Dog breed info 
Which breed of dog is right for you?
Here are Dr Jo's comments on (a) canine energy levels (b) common behaviour problems & (c) family suitability - of various dog breed groups
- Dogs are listed according to Australian National Kennel Council standards
- Ebooks can be downloaded free of charge (unzip & read)*
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Group 1: Toydogs
Summary: "Small in size, big in personality", much loved by modern urban dwellers, these dogs make good pets in confined areas and do not need huge amounts of exercise
(a) Energy: Low -med
(b) Behaviour: can be unfriendly towards strangers
(c) Suit: singles, people with time to devote
ebooks: - Bichon frise - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - Chihuahua - Chinese crested - Italian Greyhound - Japanese Chin - Maltese - Miniature Pincher - Papillon - Pekinese - Pomeranian - Pug - Yorkshire Terrier
More info on Toy Dogs (ANKC)
Group 2: Terriers
Summary: "a dog with attitude", fearless but fun characters
(a) Energy: Med - High
(b) Behaviour: digging, barking, dislike other animals
(c) Suit: experienced dog owners
ebooks: - Bull Terrier - Cairn Terrier - Fox Terrier(wire) - Jack Russell Terrier Lakeland Terrier - Manchester Terrier - Scottish Terrier - Welsh Terrier - West Highland Terrier
More info about Terriers (ANKC)
Group 3: Gundogs
Summary: "friendly, family dogs", energetic while young then blend well into family lifestyle
(a) Energy: Med - High
Ebooks: - Cocker spaniel - Golden Retriever - Labrador Retriever -
... like my dog Chilli
(b) Behaviour: chewing, destructiveness
(c) Suit: families, dedicated individuals
More info about Gundogs (ANKC)
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Group 4: HoundsSummary: "Dogs with a mission". think sensual, great hearing (Beagles), eyesight (Greyhounds)(a) Energy: Med - High
(b) Behaviour: escaping (scent hounds), chasing (sight hounds)
(c) Suit: families, individuals with time for training
ebooks: - Bassett Hound - Beagle - Bloodhound - Dachshund - Greyhound - WhippetMore info about Hounds (ANKC)
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Group 5: Working dogsSummary: "Dogs who need a job", excellent when trained, otherwise make their own entertainment(a) Energy: high
(b) Behaviour: herding (cars, bikes), escaping
(c) Suit: large blocks of land, people willing to train
ebooks: - Border Collie - Collie - Corgi - Pembroke Corgi - German Shepherd - Shetland SheepdogMore info about Working Dogs (ANKC)
Group 6: UtilitySummary: "Strong willed and independent", much loved by modern urban dwellers, these dogs make good pets in confined areas and do not need huge amounts of exercise(a) Energy: Med - High
(b) Behaviour: aloof to strangers, dislike small dogs
(c) Suit: experienced dog owners, people with time to train
ebooks: - Boxer - Doberman - Mastiff - Newfoundland - Rottweiler - Siberian Husky - St Bernard -More info about Utility dogs (ANKC)
Group 7: Non-sportingSummary: "A mixture of unrelated breeds"(a) Energy: Low - Med - High
(b) Behaviour: energetic (Dalmatians), hard work (Poodles)
(c) Suit: families, people with time
ebooks: - Boston Terrier - Chow chow - Dalmatian - French Bulldog - Poodle (Miniature) - Poodle (Standard) - Shih Tzu - |
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No Group?
Then it must be a mixed breed...
... like my dog Chilli 
* The views expressed here are entirely Dr Jo's opinions. Ebook's and owners of these breeds' opinions may differ.
Opinions on external websites are not necessarily supported by Dr Jo
More dog breed info at ANKC
