problems, back problems, hip/elbow dysplasia, obesity, and bloat
Pointer
- temperament, alert good sense, exercise, good companion - hip dysplasia, thyroid problems, skin conditions
German Shepherd
- very intelligent, devoted, faithful, reserved with strangers, can be domineering and aggressive with strange dogs - elbow/hip dysplasia, bloat, skin allergies, malignant tumors
Poodle- Standard
- very smart and obedient, playful, loves to run, swim, retrieve, very amiable, good with kids - gastric torsion, Addison's, entropion, cataract, epilepsy
Boston Terrier
-Devoted, sensitive to owner, well-mannered, playful, easily trained - patellar luxation, stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, allergies, deafness, seizures, cataract, cesarean deliveries
Bluetick Coonhound
-Fun, loving, dog aggressive, vocal, roaming, moderate to high activity, active owner, and exercise
Bichone Frise
-Perky, bouncy, playful, friendly, good with kids, responsive, affectionate, does not shed - patellar luxation, cushing's disease, allergies, cataract
Alaskan Malamute
-affectionate, friendly family dog, highly intelligent, learns quickly, strong willed, athletic, daily exercise -prone to bloat, hip dysplasia and chondrodysplasia, sensitive to heat
Borzoi
-affectionate, independent, stubborn, active, experienced owners, exercise, grooming, fenced in yard - bloat, hip and shoulder dysplasia, eye problems
American Short Hair
-athletic build -Broad Head - Round Eyes - Hardy, intelligent, and affectionate
Bull Terrier
-become very attached to their owners and families and do no thrive when left alone, loves children, but obedience training is necessary and care must be taken that the don't get over stimulated, daily exercise - prone to slipped patella, heart defects, kidney failure, and skin and flea allergies, prone to suffer from a zinc deficiency, which can cause death, gains weight easily
American Eskimo (Eskie)
-bright, eager to please, lively, obedient, independent, loves to run, loves cold weather -standard, miniature and toy -eye problems, patellar luxation, diabetes
Irish Wolfhound
-calm, intelligent, moderate activity, exercise, fence, grooming -bloat,cancer, eye problem, hear dz, hip/elbow dysplasia, seizures, von Willebrand's dz
Chow Chow
-dignified, reserved family and strangers, independent, stubborn, aggressive to other animals -entropion, patellar luxation, elbow, dysplasia, cataract, distichiasis, gastric torsion, stenotic nares, glaucoma, elongated palate
Weimaraner
-easily trainable, friendly, obedient to family member - bloat, hip dysplasia, tumors, excessive rapid growth
American Foxhound
-easy going, stubborn, high activity, active family, rural area, exercise and fenced in yards -ear problems, and hip dysplasia
Doberman Pinscher
-energetic, watchful, fearless, obedient, affectionate with family, loyal, requires regular exercise -prone to possible cervical spondylitis due to fusion of neck vertebrae and compression of spinal cord; inherited blood disorder; obesity in middle age, skin issues, bloat, hip dyspepsia, congenital heart defects, tumors, cold sensitive
Manx
-gene mutation, little to no tail, long rear legs, all colors except chocolate and Lavender, loyal, affectionate and shy, nervous
Great Dane
-gentle and loving disposition, making them excellent family companions, supervised around young children, daily exercise -prone to hip dysplasia,bloat, heart disease, tumors and tail injuries
Old English Sheepdog
-gentle, comical, devoted, protective, headstrong - bloat, torsion, otitis externa, eye problems, deafness and hypothyroidism
Collie
-gentle, devoted, daily mental and physical exercise, easily trained, eager to please, may nip at heels - gastric torsion, eye problems, skin problems, seizures, sensitive to ivermectin
Gordon Setter
-high activity, active, stern owner, intelligent, loyal, obedient, exercise, skilled hunter, great sense of smell - bloat, eye problems, and hip dysplasia
American bulldog
-high activity, experienced owner with time, older children, dogs opposite sex, fenced yard, leashed, attention -eye problems, hip dysplasia. parvovirus, skin allergies
Brittany
-high activity, intelligent, trainable, loves outside, active owner, hunter, exercise, needs a hob - epilepsy, heart defects, hip and elbow dysplasia, temperament problems
Saluki
-independent, cat- like, obedience, patience, consistency from his owner, loves to run, leash and fenced in yard, daily exercise -prone to some genetic eye diseases and cancer
Standard Schnauzer
-intelligent, trainable, territorial, prey drive, high activity, active and experience owners, exercise and grooming -hip dysplasia
Maine Coon Persian
-long hair -brachycephalic - round head -large eyes -docile - colors - solid, tabby, tortie, bi-color, and tipped
Dachshund
-lovable, playful companion, ideal house pet, appropriate supervision with children, moderate exercise, adapts to most living environment -Disc problems, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, urinary tract problem
Cairn Terrier
-love their family, but may try to test their owners limits, so obedience training is necessary, may have instincts to dig and chase small animals and regular exercise - flea allergies and obesity
Rottweiler
-love their people and may behave in a clownish manner toward family and friends, but they also protective of their territory and do not welcome strangers until properly introduced, obedience training, socialization are musts, must be exercised daily -ACL damage, prone to hip dysplasia, entropion, tends to snore, overeat easily
Mastiff
-low activity, adaptable, attention and lots of money - hip dysplasia, eye problem, skin and ear problems
Bullmastiff
-low activity, family -bloat, eye problems, cardiac disease, hip dyspepsia, hypothyroidism, kidney problems, panosteitis, tumors
Italian Greyhound
-low activity, family, individual, attention, fence/leashed, protect from cold, -autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism, legg- perthes, luxating patellas
Neapolitan Mastiff
-low activity, rural home, lots of money,protect from heat,and supervise with kids -cherry eye, heart problems, hip dysplasia, hypothyroid, immune system disorders
Bernese Mountain Dog
-moderate activity, active owner, rural, grooming - autoimmune dz, bloat, cancer, hip/elbow dysplasia, eye disorders, skin, and coat problems, thyroid disorders, con wellebrands
rat terrier
-moderate activity, adaptable, human companionship, sun protection, exercise - allergies, bit problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, and luxation patella
Bedlington Terrier
-moderate activity, families or individuals, dogs of opposite sex, grooming - juvenile cataracts and kidney diseases
Komondor
-moderate activity, firm owner, rural, fenced yard, grooming - bloat, hip dysplasia and skin allergies
Schipperke
-moderate activity, grooming and socialize - hypothyroidism
Whippet
-natural athlete, regular exercise, adapt to human homes , companion - prone to stomach upset, skin problems, sensitive to cold, broken leg, anesthesia, sensitive
Siamese
-natural breed, demanding, jealous, difficult, very vocal
Russian Blue
-natural breed, oriental looks, dense and plush coats, affectionate, playful and hardy
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
-passion for water, experienced, confident handler, moderate to high activity, active and experience owner -entropion, epilepsy, eye problems, temperament problems
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard
-protective, wary of strangers, dog aggressive, dominant, moderate to high activity, firm, experienced owner, exercise and supervision -eye problems, deafness and hip dysplasia
Akita
-quiet dog, strong guarding instincts, calm to bouncy, aggressive, watch with younger kids and other animals, obedience training -prone to hip dysplasia, hypothyroid, immune diseases, skin problems, eye problems, patellar problems
Chinese Shar-Pei
-self-assured, serious, independent, stubborn, protective, reserved with strangers, aggressive with other animals -entropion, patellar luxation, allergies, ear infections, lip and skin fold pyodermas, hypothyroidism
Maine Coon
-semi- long hair - largest breed -friendly and adaptable
Snowshoe
-short haired birman type, medium to large, vocal, demanding
Miniature Schnauzer
-smart, trainable and consistently cheerful, adapts easily to small city apartments - prone to liver disease, kidney stones, diabetes, skin disorders, von wellebrands disease and cyst, also hereditary eye problems and obesity
Shih Tzu
-spunky, but sweet, playful, affectionate to family, good with kids, stubborn - entropion, ear infection, patellar luxation, inguinal hernia, and dental disease
Boxer
-strong desire for human affection, tend to do well with kids, very active , and daily exercise -cardiomypathy and other heart problems, thyroid problems, skin and other allergies, epilepsy, hip dysplasia cancer, drooling, snoring, flatulence, white boxers prone to deafness, and heat and cold sensitive
Newfoundland
-sweet disposition makes him a good fit for families, will need daily exercise, intelligent, readily trained, regular brushing is important to maintain his plush coat -hip dysplasia, obesity, skin allergies, hypothyroidism -webbed feet
Scottish terrier
-thrive as house pets and are gentle, loving members of their families, spirited natures require obedience training and they need to regular exercise - some are prone to scottie cramp, von wellebrands disease, flea allergies, skin and jaw problems and dystocia
Saint Bernard
-wonderful family companion, obedience training, daily exercise, living on country or suburbs areas -prone to wobbler syndrome, heart problems, skin problems, hip dysplasia, tumors, bloats and ectropion
Oriental Shorthair
siamese body shape, no contrasting point colors, very active, demanding, social
