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The Pekingese is a proud and confident dog who is sensitive and affectionate to his owner. They are quite often a one-person dog, and is generally wary and aloof with strangers. They make a good watchdog because they are loyal and fearless, and they will bark at any suspicious sound or movement. They can sometimes bark too much. The pekingese is a wonderful companion who will stand as tall as he can toward you and raise his paws like a kitten. They can be quiet and calm in the house.

Difficult to train, Pekingese can be strong-willed and bossy. Perhaps not necessarily coming when you call them, and may refuse toys, food, or games when being stubborn. They can also be difficult to housebreak. They generally needs little exercise, but they do like a daily walk. They can be aggressive to larger dogs but gets along well with other Pekingese. They can learn to live with other pets if they are raised with them. The Pekingese is not an outdoor dog, though they do like to play in a safely fenced area. They are sensitive to heat and cold, and can catch cold easily. The flat face means that their eyes are easily injured, so you should make sure there are no barbs or pointed objects in the yard or house that might hurt them. They can be playful with children but should be supervised with young ones.

Pekingese do not like to be disturbed, especially when sleeping, and may growl or snap. You must be careful not to feed them too much, because he can easily be overfed. They are extremely heavy shedders, and would not be a good choice if you don’t like vacuuming a and finding hair everywhere.

Here’s a few tips on how to ensure that your Weimaraner is an pleasure to have around,

Socialize thoroughly and from a young age. This Weimaraner’s sensitivity and innate suspicion means that the socialization period of 10 to 16 weeks must be taken full advantage of. Take your Weimaraner to puppy school and see that he meets lots of new people and different breeds and ages of dog . This will help to prevent unwanted aggression at a later date.
Exercise on a daily basis. These are energetic hunting dogs; no walk is too far, and any additional games and play will help to prevent hyperactivity. A ton exercise is a key component of your Weimaraner’s ability to conform with your needs: these dogs are very active, muscular and athletic, and have plentyof energy to burn off. Take your dog hiking, running alongside a bicycle, jogging, or involve him in agility competitions.

This is not a good breed choice for you if you work long hours. Keep in mind the tendency towards separation anxiety, and condition your dog towards it from a young age by leaving him alone for shorter periods of time at first and gradually working up from there. For severe anxiety, your vet may prescribe tranquilisers like Clomicalm. If you feel your dog needs medication, speak to your vet. Happily, most anxiety can be effectively counteracted with plenty of exercise and lots of interaction with you and the family, as well as regular bouts of tussling and playing.

Obedience training to at least the intermediate level is something that you’ll probably both enjoy. Your Weimaraner will enjoy the mental challenge, while you’ll enjoy the opportunity to really bond with your dog. Obedience training is a great way to strengthen trust between owner and dog, and in addition, you’ll end up with a highly trained, obedient dog. You may even want to compete - Weimaraners typically take top honours in obedience classes due to their perceptive, willing-to-please natures and high intelligence.

Weimaraners are playful, intelligent dogs, and will enjoy life that much more if they’re able to play interactively with you. Consider investing in a tennis-ball thrower: this is a great way of playing with your dog, as well as chalking up the necessary miles.

Weimaraners love to play fetch and will retrieve tirelessly for as long as you can throw the ball.

The Portuguese Water Dog was bred as an aid to Portugal’s fisherman. The dog lived on the boats with the men and would act as couriers between boats or to shore as well as herding fish into the nets and retrieving lost equipment in the water. Many dogs are born with a work ethic and require some ongoing job or project. Many of those dogs excel in a particular endeavor and become specialists. Few are as adept at the versatility expressed commonly in the Portuguese Water Dog.

Easy to train, quick to master new skills, it’s not unusual to find the dedicated Portuguese Water Dog family working their dog in multiple endeavors from water work,chasing a ball,obedience,agility and more. To say this is a requirement would be overstating the facts but if you are unwilling to consider pursuing such things at all with your dog then the Portuguese Water Dog is probably not the breed for you. As proof, one of the dogs that searched the rubble of the WTC after Sept 11 was a Portuguese Water Dog named Dutch.

The Obama girls long awaited puppy is Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, The White House will soon make the official announcement later with the Washington Post being given the details.

From the Post’s Manuel Roig-Franzia, ‘The identity of the first puppy leaked out yesterday despite White House efforts to delay the news until the big debut planned for Tuesday afternoon. The little guy is a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog given to the Obama girls as a gift by that Portuguese water dog-lovin’ senator himself, Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. The girls named it Bo. Malia and Sasha chose the name, because their cousins have a cat named Bo and because first lady Michelle Obama’s father was nicknamed Diddley, a source said. Bo’s a handsome little guy. Well suited for formal occasions at the White House, he’s got tuxedo-black fur, with a white chest, white paws and a rakish white goatee.”

The Cocker Spaniel would not have become the top dog in the United States unless it had a good temperament. A well-bred Cocker Spaniel is sweet, loyal, playful, trustworthy, easily trained, adaptable which are all things most sought after in a family pet. It needs a moderate amount of exercise and will get pudgy if allowed to be a complete couch potato. Its sensitivity may be its only drawback, for discipline must be gentle or the Cocker Spaniel may get depressed.

Like all other breeds and mixed breeds, Cocker Spaniel should have some obedience training to teach them manners. As sweet as the breed generally is, an untrained Cocker Spaniel can be a handful. Formal classes are not necessary as long as the puppy is gently taught to sit, lie down, stay, and come on command and can walk on a leash without pulling. Lots of Cocker Spaniels like to do tricks and love playing ball as well.

Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, excited and happy to work and play hard. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog’s mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They will be in their glory if you give them a job to do. Labs are big eaters and need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight.

Chocolate lab puppies and golden lab puppies are excellent dogs for families.

Miniature Schnauzers are alert, active, affectionate companions who double as watchdogs - a well bred, trained Miniature Schnauzer barks to warn, but not for recreation. They are house dogs who love the outdoors. Schnauzers need to be part of the family, and are usually found at your feet unless your lap is available. They have a lively intelligence, and a streak of curiosity that could be called just plain “nosy”! They don’t shed, don’t have a ‘doggy’ odor, but do need regular brushing and grooming.

Miniature Schnauzers and several other breeds of dog may be described as ‘hypo-allergenic’. Because they don’t leave hair all over the furniture and carpet, they may cause less problem for some people with allergies or asthma. MS are easy to keep clean, and may have a weekly bath. But they are living creatures, they will carry in dust, grass, or pollen from the back yard, and they love to be close to you. Some people simply will not be able to tolerate the dog itself or whatever gathers on their feet and hair. Min Schnauzers are a house and people dog, and leaving him outdoors is *not* the solution.

A Miniature Schnauzer won’t be as mellow as a Basset Hound, and they’ll have a lot more pep than a Saint Bernard. He’ll greet strange animals with an initial feisty bluff, but gets along well with his friends. Miniature Schnauzers can be great with well behaved children, but they aren’t willing to be hurt by rough handling, child or adult.