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The Schnoodle is a crossbreed variety of dog. This unique hybrid is the result of crossing a Poodle and a Schnauzer, classified as an F1. Since the Schnoodle is a crossbreed, the appearance can vary. The Poodle is fun and energetic as is the Schnauzer. Both breeds are intelligent and good natured dogs that enjoy the company of people and take well to training. Both breeds can be sociable but stubborn. Color can vary from brown to wheaten. Given the diversity of these traits, it is hard to predict which characteristics will dominate.

Some Schnoodle puggles may display a larger head relative to overall body size. Subsequent breedings to the F2 or F3 level can alter the appearance dramatically from the original F1 class.

Approximate Adult Size

As with many hybrid breeds, size and weight will vary. The approximate adult size, two years old or older, of either the male or female is 16 to 18 inches at the withers. The withers is the highest point of the shoulder. A Schnoodle can weigh between 14 and 18 pounds.

Special Health Considerations

Most dog breeds have certain health conditions problems associated with that specific breed. Poodles could be prone to Canine Hip Dysplasia that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness. Poodles can also be prone to epilepsy, which is common in many dogs, stifle problems and ear infections. The Schnoodle is said to be prone to cataracts and other eye-related problems.

This disease list is provided only as an informative guideline and your Schnoodle may not experience any of these conditions. Before choosing a Schnoodle, or any type of dog, always consult a veterinary professional for more comprehensive information.

As with any dog, the puppy stage, 0 to 12 months of age, is the time for shots, boosters and a thorough check up. As an adult, the dog should have an annual veterinary checkup including a dental exam and cleaning. As with most pets, avoid feeding your dog sweets. Certain human foods should never be given to your pet. When in doubt, always consult your veterinary professional.

Grooming

The coat of Schnoodle can vary from course to soft and will be generally wavy with very little shedding. Regular brushing is very important for the Schnoodle and will help maintain a clean and healthy coat. The process of grooming provides an opportunity to examine the dog for skin problems and strengthen the emotional bond between you and your dog.

Dental health is important and the teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities and periodontal disease. Poor canine dental hygiene can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious health conditions.

The claws should be trimmed regularly and the paws examined for signs of injury.

Life Span

With proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions, a Schnoodle should be able to live a long and healthy life, possibly as long as 15 years. Given the hybrid nature of these dogs, and interbreeding, an accurate prediction of life expectancy is not possible.

Registries

American Canine Hybrid Club

As a hybrid breed, the Schnoodle is not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club, Continental Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club or their affiliated organizations.

Litter Size

Litter size for the Schnoodle is said to average between 4 and 6 puppies, though accurate data on litter size has yet to be collected.

The Complete Puppy Handbook

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The Only Handbook You Need To Completely Understand, Train, Take Care Of And Enjoy Your New Puppy!!!
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Painless & Positive Puppy Training

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Dog Training & Canine Health : Paper Training a Puppy

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Paper training a puppy can be done by covering a designated area with paper, removing one piece of paper every few days or every week, and ending up with one piece of paper far away from his bed. Train a puppy to use only paper withinformation from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Belgian Tervuren Puppy And Dog Information

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The Belgian Tervuren is a medium sized, elegant square standing herding dog that originally comes from Belgium. She was bred to protect flocks from wolves and other predators. She is fearless and can be quite aggressive. She needs an experienced handler. The optimal housing for her is indoors to be with the family with access to a large properly fenced yard or run. She needs plenty of exercise. She needs to be extensiviely socialized when very young. She like to chase joggers, cars and anything moving away from her due to her herding instinct so care must be taken if she gets loose. She can be very good with children but care must be taken with your childrens friends. As a reminder, no child should be left alone with any puppy or dog for any length of time. She does not like rough housing. She makes a great watch dog and guard dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Belgium Tervuren is 24 to 26 inches at the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 65 to 75 pounds. Females range between 22 and 24 inches at the withers and weigh 60 to 70 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. All dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Belgium Tervuren is no exception. Be on the lookout for epilepsy (common in dogs), eye problems, canine hip dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness) and excessive shyness and aggressiveness.
*Grooming. The Belgian Tervuren has a long, harsh, straight coat and it lays flat. She should be brushed frequently. She is a shedder and brushing will help keep her environment free of shed hair. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and also help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with your pet. She will also require some trimming.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.
*Litter Size: 6 to 10 Belgian Tervuren puppies.
*Life Span. The Belgian Tervuren can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Belgian Tervuren was developed in Belgium from a Belgian Shepherd line. These dogs were bred to protect flocks from predators such as wolves. They are intelligent, courageous and very aggressive. In France she is registered as part of the larger family of Chien de Berger Belge, but in the United States and some other countries they are broken out into four separate breeds, this one being Belgian Tervuren.
*Some Registries:
American Belgian Tervuren Club
UKC United Kennel Club
NKC National Kennel Club
CKC Continental Kennel Club
APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
AKC American Kennel Club
FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 6 to 10 Belgian Sheepdog puppies

Category: Herding, Sheepdog Family

Terms To Describe: intelligent, courageous, elegant, grace, power, smart, watchful, obedient,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Excellent watch dog.
Excellent guard dog.
Highly intelligent.
Fast learner.
Will prefer cool climates.
She is full of life.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Can be very aggressive.
May not tolerate rough housing.
May want to chase cars, joggers and anything that appears to be moving away from her.
She needs an experienced owner.
She needs extensive socialization from an early age.
Can tend to be a one or two person dog.
She needs to be part of the family.
She needs a lot of exercise.

*Other Names Known By: Tervuren, Chien de Berger Belge

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Puppy Housetraining: The Ultimate Guide

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Poodle (Standard) Puppy And Dog Information

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The standard Poodle is a highly intelligent, proud and good natured dog. They are good watch dogs and are generally good with other pets and other dogs. They are usually good with older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. They do need plenty of exercise and a properly fenced in enclosure is ideal. They need extensive grooming.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the standard Poodle is 22 to 27 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 45 to 70 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the standard Poodle is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), Epilepsy (common in many dogs), stifle problems and ear infections. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. The standard Poodle has a long double coat. The outer coat is wiry curls. The outer coat is wooly and thick. They need extensive, professional grooming.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

*Life Span. The standard Poodle can live between 10 and 13 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The standard Poodle comes from France where they were used for hunting and bird retrieval. They were designated the national dog of France. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1887.

Some Registries:

*Poodle Club of America

*UKC United Kennel Club

*NKC National Kennel Club

*CKC Continental Kennel Club

*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.

*AKC American Kennel Club

*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale

*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club

*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain

*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club

*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 3 to 8 Poodle puppies

Category: Non Sporting

Terms To Describe: Intelligent, active, elegant, proud, distinction, dignity, outgoing, friendly, vain

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

Make a good watch dog.

Make a medium guard dog.

They do not shed.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS

*Other Names Known By: Barbone, Caniche, French Poodle

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

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Dog & Cat Diseases : Puppy Skin Disorders

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Puppies have a lot of skin disorders, but there are usually not allergy-based or metabolic. Find out why mange is so common in puppies with help from a staff veterinarian in this free video on dog health and pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Border Terrier Puppy And Dog Information

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The Border Terrier makes a great family pet. They can be housed in an apartment as long as frequent walks are part of the routine. They do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. If possible, a properly fenced enclosure for exercise is ideal. They are diggers so some of the fence needs to be buried to keep them in. They love children but please remember to not leave any child unsupervised with any dog or puppy. They train easily and live to please plus they make a good watch dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Border Terrier is 13 to 16 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulders) and 13 to 16 pounds. Females range from 11 to 14 inches to the withers and 11 to 14 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Border Terrier is no exception, but they are considered a very healthy breed. Look for Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome which is a neurological disorder similar to epilepsy. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.
*Grooming. The Border Terrier has a short dense undercoat with a wiry outer coat. She should be brushed weekly and professionally groomed several times a year. She should be bathed rarely as this strips her coat of its protective oils and she can have dry skin problems
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.
*Life Span. The can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. They hale from the border between Scotland and England in the 19th century. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1930.
*Some Registries:
Border Terrier Club of America
UKC United Kennel Club
NKC National Kennel Club
CKC Continental Kennel Club
APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
AKC American Kennel Club
FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 3 to 9 Border Collies puppies

Category: Terrier

Terms To Describe: Agile, tough, good tempered, affectionate, easily trained, easy to train, mild mannered,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good watch dog.
Gets along well with other dogs and some pets.
Loves children.
High activity level.
They are generally healthy dogs.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Poor guard dog.
Can have dry skin conditions.
May bark a bit.
They love to dig.
Do not like to be left alone for long periods of time.
May harm cats, birds and other small pets.

*Other Names Known By:Reedwater Terrier, Coquetdale Terrier

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

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