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From the smallest of dogs like the lovely \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/dachshund.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eMiniature Dachshund\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to the well-known larger breeds like the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/german-shepherd.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eGerman Shepherd\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/09/labrador-retriever.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eLabrador\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“The top two breeds are smaller well-known breeds, that are certainly crowd-pleasers and make wonderful family companions,” Crighton says.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eInterestingly many of the top pure breeds in the top 20, are also \u003cb\u003erepresented in a crossed breed form\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“This really illustrates the popularity of these particular breeds of dog.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eMany of the newer breeds also feature heavily, such as \u003cb\u003eCavoodles\u003c/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Labradoodles\u003c/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Spoodles and Groodles\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“These \u003cb\u003edesigner breeds have certainly taken off over the past ten years \u003c/b\u003eand are proving very popular with pet owners around the globe,” Crighton says. “That is no surprise considering their lovely natures and beautiful looks.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eWith \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/dogs-are-for-life-not-just-for-covid-19.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003epet ownership and adoption on the rise\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e will be interested to see if this will make any difference in the breeds mentioned.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“Since COVID-19 pet ownership is certainly on the rise with many deciding it’s the perfect time to get a family pet,” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e“It will be interesting to see if this affects the breeds mentioned in our Top 20 Dog Breeds in 2021.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003eTop 20 Dog Breeds in 2020\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e1. 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"953\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lhv9agZ4wgA/XyyZS44i8jI/AAAAAAAAieU/k7pS5bEXeEwnjpTwE1FfQUmjUdOi7S3EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Border_Collie_holding_tennis_ball_in-mouth.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e7.     \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/german-shepherd.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eGerman Shepherd\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e8.     \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eFrench Bulldog\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e9.     \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/07/australian-kelpie-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eKelpie\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e Cross\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e10.  Labradoodle\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I_3KRZMFJKs/XyyXdtKrhdI/AAAAAAAAieE/_I7_BNSzoXYyZzrm7oM3ZQdvTlfZWYZHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labradoodle_Photo%2Bby%2BBruce%2BWilliamson%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"967\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I_3KRZMFJKs/XyyXdtKrhdI/AAAAAAAAieE/_I7_BNSzoXYyZzrm7oM3ZQdvTlfZWYZHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Labradoodle_Photo%2Bby%2BBruce%2BWilliamson%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e11.  \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eCavalier King Charles Spaniel\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e12.  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Jack Russell Terrier Cross\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e14.  \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/dachshund.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eMiniature Dachshund\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--C0_fihwtr4/XyyaDdNVyOI/AAAAAAAAiec/sU9t8_KEA-I5jW8TlIoA3Wq42469lt5BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Photo%2Bby%2BKojirou%2BSasaki%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"967\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--C0_fihwtr4/XyyaDdNVyOI/AAAAAAAAiec/sU9t8_KEA-I5jW8TlIoA3Wq42469lt5BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top_20_Dog_Breeds_in_Australia_in_2020_Photo%2Bby%2BKojirou%2BSasaki%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e15.  Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e16.  Border Collie Cross\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e17.  American Staffordshire Terrier\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e18.  Golden Doodle (Groodle)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e19.  \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/jack-russell-terrier-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eJack Russell Terrier\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e20.\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/05/the-pug-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ePug\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4xCDP7l2hc/XuFyDT0Y91I/AAAAAAAAhdU/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1280\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4xCDP7l2hc/XuFyDT0Y91I/AAAAAAAAhdU/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs many of us snuggle up under blankets in front of a roaring fireplace, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e takes a look at the top dog breeds that relish the cold weather and winter days.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“Many of us across Australia will be busily purchasing \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/20-winter-warmers-for-dogs-in-2020.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ewinter dog coats\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e to keep our short-coated breeds warm and cozy this chilly season,” Nadia Crighton from \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e says. “We thought it was time to highlight some of the winter-loving dog breeds from around the country.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eBut don’t be fooled. Many of these breeds, regardless of their super warm coats will still enjoy getting \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/06/watch-out-for-pet-burns-during-winter.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003etoo close to the fire\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e or heater during a wintry blast!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYuGmQpVi0c/XuF5yzP2YSI/AAAAAAAAhd0/Lm_BCR0muzAXiG1h7VjVxP04rcRtA3n8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Dog-Sleeping-upside-down-by-fireplace.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"458\" data-original-width\u003d\"728\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYuGmQpVi0c/XuF5yzP2YSI/AAAAAAAAhd0/Lm_BCR0muzAXiG1h7VjVxP04rcRtA3n8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Dog-Sleeping-upside-down-by-fireplace.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“We have heard of many Alaskan Malamutes refusing to budge outside during the cold weather, so I think it’s all about conditioning. However, it’s very clear, that even though these breeds can tolerate the cold very well, compared to others, they also certainly feel the sting of the heat come summer.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eWinter breeds tend to have double coats\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e consisting of a dense undercoat and a harsh outer coat. This can make for some \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003echallenging grooming sessions \u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eduring a seasonal change but is the reason why they are so tolerant of the cold weather.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWfuCpG65UQ/XuF0voJH0kI/AAAAAAAAhdk/PvKm2d6rnT4J_Gp0cHj1fQBV2p6CrPNzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Sled-Dog-lying-in-the-snow-Photo-Ugur-Arpaci-on-Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"967\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWfuCpG65UQ/XuF0voJH0kI/AAAAAAAAhdk/PvKm2d6rnT4J_Gp0cHj1fQBV2p6CrPNzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Siberian-Husky-Sled-Dog-lying-in-the-snow-Photo-Ugur-Arpaci-on-Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSiberian Husky lying in the snow\u0026nbsp;- Photo by \u003ca href\u003d\"https://unsplash.com/@ugurarpaci?utm_source\u003dunsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dreferral\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dcreditCopyText\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eUgur Arpaci\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href\u003d\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/siberian-husky?utm_source\u003dunsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dreferral\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dcreditCopyText\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“Many of these breeds were also originally bred in very cold climates for a particular reason, be it \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/03/dog-sports-herding-joy-of-working.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eherding\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e or \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/06/the-joys-of-dog-sledding-dry-mushing.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003esledding\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e,” Crighton says. “When choosing a dog breed it’s important to \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ematch your needs with their historic development\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e, understanding that many sledding and herding breeds do \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003erequire a\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003egood dose of exercise and coat care\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eTop 10 Cold Weather Dog Breeds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e1.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/06/alaskan-malamute-breed-profile.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAlaskan Malamute\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e – a strong and powerful breed built for strength and stamina. They are very intelligent and high energy breed suited to an experienced dog handler. Be prepared for loads of love, and hair to match!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.\u003c/b\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/german-shepherd.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eGerman Shepherd\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e – a very smart and powerful breed used for many working dog activities including police work and security. A very loving and loyal breed who loves to run and play.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBernese Mountain Dog\u003c/b\u003e – certainly a head-turner at the local off-leash park. These dogs love the cold and are super strong and quick. Known for their gentle and loving nature, they are certainly a larger than life pup.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBN8SDBXNSs/XuF2WTTVWUI/AAAAAAAAhds/0btOts9_hx8ANvez8lRg0RVtBt_25dpHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-showing-his-black-tongue-Autumn-landscape-Photo%2Bby%2BAlex%2BBl%25C4%2583jan%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"967\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBN8SDBXNSs/XuF2WTTVWUI/AAAAAAAAhds/0btOts9_hx8ANvez8lRg0RVtBt_25dpHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-showing-his-black-tongue-Autumn-landscape-Photo%2Bby%2BAlex%2BBl%25C4%2583jan%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eChow Chow - Photo by\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://unsplash.com/@alexb?utm_source\u003dunsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dreferral\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dcreditCopyText\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Blăjan\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: whitesmoke; text-align: start; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/chow-chow-dog?utm_source\u003dunsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium\u003dreferral\u0026amp;utm_content\u003dcreditCopyText\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"background-color: whitesmoke; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; white-space: nowrap;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Chow Chow\u003c/b\u003e – with their super woolly coats they are perfect contenders for enjoying the cold weather. They love simply adore human contact and cuddles and are very loyal and loving dogs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.\u003c/b\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/newfoundland-breed-profile.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eNewfoundland\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e – These large dogs are the giant teddy-bears of the dog world. These Canadian dogs are still used in water rescues for their incredible swimming capabilities. Their double coats are perfect from protecting against the cold and the wet!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Saint Bernard\u003c/b\u003e – probably one of the most recognisable winter breeds. These pups are more docile than many, preferring a big slobbery cuddle than a huge off-leash adventure. But they are perfectly built for the cold weather and have a wonderful willingness to work and please.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dR0QYfkKa-U/XuFzELwXZjI/AAAAAAAAhdc/QNgx3P4z_Pokz46zr-aNhXW7K3OMhcL4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-group-of-Samoyed-Dogs-pulling-dog-sleigh-in-the-snow.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"987\" data-original-width\u003d\"1398\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dR0QYfkKa-U/XuFzELwXZjI/AAAAAAAAhdc/QNgx3P4z_Pokz46zr-aNhXW7K3OMhcL4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-group-of-Samoyed-Dogs-pulling-dog-sleigh-in-the-snow.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e7.\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/05/samoyed-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eSamoyed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– the smiling Sammy is built for the cold weather with their lovely warm coats. A super snuggly breed who is loads of fun. They do require a good dose of exercise coming from a reindeer herding, hauling, and hunting background.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8.\u003c/b\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/11/siberian-husky.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eSiberian Husky\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e – A very popular breed amongst dog lovers with a long and interesting history in dog sledding. Like some of their cold weather-loving cousins, they do require a good amount of exercise and training to keep healthy and happy.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e9.\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTibetan Mastiff\u003c/b\u003e – This stunning breed looks more like a loveable lion than a domestic dog. Their large double coats are perfect at keeping them snug and warm during the winter season.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Keeshond\u003c/b\u003e – a super friendly, quick learning, cold weather-loving breed. The Keeshond is the perfect mix of loving a good run, while also enjoying a good cuddle and a day of relaxation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 11th June 2020\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3496314776379528390/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/06/top-10-cold-weather-dog-breeds.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3496314776379528390"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3496314776379528390"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/06/top-10-cold-weather-dog-breeds.html","title":"Top 10 Cold Weather Dog Breeds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4xCDP7l2hc/XuFyDT0Y91I/AAAAAAAAhdU/vyI-TvrnWuANMCwHnqRFdqzNvT6BfAfDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/Top-10-Cold-Weather-Dog-Breeds-German-Shepherd-Snowy-Landscape-Jumping-Over-Log.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3325128512757495136"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-15T12:02:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T13:55:24.263+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KNOW YOUR BREED"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pharaoh Hound - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEEUjXfMBts/Xr3lLy2lo2I/AAAAAAAAhAY/ljG76I9hm1ANI7917DGwsWl-G3d8RMo1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Badult%2Bmale%2BPharaoh%2BDog%2Bstanding%2Bfacing%2Bleft.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound Adult Dog standing on the grass facing left\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"853\" data-original-width\u003d\"1199\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEEUjXfMBts/Xr3lLy2lo2I/AAAAAAAAhAY/ljG76I9hm1ANI7917DGwsWl-G3d8RMo1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Badult%2Bmale%2BPharaoh%2BDog%2Bstanding%2Bfacing%2Bleft.jpg\" title\u003d\"Learn more about Pharaoh Hound Dog in our Breed Profile\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ePharaoh Hound\u003c/b\u003e, ancient \"Blushing Dog\" of Malta, is a graceful, sleek but rugged sprinting hound historically bred to course small game over punishing terrain.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePharaoh Hounds have a goofy streak, they are inquisitive and they love playing with toys and people. They are endlessly entertaining and they keep their owners on their toes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eHistory\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe Pharaoh Hound looks as though it has just stepped off the walls of an Egyptian tomb or returned from a hunt with a pharaoh.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eNo better idea can be had of the Pharaoh Hound than that gained by looking at statues of\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAnubis, the dog (or jackal) god\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IiAALSizki4/Xr3ntv7FwbI/AAAAAAAAhAo/ulL4vPif4Z8zh-TbeXQ3wERGw0CKvdlSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh-Hound-Breed-Profile-%2Bresemblance%2Bto-Egyptian-Dog-God-Anubis-statue.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Statue of Anubis the jackal god in an Egyptian museum\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"445\" data-original-width\u003d\"800\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IiAALSizki4/Xr3ntv7FwbI/AAAAAAAAhAo/ulL4vPif4Z8zh-TbeXQ3wERGw0CKvdlSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh-Hound-Breed-Profile-%2Bresemblance%2Bto-Egyptian-Dog-God-Anubis-statue.jpg\" title\u003d\"History of the Pharaoh Dog - possible descendant of the Tesem\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eYet for centuries, the original Egyptian hounds were assumed to be extinct — until these dogs, almost certainly the descendants of Egyptian hounds traded by sea-going Phoenicians, were discovered on the island of Malta.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe isolation of Malta allowed them to breed true for thousands of years, their physiques honed and tested by the need to earn their keep catching rabbits. The pharaoh hound is known as the \u003ci\u003eKelb-tal Fenek\u003c/i\u003e (which means “Rabbitdog”) in Malta, where it is now the national dog. The dog is traditionally used by some Maltese men for hunting. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecent DNA analysis\u003c/b\u003e would indicate the breed has no link with Ancient Egypt casting doubts on the myth that the modern Pharaoh Dog is descended from the\u003ci\u003e Tesem\u003c/i\u003e, one of the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe first Pharaoh Hounds recorded to have left Malta were in the 1930s, but only in the 1950s and 60s was there a significant effort mounted to establish them in Britain and America. Since then, they have remained rare; after all, not everyone is suited to own the dog of the pharaohs. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eAppearance\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe Pharaoh Hound is described as Dolichocephalic (\u003cb\u003elong face\u003c/b\u003e) - like the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/afghan-hound-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAfghan Hound\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, Borzoi, Bull Terrier etc. - and the large, \u003cb\u003enaturally erect ears\u003c/b\u003e are a hallmark of the breed. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eMany people confuse the Pharaoh with the Ibizan Hound but the Pharaoh tends to be smaller. He is also\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eone of the most moderate of the sighthounds, lacking the exaggerated raciness seen in others of this family.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eUnlike most hounds, the Pharaoh Hound dog breed \u003cb\u003ehunts both by scent as well as sight\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eStill, the breed retains Greyhound-like features:\u003cb\u003e long, slender legs, relatively narrow body\u003c/b\u003e, tucked up waist, slightly arched loin and \u003cb\u003elong tail\u003c/b\u003e — but everything is less so than in a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/12/greyhound-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eGreyhound\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Even the legs are only moderately angulated, indicating the build of a dog that combines considerable stamina with speed. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c/b\u003e Males 56-63.5 cm (22-25 ins); F\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eemales 53.5-61 cm (21-24 ins)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eWeight\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e (both): 20-25 kg\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHvAELOW-kA/Xr3n5hBAA1I/AAAAAAAAhAs/y_sBvjjdSPYDtMBR01pcxclWqLEGrppDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bgroup%2Bof%2B3%2Bwith%2Bsome%2Bwhite%2Bmarkings%2Bon%2Bchest.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Trio of Pharaoh Hound dogs males and female facing the camera\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"506\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHvAELOW-kA/Xr3n5hBAA1I/AAAAAAAAhAs/y_sBvjjdSPYDtMBR01pcxclWqLEGrppDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bgroup%2Bof%2B3%2Bwith%2Bsome%2Bwhite%2Bmarkings%2Bon%2Bchest.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound Appearance and Breed Standard\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe coat colour should be a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003etan or rich tan\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e with white markings allowed including a white tip on the tail (strongly desired), White on chest (called \"The Star\") and white on toes. The coat is short, soft and great to stroke!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFor the \u003cb\u003ePharaoh Hound Breed Standard\u003c/b\u003e, please visit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Pharaoh-Hound\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eOne the delightful traits of this breed is their ability to smile and\u0026nbsp;the\u003cb\u003e Pharaoh Hound blushes when happy or excited\u003c/b\u003e! They do not blush in their cheeks, but they do in their ears and noses. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eLike all sighthounds, Pharaoh Hounds are chasers. They cannot be let off lead in an unfenced area without the danger of them running after something and onto the road.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXdw0VkJX-8/Xr3ojIa4auI/AAAAAAAAhA4/bHRDTnLiEa861Xn1EEBKGOKU_hZIfJ7lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh-Hound-Temperament-female_Pharaoh_Hound_running_at_full_pace.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Female Pharaoh Hound runs at full speed on the lawn to the left\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"683\" data-original-width\u003d\"1024\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXdw0VkJX-8/Xr3ojIa4auI/AAAAAAAAhA4/bHRDTnLiEa861Xn1EEBKGOKU_hZIfJ7lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh-Hound-Temperament-female_Pharaoh_Hound_running_at_full_pace.jpg\" title\u003d\"Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThese dogs' purpose in life was to hunt in packs and make decisions independently from their masters.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThey used to vocalise to communicate with the other dogs in the pack so\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;remember that modern \u003cb\u003ePharaoh Hounds will yodel or bay \u003c/b\u003ewhich your neighbours may not appreciate!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Pharaoh Hound is \u003cb\u003eindependent-minded, highly intelligent and occasionally stubborn\u003c/b\u003e, yet very trainable when positive methods are used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eIt is a very \u003cb\u003esensitive breed\u003c/b\u003e and responds poorly to compulsory training methods and to being physically punished. Pharaohs were bred to hunt and think for themselves, and they have retained this trait for thousands of years. They\u003cb\u003e tire / bore easily with repetitive commands\u003c/b\u003e, therefore it is the trainer's job to ensure that their training remains interesting and positive in nature.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-auCl9ZJY7HI/Xr3ylgkIZBI/AAAAAAAAhBQ/PFwa596ZI4I8OZr6N_HJGO6JNfUU8EyXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bgoofy%2Bpersonality%2Bdog%2Bleaping%2Bwith%2Ba%2Bbranch%2Bin%2Bhis%2Bmouth.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound with all our four paws in the air and branch in his mouth\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"850\" data-original-width\u003d\"1332\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-auCl9ZJY7HI/Xr3ylgkIZBI/AAAAAAAAhBQ/PFwa596ZI4I8OZr6N_HJGO6JNfUU8EyXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bgoofy%2Bpersonality%2Bdog%2Bleaping%2Bwith%2Ba%2Bbranch%2Bin%2Bhis%2Bmouth.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pharaoh Hounds are highly active dogs with a goofy personality\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eNobody ever accused a pharaoh of being an obedience wiz! They have \u003cb\u003every good eyesight and hearing\u003c/b\u003e but they don’t have any particularly ability to work as a watchdog or protection dog. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThey are a very active breed but, like Greyhounds, \u003cb\u003eas indoor dogs they are couch potatoes\u003c/b\u003e and need little \"real\" exercise.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eIndoors, the Pharaoh Hound is calm, quiet and content to stretch out on your best sofa and sleep as long as you have given him a daily run or romp.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePharaoh Hounds thrive with human companionship. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/02/top-12-boredom-busters-for-dogs-in-2020.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eIf they are bored\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, they will get into mischief and create their own amusement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe Pharaoh is \u003cb\u003esensitive and aloof,\u003c/b\u003e it tends to reserved and scared around strangers. Few breeds can claim to match this breed's \u003cb\u003epatience and gentleness with children\u003c/b\u003e, and they get along well with other dogs when \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/10/how-to-raise-well-behaved-puppy.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eproperly socialised\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. But they need to be closely supervised around cats and other small mammals. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAccording to the American Breed Club, Pharaohs are \u003cb\u003evirtually free from genetic diseases\u003c/b\u003e. The conditions that seem to affect the breed the most include the following:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eHip Dysplasia – dogs can be hip scored by a vet\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eLuxating Patellas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/02/dog-eye-injuries-can-be-vet-emergency.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEye problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eSkin Allergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/06/canine-bloat-gdv-causes-signs-prevention.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eCanine Bloat\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e / gastric torsion\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/02/understanding-cushings-disease-in-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCushing’s Disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (Hyperadrenocorticism)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eReputable breeders continue to test their dogs for genetic conditions such as \u003cb\u003ehip dysplasia, luxating patellas, and myriad eye conditions\u003c/b\u003e, just to ensure that these disorders do not become a problem. Reputable breeders should be able to show documentation of health screening performed on their breeding dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eNote that Pharaohs, like most sighthounds, are \u003cb\u003esensitive to barbiturate anaesthetics\u003c/b\u003e. Their ears are thin and prone to frostbite when living in cold climates.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e Their thin coat makes them require \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/05/2023-top-winter-warmers-for-australian.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003edog coats or jackets\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003ein cold weather.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJLHQJENihw/Xr3qAo_RLqI/AAAAAAAAhBA/8ponEpnopOM4Jsi7B_nllZueAJ6s814VgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2BCare%2Bears%2Bprone%2Bto%2Bfrostbites.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound with four paws in the snow facing left\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"624\" data-original-width\u003d\"1024\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJLHQJENihw/Xr3qAo_RLqI/AAAAAAAAhBA/8ponEpnopOM4Jsi7B_nllZueAJ6s814VgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2BCare%2Bears%2Bprone%2Bto%2Bfrostbites.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound Health - sensitive to cold\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Lifespan\u003c/b\u003e: about 12-14 years. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eGrooming \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThey have\u003cb\u003e sensitive skin\u003c/b\u003e, and normal shampoo may cause allergic reactions, therefore it is best to wash them with a gentle dog shampoo.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eGrooming Pharaohs is as easy as a \u003cb\u003equick rub\u003c/b\u003e with a hound glove or a damp cloth. They are \u003cb\u003eclean dogs, shed very little\u003c/b\u003e, and have no noticeable odour, except when wet or when they've been outside. But their odour quickly returns to normal. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended for \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eBecause their \u003cb\u003eenergy requirements are high\u003c/b\u003e, Pharaoh Hounds are \u003cb\u003erecommended for active families\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThese active, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/07/8-tips-for-living-with-high-energy-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ehigh-energy dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e need \u003cb\u003edaily walks and playing\u003c/b\u003e, and many also enjoy jogging.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tDIZmlquec/Xr3qjbMQ-vI/AAAAAAAAhBI/aUjEjE2FUIsyd2rpK3qlRZMlHSmLry2JACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bactive%2Bdogs%2Bwho%2Benjoy%2Bwalking%2Band%2Brunning.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pharaoh Dog with happy grin runs in a field with his ears flapping\" border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"583\" data-original-width\u003d\"1476\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tDIZmlquec/Xr3qjbMQ-vI/AAAAAAAAhBI/aUjEjE2FUIsyd2rpK3qlRZMlHSmLry2JACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BDog%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Bactive%2Bdogs%2Bwho%2Benjoy%2Bwalking%2Band%2Brunning.jpg\" title\u003d\"Pharaoh Hound dog recommended for active families\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eWhen outdoors, Pharaohs should be kept on a lead or exercised in an enclosed area because of their \u003cb\u003eextremely high prey drive\u003c/b\u003e. If they give chase, they can be difficult to catch since they are such fast runners.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eHowever, they can do well in apartments if they are sufficiently exercised. A backyard would be appreciated, but it needs to have a tall fence (6 feet high minimum is recommended).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eSee if there is a dog club in your area that offers an activity called \u003cb\u003elure coursing\u003c/b\u003e, which is chasing a mechanical lure in a controlled setting. This is an appropriate outlet for the full-speed galloping behaviours that are \"hardwired\" into your Pharaoh Hound's genes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eBeing quite rare means they're amongst \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/09/the-most-expensive-dog-breeds-in-2018.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eone of the most expensive dog breeds in Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. To own one of these adorable dogs you could be looking at paying upwards of $7,000!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFor more information about the Pharaoh Hound, please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/HoundClubofVic/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eHound Club of Victoria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere's a also a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/137312983636806/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eFacebook group\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for Pharaoh Hounds lovers in Australia.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3325128512757495136/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/pharaoh-hound-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3325128512757495136"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3325128512757495136"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/pharaoh-hound-breed-profile.html","title":"Pharaoh Hound - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEEUjXfMBts/Xr3lLy2lo2I/AAAAAAAAhAY/ljG76I9hm1ANI7917DGwsWl-G3d8RMo1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/Pharaoh%2BHound%2BBreed%2BProfile%2B-%2Badult%2Bmale%2BPharaoh%2BDog%2Bstanding%2Bfacing%2Bleft.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6180683732524281742"},"published":{"$t":"2017-09-14T08:03:00.009+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-14T14:50:56.922+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Newfoundland - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih-6_rhM-yo/WbkXl_0E8cI/AAAAAAAAPug/K3Fvt4Q_nLY--G90m6A0ieTTLIR3eZb7ACLcBGAs/s1600/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-Profile-Adult-Puppies.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"853\" data-original-width\u003d\"1190\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih-6_rhM-yo/WbkXl_0E8cI/AAAAAAAAPug/K3Fvt4Q_nLY--G90m6A0ieTTLIR3eZb7ACLcBGAs/s1600/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-Profile-Adult-Puppies.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eNewfoundlands are the “gentle giants of the dog world”. Despite being large and powerful, their gentle and placid nature makes them \u003cb\u003eideal family pets\u003c/b\u003e. ‘\u003ci\u003eNewfs\u003c/i\u003e’, as they are often called, \u003cb\u003ethrive on human companionship\u003c/b\u003e and have \u003cb\u003ea great affinity with water\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eIf you lead a busy life, work full-time or you are house-proud, this is\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cu style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eNOT\u003c/u\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;the breed for you.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eHistory\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Newfoundland is the namesake of the eastern coastal region of Canada. It is almost certainly a combination of the ancient, native Indian dogs and the many European breeds, which were carried across the Atlantic by explorers and fishermen from the 15th century onwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eBy the end of the 17th century the breed had stabilised into a \u003cb\u003elarge, web-footed, thick coated working dog\u003c/b\u003e used to haul small carts and sledges. Newfoundlands\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;gained a reputation as being intrepid rescuers and helping fishermen by carrying lines from one boat to another.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOB1gdoU9eo/WbmvN_m892I/AAAAAAAAPvg/T9f_yqwOtkUDxUSaUKarr9buMNzqOR0VACLcBGAs/s1600/Sir-Edwin-Landseer-Painting-of-a-Newfoundland-Dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"353\" data-original-width\u003d\"450\" height\u003d\"313\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zOB1gdoU9eo/WbmvN_m892I/AAAAAAAAPvg/T9f_yqwOtkUDxUSaUKarr9buMNzqOR0VACLcBGAs/s400/Sir-Edwin-Landseer-Painting-of-a-Newfoundland-Dog.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewfoundland Dog - Painting by Sir Edwin Landseer\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn the 19th century the dogs became popular in England and were named by George Cartwright. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eImported throughout Europe, the Newfoundland soon attracted the attention of rich people, who brought them to ornament their estates and entertain (and watch over) their children.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Newfoundland is considered a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003egiant dog breed\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e but their size varies with heights ranging from 60-75cm at the shoulder and their height from 45-80kg at maturity.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MHx9qlYaIv0/WbkYg_irCiI/AAAAAAAAPus/KvSrCEVAiPUNBOnnN6WaBu5SWTEKhzNIQCLcBGAs/s1600/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-Profile-Chocolate-Brown.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"696\" data-original-width\u003d\"1000\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MHx9qlYaIv0/WbkYg_irCiI/AAAAAAAAPus/KvSrCEVAiPUNBOnnN6WaBu5SWTEKhzNIQCLcBGAs/s16000/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-Profile-Chocolate-Brown.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe majority of Newfoundland dogs are jet black but there are also chocolate brown, or white with black markings (known as the Landseer). They have a massive skull, a short square muzzle, small, tight-rimmed, widely-set eyes and ears that lie flat to the cheek. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor the \u003cb\u003eNewfoundland Breed Standard\u003c/b\u003e, please visit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Newfoundland\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe striking appearance of the Newfoundland dogs you see in the show ring is the product of many hours of bathing and grooming.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe natural look of the Newfie is that of a large shaggy farm dog usually with some dirt and weed clinging to his coat!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eSo please choose this breed for his character and not his appearance.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eA Newfoundland \u003cb\u003ecould still be acting as a puppy when two years old\u003c/b\u003e, however it would weigh at least 60kg by that stage!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDespite being gentle and loving, an elderly or frail person or the very young can be knocked aside by a boisterous puppy, which is why \u003cb\u003ebasic obedience training is essential\u003c/b\u003e and should be started as soon as possible.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Newfoundland is incredibly \u003cb\u003eplacid\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epatient\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etolerant\u003c/b\u003e, and very good with children. However, because of their large size and strength, the breed shouldn’t be left unsupervised with young children.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eNewfoundland dogs are loyal and courageous with \u003cb\u003eabove average endurance and working ability\u003c/b\u003e. They are people-oriented dogs and shouldn’t be left alone for long periods in the backyard.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Exercise\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAAU6d_s8FQ/WbkZLu0esgI/AAAAAAAAPu4/h6lhYX1AriMs8oHo6cjUY1Kgsj5EaPfdwCLcBGAs/s1600/Newfoundland-Dog-swimming-to-retrieve-dog-toy.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1067\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAAU6d_s8FQ/WbkZLu0esgI/AAAAAAAAPu4/h6lhYX1AriMs8oHo6cjUY1Kgsj5EaPfdwCLcBGAs/s16000/Newfoundland-Dog-swimming-to-retrieve-dog-toy.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf your goals are orientated towards achieving success at high level competitions, please realise that the Newfie is not among the breeds best suited to a highly polished performance!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eHowever Newfs can - with adequate training - excel at dog sports such as \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/04/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eagility\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, carting, tracking and water rescue.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAlthough Newfoundlands are laid back and happy to laze around the house, they need exercise to maintain the health of their heart and lungs and maintain muscle tone.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAn adult Newfie should walk a kilometre or more or have at least half an hour exercise each day. However when exercising a growing pup, \u003cb\u003eshorter and slower walks are preferred\u003c/b\u003e for exercise as ball chasing and stick chasing can place undue strain on growing bones.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eYou'll find some advice about \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/04/advice-on-age-appropriate-exercise-for.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eage-appropriate exercise for dogs here\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcessive exercise and feeding\u003c/b\u003e can cause joint problems later on in life\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003eGrooming\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EPcRNE5mCZQ/Wbmp9tnQjZI/AAAAAAAAPvQ/PJgHrfMyOvEQukQZ_3H3r1AADvcT-w-9gCLcBGAs/s1600/Black-Newfoundland-Dog-Drooling.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"465\" data-original-width\u003d\"523\" height\u003d\"355\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EPcRNE5mCZQ/Wbmp9tnQjZI/AAAAAAAAPvQ/PJgHrfMyOvEQukQZ_3H3r1AADvcT-w-9gCLcBGAs/s400/Black-Newfoundland-Dog-Drooling.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewfoundlands drool\u003c/b\u003e because of their jaw and mouth structure which allows them to breathe while performing water rescue and this is an inherent quality of the breed.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf you are squeamish about this or fastidious about the neatness of your home, then a Newfie is not for you!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe thick shaggy coat requires \u003cb\u003eregular grooming \u003c/b\u003e(at least 10-15 minutes a day or half an hour twice a week) not only to avoid knots but to preserve the health of the skin underneath and detect \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/national-tick-awareness-month-for-pets.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eticks\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and other parasites.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreeders advise brushing the coat\u003c/b\u003e because the dog is difficult to bath but on the plus side, the Newfoundland’s dense, coarse, oily coat encourages dirt to stay on the surface, making it easier to care for. The coat should be cleaned with a short, stiff bristled brush, brushing in either direction.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn common with all large dogs, Newfoundland dogs can have problems with their hips, called \u003cb\u003eHip Dysplasia\u003c/b\u003e. Newfoundlands can also suffer from \u003cb\u003eOsteochondrosis Dissecans\u003c/b\u003e (OCD), a disease that affects the structure of the bone cartilage. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eSeveral breeds of dogs are known to have \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/02/heart-disease-in-dogs-causes-symptoms.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eheart problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. One specific to Newfies is called \u003cb\u003eSub-aortic Stenosis\u003c/b\u003e (SAS) which can cause a heart murmur and lead to death at a young age. However this condition is reported as rare in Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eOther health problems may include \u003cb\u003elip fold infections\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eeyelid disorders\u003c/b\u003e, and, among older dogs, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/07/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003earthritis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N3y1yclPF5A/WbkZvlynUAI/AAAAAAAAPvA/LZ-jVRKx5FsrrZqBKx403pLY4kI6StM7wCLcBGAs/s1600/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-jet-black-puppy-panting.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"986\" data-original-width\u003d\"1174\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N3y1yclPF5A/WbkZvlynUAI/AAAAAAAAPvA/LZ-jVRKx5FsrrZqBKx403pLY4kI6StM7wCLcBGAs/s16000/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-jet-black-puppy-panting.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe majority of Newfoundlands have black coats that absorb heat more readily than light coloured coats and they are, therefore, more prone to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/11/summer-safety-preventing-heat-stroke-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eheat stress\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eThey require cool shelter and plenty of water in hot weather conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eGiant breeds need \u003cb\u003especific balanced diets\u003c/b\u003e that allow for adequate nutrition without providing too much bulk. They will \u003cb\u003econtinue to grow until 18 months of age\u003c/b\u003e and require a diet that is low in calcium and low in energy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon’t allow puppies to become overweight\u003c/b\u003e because this strains their bones.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eTheir expected lifespan is between 10-12 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eUpkeep Cost\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eNewfoundlands are not a cheap breed to look after. Being large dogs, both your food and veterinary bills (most medications are proportional to body weight) will be sizeable. Breeders advise that it will cost nearly $1,000 (approx. $20/week) in the first year or so of your puppy’s life. \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ePet insurance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e is highly recommended.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRecommended for\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe ideal owner should treat the Newfoundland as part of the family and give their dog plenty of love and attention.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eFor more details on the breed, please contact one of the following:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewfoundlandclubofnsw\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eNewfoundland Club of NSW Inc\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(including the Re-Home \u0026amp; Rescue)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.newfoundlandclubvictoria.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eNewfoundland Club of Victoria Inc\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/newfclubSA/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eNewfoundland Club of SA Inc\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/6180683732524281742/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/newfoundland-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6180683732524281742"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6180683732524281742"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/newfoundland-breed-profile.html","title":"Newfoundland - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ih-6_rhM-yo/WbkXl_0E8cI/AAAAAAAAPug/K3Fvt4Q_nLY--G90m6A0ieTTLIR3eZb7ACLcBGAs/s72-c/Newfoundland-Dog-Breed-Profile-Adult-Puppies.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1308771202972322313"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-20T11:45:00.016+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-19T20:35:44.977+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Xoloitzcuintle or Mexican Hairless Dog "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23SiyRY4JQc/WUhqXVOZvaI/AAAAAAAAN68/E7vrTVi8fSg3Tvp60sMSggwLKRHsnTK4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Mexican-Hairless-Dog-Breed-Profile-Lead.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23SiyRY4JQc/WUhqXVOZvaI/AAAAAAAAN68/E7vrTVi8fSg3Tvp60sMSggwLKRHsnTK4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Mexican-Hairless-Dog-Breed-Profile-Lead.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Xoloitzcuintle or Xolo for short is a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003erare breed\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e, numbering \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eonly around 20,000 in the world\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e. Often\u0026nbsp;called the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eMexican Hairless Dog\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e, the Xolo is a calm, loyal and intelligent dog.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eOne of the most ancient dog breeds in the Western Hemisphere, they are thought to have originated around 3,500 years ago in Mexico and have changed very little since.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GrtIsCRkDik/WUhuoRlQbaI/AAAAAAAAN7M/CB-lzYIPhHIVuhOZciEj3inDBWK-1UiXgCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Breed-Profile-Dog-Effigy-Pre-hispanic-Mexico.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1538\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GrtIsCRkDik/WUhuoRlQbaI/AAAAAAAAN7M/CB-lzYIPhHIVuhOZciEj3inDBWK-1UiXgCLcBGAs/s400/Xoloitzcuintle-Breed-Profile-Dog-Effigy-Pre-hispanic-Mexico.jpg\" width\u003d\"383\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eArtifacts and clay pottery depicting the Xolo have been \u003cbr /\u003efound\u0026nbsp;in the tombs of Colima, Mayan and Aztec Indians\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe name Xoloitzcuintle,\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ewhich is\u0026nbsp;pronounced\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e“Show-low-eats-qweent-lee”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ecombines\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e“Xolotl”\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;the Aztec god of the underworld, with\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e“itzcuintli\"\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e, the Aztec word for dog.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eXolos served the Aztecs and Mayans as healers, hunters, guard dogs and bed warmers but they were also used as a food source and sacrificial token.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe meat of the Xoloitzcuintle (or Xoloitzcuintli in Nahuatl language) was considered a delicacy in pre-Hispanic Mexico, eaten by the indigenous population as a ritual to their beliefs and was regarded as a representative of \"Xolotl\" - the god of lightning and death - from which its name originates.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIts task was to guide the souls of the dead to their eternal destination.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTherefore the dog became scarce, reaching a \u003cb\u003epoint of near extinction in the 1950’s\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXQqX9XWBxU/WUh0QgnvgPI/AAAAAAAAN7s/Vf0tQASEeO4PV4RvhkA0VLjvXcL82j4kACLcBGAs/s1600/Mexican-Painter-Frida-Kahlo-and-her-Xolo-dogs.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"399\" data-original-width\u003d\"317\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXQqX9XWBxU/WUh0QgnvgPI/AAAAAAAAN7s/Vf0tQASEeO4PV4RvhkA0VLjvXcL82j4kACLcBGAs/w317-h400/Mexican-Painter-Frida-Kahlo-and-her-Xolo-dogs.jpg\" width\u003d\"317\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMexican painter Frida Kahlo\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003ewith her Xolos (1944)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eWithout the efforts of the \u003ci\u003eFederacion Canofila Mexicana\u003c/i\u003e (FCM) and a group of dedicated volunteers, it is quite possible that the Xolo breed would not be here today.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eEarly expeditions to remote villages in Mexico were organised to gather breeding stock with a breeding program officially starting in 1956: these dogs were the foundation of the modern day Xoloitzcuintle breed.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eXoloitzcuintle is the national dog of Mexico\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e and is treasured by people.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe first Xolo only arrived in Australia in 2009 followed by 3 more after 2010 and the first litter was born in 2014 which explains why they are still a rare sight here.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: orange;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAll Xolos should display a well-proportioned body, ample chest, well-sprung ribs with long limbs and tail.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere are\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003ethree different sizes\u003c/b\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eMiniature\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;(25-35cm),\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eIntermediate\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e(36-45cm) and\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eStandard\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;(46-60cm, with a 2cm allowance in top quality dogs).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EF-p2ENcz3Y/WUhuPV30KJI/AAAAAAAAN7I/t0YZxKUdgGYkI7NYRtb2-Tqo3m8KRz_UwCLcBGAs/s1600/Wazzat-Xolointzcuintle-Breed-Profile-Appearance.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EF-p2ENcz3Y/WUhuPV30KJI/AAAAAAAAN7I/t0YZxKUdgGYkI7NYRtb2-Tqo3m8KRz_UwCLcBGAs/s1600/Wazzat-Xolointzcuintle-Breed-Profile-Appearance.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto Credit: Diane Andersen - \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.animalimages.com.au/about-animal-images-photography/72999\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAnimal Images Photography\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Xolo comes in two varieties and can be hairless or coated. The hairless Xolo is a very attractive dog characterised by a \u003cb\u003elack of hair with smooth and soft skin\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe coated Xolo is fully coated and displays the same proportions. Both varieties occur in all hair or skin colours, and often marked, splashed, or spotted. The most common colours are termed black with also varying shades of grey and red.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eXolos \u003cb\u003eoften have tusk-like canine teeth\u003c/b\u003e and a particular feature (in the hairless variety) is that the \u003cb\u003edentition is nearly always incomplete\u003c/b\u003e, associated to the hairless gene whilst the coated dogs have full dentition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HfKwUEleb64/WUhyWrsCpGI/AAAAAAAAN7g/ib1xTvpINeMxyFuOqqPuJOQN-4k42snvgCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Dog-Breed-Profile-Mt-Helena-2015.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eTheir \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ewell developed interdigital membranes in the toes\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e are somewhat prehensile, allowing them to grip toys with dexterity!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eFor the \u003cb\u003eXolointzcuintle Breed Standard\u003c/b\u003e, please visit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Xoloitzcuintle\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Xoloitzcuintle's primitive temperament (very high intelligence, sensitivity, high energy, inquisitiveness, strong survival and social instincts) is apparent because the breed's temperament was not modified overall by selective breeding in their native history in Mexico. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Xoloitzcuintle is a calm dog, cheerful and alert yet reserved towards strangers. He is an \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eintelligent, loyal and extremely devoted companion\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e but he can also be an effective watch dog.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Xolo makes a wonderful pup however just with all dogs, puppies need to be well socialised. With an intelligent and fast learning attitude, they will require an owner who utilises a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003econsistent and structured training\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e routine to earn their respect.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HfKwUEleb64/WUhyWrsCpGI/AAAAAAAAN7g/ib1xTvpINeMxyFuOqqPuJOQN-4k42snvgCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Dog-Breed-Profile-Mt-Helena-2015.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HfKwUEleb64/WUhyWrsCpGI/AAAAAAAAN7g/ib1xTvpINeMxyFuOqqPuJOQN-4k42snvgCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle-Dog-Breed-Profile-Mt-Helena-2015.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto Credit: Diane Andersen - \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.animalimages.com.au/about-animal-images-photography/72999\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAnimal Images Photography\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Xoloitzcuintle \u003cb\u003eneeds a great deal of companionship\u003c/b\u003e and does not like being left alone for more than a few hours. Sometimes referred to as \u003cb\u003e“Velcro dogs”\u003c/b\u003e, bored Xolos can become anxious and suffer from \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/02/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-rising.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eseparation anxiety\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, which they express by destructive chewing and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/03/excessive-dog-barking-tips-advice.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eexcessive barking\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThey also have a tendency to climb or dig to escape from confinement so high secure fences are a must. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThese dogs exhibit well in conformation, they excel in the obedience and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/04/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eagility\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e arenas and they are also used worldwide as therapy and assistance dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: orange; font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBwCZLc3Jto/WUh7WzTaBOI/AAAAAAAAN78/WMC9m_rUcb8KIUjAQq7qcdU2s_XVRKu9wCLcBGAs/s1600/DA%2BBirth%2B2.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"648\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBwCZLc3Jto/WUh7WzTaBOI/AAAAAAAAN78/WMC9m_rUcb8KIUjAQq7qcdU2s_XVRKu9wCLcBGAs/s16000/DA%2BBirth%2B2.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto Credit: Diane Andersen - \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.animalimages.com.au/about-animal-images-photography/72999\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAnimal Images Photography\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Xolo has been developed by natural selection for thousands of years, and is therefore generally not prone to health and structure problems as other dog breeds more modified by human selection efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs Xolos came from tropical climates they are not suited for outdoor life in colder temperate and should be considered an indoor dog breed.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTheir average lifespan is between 12 and 15 years.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrooming \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eXolos enjoy food and are well-known to enjoy chomping on some fruit and vegies.\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eBecause they are hairless, they will require a dog coat during the cooler months and in summer a \u003cb\u003esun coat and/or sun protection\u003c/b\u003e should be used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eWeekly bathing and skin care is also recommended.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pqJEP8DUbPg/WUhxnloAJNI/AAAAAAAAN7Y/xsXjqn9e1PMq-HI7-7M_KoVZ8TAsJJmugCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle%2BBreed%2BProfile.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"667\" data-original-width\u003d\"1000\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pqJEP8DUbPg/WUhxnloAJNI/AAAAAAAAN7Y/xsXjqn9e1PMq-HI7-7M_KoVZ8TAsJJmugCLcBGAs/s1600/Xoloitzcuintle%2BBreed%2BProfile.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto Credit: Diane Andersen - \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.animalimages.com.au/about-animal-images-photography/72999\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAnimal Images Photography\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe would like to thank Jacqi Dinis from \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1673207022956539/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eWazzat Xoloitzcuintle\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for her assistance with this story.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFor more information on this unique breed, please visit the following websites:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.xoloaus.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.xoloaus.com\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.xoloworld.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ewww.xoloworld.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/1308771202972322313/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/06/xoloitzcuintle-or-mexican-hairless-dog.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/1308771202972322313"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/1308771202972322313"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/06/xoloitzcuintle-or-mexican-hairless-dog.html","title":"Xoloitzcuintle or Mexican Hairless Dog "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23SiyRY4JQc/WUhqXVOZvaI/AAAAAAAAN68/E7vrTVi8fSg3Tvp60sMSggwLKRHsnTK4ACLcBGAs/s72-c/Xoloitzcuintle-Mexican-Hairless-Dog-Breed-Profile-Lead.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4415541897272849573"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-10T08:59:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-13T08:45:13.888+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KNOW YOUR BREED"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Pug - Breed Profile"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_DuVPbYcWw/VhRk1kyoVyI/AAAAAAAAAiw/mSc6bt24Tgg/s1600/dog-breed-the-pug.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Cream coloured Pug standing outside\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_DuVPbYcWw/VhRk1kyoVyI/AAAAAAAAAiw/mSc6bt24Tgg/s1600/dog-breed-the-pug.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pug\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eis a sturdy, compact dog breed known as the clown of the canine world because they have a great sense of humour and like to show off. Spirited, wilful and affectionate, Pugs behave lovingly toward people of all ages and get along well with other dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eHistory\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs originated in China, dating back to the Han dynasty. They were prized by the Emperors of China and lived in luxurious accommodations, sometimes even being guarded by soldiers. In the early 1600s, China began trading with European countries. Reportedly, the first Pugs brought to Europe came with the Dutch traders, who named the breed \u003ci\u003eMopshond\u003c/i\u003e, a name still in use today.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs quickly became favourites of royal households throughout Europe, and in Holland, the Pug became the official dog of the House of Orange in 1572 after a Pug reportedly saved the life of William, Prince of Orange.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rcftogfXUMg/VhRnY13QbCI/AAAAAAAAAjE/1eItyw0-ofk/s1600/queen-victoria-and-pug-dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Queen-Victoria-and-her-Pug\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rcftogfXUMg/VhRnY13QbCI/AAAAAAAAAjE/1eItyw0-ofk/s400/queen-victoria-and-pug-dog.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"302\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs the Pug's popularity spread throughout Europe, it was often known by different names in different countries. In France, it was called \u003ci\u003eCarlin\u003c/i\u003e; in Spain \u003ci\u003eDogullo\u003c/i\u003e; in Germany Mops; and in Italy, \u003ci\u003eCaganlino\u003c/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eMarie Antoinette had a Pug named Mops before she married Louis XVI at the age of 15. Another famous Frenchwoman, Josephine Bonaparte, had a Pug named Fortune. Pugs became very popular during the Victorian era and were featured in many paintings, postcards, and figurines of the period. Queen Victoria had many Pugs, and she also bred them.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs are one of the earliest pure breeds of dog kept in Australia. Though it's uncertain when they arrived, records from the Agricultural Society of NSW show two Pugs being exhibited in 1870.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Pug looks like a miniature Mastiff with a compact, square body, large bone structure and thick, wrinkly skin. The head of the Pug is short, blunt and large compared to the rest of the body. The moles on a Pug's cheeks are called \"beauty spots.\"\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eLarge dark eyes should not protrude\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003efrom the wrinkled squashed face\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ebut simply fill the eye sockets giving the dog an animated expression. The tail is curled as tightly as possible over the hip, with a double curl being considered perfection.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEven though the coats are short, Pugs are a double-coated breed. Pugs are typically fawn-coloured or black. The fawn colour can have different tints, such as apricot or silver, and all Pugs have a short, flat, black muzzle.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Males 30 - 36 cm; Females 25 - 30 cm\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Males 6 - 9 kg; Females 6 - 8 kg\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eVisit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Pug\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs Australia here\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, for the full breed standard.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTemperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/12/why-is-puppy-socialisation-so-essential.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003esocialisation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePersonality-wise, Pugs are happy and affectionate, loyal and charming, playful and mischievous. They are very intelligent, however, they can be wilful, which makes training challenging. Crate training is recommended as they are known to be difficult to house train.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't expect a Pug to hunt, guard or retrieve!\u003c/b\u003e Pugs were bred to be companions and tend to be a sedentary dog, content to sit in your lap as you read a book or watch a movie. Pugs love to be the centre of attention and are heartsick if ignored.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTheir compact package belies a great deal of energy, so \u003cb\u003eexpect to be entertained with some goofy antics\u003c/b\u003e if your Pug doesn't get a walk or some playtime.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs will need to be kept in an enclosed area as their road sense is poor.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Pugs will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed. Their average lifespan is between 12 and 15 years.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yR6YWKRySro/WGStzHhw38I/AAAAAAAAJ6c/XiTnJQZnrJQk6MfsMde60uKiAUF02vLwgCLcB/s1600/Panting-Pug-in-the-grass-strip.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pug-lying-in-grass-with-tongue-out\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"207\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yR6YWKRySro/WGStzHhw38I/AAAAAAAAJ6c/XiTnJQZnrJQk6MfsMde60uKiAUF02vLwgCLcB/s400/Panting-Pug-in-the-grass-strip.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDue to their flat face, pugs should not be over exercised or become overheated. They need plenty of water and shade in hot conditions or they ca\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003en experience breathing difficulties and suffer from\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/11/summer-safety-preventing-heat-stroke-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eheatstroke\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e. Pugs are definitely house dogs and should not be kept outdoors.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBeing \u003cb\u003eprone to breathing problems\u003c/b\u003e means that pugs should not be allowed to become\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/02/dog-obesity-and-weight-management_9.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eoverweight\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Excess fat around the heart can bring about premature death. \u003cb\u003eThe wrinkles of the dog should be monitored for skin problems\u003c/b\u003e and the fold across the nose should be wiped daily with lanolin or Vaseline on cotton wool.\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_LFMpoZeGW4/VhwSQ-5FVnI/AAAAAAAAAvc/HKNZJ1TitcE/s1600/dog-breed-pug-dog-wrinkles.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Sad-Pug-with-head-on-floor\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"289\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_LFMpoZeGW4/VhwSQ-5FVnI/AAAAAAAAAvc/HKNZJ1TitcE/s400/dog-breed-pug-dog-wrinkles.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEye problems:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003eBecause their large eyes bulge, Pugs are prone to a variety of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/02/dog-eye-injuries-can-be-vet-emergency.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eeye problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, including\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eproptosis\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e(the eyeball is dislodged from the eye socket and the eyelid clamps behind it)\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003edistichiasis\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;(an abnormal growth of eyelashes on the margin of the eye, resulting in the eyelashes rubbing against the eye);\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eprogressive retinal atrophy\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;(a degenerative disease of the retinal visual cells that leads to blindness) and\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eentropion\u003c/i\u003e; (the eyelid, usually the lower lid, rolls inward, causing the hair on the lid to rub on the eye and irritate it).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAllergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Some Pugs suffer from a variety of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/allergies-in-dogs-symptoms-and-treatment.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eallergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;ranging from contact (\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eenvironmental allergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) to food allergies. If your Pug is licking at his paws or rubbing his face a great deal, suspect allergy and have him checked by your vet.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHemi-vertebrae\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Short-nosed breeds, such as Pugs, Bulldogs\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eFrench Bulldogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ecan have misshaped vertebrae. Sometimes, only a few of the vertebrae are affected and the dog is able to live a normal life. Others will stagger and display an uncoordinated, weak gait between 4 and 6 months of age. Some dogs get progressively worse and may even become paralysed. The cause of the condition is unknown. Surgery can help.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/01/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eBracycephalic Airway Syndrome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;There is an anatomical narrowing at the nostrils, the back of the throat and in the windpipe itself. This explains why pugs often breathe noisily, with sounds ranging from heaving breathing to honking.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eLight sleepers may want to invest in a pair of ear plugs as pugs wheeze, snort and snore - loudly.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eWhile the Pug's first love is human attention, his second love is food. These dogs love to eat, eat, eat. This, combined with their small stature, puts them at risk for\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/07/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eobesity\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: orange;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b3ek2ZXQawU/WGWFJqpB4cI/AAAAAAAAJ60/MSrusIMumUEX4Emg22zD7k7vXtSTCPKVACLcB/s1600/Pug-grooming.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pug-washed-outside-with-towel-on-his-head\" border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b3ek2ZXQawU/WGWFJqpB4cI/AAAAAAAAJ60/MSrusIMumUEX4Emg22zD7k7vXtSTCPKVACLcB/s320/Pug-grooming.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe coat is short and smooth however be warned to pugs shed like crazy, especially in summer. Following that, regular brushing and bathing helps keep the coat in good condition and shedding to a minimum.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eA monthly bath is sufficient and the Pug's small size is handy: you can drop him right in the kitchen sink for a bath. \u003cb\u003eThe Pug's bulging eyes need special attention\u003c/b\u003e. Because they protrude, the eyes are vulnerable to injury and irritation from soaps and chemicals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nRegular nail trimming is essential\u003c/b\u003e, since these house dogs don't usually wear down their nails outdoors like active breeds do. What requires special attention is the Pug's facial wrinkles. These folds are hotbeds for infection if allowed to become damp or dirty. The wrinkles must be dried thoroughly after bathing, and wiped out in-between baths. Some owners simply use a dry cotton ball; others use commercial baby wipes to wipe out the folds.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRecommended for\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThough playful and rambunctious, the Pug is a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003elow-maintenance companion, making it ideal for older owners\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e. Because they are a small, quiet breed and are relatively inactive when indoors, they are a good choice for apartment dwellers as well.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u4sNytUwI1s/WGWEZFI7vkI/AAAAAAAAJ6s/Ja5Bg79Lge49U36PPWcqF_uWoLKNN84tACLcB/s1600/Pug-relaxing-on-sofa.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Pug-lying-on-sofa-with-tongue-out\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u4sNytUwI1s/WGWEZFI7vkI/AAAAAAAAJ6s/Ja5Bg79Lge49U36PPWcqF_uWoLKNN84tACLcB/s1600/Pug-relaxing-on-sofa.jpg\" title\u003d\"\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs love kids. Though small, the Pug is not delicate like some toy breeds, so he is a good breed choice for families with children. However, children who want an active pet to retrieve balls or play soccer will be disappointed with a Pug. Adults should always supervise interactions between children and pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFor more information on the breed, please visit:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pugclubofvictoria.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePug Club of Victoria\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.pugclubofsa.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ePug Club of South Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pugclubofnsw.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pug Dog Club of NSW\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRescue Groups\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ePugs are often purchased without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. There are many Pugs in need of adoption and or fostering.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf you'd like to re-home a Pug, please contact:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pugrescue.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePug Rescue and Adoption Victoria\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pugs-sos.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePugs SOS Inc.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pugrescue.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.pugrescue.com.au\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/4415541897272849573/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/05/the-pug-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/4415541897272849573"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/4415541897272849573"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/05/the-pug-breed-profile.html","title":"The Pug - Breed Profile"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_DuVPbYcWw/VhRk1kyoVyI/AAAAAAAAAiw/mSc6bt24Tgg/s72-c/dog-breed-the-pug.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});