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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wumTzLBEN2I/X0bsrq9mWnI/AAAAAAAAi58/vkJbH6JD2J4B3EyKyCSw-ObPkpO7FkA0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_Pug_Panting_on_a_walk%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BSilvana%2BCarlos%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1000\" data-original-width\u003d\"1500\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wumTzLBEN2I/X0bsrq9mWnI/AAAAAAAAi58/vkJbH6JD2J4B3EyKyCSw-ObPkpO7FkA0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_Pug_Panting_on_a_walk%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BSilvana%2BCarlos%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eRVC study highlights breed loyalty for pugs, French bulldogs, and English bulldogs, despite substantial health risks\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\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;\"\u003eAccording to a new study,\u003cb\u003e 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs\u003c/b\u003e – including the \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, \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 and English Bulldog – would opt for the same breed again, despite experiencing common and severe health problems in their pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\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;\"\u003eThe research, led by the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoyal Veterinary College\u003c/i\u003e \u003c/b\u003e(RVC) in collaboration with the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversity of Edinburgh\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNottingham Trent University\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, also revealed that two-thirds (66%) of owners would recommend their flat-faced breed to others. The development of ‘breed-loyalty’ towards flat-faced breeds is very concerning because it promotes the proliferation of these breeds despite their \u003cb\u003esubstantial health risks\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFlat-faced, or \u003cb\u003e‘brachycephalic’ dog breeds suffer many severe and often lifelong health issues\u003c/b\u003e, including eye ulcers, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/01/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ebreathing problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/01/how-to-avoid-heat-stroke-in-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eheatstroke\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, relating to their typical body shape - particularly their characteristic flattened face.\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\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;\"\u003eDespite the heightened risk of such welfare problems, which are often painful and distressing, the popularity of flat-faced breeds has dramatically increased over the last decade, with the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eFrench Bulldog now the UK’s most popular breed registered with the Kennel Club\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\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eAlthough previous RVC studies found that owners are initially attracted to brachycephalic breeds due to their distinctive appearance, this latest study has revealed that behaviour traits are a core component of why owners ‘love’ their breed and would recommend them to others; \u003cb\u003eessentially, owners come for the looks, but stay for the personality\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eOwners of all three breeds were very confident they would own ‘their’ breed again in the future. First-time dog owners and those that had a very close relationship with their current flat-faced dog were most likely to want to own their breed again.\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\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36n58uNJcVk/X0btJRzZN6I/AAAAAAAAi6M/B321slHicmYWuPZlrW4eBzc2-n6-MvaWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dogs_French_Bulldog_sits_outside%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BMoises%2BAlex%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1000\" data-original-width\u003d\"1500\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36n58uNJcVk/X0btJRzZN6I/AAAAAAAAi6M/B321slHicmYWuPZlrW4eBzc2-n6-MvaWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dogs_French_Bulldog_sits_outside%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BMoises%2BAlex%2Bon%2BUnsplash.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;\"\u003eRecognising that their current dog had severe breathing problems or were experiencing behaviour that was worse than they had expected reduced an owner’s desire to acquire their breed again in the future.\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;\"\u003eIn order to gain a deeper understanding of these views, the study, which included over 2,000 owners of Pugs, French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs, asked owners to describe which aspects of their current breed they would or would not recommend in their own words. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eKey reasons for owners recommending their breed included:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\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\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spyw3eYQRlQ/X0bqwSDjHwI/AAAAAAAAi5s/cXqizbxo1JcT48ymkl-8l8uEhwPUh3v6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_French_Bulldog_puppy_wearing_TShirt_blue_tiles_background%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BKarsten%2BWinegeart%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1273\" data-original-width\u003d\"850\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spyw3eYQRlQ/X0bqwSDjHwI/AAAAAAAAi5s/cXqizbxo1JcT48ymkl-8l8uEhwPUh3v6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_French_Bulldog_puppy_wearing_TShirt_blue_tiles_background%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BKarsten%2BWinegeart%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"266\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eThe perceptions that these dogs were loving and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003eaffectionate, loyal, comical, ‘clown-like’ and playful.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eA belief that they were suitable for households with children.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eA perception that flat-faced breeds are ‘lazy’ and require little exercise, so are suited to sedentary lifestyles with limited space.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eConversely, aspects of their breed that owners would not recommend included:\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\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\u003cb\u003eHigh maintenance \u003c/b\u003erequirements.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eImpacts on owner lifestyle including \u003cb\u003eexcessive hair shedding\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eloud snoring\u003c/b\u003e.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\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\u003cb\u003eHealth problems\u003c/b\u003e being common and \u003cb\u003ehigh vet bills\u003c/b\u003e.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\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\u003cb\u003eBehavioural traits\u003c/b\u003e including stubbornness, neediness, and aggression. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eOnly a small number of owners cited concerns over ethical and welfare issues associated with breeding flat-faced dogs, such as irresponsible breeding practices and suffering associated with their body shape, as a reason that they would not recommend them. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Rowena Packer\u003c/b\u003e, Lecturer in \u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science\u003c/i\u003e at the \u003cb\u003eRoyal Veterinary College\u003c/b\u003e and leader of the study, said: \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e“With a multitude of stakeholders trying to tackle the current brachycephalic boom in the UK, our results are of real concern to these efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\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;\"\u003eUnderstanding how breed loyalty develops towards brachycephalic breeds, and whether it can be changed once established, is key to reducing the popularity of short-muzzled breeds. If first time owners of flat-faced dogs choose these breeds for the rest of their lives, then \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ethe current crisis could continue for decades.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\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“Although s\u003cb\u003etrong focus has been placed upon dissuading new puppy buyers from purchasing brachycephalic breeds\u003c/b\u003e, as they are now some of the most popular breeds in the UK, attention should also be turned to current owners. Priority should be given to developing evidence-based strategies to \u003cb\u003ehelp these owners consider lower risk, healthier breeds when acquiring future dogs\u003c/b\u003e. Our novel findings start this process by highlighting the key behavioural characteristics that this owner group value.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eBased on the results of the study, recommendations for prospective owners included \u003cb\u003econsidering alternative breeds with similar personality and behaviour traits\u003c/b\u003e, to not only avoid financial burdens but also prevent supporting breeding for extreme body shape in the name of desirable behaviours that are available in other breeds.\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;\"\u003eI\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003en addition to this, it’s important for owners to not fall victim to assumptions; no breed is ‘off the shelf’ suited to live in households with children and pet behaviour is a result of nature (genetics) and nurture (their environment). Finally, all dogs need daily mental and physical stimulation and a mistaken perception of dogs not requiring exercise or being ‘lazy’ can impact their welfare and instead, be a sign of poor health.\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\u003cb\u003eBill Lambert\u003c/b\u003e, Head of Health and Welfare at the\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eKennel Club\u003c/b\u003e, said:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cR7MJo2JogU/X0bvXAlCwZI/AAAAAAAAi6c/St5tzzDMn_cj3vhxWv_aYr3IMFd5Aw5mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_French_Bulldog_staring_at_camera%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BSamuel%2BCharron%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" 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\"1300\" data-original-width\u003d\"975\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cR7MJo2JogU/X0bvXAlCwZI/AAAAAAAAi6c/St5tzzDMn_cj3vhxWv_aYr3IMFd5Aw5mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_French_Bulldog_staring_at_camera%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BSamuel%2BCharron%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\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“We always urge people to do their research when getting a dog and so we’re not surprised that once having chosen a particular breed to fit their lifestyle, owners will remain loyal to that breed. This paper though, focusing on the range of reasons behind brachycephalic dog ownership, enables us and all those who care about breed health and welfare to know and \u003cb\u003eunderstand more about why these dogs are so popular and demand continues to grow\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“Certainly many of the flat-faced breeds have wonderful characters but we are concerned about some owners who may not be so well informed and are simply unaware of potential health issues, placing looks first without finding out more about the breed or researching a breeder who prioritises health.\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-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere are also increasing numbers of these dogs bred outside any sphere of influence – including some imported from overseas – that are bred a certain way because it is perceived to be ‘cute’, with little regard for health and welfare. \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;\"\u003e“This research will certainly inform and accelerate our ongoing collaborative, evidence-based approach alongside breeders, vets and welfare organisations - which aims to reduce mass demand for these dogs - resulting in smaller numbers of better-informed owners, acquiring the healthiest examples.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReference\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePacker RMA; O’Neill DG; Fletcher F; Farnworth MJ (2020). ‘Come for the looks, stay for the personality? A mixed methods investigation of reacquisition and owner recommendation of Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs.’ PLOS ONE. \u003cbr /\u003eThe full paper is available from PLOS ONE and can be accessed here: \u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id\u003d10.1371/journal.pone.0237276\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ehttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id\u003d10.1371/journal.pone.0237276\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Royal Veterinary College\u0026nbsp;\u003c/u\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;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the UK's largest and longest established independent veterinary school and is a Member Institution of the University of London. It was the first in the world to hold full accreditation from AVMA, EAEVE, RCVS and AVBC. \u003cbr /\u003eThe RVC is the top veterinary school in the UK and Europe and ranked as the world’s second highest veterinary school in the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2020.\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 /\u003eThe RVC offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences.   \u003cbr /\u003eIn 2017, the RVC received a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – the highest rating a university can receive.\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 /\u003eA research led institution with 79% of its research rated as internationally excellent or world class in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. The RVC provides animal owners and the veterinary profession with access to expert veterinary care and advice through its teaching hospitals and first opinion practices in London and Hertfordshire.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFor more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.rvc.ac.uk%20/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ehttp://www.rvc.ac.uk\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\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;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\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;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 27th August 2020\u003c/i\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;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/top-20-most-popular-dog-breeds-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTop 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in Australia in 2020\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/8217607144292268743/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/why-people-choose-flat-faced-dogs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/8217607144292268743"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/8217607144292268743"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/why-people-choose-flat-faced-dogs.html","title":"Why people choose flat-faced dogs despite major health risks"}],"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/-wumTzLBEN2I/X0bsrq9mWnI/AAAAAAAAi58/vkJbH6JD2J4B3EyKyCSw-ObPkpO7FkA0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/Health_Risks_of_Brachycephalic_Dog_Breeds_Pug_Panting_on_a_walk%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BSilvana%2BCarlos%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3496314776379528390"},"published":{"$t":"2020-06-11T10:25:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-06-11T10:34:38.487+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KNOW YOUR BREED"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED A to K"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG BREED L to Z"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WINTER"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top 10 Cold Weather Dog Breeds"},"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/-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-9105842677698566281"},"published":{"$t":"2018-09-20T14:17:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-13T16:13:00.032+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KNOW YOUR BREED"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Most Expensive Dog Breeds in 2018"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ka7yngCJ-mI/W6MaAJx7YFI/AAAAAAAAXF8/A8AGensHtPQ3ot7icxZmTa0Imre0NUSUACLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Samoyed-Wallpaper.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1000\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ka7yngCJ-mI/W6MaAJx7YFI/AAAAAAAAXF8/A8AGensHtPQ3ot7icxZmTa0Imre0NUSUACLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Samoyed-Wallpaper.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-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eEver wondered what the most expensive dog breeds are around town and the price some owners are willing to spend on their furry family member? \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e did some impressive digging to find out \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ewho tops the list of the most expensive dogs to own in 2018\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\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;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike fancy cars, expensive handbags and jewellery, the type of dog breed you own is fast becoming something of a social status. As the ‘designer’ dog breeds market became big news back in early 2000, with \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emany new breeds coming to light promising less allergies and better looks\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Today, many canine lovers pride themselves on the ‘pure’, ‘designer’ or ‘rare’ dog breeds that grace their homes.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn China the dog breed prestige was taken to new heights with one particular dog breed being sold for a whopping $2.09 million Australian dollars! The one-year old Tibetan Mastiff normally presents a price tag ranging from $2,000-$8,000 on the shores of Australia, however overseas these breeds can reach incredibly high amounts.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese huge dogs represent a\u003cb\u003e prized wealthy symbol among the rich and famous in China\u003c/b\u003e. Because of this, their price tags just keep increasing to ridiculous amounts. In Australia the rise of the very popular \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFrench Bulldog\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e has seen puppy prices skyrocket. These breeds can reach anywhere from $2,000 – to $20,000!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price will also depend on the quality of breeding, and what you intend to use your dog for. \u003cb\u003eShow dogs or those intended for breeding and continuing a prized bloodline\u003c/b\u003e are normally much more pricy in comparison to companion and house dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#10 - Yorkshire Terriers\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k6pYEXWEyWg/W6MKDvuhCDI/AAAAAAAAXEU/MTLuBLXGQjc0rOtUUeHJODkukw8qatA8gCLcBGAs/s1600/Yorkshire-Terrier-Stylish-Dog.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\"854\" data-original-width\u003d\"1280\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k6pYEXWEyWg/W6MKDvuhCDI/AAAAAAAAXEU/MTLuBLXGQjc0rOtUUeHJODkukw8qatA8gCLcBGAs/s400/Yorkshire-Terrier-Stylish-Dog.jpg\" 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;\"\u003eAs one of the most popular toy breeds around, the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/11/yorkshire-terrier-or-yorkie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eYorkshire Terrier\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is certainly a popular canine companion around the world. Their lovely carefree nature and loyalty makes them a wonderful addition to any loving home. They will not only cost you anywhere from $2,000 upwards, depending on your breeder, they will also need professional attention from a qualified groomer.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#9 – Rottweiler\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan face\u003d\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2tOMbM3Cp8c/W6MTFoaaTQI/AAAAAAAAXFQ/xoFHBwH6EyQ_Ffm0GO5AWxeMaEkSCH02QCEwYBhgL/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Rottweiler-smiling.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"480\" data-original-width\u003d\"640\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2tOMbM3Cp8c/W6MTFoaaTQI/AAAAAAAAXFQ/xoFHBwH6EyQ_Ffm0GO5AWxeMaEkSCH02QCEwYBhgL/s400/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Rottweiler-smiling.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\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;\"\u003eThe loyal and loving \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/rottweiler-or-rottie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eRottweiler\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is a popular amongst many dog lovers.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eTheir strong stature and beautiful nature make them a family winner and an outright breed favourite in many countries.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eDepending on where you reside, your chosen breeder and what you intend to use your dog for (breeding/showing etc), the Rotty could set you back an impressive $6,000!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#8 – Saluki\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1pJu35ufc0/W6MPbmqUTkI/AAAAAAAAXEg/FQkGu9iRnN8pOGOI1YLpTryqgAJxe3vfACLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Saluki-Dog-Banner.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"518\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1pJu35ufc0/W6MPbmqUTkI/AAAAAAAAXEg/FQkGu9iRnN8pOGOI1YLpTryqgAJxe3vfACLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Saluki-Dog-Banner.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: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis beautiful sighthound is well-known as one of the ‘supermodels’ of the dog world. This quiet and loving canine champion is sure to turn heads down at the local park. They need a good dose of training and care, as \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003etheir desire to run and ‘give chase’ is unbearably strong\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e. So too is the breeds price tag! Some Salukis have been known to sell for $6,000 plus, depending on country and level of breeding and bloodline.\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: small;\"\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#7 – Pharaoh Hound\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Eni8ppXYgM/W6MQNJ-QKUI/AAAAAAAAXEo/-IWR_u1WSGUDOpMAhupD3SD5xMO5XHhBgCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Pharaoh-Hound-leaps-out-the-ocean.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"450\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Eni8ppXYgM/W6MQNJ-QKUI/AAAAAAAAXEo/-IWR_u1WSGUDOpMAhupD3SD5xMO5XHhBgCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Pharaoh-Hound-leaps-out-the-ocean.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWith one of the best smiles in the business the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/pharaoh-hound-breed-profile.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ePharaoh Hound\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is one impressive dog breed. They are an \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eincredibly intelligent and affectionate breed\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e, that are known for their happiness and ability to make people smile. Being quite rare they can reach an impressive price tag particularly in some parts of the world. To own one of these adorable dogs you could be looking at paying upwards of $7,000.\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#6 - Chow Chow\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nyS1dtWcDiw/W6MVutbDV1I/AAAAAAAAXFk/wCcXPWeCaZoj48pO65ZUAW8vXt-SJtifQCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-with-black-tongue.jpg\" 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\"650\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nyS1dtWcDiw/W6MVutbDV1I/AAAAAAAAXFk/wCcXPWeCaZoj48pO65ZUAW8vXt-SJtifQCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Chow-Chow-with-black-tongue.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Chow Chow is famous for their \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eloyal and protective nature\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e. They are an impressive looking breed that need a consistent and strong leader. The Chow Chow comes in two different coat types including rough and smooth and\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e both varieties will need a decent amount of grooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e. Being seasonal shedders, some owners call in the experts during this time to help with the masses of hair, that will also come at a cost. Your Chow Chow could cost upwards of $9,000.\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#5 – English/British Bulldog\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f18NgGADTOQ/W6MYiys0F7I/AAAAAAAAXFw/us-ZRmGM4Egc8bLHIYvPG_PjmwLL0EOXQCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Bristih-Bulldog.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\"421\" data-original-width\u003d\"637\" height\u003d\"263\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f18NgGADTOQ/W6MYiys0F7I/AAAAAAAAXFw/us-ZRmGM4Egc8bLHIYvPG_PjmwLL0EOXQCLcBGAs/s400/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Bristih-Bulldog.jpg\" 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;\"\u003eThis sweet breed is a crowd favourite when it comes to attention and charm. Being wonderful family companion and \u003cb\u003epretty low maintenance on the exercise front\u003c/b\u003e makes them a welcome addition to many homes.\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: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood breeding is paramount, as being \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea Brachycephalic breed\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a shortened skull, short nose and a flat face), \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/why-people-choose-flat-faced-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethey can face many health problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\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: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eExpect to pay upwards of $10,000 for one of these stunning and well-bred dogs.\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#4 - Samoyed\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r4LM82GhBJI/W6MRG8tiadI/AAAAAAAAXE0/hHOaTyH-ewcOrAYsqB0zXM5TEQJgqSYHgCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Samoyed-sitting-on-a-rock.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"675\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r4LM82GhBJI/W6MRG8tiadI/AAAAAAAAXE0/hHOaTyH-ewcOrAYsqB0zXM5TEQJgqSYHgCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Samoyed-sitting-on-a-rock.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis beautiful white and bright dog makes an incredible family companion. They are \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003efriendly and make a very loyal furry family member\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e. They are also \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003ewonderfully active dogs\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e that enjoy spending time in the great outdoors with those special humans who they adore. However, this constant and beautiful relationship comes at a price. For a well-bred \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 you could be paying upwards of $10,000!\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#3 – Lowchens\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cx_cFkiNBOA/W6MR2pgVImI/AAAAAAAAXE8/n7qvhRZQEPkjPEspFfKj1N8yvtFubvFRwCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Lowchen.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"583\" data-original-width\u003d\"1476\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cx_cFkiNBOA/W6MR2pgVImI/AAAAAAAAXE8/n7qvhRZQEPkjPEspFfKj1N8yvtFubvFRwCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Lowchen.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis ‘Little Lion Dog’ is a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003every smart and active companion\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e breed who thrives in a loving and affectionate home. A playful and very soft breed they make wonderful family additions for all ages. However, the rarity of this breed makes them very expensive. Some pups can reach upwards of $10,000!\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#2 – French Bulldog\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qmb32cFu2M/W6MUa_uPfSI/AAAAAAAAXFY/aQfjIdgbe58UkrOEnuVaekWef5gfj789gCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-expensive-dog-breeds-French-Bulldog-walking-on-leash-in-autumn.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"675\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qmb32cFu2M/W6MUa_uPfSI/AAAAAAAAXFY/aQfjIdgbe58UkrOEnuVaekWef5gfj789gCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-expensive-dog-breeds-French-Bulldog-walking-on-leash-in-autumn.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe incredibly popular and loving \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\u0026nbsp;is certainly a crowd pleaser. This adorable breed is not easy to come by, but they are well worth the wait! The Frenchie was bred for one purpose only, to be a cuddling cute companion - something they are known to excel in. However, they are also a \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBrachycephalic breed\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e (a shortened skull, short nose and a flat face), \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eso\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/why-people-choose-flat-faced-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003egood breeding is vital to reduce possible health problems\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e. These dogs can reach anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 depending on the breeder.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAnd…drumroll…\u003cb\u003ethe most expensive dog in 2018 is...\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: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 – Tibetan Mastiff\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UdQFxAH6hhA/W6MSGdLPVjI/AAAAAAAAXFA/UE5k05UGl_Ai5J6wXvLvYltKXaVj-p1JQCLcBGAs/s1600/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Red-Tibetan-Mastiff-Puppy.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"471\" data-original-width\u003d\"620\" height\u003d\"303\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UdQFxAH6hhA/W6MSGdLPVjI/AAAAAAAAXFA/UE5k05UGl_Ai5J6wXvLvYltKXaVj-p1JQCLcBGAs/s400/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Red-Tibetan-Mastiff-Puppy.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\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;\"\u003eWell-known as a symbol of wealth in some countries, the Tibetan Mastiff is a powerful and large dog that requires a decent amount of training and grooming.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eThis only adds to the costs of owning one of these impressive dogs. In some places of the world this breed can sell from between $8,000 - $10,000 however, this breed has broken many records over time with the most recent being a huge price-tag of $2.09 million Australian dollars paid by a property developer in China.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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, 20th September 2018\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRelated Topics\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/why-people-choose-flat-faced-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eWhy People Choose Flat-Faced Breeds Despite Major Health Risks\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\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/9105842677698566281/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/09/the-most-expensive-dog-breeds-in-2018.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/9105842677698566281"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/9105842677698566281"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/09/the-most-expensive-dog-breeds-in-2018.html","title":"The Most Expensive Dog Breeds in 2018"}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ka7yngCJ-mI/W6MaAJx7YFI/AAAAAAAAXF8/A8AGensHtPQ3ot7icxZmTa0Imre0NUSUACLcBGAs/s72-c/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-Samoyed-Wallpaper.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$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; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FLR3ZQ-MJls/V7zRE6rk6XI/AAAAAAAAHi0/08YmE0TCAg8PIxtsDrpOYA7bIZv7TFMvgCLcB/s1600/Anatolian-Shepherd-Dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FLR3ZQ-MJls/V7zRE6rk6XI/AAAAAAAAHi0/08YmE0TCAg8PIxtsDrpOYA7bIZv7TFMvgCLcB/s1600/Anatolian-Shepherd-Dog.jpg\" /\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;\"\u003eDeveloped strictly for utilitarian purposes as a guardian of livestock, the Anatolian Shepherd is typically \u003cb\u003eserious\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edignified\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecalm\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003equiet \u003c/b\u003e- unless challenged.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\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;\"\u003eThe \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003eKarabaş (Blackhead)\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e is descended from ancient livestock guardian dog types who used to accompany the seasonal migration of livestock to their summer pastures, guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jackals, and even cheetahs. It is probable that dogs of this type existed\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e 6,000 years ago in what is now Turkey\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\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;\"\u003eAnatolian Shepherd Dogs are members of a very old breed, probably descended from powerful hunting dogs from Mesopotamia. The breed was developed over time to meet a specific set of circumstances. The most formative were climate (very hot, dry summers and very cold winters), lifestyle (sedentary, semi-nomadic and nomadic) and duties (guarding flocks moving great distances on the Central Anatolian Plateau).\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAnatolian Shepherds are generally used to guard livestock around the world as well as in successful conservation programs like the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/08/anatolian-shepherds-save-cheetahs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eCheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\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 /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GmcBle8sMxQ/V7zRPYxXXwI/AAAAAAAAHi4/OcpgHZJYREoXwoBncUYk4pE6P3q2CMw-QCLcB/s1600/Anatolian_Shepherd_Guarding_Livestock.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GmcBle8sMxQ/V7zRPYxXXwI/AAAAAAAAHi4/OcpgHZJYREoXwoBncUYk4pE6P3q2CMw-QCLcB/s16000/Anatolian_Shepherd_Guarding_Livestock.jpg\" /\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;\"\u003eIn the 1970s, breeders in the West became interested in these dogs and began developing the landrace natural breeds as modern breeds by documenting their descent from particular ancestors and writing breed standards.\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;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eMany Turkish breeders believe that the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a cross of the Kangal dog and the Akbash dog.\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 /\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;\"\u003eThere is some discussion about whether the Anatolian Shepherd is a distinct breed, or a general name for different types of shepherd dogs in Anatolia that look alike (such as the Kangal, which has the same nickname of\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eKarabaş\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;or \"Blackhead\". This view accepts the name Anatolian Shepherd as a general name for breeds such as the \u003cb\u003eKangal\u003c/b\u003e dog, \u003cb\u003eAkbash\u003c/b\u003e dog and the \u003cb\u003eAksaray Malaklisi\u003c/b\u003e dog.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThe Anatolian Shepherd is a tall and muscular livestock guarding dog and he is capable of great speed. He has a sturdy body with a \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ebroad head and thick neck.\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\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eHis foreface should be slightly shorter than the skull. The ears are medium-sized, triangular in shape, rounded at tip, pendant with front edge close to cheek and higher when alert.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe lips are tight to the muzzle.\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\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mfgqg4dD7M0/V7zR7KEluyI/AAAAAAAAHi8/yXW_OYAEaLA6F_Ecr8IWBfkgXYWnUEuawCLcB/s1600/Anatolian-Shepherd-Breed-resized.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mfgqg4dD7M0/V7zR7KEluyI/AAAAAAAAHi8/yXW_OYAEaLA6F_Ecr8IWBfkgXYWnUEuawCLcB/s1600/Anatolian-Shepherd-Breed-resized.jpg\" /\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;\"\u003eThe coat may be any colour, although the most common are white cream, \"sesame,\" and white with large coloured spots that do not cover more than 30% of the body. Known as piebald, these colours may or may not be accompanied by a black mask and/or ears.\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 /\u003eThey have a \u003cb\u003edense double coat\u003c/b\u003e that is somewhat wiry, and needs to be \u003cb\u003ebrushed 1-2 times a week in warm weather\u003c/b\u003e due to excessive shedding. They have very thick hair on their neck to protect their throat. They are a naturally thin animal with a large rib cage and small stomach. They look as if they are heavier than they actually are, due to the thick coat.\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\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 Males 74-81 cm at the shoulders ; Females 71-79 cm at the shoulders\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c/b\u003e Mature dogs 50-65 kg ; Mature females 40-55 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\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\nFor the \u003cb\u003eAnatolian Shepherd Breed Standard\u003c/b\u003e, please visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://dogsaustralia.org.au/members/breeds/breed-standards/Anatolian-Shepherd-Dog\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eDogs Australia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\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/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\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe rugged Anatolian Shepherd is an \u003cb\u003eactive breed\u003c/b\u003e originally developed as a\u003cb\u003e guard dog for sheep\u003c/b\u003e. He's very hard working and capable of enduring extremes of both heat and cold.\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\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis dog breed is naturally independent, very intelligent and tractable. Proud and confident, s\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eteady and dependable \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/07/understanding-handling-dog-aggression.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003ewithout aggression\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. The Anatolian Shepherd is very l\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eoyal and affectionate with his owners but wary of strangers when on duty.\u003c/span\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 /\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;\"\u003eHe is not inclined to play fetch or \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/07/canine-disc-growing-in-leaps-and-bounds.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eFrisbee\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e nor should you expect animated responsiveness.\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 /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4bAuVtB-zUo/V7zStQCQKeI/AAAAAAAAHjE/XOoh0l2IY-Mqfj-r522MeanUy0wdA_SGQCLcB/s1600/Anatolian_Shepherd_Guarding_Llamas.JPG\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4bAuVtB-zUo/V7zStQCQKeI/AAAAAAAAHjE/XOoh0l2IY-Mqfj-r522MeanUy0wdA_SGQCLcB/s16000/Anatolian_Shepherd_Guarding_Llamas.JPG\" /\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;\"\u003eDespite his bulk, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is\u003cb\u003e remarkably agile\u003c/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ereactive\u003c/b\u003e. He needs a spacious yard with a six-foot-high fence.\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 /\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;\"\u003eLivestock guardians bond with flock animals and their own family with \u003cb\u003efierce possessiveness\u003c/b\u003e. They make their own decisions about who is a friend and who is a foe, what is a threat and what is not, and they react to every situation as they see fit.\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 /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe safest generalisation is to say they are \u003cb\u003enot a 'dog park dog'\u003c/b\u003e once mature.\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 of course exceptions to this, but the breeds function and purpose is not a social one. They tend to be fine with dogs they have been raised with, but will generally be the top dog.\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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2wngJdniFMY/V7zfuL3mx-I/AAAAAAAAHjk/3ODwtILUKUAMhPqOLkL9h2c9B1WWFypMQCLcB/s1600/cute-anatolian-shepherd-puppy-sitting-on-the-rock.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\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2wngJdniFMY/V7zfuL3mx-I/AAAAAAAAHjk/3ODwtILUKUAMhPqOLkL9h2c9B1WWFypMQCLcB/s16000/cute-anatolian-shepherd-puppy-sitting-on-the-rock.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\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAnatolian Shepherds are \u003cb\u003ehighly intelligent\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eperceptive\u003c/b\u003e, and intuitive and can be easily trained but they \u003cb\u003ewill remain aloof\u003c/b\u003e and could decide to ignore some of your menial requests! Do not expect a perfect recall off lead either!\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 Anatolian Shepherd is patient with children in the family and submissive family pets, but he should not be expected to welcome those outside the family.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis breed requires a formal introduction to strangers before being touched by them, and he will remain vigilant every moment they are on his territory.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth\u003c/b\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\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\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-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe most common health issues cited by owners were \u003cb\u003edermatologic\u003c/b\u003e, musculo-skeletal, and \u003cb\u003eLipomas\u003c/b\u003e.\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\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\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\u003eEntropion\u003c/b\u003e and canine \u003cb\u003eHip Dysplasia\u003c/b\u003e are sometimes seen in the breed.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eEyes and hips should be tested before breeding.\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;\"\u003eThe average lifespan of an Anatolian Shepherd is 10 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\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 /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrooming\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 /\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;\"\u003eAnatolian Shepherds \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eare a \u003cb\u003edouble coated breed\u003c/b\u003e and will shed some hair all year round. Twice a year they will shed heavily, and a good brushing will help remove old coat. However, they will not matt, and could be left without grooming.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eHousepet Potential\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\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 /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn general, an Anatolian Shepherd in a domestic environment needs a strong, committed and ideally experienced dog owner.\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;\"\u003eAnatolian Shepherds are \u003cb\u003enot casual pets.\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ePotential owners who cannot understand and control these powerful instincts should look for another breed. \u0026nbsp;They are self-reliant, strong-willed dogs who will try to manage everyone and everything unless you are an assertive leader who knows how to instil respect.\u0026nbsp;\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\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBAcTTF0njA/V7zdlyK-Z0I/AAAAAAAAHjY/0ya4bVuYYtgXhJpm0xj9umtiBTU3jg35wCLcB/s1600/Anatolian_Shepherd_Closeup.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBAcTTF0njA/V7zdlyK-Z0I/AAAAAAAAHjY/0ya4bVuYYtgXhJpm0xj9umtiBTU3jg35wCLcB/s16000/Anatolian_Shepherd_Closeup.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;\"\u003eAn Anatolian Shepherd is a \u003cb\u003every large dog \u003c/b\u003ewho takes up a lot of space and can be \u003cb\u003eprone to destructiveness when bored\u003c/b\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;\"\u003eBe prepared for deep booming barks especially at night if he hears a sound. He will also be naturally suspicious towards strangers.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\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;\"\u003eThey don't necessarily eat a lot r\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eelative to their size as they are \u003cb\u003enot a high energy dog\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThey can be known to be fussy, and are not overeaters. It is essential to their long term health that they are never overweight.\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 /\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;\"\u003eFor more information on the Anatolian Shepherd breed, please contact\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.anatolianclub.org/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eThe Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of NSW Inc\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3455910011004000734/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/08/anatolian-shepherd-breed-profile.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3455910011004000734"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3455910011004000734"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/08/anatolian-shepherd-breed-profile.html","title":"Anatolian Shepherd - 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://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FLR3ZQ-MJls/V7zRE6rk6XI/AAAAAAAAHi0/08YmE0TCAg8PIxtsDrpOYA7bIZv7TFMvgCLcB/s72-c/Anatolian-Shepherd-Dog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});