NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Coat (dog)

Show dogs

The nature and quality of a A show dog is a purebred dog who is displayed at conformation dog shows to determine how well it conforms to established breed standards. In many cases, show dog is used to distinguish dogs whose appearance is valued above its ability to do a job, or whose ancestors were selected... show dog's coat is an important A Conformation point in dog breeding and showing is any one out of a long list of dog attributes known as the breed standard. This is a set standard, usuallly written, which is used to judge a given dog against the hypothetical ideal specimen of that breed. Winners of Best... conformation point in the This article is about pastimes. For the bird species, see hobby (bird). For the horse species, see hobby (horse). For the airport, see Hobby Airport. A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. In the Middle Ages, falconry was a very popular pastime (what today might be called a hobby... hobby of Dog Fancy is a monthly magazine dedicated to dogs, owners of dogs, and breeders of dogs. Its publishers also offer Cat Fancy for cats and their owners. See also: list of magazines Categories: Stub ... dog fancy.

Some considerations in judging the quality of a dog's coat:

Colour (coat colour other than those allowed in the A breed standard in animal breeding is a set of guidelines which is used to insure that the animals produced by a breeding facility conform to the specifics of the breed. It is also used in competition to judge a given animal against the hypothetical ideal specimen of that breed... breed standard results in disqualification)

Markings (distribution of colour, spots, and patches; for example the spotted coat of a Common nicknames Dal Country of origin Croatia Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Dalmatian is a breed of dog, noted for its white coat with (usually) black spots. Liver (brown) and lemon (yellow) types also exist, though they are much rarer. In... Dalmatian and the merle coat of an Common nicknames Aussie Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Australian Shepherd is a herding dog that was developed—despite its name—in the United States in the 19th century. The dog, commonly known as an Aussie... Australian Shepherd are distinctive, the markings of a This article is about the dog type; for the rocket, see Terrier (rocket). Cairn Terrier The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin. Whilst usually small, these dogs are brave and tough, and have a lively, energetic, and almost hyperactive personality. Most terrier... terrier vary.)

Pattern (specific, predictable markings; Brindle is a coat coloring in animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses. Brindle is also a small village in the centre of a triangle between Preston, Blackburn, and Chorley. The countryside is beautiful, with little industry but a thriving community. External links Brindle Historical Society Brindling in horses , Categories: Stub... brindle, for example, is a common pattern.

Texture of hair (smooth, rough, curly, straight, broken, silky)

Length of hair

Colours and patterns

Dogs' coats come in a tremendous variety of colours and patterns. Some breeds come in only one or two specific colors, while other breeds can have a wide range of colors, patterns, and shades. Breeds bred strictly for their A working dog refers to a dog that performs tasks to assist its human companions. Within this general description, however, there are several ways in which the phrase is used. To identify any dog that performs any task on a regular basis to assist people. In this context, a dog... working ability tend to have more variations than breeds bred primarily for their appearance over a longer time, although some very old breeds also have more limited coat colors.

Words used for coat colours can vary from breed to breed, so a colour that is called red in one breed might be called brown or ' in other breeds.

Names for colours include:

Download high resolution version (800x736, 133 KB)Chesapeaker Bay retriever, large Per User:Nevilleys user page, July 04: All photos which I have uploaded to Wikipedia are hereby licensed under the GFDL. Please feel free to mark any photo of mine as GFDL File history Legend: (cur) = this is...

Brown Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves... Chesapeake Bay Retriever

For other uses, see Brown (disambiguation). Brown is a color produced by mixing small intensities of red and green, orange and blue, or yellow and purple pigment. Brown exists as a color perception only in the presence of a brighter color contrast. An example of a brown color in the... Brown and its variants, including mahogany, midtone brown, gray-brown, blackish brown; the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, whose color "must be as nearly that of its working surroundings as possible", also uses the terms sedge and deadgrass. ( Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC Notes Note The Weimaraner is a silver-gray breed of dog developed originally both for tracking large game, such as bears, and as a gun dog. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar... Weimaraners are often described as "steel-grey" but they are in fact light brown, the colour of the powder for instant A mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top For the band, please see Hot Chocolate (band) Hot chocolate is a beverage typically consisting of milk, chocolate, and sugar. It became popular in Europe after being introduced from the New World. History The first users of cacao were most... hot chocolate.)

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Red Irish Setter Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ... Irish Setter

Australian Kelpie (red or chocolate) Brigands Mowgli Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on...

Dark chocolate Australian Kelpie Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... Australian Kelpie

Red re-directs here; for alternate uses see Red (disambiguation) Red is a color at the lowest frequencies of light discernible by the human eye. Red light has a wavelength of roughly 700 nm. Oxygenated blood is red due to the presence of hemoglobin. Red light is the first to... Red—reminiscent of reddish woods such as A cherry is both a tree and its fleshy fruit, a type known as a drupe with a single hard pit enclosing the seed. The cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus (along with almonds, peaches, plums, and apricots). Sweet and sour cherries are different species, P. avium and... cherry or Genera and Species Entandophragma E. utile - Utile or African Mahogany Guarea G. cedrata - Pink Mahogany Khaya K. ivoriensis - Ivory Coast Mahogany K. senegalensis - Senegal Mahogany Swietenia S. macrophylla - Honduras Mahogany S. mahagoni - West Indian Mahogany Toona T. ciliata - Indian Mahogany T. sinensis - Chinese Mahogany This article is about the trees... mahogany—and its variants, including chestnut, , tawny, orange, roan, rust, red-gold, reddish brown, bronze, cinnamon, tan, ruby; also includes Liver is a color which is used to describe dogs and horses. It is a dark brown chocolate color. ... liver, a reddish brown somewhat the color of Binomial name Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, synonym C. verum) is a small evergreen tree 10-15 m tall, belonging to the family Lauraceae, and a spice obtained from the inner bark of this species. It is native to Sri Lanka. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7... cinnamon or Bronze figurine, found at Öland Bronze is the traditional name for a broad range of alloys of copper, usually with zinc and tin but not limited to those metals. First used during the Bronze Age, to which it gave its name, bronze made tools, weapons and armor that were either... bronze; the breed often determines whether "liver", "chocolate", "brown", or "red" is used to describe the color, as in a liver German Shorthaired Pointer Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... German Shorthaired Pointer or a chocolate Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), one of the most familiar breeds of dog, is noted for its friendliness, intelligence and obedience. Because of these traits they are often trained to be gun dogs and assistance... Labrador Retriever.

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Apricot The Poodle is a breed of dog; specifically, it is a gundog noted for its ability in the water. It is known as the Caniche in France. The word poodle comes from German pudeln, meaning to splash. Country of origin Unknown Classification Breed standards (external links) Poodles are generally intelligent... Poodle

Dark Golden Retriever Katie owned by Carlene Chandler Taken by Elf | Talk May 9, 2004 at Elk Grove, CA. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or see the image...

Dark Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Golden Retriever is a relatively modern and very popular breed of dog. It was developed as a retrieving dog to use while hunting wild fowl. Today it is one of the most common family dogs as it... Golden Retriever

General Name, Symbol, Number Gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11 (IB), 6, d Density, Hardness 19300 kg/m3, 2.5 Appearance Metallic yellow Atomic properties Atomic weight 196.96655 amu Atomic radius (calc.) 135 (174) pm Covalent radius 144 pm van der Waals radius 166... Gold Rich reddish-yellow ( Orange can refer to the following: Things Orange (word) - the word orange in the English language Orange (fruit) – the fruit of the orange tree Orange (colour) – a color between red and yellow Orange (company) – a telecommunications company Orange (bicycles) – a mountain bike manufacturer In heraldry, orange... orangeish), as in a Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Golden Retriever is a relatively modern and very popular breed of dog. It was developed as a retrieving dog to use while hunting wild fowl. Today it is one of the most common family dogs as it... Golden Retriever, and its variants, including yellow-gold, lion-colored, fawn, apricot, wheaten (pale yellow or fawn, like the color of ripe Species T. aestivum T. aethiopicum T. araraticum T. boeoticum T. carthlicum T. compactum T. dicoccon T. durum T. ispahanicum T. karamyschevii T. militinae T. monococcum T. polonicum T. spelta T. timopheevii T. trunciale T. turanicum T. turgidum T. urartu T. vavilovii T. zhukovskyi References: ITIS 42236 2002-09... wheat), tawny, straw, yellow-red, mustard, sandy, honey.

Yellow Labrador Retriever Taken by Elf | Talk October 2004 in Turlock, California at the Nunes Agility Field. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or see the image uploaded on...

Yellow Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), one of the most familiar breeds of dog, is noted for its friendliness, intelligence and obedience. Because of these traits they are often trained to be gun dogs and assistance... Labrador Retriever

Yellow is the color of light whose wavelength is between 565nm and 590nm, or is a mixture of red and green light that appears to be the same color. Yellow is one of the subtractive primary colours, and its complementary color is blue. However, because of the characteristics of paint... Yellow—yellowish-gold tan, as in a yellow Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), one of the most familiar breeds of dog, is noted for its friendliness, intelligence and obedience. Because of these traits they are often trained to be gun dogs and assistance... Labrador Retriever—and its variants, including blond and lemon. Lemon is a very pale yellow or wheaten color which is not present at birth (the puppies are born white) but gradually becomes apparent, usually during the first six months of life.

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Cream Common nickname Frenchie Country of origin France Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France in the mid- to late 19th century. The breed emerged as English Bulldogs were bred with Toy Bulldogs... French Bulldog

Cream: Sometimes it's hard to define the line between pale yellow and cream. Depending on the breed and individual, cream ranges from white through Ivory is a hard, white, opaque substance that is the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals such as the elephant, hippopotamus, walrus, mammoth, etc. Prior to the introduction of plastics, it was used for billiard balls, piano keys, buttons and ornamental items. The word ivory was traditionally applied... ivory and One of the worlds most famous blondes Marilyn Monroe, who was in fact a natural brunette Blond ( feminine, blonde) is a hair colour found in certain mammals characterised by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin and higher levels of the pale pigment phæomelanin, in common with... blond, often occurring with or beneath Categories: Substubs | Colors ... lemon, yellow, and sable.

An orange-sable Pomeranian Veltuds Red Chimes owned by Miss A Samuels. Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29th August 2003 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to...

Dark orange sable This article is about the dog breed. For the Slavic tribe, see Pomeranians; for the language spoken in Pomerania, see Pomeranian language. Pomeranian Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ... Pomeranian

Sattui on the left (1 year, 7 months), and Orfila on the right (6 months), at our home in Rancho Bernardo, California (40 miles north of San Diego). I took this picture and release it under the same GPDL as Wikipedia. Williamv1138 14:51, Aug 27, 2004 (UTC) File history...

Lighter sable Shetland Sheepdog Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... Shetland Sheepdogs

Binomial name Martes zibellina The sable, a small quadruped, closely akin to the martens, and known by the zoological names of Martes zibellina or Mustela zibellina, originated in Siberia and has achieved fame for its fur. Sables range in color from tan to black, black being the most prized. Sables... Sable: Black-tipped hairs; the background color can be gold to yellow, silver, gray, or tan. The darkness of the coat depends on how much of each hair is black versus the lighter color.

Black This is about the island in Canada. For the Canadian province formerly and still colloquially known as Newfoundland, see Newfoundland and Labrador. For other meanings of Newfoundland, see Newfoundland (disambiguation). Newfoundland is a large island off the north-east coast of North America, and the most populous part of the... Newfoundland

Old poodle with longer coat. (Hes a black toy poodle, but hes very old so thats why he has grey hairs.) From photographer Binkeh on stock.xchng 1.) You may use any of the photos in our system free of charge for any commercial or personal design...

Graying black The Poodle is a breed of dog; specifically, it is a gundog noted for its ability in the water. It is known as the Caniche in France. The word poodle comes from German pudeln, meaning to splash. Country of origin Unknown Classification Breed standards (external links) Poodles are generally intelligent... Poodle

Black is a color with several subtle differences in meaning. Color or light Black can be defined as the visual impression experienced in directions from which no visible light reaches the eye. (This makes a contrast with whiteness, the impression of any combination of colors of light that equally stimulates... Black: Usually pure black but sometimes grizzled, particularly as dogs age and develop white hairs, usually around the muzzle.

Blue: Not the rainbow's Blue (from Old High German blao shining) is one of the three primary additive colors; blue light has the shortest wavelength (about 470 nm) of the three primary colors. A clear sky on a sunny day is colored blue because of Rayleigh scattering of the light from the Sun. Large... blue but rather a dark metallic gray, often as a blue merle or speckled (with black). Common nickname Kerry Country of origin Ireland Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Kerry Blue Terrier is a dog breed that comes from Kerry, Ireland. It was used for hunting, cattle herding, dog fights, and guarding. Today, the Kerry is a companion... Kerry Blue Terriers, Australian Silky Terriers, Common nicknames Beardie Country of origin United Kingdom Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Bearded Collie or beardie is the traditional dog of the Scottish shepherd, but was used to herd both sheep and cattle. As such it is essentially a Australia... Bearded Collies, and Common nicknames Aussie Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Australian Shepherd is a herding dog that was developed—despite its name—in the United States in the 19th century. The dog, commonly known as an Aussie... Australian Shepherds are among many breeds that come in blue.

Weimaraner Windwalkers Thunder Road Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download...

Silver gray Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC Notes Note The Weimaraner is a silver-gray breed of dog developed originally both for tracking large game, such as bears, and as a gun dog. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar... Weimaraner

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Salt and pepper (?) gray Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. The dogs are believed to have developed from crosses... Miniature Schnauzer

The word gray is also spelled grey: see Grey for topics with this spelling. Gray or grey is a color created by mixing white and black in different proportions. In heraldry, the very rare tincture grey is more usually called cendrée, though it is very, very rarely called grey... Gray—sometimes also called blue—and its variants, including pale to dark gray, silver, pepper, grizzle, slate, blue-black gray, black and silver, steel, silver-fawn.

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White Common nicknames Eskie, Eskimo Country of origin United States Classification Breed standard (external link) AKC, UKC Notes The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition. American Eskimo braving wind and snow. The American Eskimo Dog is a breed of companion dog originating in the United States of... American Eskimo Dog

Alternate meanings: White (disambiguation) White is a color (more accurately it contains all the colors of the spectrum and is sometimes described as an achromatic color—black is the absence of color) that has high brightness but zero hue. The impression of white light can be created by mixing... White: Pure white, but distinct from Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in a lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. It is an inherited condition arising from the combination of recessive genes passed from both parents of an individual. A variety of problems with photosensitivity in eyesight and skin usually result from the... albino dogs.

Patterns, like colours, might be called by different terms for different breeds. Names for coat patterns include:

Australian Kelpie (red and tan (liver would be a solid-color dog) Ledgerocks WildnUntamed (Cimarron) Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this...

Liver and tan Australian Kelpie Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... Australian Kelpie

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Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, UKC The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of dog bred to hunt raccoon. They are also widely used for hunting bear and cougar. In 1945, the Black & Tan became the only one of the six varieties of Coonhound to be recognized... Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and tan, liver and tan: Coat has both colors but in clearly defined and separated areas, usually with the darker color on most of the body and tan (reddish variants) underneath and in highlights such as the eyebrows.

Littlethorn Forester at Cimmiekris owned by Mrs C. McCracken. Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 30th August 2003 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file...

Black and white Breed standards (external links) AKC, ANKC, KC(UK) NZKC, UKC A Border Collie is a hard-working breed of dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. Border Collies are noted for being affectionate with friends and reserved with strangers. Border Collies are highly intelligent herding dogs... Border Collie

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Noble Nicholus (Nikki) (Blenheim coat) Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click...

Blenheim (Red-brown and white) Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog. For many centuries, small breeds of Spaniels have been popular in the United Kingdom. In the eleventh century, in the reign of King Canute, it was illegal... Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

two-color coats such as gold and white, liver and white, tan and white, black and white: Usually sharply contrasting colors, usually with the darker color on most of the body and lighter color underneath and in highlights such as the eyebrows, although sometimes one color is in patches, ticks, or other types of markings. Some breeds have special names for the color combinations; for example, Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog. For many centuries, small breeds of Spaniels have been popular in the United Kingdom. In the eleventh century, in the reign of King Canute, it was illegal... Cavalier King Charles Spaniel uses Blenheim for reddish brown (chestnut) and white.

Accra Frankly Speakin owned by Mr and Mrs Richards and Mr Harlow. Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 30th August 2003 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to...

Blue merle tricolor Common nicknames Aussie Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Australian Shepherd is a herding dog that was developed—despite its name—in the United States in the 19th century. The dog, commonly known as an Aussie... Australian Shepherd

Young red and white Catahoula Leopard dogs Taken by Leslie Bickel of her dogs Ana (puppy) and Cate-E. Sent to Elf | Talk for use in Wikipedia. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date...

Red merle Catahoula Leopard Hounds

merle: Marbled coat with darker patches and spots of the specified color.

This article is about the animal coloration. For the musical group, see Piebald (band). Categories: Animal stubs | Horses | Dogs ... piebald

Download high resolution version (900x782, 54 KB)Great Dane with a harlequin coat based on Image:Great-Dane.jpg by Jurriaan Schulman File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or...

Harlequin Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its large size (giant) and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as the Gentle Giant. Typically they are smart, strong dogs... Great Dane

Harlequin may refer to: A figure from the commedia dellarte: see Arlecchino; The pattern common in the costume of the above figures. Includes the coat pattern of the Great Dane. The name of publishers Harlequin Enterprises Ltd, which is shortened to Harlequin in general use. Harlequin Enterprises is owned... Harlequin: "Torn" patches of black on white. Only the Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its large size (giant) and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as the Gentle Giant. Typically they are smart, strong dogs... Great Dane exhibits this coat pattern.

Black spotted dalmatian - 6 y.o. bitch Bobbie - photographed by Nevilley, December 2002 Reupload for corrected filename, 29 May 2004. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or see the...

Spotted Common nicknames Dal Country of origin Croatia Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Dalmatian is a breed of dog, noted for its white coat with (usually) black spots. Liver (brown) and lemon (yellow) types also exist, though they are much rarer. In... Dalmatian

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Jamarqui Axesunamoon owned by Miss Alma Oakley. Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29th August 2003 External link www.jamarqui.me.uk File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date...

Red patched Country of origin Russia Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Borzoi is a breed of dog also called the Russian Wolfhound. They have medium-length, slightly curly hair and are similar in shape to Greyhounds. They are a member of the sighthound... Borzoi

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Brown and white patched and speckled Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The English Springer Spaniel is a gun dog breed of dog used for flushing and retrieving game. This spaniel is an older breed, appearing in paintings as early as the 1600s. It is possibly the ancestor of most... English Springer Spaniel

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Australian Cattle Dog (red) Bo Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download...

Red-speckled Breed standards (external links) FCI - see ANKC, AKC, ANKC CKC, KC(UK), NZKC,UKC The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler, is a herding dog developed in Australia for handling cattle. It is a medium_sized dog with a lot of energy and an... Australian Cattle Dog

German Shorthair Pointer, liver & white patched (head) and ticked (body) Honey Hit&Miss, owned by Donna Sprouse Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete...

Liver-ticked German Shorthaired Pointer Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... German Shorthaired Pointer

flecked, ticked, speckled: Also called belton in English Setter Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... English Setters

English Setter photo correctly named; replaces EnglishShepherd9_fx_wb.jpg and EnglishShepherd10_fx_wb.jpg. Dog wont stop wagging his tail! Photo by Elf | Talk April 04 at Power Paws agility camp File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click...

Blue belton (black and white speckled) English Setter Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... English Setter

Australian Cattle Dog (blue) ADCH O-NATCH JumpinJack Flash (JJ) Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). (ADCH is a championship agility title earned through USDAA[1]; O-NATCH is a double championship agility title earned...

Blue speckled Breed standards (external links) FCI - see ANKC, AKC, ANKC CKC, KC(UK), NZKC,UKC The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler, is a herding dog developed in Australia for handling cattle. It is a medium_sized dog with a lot of energy and an... Australian Cattle Dog

Chihuahua (dog) mix and Great Dane Taken by Elf | Talk Sept 6, 2004, Sunnyvale, CA Brindle Great Dane: Daynakin Danelind Fairhaired Bonnie Blu (Bonnie), AX, MXJ, SS, SJ, SR, SSA, EJC, NGC, NAC; owned by Jean Liebmann Chihuahua mixed-breed (full-grown): Diamond in the RRRuff (Sparkle), agility dog in...

Light brindle Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its large size (giant) and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as the Gentle Giant. Typically they are smart, strong dogs... Great Dane

Boston Terrier brindle coat Dawson, a brindle Boston By Elf | Talk August 21, 2004 in Pacifica, California. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the file or see the image uploaded on...

Darker brindle and white Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog. This breed originated in Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century, by combining the English White Terrier with the English Bulldog, and was originally called the Boston Bull. The English White... Boston Terrier

Brindle is a coat coloring in animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses. Brindle is also a small village in the centre of a triangle between Preston, Blackburn, and Chorley. The countryside is beautiful, with little industry but a thriving community. External links Brindle Historical Society Brindling in horses , Categories: Stub... brindle: A mixture of black with brown, tan, or gold; usually in a "tiger stripe" pattern.

Download high resolution version (900x640, 84 KB)Photograph by Jurriaan Schulman copyright Jurriaan Schulman. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify under the GFDL, version 1.2 any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, with no Front-Cover Texts, and with no...

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Very dark brindle Common nickname Frenchie Country of origin France Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The French Bulldog is a dog breed that first emerged in France in the mid- to late 19th century. The breed emerged as English Bulldogs were bred with Toy Bulldogs... French Bulldog

Entlebucher Sennenhund face shot Max Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download...

Black tricolor Entlebucher Mountain Dog Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ... Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Miniature Australian Shepherd 2 Red tricolor Photo by Elf | Talk 04:31, 28 Apr 2004 (UTC) April 25, 2004 at Power Paws agility camp File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. Click on date to download the...

Red tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ... Miniature Australian Shepherd

tricolor: Three clearly defined colors, usually either black or red on the dog's upper parts, white underneath, with a tan border between and tan highlights;

for example, the Country of origin United Kingdom Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC A Smooth Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding. It is a short-coated version of the Rough Collie of Lassie fame. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough... Smooth Collie or the Shetland Sheepdog Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... Sheltie.

German Wirehaired Pointer Weidenhugel Sylvie v.Merlin CD, AX, OAJ CD is an obedience title; AX and OAJ are dog agility titles Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current...

Brown and white patched grizzled German Wirehaired Pointer Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... German Wirehaired Pointer

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Whippet, white with brindle saddle and head Scorch, son of Torch owned by Maureen Strenfel Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev...

White This article is about the dog; for other meanings of Whippet, see Whippet (disambiguation). Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC The Whippet is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small... Whippet with brindle saddle

Airedale Terrier Categories: Dog stubs | Dog breeds ... Airedale Terrier with large black saddle

Saddle or blanket: A different color, usually darker, over the center of the back.

Particolor: Two-colored coat with the colors appearing in patches in roughly equal quantiles.

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Coat may also refer to a dog coat (also known as a dog rug); a (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). In its broadest sense, clothing includes coverings for the trunk and limbs as well as coverings for hands (gloves), feet (shoes... garment made by humans to protect their pets from the elements.

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