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Appearance. A Bloodhound puppy. Bloodhounds weigh from 36 to 72 kg (80 to 160 lbs). They are 58 to 70 cm (23 to 27 inches) tall at the withers. According to the AKC standard for the breed, larger dogs are preferred by conformation judges. Acceptable colors for bloodhounds are black, liver, and red.
Dog sense of smell. Scent hounds, especially the bloodhound, are bred for their keen sense of smell. The dog sense of smell is the most powerful sense of this species, the olfactory system of canines being much more complex and developed than that of humans. [1] Dogs have roughly forty times more smell-sensitive receptors than humans, ranging ...
The Black Mouth Cur is a medium to large sized, athletic, muscular breed of dog. The breed varies considerably in height, typically standing between 16 and 25 inches (41 and 64 cm) with individual dogs known to reach 28 inches (71 cm), the breed standard mandates a minimum height of 18 inches (46 cm) for dogs and 16 inches for females.
Larger breeds are generally used for detection of explosives as this often involves climbing over luggage and on large conveyor belts, work for which the smaller Beagle is not suited. Use in animal testing. Beagles are the dog breed most often used in animal testing, due to their size and passive nature. In the United States, as many as 65,000 ...
McNab dog. Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. The McNab Dog, also called the McNab Shepherd or McNab Collie is a herding dog that originated in Hopland, Mendocino County, Northern California. The McNab was bred to withstand the tough conditions found in California such as heat, burrs, foxtails, and rugged terrain.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standard describes a natural range of size, with a desired size of 23 inches (58 cm) tall and 75 pounds (34 kg) for females, 25 inches (64 cm) tall and 85 pounds (39 kg) for males. [7] Heavier individuals (90 lb (41 kg)) and dogs smaller than 75 pounds (34 kg) are commonly seen.
Size. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard gives the Coton's weight as 6 to 8 kg (13 to 18 lb) for males and 3.5 to 5 kg (7.7 to 11.0 lb) for females. The Coton's height (including tolerance) is 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 11.8 in) tall for males and 22 to 27 cm (8.7 to 10.6 in) for females.
Male: 71–80 cm (28–31 in), average 75 cm (30 in) [2] : 18 [4] Female: 65–75 cm (26–30 in), average 70 cm (28 in) [2] : 18 [4] Weight: Males: 120–170 lb (54–77 kg), average 145 lb (66 kg) Females: 100–135 lb (45–61 kg), average 115 lb (52 kg) Capable of demanding work, the Leonberger is a dog of ample substance.
Collies are generally medium-sized dogs of about 22 to 32 kg (48 to 70 lb) and light to medium-boned. Cattle-herding types are stockier than sheep-herding types. The fur may be short, or long, and the tail may be smooth, feathered, or bushy. In the 1800s, the occasional naturally bob-tailed dog would occur.
Dolichocephalic dogs (such as the Lurcher or German Shepherd) have elongated noses. This makes them vulnerable to fungal diseases of the nose such as aspergillosis . [1] In humans the anterior–posterior diameter (length) of dolichocephaly head is more than the transverse diameter (width).