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What: Dog Show and Sweepstakes: Tri–Angle Boston Terrier Terrier Breeders Club, Inc.
When: Saturday August 1, 2009
Where: Dog Training Club of Chester County, Exton Pennsylvania
Information about this breed:
The Boston Terrier has become a very popular dog breed over recent years, well known for its intelligence, gentle nature, and sweet attitude. These dogs have become known as the American Gentlemen of dogs, and have managed to secure a place high up on AKC league tables.
If you are considering this breed for your puppy, it is important that you first consider whether you are the right type of person or household to give these charming dogs the family life that they crave.
Bostons are dogs that love people and love to be part of the family, and this is why anyone that is considering one of these dogs should make sure that they have the time, dedication, and love to commit to their pet. If you can provide the right environment for these sweet natured dogs, they can make superb pets and fabulous companions that will be devoted, loving, and loyal to the end. If you like dressing your dogs and showing them off, these terriers look adorable in dog vests.
Contact a reputable breeder, and make sure that you familiarize yourself with Boston Terrier dog breed information and information on Boston Terrier dog rescue centers before you make your decision.
We have selected a lesser known breed called the Schipperke (which is Flemish for little boatman, or shepherd) as our current dog of the week. It can be traced back to Belgium, and reaches between 12 and 18 pounds.
Nicknamed the little boatman, this breed is bright, active, and curious, all qualities that made it an ideal barge dog, ratter and carriage dog. Known for centuries in Flanders, the Schipperke’s origin is uncertain, but royal patronage brought attention to the breed in Belgium in the late 1880s when Queen Marie Henrietta acquired one.
Three years later, a specialty club was formed to promote the little dog’s interests, and it was officially christened the Schipperke. Except for its absence of a tail, it resembles the Belgian Sheepdog, but in miniature. The double coat is shiny and slightly harsh with a dense undercoat, and on the North American continent, the only acceptable color is black. It needs weekly brushing but no special grooming.
This long–lived dog is an excellent choice of pet for children, with its high activity level and playful, loyal, devoted temperament. Well suited to any accommodations, the Schip makes a good watchdog and enjoys moderate outdoor exercise.
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Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston
Thursday & Friday,
June 11th & 12th, 2009
THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
South Chelmsford Road
Westford, MA 01886
Don’t miss your chance to see a gathering of this wonderful breed!
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Scottish Terrier
Nicknamed the Diehard, the Scottie has a fiery, “tails up” attitude that makes it an alert, determined friend. A working terrier of Scotland’s highlands, this breed was once a member of a variety of terrier types collectively called the Scotch Terriers.
Considerable grooming is needed to keep the Scottie looking trim. Pet coats may be clipped but, if this is done, the hard coat texture softens. He reaches 10 inches at the shoulder and adult weight is between 18 and 22 pounds.
He is suited to almost any accommodations, enjoys the outdoors, and should have at least one brisk walk daily. The Scottie is most tolerant of older children who won’t tease it. The Scottie can be scrappy with other dogs, but as a house pet it is loyal, loving, playful and a good watch dog.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
This beautiful dog is the only breed originating in South Africa. It is in the hound family and was developed as a dual-purpose dog: to hunt African lions and hold them at bay, and as the family protector and watchdog, all the while being gentle with small children.
Its coat is unique in that it has a ridge of hair than runs down the center of its back in the opposite direction from the rest of its coat. The Ridgeback is a fierce protector of its family and home and makes an excellent companion. It is best suited to a large home and yard where it can get regular outings and exercise.
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Three Dog Shows – All on One Weekend!Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
1450 ROUTE 70 EAST
Cherryhill 08034 New Jersey
Phone: (856) 428-1177
Click on this link for more information.
- Bulldog Club of Connecticut
Friday, April 3, 2009 - Lower Susquehanna Bulldog Club of Pennsylvania
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Bulldog Club of Philadephia
Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Olde English Bulldogge is our featured dog of the week. Notice the spelling. This breed is a recent and contemporary recreation of the Old English Bulldog which is extinct.Not AKC recogized.
Temperament: The Olde English Bulldogge is loyal, trustworthy, and stable. They are docile and friendly but highly capable of protecting their family and property if threatened. They are extremely sensitive and bonds closely to their family and do well with children and other dogs.
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Jack Russell Terrier
These dogs are loving, loyal, and very smart. But when they’re bored they can be destructive. It is very important that a potential dog owner understand the nature of this breed before they decide to bring it into their home. The Jack Russell is a working terrier, with lots of energy and tenacity. They have high energy, dig, bark, and chew. So they need structure and daily physical and mental exercise.
Many unsuspecting people expected an adorable, low-key and well-mannered small dog (17 lbs.) like Eddie on the TV show “Frasier.” What they don’t know is that Eddie had a full-time trainer.
So, why are these dogs so popular? When they live with people who understand them, who keep their minds and bodies exercised, who train them and work then constantly and set limits, the Jack Russell is an outstanding companion.
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The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed and is described as “kindly, friendly and confident.” They are not “one man dogs” and are generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar to them Their trusting, gentle disposition, therefore ,makes them a poor guard dog.
The typical Golden Retriever is calm, naturally intelligent with an exceptional eagerness to please.
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Most English Springers are intelligent, even-tempered, gentle, friendly, and sociable dogs that are great for families with kids. There are many positive adjectives to describe this breed.
They are skillful, willing, obedient, playful, energetic and quick learners. Cheerful, courageous, affectionate, good natured, and sincere, this dog loves everyone. Springers do best when they are with people as much as possible. They can get into trouble if left alone too long and can be destructive and bark a lot which your neighbors would not appreciate.
They love water and may constantly get themselves wet and muddy. Usually they are good with other pets with the possible exception of birds. Sometimes they are argumentative with same sex dogs. Springers need wise guidance through what is called their “teenage” time.
They need a soft, but firm hand so they always know who is in charge. There are two types of Springers – field and bench. The field type are bred for hunting and field trial work. They tend to have more white coat than the bench type, much less hair, and are more high energy. The bench type are bred for conformation shows and have more liver or black than white. They have much more coat, but are usually calmer.
Be sure to protect your dog from the hot sun. A dog sun visor is perfect and looks great!