Chinese Shar-Pei

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN China.

MOST SUITED AS Family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 48 - 58cm (18 1/2 - 22 1/2in) and the weight is about 18kg (39'121b).

COAT
The coat is very hard and is intended to be very short and bristly (the "horsecoat" variety). There is also a variety with longer hair (the "brushcoat") but these are not preferred. Per­mitted colours are black, brown, red, and fawn. A cream-coloured coat is also known but is not highly regarded. Lighter tints of the main colours are permitted but never white or multi­coloured. Shar Pei dogs have a blue tongue and blue pigment.

CARE REQUIRED
The Shar Pei has folds of skin over his entire body, especially when young. Check them regu­larly and clean if necessary. Some examples have a tail which lies very close to the body and this too needs to be inspected and cleaned to prevent infections. Put drops in the eyes as necessary and groom the coat with a soft brush.

CHARACTER
The Shar Pei is loyal to its handler, playful, active, dominant, brave, and is an intelligent dog that does not follow slavishly, and is reasonably vigilant.

TRAINING
The training needs to be extremely consistent. Whenever you are too uncertain, too incon­stant, too soft, or too lenient in the dog's eyes, it will reverse roles. The Shar Pei needs a confident handler.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The Shar Pei bonds with the people who form its family but they are not unfriendly towards strangers. Normally they are fine with children and cats present no problems if they have met them when young. Mixing with other dogs can sometimes present problems. This is because the Shar Pei is by nature ready for a fight.

EXERCISE
The breed has a fairly considerable need for exercise. Provided they get enough outdoor exercise, they will be very peaceful indoors.

Chinese Crested Dog

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN China.

MOST SUITED AS Companion dog

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 28 - 33cm (11 - 13in) for dogs and 23 - 30cm (9 - 11 1/2in) for bitches.

COAT
There are two sorts of Chinese Crested. One only has hair on its head, ears, the tip of the tail, and a little on the feet(Shown Above). The hairless body feels soft to the touch. The other type, is known as the 'Powder Puff.' This type has an undercoat and a veil like topcoat of silken hair. Any colour is acceptable. These two varieties are interbred with each other.

CARE REQUIRED
The skin of the Chinese Crested requires careful attention. Those with show dogs wash the skin regularly with skin exfoliating creams made for humans, to remove the dead cells and to soften the skin. The important point is for the skin to be supple and smooth and protected against becoming dry. There are excellent lotions and creams for this purpose. The unpigmented areas of skin are especially sensitive to the sun and it is advisable not to expose the dog for long to the sun, or to use a quality suntan lotion. The 'Powder Puff' should be brushed now and then and washed more frequently. Usually these dogs have the hair on the face clipped to form downward-facing points to achieve the typical An advantage of them is that they are very clean and there are no loose hairs to litter the carpet.Powderpuff Chinese Crested Dog

CHARACTER
These are high-spirited, cunning, and playful dogs that are sensitive, vigilant, very lively, and active. They are somewhat cautious with people they do not know.

TRAINING
The Chinese Crested is not difficult to train because they are intelligent and quickly grasp what is required of them.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Provided children do not disturb the dog in its own territory, they will have no problems with this dog. They also rarely cause problems in the company of other dogs and pets.

EXERCISE
They adapt to the family circumstances in terms of their exercise needs. They ARE small, don't expect them to run beside a bike, but they do like a run around.

Chihuahua

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Mexico.

MOST SUITED AS - Family pet.

SIZE
The Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog, weighing between 500 - 2,500g (1 - 5 1/21b).

COAT
There are long-coat and short-coat Chihuahu¬as. Their colours include black, white, blue, red, or wheaten, with or without dark or white markings.

CARE REQUIRED
The long-haired type should be groomed normally with brush and comb while the short haired ones should be groomed occasionally with a rubber brush. Administer eye-drops regularly to prevent "tear" stains, and check the teeth frequently for tartar, and to ensure with young dogs that new teeth are forming properly. Keep the claws trimmed.

CHARACTER
They are intelligent, brave little dogs but sometimes they are too brave for their own good. They can be stubborn, and can also be sensitive, and playful. Chihuahuas usually bond with one person.

TRAINING
Because these little dogs can do little damage, they are usually not trained. This is a shame because the Chihuahua is an eager pupil. They are a true dog, regardless they are smaller than the average cat.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Chihuahuas are sociable animals so that living together with dogs and cats does not usually cause any difficulty. Do not forget that they are so small that they can easily be trampled underfoot by larger dogs. They are not suitable for small children who will tend to regard the dog as a toy.

EXERCISE
Because these dogs are so small, they usually get sufficient exercise indoors. If taught to do so, they can use a cat litter tray for their toilet. They feel the cold, damp and draughts, and a small coat is not an unnecessary luxury for them in wet weather.

GENERAL
The Chihuahua is a perfect choice for people who do not have much space in their home. You can easily take them with you everywhere and the cost of feeding will not break the budget. Their poops, are small, if shoveling poop is not your thing, then you have found your dog. It is a shame that this animated little creature is regarded as a toy as they are in every way, real dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 78 - 66cm (22 1/2 - 26in) for dogs and 73 - 6lcm (20 1/2 - 24in) for bitches. Greater consideration is given in the show ring to correct proportion than to height.

COAT
The Chesapeake's coat is its trade mark; thick and short with a dense woolly undercoat. The coat may be wavy in some places but never curly, and it feels greasy to the touch. The colour is between yellow-brown, and dark brown. The darker colouring is more usual.

CARE REQUIRED
Grooming of this breed is fairly simple. During moulting it is necessary to brush the dog to remove dead and loose hairs, but take care not to harm the texture of the coat. For this same reason it is not advisable to wash this breed.

CHARACTER
These are friendly, intelligent, and obedient dogs with a mind of their own, that are mad about water, tough on themselves, boisterous, full of energy, and vigilant. The dogs in particular can be rather dominant.

TRAINING
This breed is not recommended for the inexperienced new dog owner. The handler needs to be confident and to exude authority because these dogs like to have their own way.
They are less gentle-natured than, for example the Golden Retriever. A consistent but kind approach is the most successful way and it is recommended to attend an obedience class with this dog. They are usually slow to mature to adulthood.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This dog will get along perfectly well with a cat that is already present in the house, yet it will chase other cats. The dogs in particular can behave dominantly towards other males, al­though this much depends upon their social training. Make sure therefore to take the young dog with you as often as possible and introduce it to other dogs so that it has the chance to grow up equably. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers get on extremely well with children but are somewhat reserved towards strangers.

EXERCISE
This breed needs lots of exercise. If they do not get it, they tend to become badly behaved through boredom. Swimming and retrieving are two activities which they revel in - together with field sports. They are most certainly not quick learners!

Cesky Terrier

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Czech Republic or Slovakia.

MOST SUITED AS Hunting dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 27 -35cm (101/2 -13 1/2in) and the weight is 6 - 9kg (13 1/2 - 201b).

COAT
The coat consists of thick shiny hair. The most usual colour is blue-grey in different shade variations; light coffee brown is rarer. Both colours are permitted, with and without white markings. The Cesky does not moult.

CARE REQUIRED
The Cesky should be trimmed regularly, leaving the hair long on the stomach, and legs, and also around the face (moustache, beard, and eye­brows). If the dog is a pet, it will need to be trimmed about four times a year; dogs for shows require more frequent grooming. The longer hair needs to be brushed or combed twice a week or more, depending on the condition of the coat, to pre­vent tangles. Clip the excess hair between the pads of the feet and remove loose hairs in the ear passages.

CHARACTER
The Cesky is a good-humoured dog which is affectionate, very adaptable, stalwart and hardy, sportive but also calm, and it is intelligent and sociable.

TRAINING
The training of this breed is not very demanding. It is important to let the puppy meet with various people and different animals in positive circumstances and to experience a variety of situations to enable it to grow up to be an equable adult.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This sociable dog gets on well with its own kind and with other household animals. They are loving with children.They can be somewhat cautious with strangers.

EXERCISE
The Cesky Terrier has an average demand for exercise. This dog likes to frolic and play but it also enjoys walks through a wood or across open countryside.

SPECIAL REMARKS
Cesky Terriers are always born black. The coat lightens in colour later - in some cases not until the dog is older than two years.

Cesky Fousek

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Czech Republic and Slovakia.

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 60 - 66cm (23 1/2 - 26in) for dogs and 58 - 62cm (22 1/2 - 24 1/2in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat is rough-haired and the most usual colour is a brown roan (with or without patches), but plain brown with a white chest is also possible.

CARE REQUIRED
The condition of the coat determines how often the Cesky Fousek needs to have its hair hand-plucked: never, once a year, or more times each year. The beard, moustache, and eyebrows are left alone during this process. Between plucking sessions, brush the coat occasionally and clip any excess hair between the pads of the feet. Check for any hair growth in the ear passages and remove it.

CHARACTER
This is a friendly, intelligent, and gentle natured dog which is affectionate, tractable, obedient, and vigilant. Indoors they are calm; out of doors they are very active and tough on the­selves. The Cesky Fousek is an all-round field sports dog but is a specialist pointer (they stand unmoving facing their prey as the wind carries the scent of wild game to them).

TRAINING
Because they are quick and eager pupils, thetraining of this breed is not particularly difficult. Make sure though that there is plenty of vari­ty because when made to do the same all the time they will protest.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Cesky Fouseks get on fine with other dogs and your other household animals, although their hunting instincts can cause problems with cats, for example. They are fine with children provided they are not pestered in their own domain.

EXERCISE
These through-and-through hunting dogs need lots of exercise to get rid of their energy. If you are unable to hunt with the dog or do not wish to do so, then is essential to trot them alongside a cycle regularly and to let them run and play off the lead. This will keep this dog mentally as well as physically fit.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN England.

MOST SUITED AS - Family pet.

SIZE
The weight is 5.4 - 8.1kg (11 1/2- 17lb).

COAT
The coat consists of light to firmly waved soft hair. The recognized colours are black and tan, ruby, and Blenheim (chestnut markings on a pearl white ground). There is a three-coloured coat too (black and white with russet brown markings).

CARE REQUIRED
Comb the coat regularly with particular care Oven to the chest, ears, and between the legs. Check the ears frequently for dirt or loose hairs.

CHARACTER
These are lovable engaging dogs that are high-spirited and active, intelligent, obedient, gentle natured, sociable, and very adaptable.

TRAINING
Since these dogs want to learn and are intelligent enough to understand what you want, there is little difficulty to be encountered in their training.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
These are uncomplicated household companions that happily get along with children, other dogs, and any other animals you may have.

EXERCISE
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will adapt itself to your family circumstances.