Average Size Varies with breed Life Span 10 to 16 years with proper care, depending on breed Diet Most dogs will do well on any of the premium dog foods available; match food to size and life stage treats should not exceed 10% of total diet; table scraps are not recommended Clean, fresh, de-chlorinated water changed daily Feeding Feed puppies 3-5 times daily, adult dogs 1-2 times daily; follow recommendations on manufacturer’s label as a guideline and discuss your pet’s individual feeding needs with your vet; feed large, deep-chested dogs 2-3 smaller meals a day to help avoid Gastric Dilitation
and Volvulus Syndrome, commonly known as bloat, a serious condition that causes food to be trapped in the stomach Housing Pack animals by nature, dogs view their human family as part of their pack and should be allowed to interact with human pack members as much as possible Choose a dog that matches your housing constraints; large, active dogs are not suited for apartment living; provide a indoor crate and properly train the dog on crate use Leaving dogs outdoors unsupervised is not recommended; an appropriate sized fenced yard, weather-appropriate shelter, food and water are a must if a dog must be kept outdoors; tie outs should only be used for temporaryarrangements and a tied dog should not be left unattended Bichon Frise – Generally less than 12 inches tall, the Bichon has a long history of being favored by European royalty; with its curly white coat and black button eyes, the Bichon appears in many Spanish paintings, and is seen in many works by Goya Boston Terrier – One of the few breeds of dog developed in America, the Boston Terrier is a small, friendly, and gentle dog known for its distinctive dark coat and snow white markings Chinese Shar-Pei – Often called the “wrinkle dog” the Shar-Pei is known for never quite growing into its skin; the AKC breed standard for the Shar-Pei describes its temperament as “Regal, alert, intelligent, dignified, lordly, scowling, sober and snobbish…but extreme in his devotion to his family”
Dalmatian – Well-known companion of firemen, the Dalmatian, with its white coat and black or liver spots, was originally developed as a coaching dog; coaching dogs ran alongside carriages and coaches, acting as protectors of the horses and rig when the owner stepped away to shop or fight fires; well-bred, well-socialized Dalmatians will make wonderful companions provided they receive the frequent exercise that they need
Llasa Apso – Originating from Tibet, the Llasa is also known in its native land as Abso Seng Kye, the “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog.”; excellent, though small, watch dogs, Llasas need frequent grooming to maintain their flowing coats Poodle – The Poodle is one of the most recognizable dogs in the show world; their unique show coat is a stylization of a grooming style used to protect these water retrievers from getting too cold in the water.; their dense, curly coat helps to repel water; excel in obedience, and do best if given plenty of physical and mental exercise Non-Sporting Dogs Includes Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Dalmatian, and Poodle.