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Kooikerhondje
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Dog Breed Records
Here's some records from the doggie world:
World's Fastest Dog: Greyhound is known for its supreme speed. They can reach a top speed of 46.5 mph (75 km/h). Another breed that is known to be incredibly fast is the whippet.
Tallest Dog Breed: The Great Dane is the tallest breed. A 42.12 inches (107 cm) dog named «Gibson» from California, USA is the tallest dog alive today.
World's Heaviest Dog: The Saint Bernards dog breed holds the record for heaviest dog. Benedictine, a saint bernard dog of this breed was 357 pounds (162 kilos). Another breed that is known for is weight is the english masstiff, and the heaviest mastiff that ever lived was 350,5 pounds (159 kilos).
Smallest breed: The Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog breed. The smallest dog that ever lived was a chihuahua, and its length was only 5.98 inches (15.2 cm) in adulthood, and another dog of the same breed holds the record for lowest height and lowest weight, respectively 4.72 inches (12 cm) and 1.43 pounds (650 gram). That's a huge contrast to the heaviest and tallest dogs as mentioned above!
Most Intelligent Dog Breed: The Border Collie is regarded the most intelligent dog breed in the world. They were bred for their great herding skills. Other dogs that are known for its intelligence is the poodle and the german shepherd dog.
Dumbest dogs: Studies suggest that the afghan hound is some of the least intelligent dog breeds. Other breeds that schore low on "IQ test for dogs" is the basenji, the bulldog and chow chow.
Most Popular Breed: Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the US, in Canada, in Europe and they are the most numerous dogs in the world.
Most Agressive: The Dachshund and Chihuahua is quite dangerous despite their size. They might not kill you, but they will bite - more often than other breeds. Actually, pitbull type breeds aren't as agressive as the media would like us to believe. Some particular pitbull dogs may be agressive, but that's because of bad breeding practises and/or because their owners didn't take the necessary precautions. The American Pitbull Terrier and the Bull terrier often make great family pets, although they can be very agressive towards other dogs. However, all dogs should be regarded as potentially dangerous. A tiny Pomeranian once attacked and killed a human child, and no breed or dog should be regarded 100% safe with children.
Articles About Dogs & Breeds
I own a very large Afollie!
I adopted my Afollie from the Humane Society. He was 6 weeks old and looks more like a lab at the time.
Quality Great Pyredanes
Great Pyredanes are wonderful all around dogs. They are the perfect guardian for the farm or the perfect oversized lap dog in the family.
Intelligence
As an experienced owner of six Basenji, I totally disagree with the statement that the Basenji is one of the "few most stupid dog breeds". This evalution is likely based upon the popularized and published listing that equated intelligence with obedience to human commands.
Chopper 3 y/o Doxie-Pin
I have a doxie-pin named Chopper. He is the most loving dog but he is very stubborn but at the same time loves to be taught and told what to do.
Marley 1y/o Doxie-Pin
We adopted Marley from the Humane Society and she's been the best dog we've ever had. She's so loving and sweet but is full energy when we want to play.