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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'American Tan Breeds' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your American Tan Breeds Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to American Tan Breeds 1. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (swissie) - By: Michael Russell It is thought that the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the largest of the descendants of the dogs which were brought to the Swiss Alps by the Legions of Caesar on his march through Europe. The “Swissie” is similar to the Bernese Mountain dog in many respects, especially in the markings of a black base... Featured ArticleTo Tan Or Not To Tan Most of us are eager to have a golden tan for summer that everyone will admire but we don't often think about the dangers caused by tanning. To have a nice golden tan gives one the appearance of healthy attractiveness but is tanning healthy? Spending time in the sun can cause sunburn, wrinkles, age spots and much more. Getting that much desired glow at a tanning salon is safer than being out in the sun or is it? Research studies are continually showing that indoor tanning is ...
Read full story 2. The Manchester Terrier (black And Tan Terrier) - By: Michael Russell For more than a hundred years the Manchester Terrier, originally called the "Black and Tan" Terrier, has remained true to type. It is a sleek and elegant looking little dog, with tan "thumb marks" over the eyes and on the cheeks and black "thumb marks" in the tan above the front feet. Be... 3. The Cocker Spaniel: Too Popular? - By: Michael Russell The history of the Cocker Spaniel as a hunting dog of long standing is pretty well out of the picture as far as the utility of the dog in today's modern world. The English cocker has retained much more of the qualities of a hunting breed, while the American Cocker, having gained great popularity in ... 4. Should You Buy A Bloodhound? - By: Michael Russell The Bloodhound is a familiar sight in movies that feature escaped convicts. Although the sound of these big dogs baying as they find the scent they are searching for may be a chilling sound to an escapee, it can be a comforting sound. After all, Bloodhounds are also used to track people who are lost... 5. Should You Buy A Chihuahua? - By: Michael Russell If you watch television, you've probably seen celebrities like Paris Hilton toting around tiny dogs with big poppy brown eyes. These dogs, called Chihuahuas, are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. The Chihuahua first appeared in Mexico and does well in warmer climates. Of course, a doggy s... 6. The American Foxhound - By: Michael Russell The American Foxhound evolved from the dogs who were originally brought into this country as English Foxhounds by early settlers before the United States became independent from Great Britain. Early colonists used these hounds in large groups called packs to hunt fox followed by humans on hors... 7. The Briard: A Dog Of Great Loyalty - By: Michael Russell The Briard traces its ancestry back to the days of Charlemagne. Known for centuries as a herding dog, it probably also fits into the category of “working dogs” as described in the American Kennel Club, for it also performs well as a guard dog and a selfless protector. In French folklore there are le... 8. Is A Yorkshire Terrier Right For You? - By: Michael Russell If you like small dogs with big dog attitudes, you may want to consider a Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn't mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren't lap dogs. The Yorki... 9. The Fila Brasileiro: Faithful And Fierce - By: Michael Russell The Fila Brasileiro is a dog which has served as a working and guarding dog in the Central American region since the sixteenth century. This breed is believed to have originated from the Mastiff types of dogs brought to Central America by the Spanish Conquistadors. These dogs along with the Spanish ... 10. The Redbone Coonhound - By: Michael Russell The RedBone Coonhound is one of the earliest hound breeds developed exclusively in the United States and one of the earliest hound breeds to be registered in the U. K. C. (United Kennel Club). The U. K. C. is the club in the United States which registers many more of the hound groups and hunting dog... 11. The German Pinscher - By: Michael Russell The German Pinscher is the “middle” dog of the Pinscher breeds of Germany. The largest of the Pinscher dogs is the well known Doberman, while the smallest is the equally well known Miniature Pinscher. The “Standard” Pinscher is simply known as the “Pinscher” by the Kennel club of Great Britain and i... 12. German Shepherds: The Versatile Working Dogs - By: Michael Russell The Alsatian, commonly known as the German Shepherd Dog, is a working dog breed that often acts as military dogs, guard dogs, police dogs, or search and rescue dogs. They are used because they can be trained in protection and obedience easily and they like to please their owners. German ... 13. Should You Buy A Jack Russell Terrier? - By: Michael Russell Jack Russell Terriers are feisty, energetic dogs that gained popularity with the advent of the Wishbone series. However, in real life, these dogs are not exactly like the famous Wishbone. This dog breed is all terrier, and sometimes a Jack Russell's temperament can be overwhelming for inexperienced ... 14. The English Toy Spaniel: A "lap Dog" - By: Michael Russell The English Toy Spaniel is also known as the King Charles Spaniel. There are several variations of the color in this breed. The "Ruby" is a whole color, all rich red. The "Blenheim" is chestnut markings, broken, on a white background. The ears must be chestnut in color and su... 15. Is A Doberman Pinscher Right For You? - By: Michael Russell Doberman Pinschers are a common sight in the movies. People are used to seeing people running for their lives as aggressive dogs lunge at them with demonic looking eyes. However, in real life, most Dobermans are actually loyal, intelligent family pets. The American Kennel Club classifies... 16. The Belgian Malinois: Police And Protection Dog - By: Michael Russell Originally there were as many as eight Belgian breeds of the same genetic inheritance that were used as herding dogs and drovers in Belgium and Germany. Through the years the Belgian Sheepdogs have been narrowed to four “types” or representatives. The Belgian Sheepdogs are represented in the America... 17. Dog Of The Desert: The Canaan - By: Michael Russell The Canaan Dog is sometimes mistakenly believed to be a pariah dog which roams throughout the Middle East, however this is incorrect. The Canaan Dog is a true breed which has survived in the desert for more than 2000 years. In the 1930s the Israelis began a program of re-domestication of... 18. Cata-what??? - By: Michael Russell The Catahoula "hog dog" is an American Dog used specifically to herd the wild pigs and drive them into the pens during the annual wild pig "roundups" in Louisiana. Legend has it that the dogs were originally brought in by DeSoto as attack dogs used against the native Indians and then abandoned... 19. Yorkshire Terrier Care - By: Michael Russell Yorkshire Terriers, more commonly known as Yorkies, are one of the most popular toy dog breeds. They make great companions and love attention! They are very affectionate but demand plenty of time and devotion from their owners. This breed is only about 100 year old. It was developed in northern En... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Steiff Akc Plush Pug 11 Inch Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend. Steiff has worked with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to bring America’s top dogs to life. These lifelike canines are designed to showcase what makes each breed special and unique. Each comes with a leather AKC branded buckle collar. This standing 11” Pug adult dog is made from soft tan plush and has delicate hand airbrushing around his face, b... |
| Steiff Akc Plush German Shepherd 18 Inch Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend. Steiff has worked with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to bring America’s top dogs to life. These lifelike canines are designed to showcase what makes each breed special and unique. Each comes with a leather AKC branded buckle collar. This reclining 18” German Shepard adult dog is made from soft tan plush and has delicate hand airbrushing around... |
| Steiff Akc Plush Chihuahua 11 Inch Everyone knows that a dog is a man’s best friend. Steiff has worked with the American Kennel Club (AKC) to bring America’s top dogs to life. These lifelike canines are designed to showcase what makes each breed special and unique. Each comes with a leather AKC branded buckle collar. This 11” Chihuahua puppy dog is made from soft tan and white plush and has delicate hand airbrushing around his... |