Dog kennels and Crates

The portuguese water dog (PWD) is the now-trendy pet. Since First lady Michelle Obama has told considering getting a PWD on People Magazine, and presence “Bo Ohama” in White House.

The PWDs are non-allergenic, so that it’s no problem for Obama’s daughter who has allergies.

The breed from Portugal came to the U.S. 30 years ago. In 1998, the breed rank 82nd in popularity, according to American Kennel Club registration statistics. Ten years later, they were rank 62nd.

These breeds can assist fisherman in the water. They actually have a herding instinct and are able to herd fish into nets. They can dive for things that have gone underwater. They are incredibly intelligent, and highly energetic. They are working dog and they need to work. If you don’t keep them busy, they will be busy and do something you don’t want them to do.They need interaction. They need to be challenged. For someone to get this dog because it’s popular and cute, then after the puppines wears off to just put it in a crate and leave it is not a good thing.They don’t do well in a kennel environment or left alone for long periods of time.The PWDs are usualy not great for first time dog owners, it takes experience to train them.

For the male the height is between 20 and 23 inches, for the female between 17 and 21 inches. The weight in the male is between 42 and 60 pounds, and the female beetwen 35 and 50 pounds. The dogs cost US$1,800 to $2,500 and aren’t as common as other popular breed.

Kinds of Dog Breed

A dog breed is represented by a sufficient number of individuals to stably transfer its specific characteristics over generations. Dog of same breed have similar characteristic of appearance and behavior, primarily because they come from a select set of ancestors who had the same characteristics.

New dog breeds are being continually created. They are either accidentally or purposely crossbred from existing breeds, developed for a specific style of work, or create just for marketing purposes.

List of the top 10 dog breeds for families.

1. The Schnauzer, a wonderful family pet. This breed ussually requires regular grooming and daily exercise.

2. The poodle, is an intelligent and friendly dog that craves human companionship.
3. The golden retreiver, is an excellent choice for families that enjoy lost of outdoor activities.They are loyal and devoted family member.
4. The west highland white terrier, the westie can be excellent dog for older children, not recommended for households with children under the age of ten.
5. The pembroke welsh corgi, they are best with kids (over 6 or 7 years) as some dogs can be bossy and possessive.
6. The airedale, he’s takes his job as a family friend and protector seriously.
7. The pug, they are playful companions for children and will happily curl up on your lap for a nap.
8. The Boston terrier, is a good watch dog and loyal family pet, especially for the not so active families.
9. The collie, is considered by many to be one of the best family pets. Intelligent yet patient, the collie is loved by families all over the world.
10. The beagle, , may be an active breed but he fits in well with very active families.

A Responsible Breeder, they will :
- Their kennel or home will appear clean and well maintained.
- Screen potential buyers to ensure that the dogs will be placed in an appropriate home.
- Only sell a dog under contract, which will set forth that breeder’s policy regarding health guarantee, refund/return policy and other rights/responsibilities between buyer and seller.
- Be knowledgeable about the breed and the common genetic diseases in the breed.
- Show you both parents, and in the case of a male that lives off the premises, will have a photograph and history available.
- Answer your question about the breed and the appropriate care for your dog.
- Let you see the environment in which the dogs are breed and raised.

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