This breed is thousands of years old and has been by man’s side since the time mankind hunted with the slingshots. The Norwegian Elkhound is loyal, affectionate, clean, docile for it’s size, intelligent which makes it easy to train.

There are two varieties of Norwegian Elkhounds, one is black and the other is a soft gray.  For the gray type the height is about 20 inches from the shoulder for males and about 19 inches for females.  And for the black type 18 inches for males and females.  They both weigh in at around 44 pounds.

They have a short compact body with a moderate length muzzle with strong jaws.  They have dark brown eyes that express a friendly demeanor. Pointed mobile ears with a tail that’s rolled back onto the back.  The hair is thick and very coarse with a fine undercoat for protection.

This breed is specialized in hunting elk, hence the title for this dog, which can scent from a distance of several miles.  It is also highly prized as a sled dog and in case of war the Norwegian Defense Minister has the power to mobilize all privately owned elkhounds to service.

This breed loves the hunt and vast unconfined areas, but due to its outstanding character and it adaptability, it can be a perfect companion dog, especially with children.

Please consider this breed for a life long friend and pet.

By Jasmine Beaupre, author

This dog is very  affectionate, very kind, brave, clean and absolutely a breeze to train.  If you are looking for a family pet this breed is for you.

This is a very ancient breed, and probably closely related in blood line with the Kyushu and the Chow Chow breeds.  It was brought to Japan from China nearly two thousand years ago.

The height of the dog from its shoulder is approximately 15 to 16 inches for males, and 13 to 14 inches for females.  They weigh in at about 44 pounds and very firm.

It has a pointed muzzle, a broad forehead with a dark nose.  It’s eyes are small and usually dark brown. The ears are triangular and upright.  They have a sturdy neck with a tail that is thick and strong carrying it either over the back or a sickle curve.

They have a hard thick coat of hair with a fine undercoat. They range in colors of red, pepper & salt, red pepper, black pepper, solid black, tiger stripped, and pure white.

This is an amiable and much appreciated companion pet used also for hunting small game and for guarding.

This breed is a cutie and I hope you check into this dog for a great companion pet for you and your entire family.

By Jasmine Beaupre, author

The breed is descended from the ancient asiatic mastiff, but its development took place completely in Great Britain, leave it to the Brits. The name bulldog, which is medieval in origin, refers not only to the robust look of a little bull, which this aggressive dog has, but also to the power with which this little dog attacked bulls in the arena combat before the awful practice was abolished by law in the nineteenth century, thank goodness.

Until the nineteenth century, when the bulldog was still used in combats, it was very aggressive, ferocious and blood thirsty so much so in fact the Romans decreed to forbade taking the bulldog through the streets, even if it was held back with a chain.  Luckily more responsible breeders over the last hundred years, while maintaining the bulldog menacing look, has made the breed more good natured, reserved loyal, clean, almost domestically docile and aristocratic, and very beautiful in own ugliness.

As a guard dog it can’t be beat, it was used a police dog and an auxiliary in the armed services in the United States.  Astonishingly one bulldog was decorated with five ribbons and a Bronze medal for its war work and another was promoted to corporal.

The bulldog is small in stature, but wide and compact, with a thick massive head that is broad with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on its skull and forehead falls in dense folds and its muzzle is short and pug with large nostrils.

The dog weighs in at around 53 to 55 pounds in males with bitches about 49 pounds. Its height ranges from around 12 to 14 inches from the shoulder. the Hair is short and soft, with tan or white or variegated white. I’ve never seen a black bulldog.

Although this breed started out on the rough side of the street because of the recent breeding measures this is a very good family pet. He’s cute and cuddly with a face only a mother could love.

By Jasmine Beaupre, author