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This page is devoted to
information on the different breeds that we specialize in. This will help you
pick the right dog breed for you and your family. You may be surprised to learn
that the puppy you thought would be the perfect fit for you may not be! We will
be happy to discuss with you any further questions that you might have regarding
different breeds and what might be the right fit for you!
 Hypo-Allergenic
Breeds
Some dogs believe it or not are perfect
for people with Allergies. These Breeds are considered Hypo-Allergenic. If you
or a member of your family has allergies to pets, a Hypo-Allergenic Dog would
be perfect for you! When reading over breed info please pay attention to the
breeds that are specified as Hypo-Allergenic
in Red.
Hybrids
A dog hybrid, also known as a crossbred dog or designer
dog, is an individual dog with ancestry in
two different purebred
dog breeds. Designer dogs are
described by portmanteau words, such as MaltiPoo.
Hybrid dogs are becoming more and more popular, and are even starting to be
recognized by the CKC!! The Hybrid Breeds that we offer are Maltipoo's (Maltese
& Poodle, Pompoo's (Pomeranian & Poodle), Morkies (Maltese & Yorkie) &
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The Maltese is a small, hardy dog with silky hair.
The body is compact, fine-boned, but sturdy and slightly longer than it is tall
with a level top line. The chest is deep. The skull is slightly rounded on the
top with a moderate stop. The medium length muzzle tapers, but not to a point.
The pendant, low-set ears are set close to the head and heavily feathered. The
black eyes are large, round and set moderately apart with dark rims. The nose is
black with open nostrils. The dog has a silky, single layer coat that is white
or light ivory. When kept long and groomed like a show dog, it hangs flat, long
over the sides of the body almost to the ground (about 8½ inches (22cm.))
hanging on each side of a center part line and is not wavy, curly or kinky. A
lot of owners choose to cut the coat into a short, easy care puppy cut.
Temperment-
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle,
loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning
tricks. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a
classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other
non-canine animals and other dogs. Maltese love to play outdoors.
Living Conditions--
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are
very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Grooming-
Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is
important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to
prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or
dry shampoo regularly - making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm
afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The
eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top
of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some
pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming
grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy
sufferers.
This breed is Hypo-Allergenic.
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The Pomeranian is a small toy sized dog. The head is
wedge-shaped and in proportion with the body. The short muzzle is straight and
fine. The stop is well pronounced. The color of the nose varies with coat color.
The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The almond shaped eyes are dark and medium in
size. The small, erect ears are set high. The feathered tail lies straight and
flat over the back. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The Pom has a thick, double
coat. The outer coat is long straight, and harsh in texture while the undercoat
is soft, thick and short. The coat is longer around the neck and chest area.
Comes in a variety of coat colors and patterns including red, orange, white,
cream, blue, brown, black, black and tan, wolf, orange sable, brindle and part
i-color which is white with colored markings. Temperment-
The Pomeranian is a proud, lively little dog.
Intelligent, eager to learn, very loyal to its handler and family. The Pom is a
wonderful companion and showdog. The breed's docile temper and affectionate
nature endear it to many. They are alert, inquisitive and active: one of the
most independent of the Toy breeds, they need a firm, gentle hand. Its
liveliness and spirit make it well-liked by persons who do not usually care for
toy dogs. They may be picky eaters. If it is properly introduced they usually
get along with other dogs and household animals without any problems. Poms make
good little watch dogs. Teach this dog early that it may bark a couple of times
when the doorbell rings or when there are visitors, but then to keep quiet. Be
very consistent about this. Poms have a delightful nature and do not cling to
their handlers. This happy pup is good at learning tricks. Pomeranians need to
see their owners as boss or they will become very demanding. If you allow your
dog to tell YOU when and where to do things than you have a potential
problem on your hands and you may not even realize it. It is not cute or smart,
it's dominance and will lead to bigger problems in the future if it has not
already. Because of this breeds tiny size and it's adorable Ewok looking face,
there are a very high percentage of Poms who fall victim to Small Dog
Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause
many varying degrees of behavior
problems, which are NOT Pomeranian traits, but behaviors brought on
by the way they are treated by the humans around them. Behaviors include, but are not limited to
separation anxiety, willful,
nervous, bold and sometimes temperamental, not hesitating to attack much bigger
dogs. Guarding behaviors, and excessive barking as they try and tell
THEIR humans what THEY want them to do. They can become
reserved with strangers, barking at them excessively, and sometimes growling,
snapping and biting. Because most humans treat this tiny canine in such a manner
that the dog does not see them as pack leader, they are not recommended for
children. However, if a Pom is given rules to follow, limits as to what they are
allowed to do, daily pack walks and a calm, self-assured pack leader who
displays confident assertion towards the dog, this can be a well rounded,
mentally stable, trustworthy, wonderful family companion. Because of its size,
it can make a good companion for an elderly person.
Living Conditions-
The Pomeranian is good for apartment living. They are
very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Be careful they do not
overheat in hot weather. Grooming-
The Pomeranian's very long, double coat should be
brushed frequently. If you work from the head, parting the coat and brushing it
forward, it will fall neatly back in place, so the task, although
time-consuming, is relatively easy. The cottony undercoat is shed once or twice
a year. Dry shampoo when necessary. Clean the eyes and ears daily and take the
dog for regular dental checkups. The Pomeranian is a constant
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The Boxer's body is compact and powerful. The head
is in proportion with the body. The muzzle is short and blunt with a distinct
stop. The nose is large and black with very open nostrils. The jaw has an under
bite. The eyes are dark brown. The ears are set high, either cropped or kept
natural. When cropped they are trained to stand up on the head, tapering to a
point. When left natural the ears are thin, falling forward, laying close to the
head. The neck should be round, strong, and muscular, a without dewlap. The
muscular, front legs are straight and parallel when viewed from the front. The
back legs are well muscled. The tail is set high and usually docked. The AKC
severely penalizes a natural tail, while most of Europe has outlawed this
practice. Dewclaws are usually removed. The short, smooth, close-fitting coat
comes in, fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, black often with white markings. Boxers
also come in a white coat that cannot be registered with some
clubs. Temperment-
The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious
and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn. The Boxer is a good
dog for competitive obedience. Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with
the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along
so well with children. A well brought-up and properly socialized Boxer will also get along
with his own kind and other household pets such as cats. Animals such as rodents, ducks, chickens and
other farm birds may be too tempting, however, they can be taught to, "leave it"
but it is still not reccomended they be left alone with them.
It has been said that the name Boxer
came from the way the Boxer likes to use is front paws for just about
everything. If you have ever watched a Boxer go about his business you may have
noticed the way he paws at his toys, food bowl and you for that matter, in a
very playful cat-like way. While participating the sport of schutzhund, Boxers
are known to jump up and use their front paws as if they are boxing. They are
very clownish and playful. The
Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. Known visitors
will be welcomed. They are always keen to work and play. Boxers need lots of human leadership. Teach the Boxer
not to be boisterous and especially not to jump up at people. This breed is noted for courage and make
great guard dogs. Boxers have a wide
use in military and police work. An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain
an intruder in the same way a Bulldog
does. They are extremely athletic, sometimes even in their old age. This dog
needs to go on a daily pack
walk. Daily mental and physical exercise is paramount. Without it, the Boxer
will become high strung. This breed requires a dominant owner. Training should
start young and be firm and consistent. The objective in training this dog is to
achieve a pack leader status. It is
a natural instinct for a dog to have an order
in their pack. When we humans
live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are
clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than
the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. Meek Boxer
owners will find their dogs to become stubborn.
If they do not take you seriously they will be sneaky, demanding, boisterous
and hard to control. Teach the Boxer dominating another dog is not acceptable.
Any signs of dominance needs to be immediately corrected by the owners in a
calm, but firm, confident way. Living Conditions-
Boxers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently
exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least an
average-sized yard. Boxers are temperature sensitive, getting easily over heated
and chilling very quickly. Grooming-
The Boxer's smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary, for it removes
the natural oils from the skin. Some Boxers try and keep themselves clean,
grooming themselves like a cat, although some cannot resist rolling in another
animals poop, which calls for a bath. This breed is an average shedder. |
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When groomed to show dog standards the body is meant to
give off a square appearance. It has approximately the same
length as the height at the withers. The skull is moderately rounded with
a slight but definite stop. It has a long, straight muzzle. The dark, oval
shaped eyes are set somewhat far apart and are black or brown. The ears hang
close to the head and are long and flat. Both the front and back legs are in
proportion with the size of the dog. The topline is level. The tail is set and
carried high. It is sometimes docked to half it's length or less to make the dog
look more balanced. Dewclaws may be removed. The oval shaped feet are rather
small and the toes are arched. The coat
is either curly or corded. It comes in all solid colors including black, blue,
silver, gray, cream, apricot, red, white, brown, or cafe-au-lait. While it does
not make the written show standard, some breeders are breeding parti-colored
poodles. See grooming for different types
of poodle clips. Temperment-
The Toy Poodle is remarkably intelligent. Highly
responsive, they are said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Sweet,
cheerful, perky and lively, they like to be with people. Delightful, very
amusing and keen. Socialize them well. They make a very good watchdog for their
size. Without the proper type and
amount of exercise they may be high-strung and timid. If the human is not
100% pack leader,
they may snap if they are teased or surprised. Toy Poodles are generally good
with other pets and dogs. Unless given rules to follow and limits as to what the
are, and are not allowed to do, this breed will tend to bark a lot. Do not let
this small dog developed Small
Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack
leader to humans. This causes varying degrees of behavior issues, including, but
not limited to snapping, growling, guarding, demanding, untrustworthy with children and sometimes
adults, sensitive, nervous, reserved with strangers and obsessive barking, as
the dog tries to tell the humans what it is HE wants THEM to do. This little dog
can be good with children, however is usually recommended for older children,
who know how to display leadership
skills. The reason, most humans treat the dog in such a way that makes them
unsure just who the pack leader is in the human dog relationship. The dog,
in his own mind, is convinced HE is the leader to humans. These are NOT Toy Poodle traits, but rather
traits brought on by meek owners. Make sure you are your dogs firm, consistent,
confident pack leader, providing daily mental and physical exercise
in order to have a trustworthy, mentally stable dog. Living Conditions-
Toy Poodles are good for city life as well as
country living. Given enough exercise, they are not active in doors. They will
lay right next to you and are more sedate when indoor although they love to play
outdoors and are a highly intelligent breed, so they do like lots of thoughtful
activities to stimulate their mentality. They will do okay without a
yard. Grooming-
Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is to be shown.
Poodles must be bathed regularly and clipped every six to eight weeks. Clean and
check the ears frequently for wax or mites or infection and pull out hairs
growing inside the ear canal. The teeth need regular scaling. Since the coat
does not shed it needs to be clipped. There are several different types of
poodle clips. The most common for pet owners is an easy care clip called a "pet
clip", "puppy clip" or "lamb clip" where the coat is cut short all over the
body. Popular show clips are the English saddle and the Continental clip where
the rear half of the body is shaved, bracelets are left around the ankles, and
pom-poms are left on the tails and hips. The AKC standard allows for a dog under
a year old to be shown in a show style puppy clip which has special requirements
such as a pom-pom on the end of the tail. Other clip styles are the modified
continental clip, town and country clip, kennel or utility clip, summer clip,
and the Miami of bikini clip. Poodles shed little to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers.This breed is Hypo-Allergenic.
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It has a stocky, muscular body that is slightly longer than it is tall. The head
is large in proportion to the rest of the body, with the top of the head being
massive, broad and flat. The front of the face is flat. The muzzle is broad and
flat, thicker below the eyes separating the upper and lower areas of the face.
The skin on the muzzle is black. The black nose is broad and short. Teeth meet
in an under bite with a broad jaw bone. The large, prominent, round eyes are set
wide apart with black eye rims. The ears are set on the front corners of the top
of the skull, are heart-shaped, laying flat against the head. They are well
feathered so that they appear to blend with the head giving it a rectangular
look. The neck is short and thick. The legs are short, thick and heavy-boned.
The tail is high-set, slightly arched and carried over the back. The outer coat
is long and coarse in texture with profuse feathering. The undercoat is soft and
thick. The coat comes in all colors, sometimes with a black mask. Temperment-
Pekingese are very brave little
dogs, sensitive, independent and
extremely affectionate with their master. These adorable dogs can make wonderful
companions. If overfed, the Pekingese will quickly become overweight. This breed
makes a good watchdog. The Pekingese may be difficult to housebreak. Do not
allow this dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, human
induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause
varying degrees of negative behaviors, including, but not limited to obstinate,
self-willed, jealousy, separation anxiety, guarding, growling,
snapping, biting, and obsessive barking as the dog tries to tell YOU what to do.
They can become wary of strangers, and may become untrustworthy with children
and even adults. If you feed them table scraps, they have been known to refuse
to eat, as much to show dominance over its owner, as to lack of appetite. They
can become dog aggressive and courageous to the point of foolhardiness as they
try and take over. These are NOT Pekingese traits. They are behaviors resulting
from humans allowing them to take over the home. If a Pekingese is given rules to follow,
limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk
to relieve their mental and physical energy, they will display a totally
different, more appealing temperament. It is not fair to leave such a heavy
weight on such a small dog, where he feels he has to keep HIS humans in line. As
soon as you start showing your Peke you are able to be HIS strong, stable minded
pack leader, he can relax and be the wonderful little dog that he is.
Living Conditions-
The Pekingese are good for apartment life. They are
relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard.Grooming-
Daily combing and brushing of the very long, double
coat is essential. Take extra care around the hindquarters, which can become
solid and matted. Females shed the undercoat when in season. Dry shampoo
regularly. Clean the face and eyes daily and check the hairy feet for burrs and
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Maltese / Poodle Hybrid
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The Malti-Poo is not a purebred dog. It is a
cross between the Maltese and the Poodle . The best way to determine the temperament of a
mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any
combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed.
Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred
are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation
crosses.
Recognized
Names:
American Canine Hybrid Club =
Malt-A-Poo
Designer Dogs Kennel Club =
Malt-A-Poo
Designer Breed Registry =
Malt-A-Poo
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(Pomeranian) (Poodle)
Pomeranian / Poodle Hybrid
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The Pomapoo is not a purebred dog. It is a
cross between the Pomeranian and the Poodle. The best way to determine the
temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you
can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed.
Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred
are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation
crosses.
Recognized
Names:
American Canine Hybrid Club =
Pom-A-Poo
Designer Dogs Kennel Club =
Pom-A-Poo
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Maltese / Silky Terrier Hybrid
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Maltese and the Silky Terrier. The best way
to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the
cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found
in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid
dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders
to breed multi-generation crosses. |
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(Yorktese) (Malkie)
Yorkshire
Terrier / Maltese Hybrid
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Originally called the Yorktese, but now more commonly called the
Morkie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Maltese. The best way to determine the temperament of a
mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any
combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid
dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders
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