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There are forty two breeds in the Working Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty eight of these breeds. They are the Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, German Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees (Pyrenean Mountain Dog), Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Komondor, Kuvasz, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Standard Schnauzer and Tibetan Mastiff. But, The dogs in the Working Group were mostly used as pack animals.

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Saint Bernard

Working Group: My mother-in-law owned two of these impressive dogs. The first one that she owned was Georgie, which I never got to meet. The second, was Georgie the second, she was purchased from a breeder in Portland Oregon. This breeder was known for having dogs that had less of a protruding forehead and shorter jowls, which cut down on the drooling that St. Bernard’s are known for. Sadly both of these dogs had to be put down because of severe hip dysphasia, which takes the lives of a lot of big dogs. The St. Bernard is a big dog, with the male weighing between hundred and 160 to 260 pounds when full-grown. It has a very large head and comes with either a smooth or rough coat. The St. Bernard picked up his name from the St. Bernard Pass between Switzerland and Italy’s Swiss Alps where it was known for rescuing travelers from avalanches in the winter. Still today, St. Bernard’s are known for their search and rescue abilities. Working Group: If You Want To Find a St. Bernard Breeder, Click Here!

Samoyed

Siberian Husky

Working Group: The Husky-blood line has a variety of different breeds involved, but this is a wonderful dog to own. The temperament and behavior of any Husky makes this a unique breed. The best qualities of this breed is their gentleness and friendliness to both strangers and other dogs, and they are very devoted to their owners. They come in a variety of colors. Huskies are known for their willingness to work. Huskies have a very agreeable temperament and are used in many different areas including, but not limited to: sledding and even therapy work. Husky coats are very thick and they are suited mostly for the coldest temperatures. The Husky coat is made-up of a dense Cashmere-like undercoat with a longer coarse top coat. Huskies do require weekly brushings. Huskies are quick and light on their feet. Huskies need a large exercise area for daily exercise, including walks or enclosed runs. Huskies have to be supervised at all times around small animals, because they have a strong predatory instinct. The Husky body form and properties reflect the balance of this breed’s poser, balance speed and pure Endurance. All Husky owner’s need to be aware that when bored, Huskies have a tendency for digging and chewing, so keep them happy and occupied with toys. According to the AKC, there are two other Artic Breeds - the Alaskan Malamute and the Samoyed. Working Group: Learn More About This Hearty Breed, Click Here!

Standard Schnauzer

Working Group: The Standard Schnauzer is the original breed of the three breeds of Schnauzer. The origin of this breed can be found in a herding and guarding breeds of Old Europe. This breed is somewhat of an aristocrat in Europe being featured in paintings and statues by artists Rembrandt, Durer and Reynolds. This breed gets its name from the German word for “snout”. This breed is distinguishable by their long beards and eyebrows. The color of their coats are pepper and salt and less common black, with a stiff and wiry texture. Twice a year this breed will shed, the coat will become lifeless and easy to pull out, it is said to be “blown”. Grooming or clicking this breeds coat will help keep shedding to a minimum. In the US and Canada the process of tail docking and dewclaw removal begins between three and seven days of age and ear cropping is usually performed about 10 weeks of age in the veterinarians clinic. A full grown male of this breed weighs 35 to 50 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 to 16 years of age. The smallest dog of the working group breeds is still loyal to the family in the role of guardian and are considered quite intelligent, it has been called “the dog with the human brain”. Overall this breed has very little health problems which are hip dysphasia and inherited eye disease. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Working Group: Learn More About This Aristocrat, Click Here!

Tibetan Mastiff

Working Group: The Tibetan Mastiff is a very ancient and primitive breed originating out of Central Asia, used by nomadic people. Also known as Chris-Ha, which roughly translates as home guard, door guard, dog which may be tied or dog which may be kept. This indicates that uses of this breed were guarding herds, flocks, tents, villages, monasteries and palaces. A full grown male of this breed can weigh between 140 to 180 pounds and have a life expectancy of 10 to 14 years of age. The coat of this breed is a double coat and is long, but climate plays an important role to the thickness of the coat. The coat comes in a variety of colors including solid black, black and tan, blue/gray, chocolate brown, various shades of gold and the rarest solid white. This breed sheds heaviest once a year in late winter or early spring and the lesser molt in late summer and early fall. This breeds coat lacks the unpleasant big dogs smell that affects many other big breeds because the coat is actually sheds dirt. This breed is tenacious when it comes to guarding flocks and will fend off predators the size of wolves and leopards. Obedience training is recommended for this breed because of its intelligence and stubbornness. Like with all purebreds, they do have some health issues which are hip dysphasia, hypothyroidism, entropion, ectropion, skin allergies, cardiac problems, progressive retinal atrophy and canine inherited demyelinative neuropathy. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! You Are About to Discover Amazing Secrets About Mastiffs That Most Dog Owners Will Unfortunately Never Know! Click Here! Learn More About This Primitive Breed, Click Here!

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The reason one should groom his/her Dog is simple - your dog's physical state influences the way he feels and the way you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care, cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of your Dog, are not rare.

Proper grooming not only infuses a healthy glow to your dog's appearance, but also helps develop his self-esteem; while it makes you a very proud parent, when you show off your Dog to others.

Brushing has been universally acknowledged by expert dog groomers as the single most important step in grooming.

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Even if you know how crucial brushing is for your Dog's health and well-being, we all know that there is a right way and a wrong way of doing anything. And without doubt, you would like to do everything the RIGHT way when it comes to your Dog.

Yes, there's a method to follow while brushing your Dog.

Here are FIVE steps to successfully brushing your Dog that will prove to be extremely useful:

Brush against the growth of the hair first with a slicker brush and then with a medium or wide-toothed comb.
The slicker brush removes all the loose hair and the comb takes care of the tangles.
Brush your Dog along the hair growth and make sure you reach the skin as you brush his way.
Then use a flea comb over the coat to get the fleas and remove any remaining tangles. Part the coat and start from the root and then comb through.
If your Dog's paw pads are hairy, then clip them using electric clippers. Do not clip the hair in between the pads. Clip only the excess hair.

Brush your Dog's hairs to prevent it from matting. Matting can be a very painful experience.

Regular brushing untangles the matted hairs on your Dog's coat. Since this is a risky job to do, the best way out is to prevent them from forming in the first place. And doing this is simple: just brush and comb your Dog regularly. If and when you see any mats or tangles, use a detangle solution and a medium-toothed comb.

Don't wait until your Dog is dirty or matted to introduce him to grooming. That would make him associate the experience with unpleasantness. Moreover, many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate form of petting, i.e. another source of affection and attention.

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