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CATALOG OF BREEDS | COMPANION DOGS

Japanese Chin North American

HEIGHT 8–11in (20–28cm ) Red and white Shepherd
WEIGHT 5–7lb (2–3kg )
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years
HEIGHT 13–18in (33–46cm) Red merle
WEIGHT 15–31lb (7–14kg) Blue merle
Ancestors of the Japanese Chin are thought to have been a royal LIFE SPAN 12–13 years
gift from China to the Emperor of Japan. This dog was bred
especially to warm the laps and hands of the ladies of Japan’s Downsized from the Australian Shepherd (see p.68)
Imperial Palace. Happy living in a small space, it makes an by American breeders, this dog is sometimes called
Drop ears
ideal apartment dog but its profuse coat sheds heavily. the Miniature Australian Shepherd. It is highly
intelligent, easy to train, and very good with children.
The North American Shepherd is eager to please,
Upturned
Compact,
Feathered nose but can be quite destructive
tail curves square
over back body if left on its own for long
periods of time.
Black
Symmetrical
marking on
domed head
Well feathered tail

Brown
eyes
Coat has tan and
Long, straight, white markings
Black and silky coat
white

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

HEIGHT 13–15in (32–37cm) Tricolor
WEIGHT 15–26lb (7–12kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–15 years

This working dog has historically been used on farms
in Denmark and Sweden as a herder, watchdog, and
ratter, as well as a companion. Always eager to play, Rounded croup
the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is good with children,
so can make a great family dog, but it does have
a tendency to chase
White
small animals. muzzle and
blaze
High-set,
button ears

Triangular-shaped
head is small in
relation to body White with
tan patches
Short, smooth coat

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