Sisu Care

There are more than 400 dog breeds, but the American Kennel Club officially recognizes only 150. The American Rare Breed Association recognizes 178. The United Kennel Club recognizes 308.

What are the largest and smallest breeds? -

The Mastiff (28-30 inches, 175 to 190 pounds) and Saint Bernard (24 to 28 inches, 110-200 pounds) are the heaviest. The Chihuahua (6 to 9 inches, 6 pounds) is the smallest. The Irish Wolfhound (28 to 35 inches at the shoulders) is the tallest breed.

What are the most popular breeds in the United States? -   mmmm, there may be some controversy here!

1. Labrador Retrievers
2. Golden Retrievers
3. German Sheperds
4. Beagles
5. Dachshunds
6. Yorkshire Terriers
7. Boxers
8. Poodles
9. Chihuahuas
10. Shih Tzus

Be Sociable, Share!

• 

Tags:

This entry was posted by vafnana on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 5:35 am and is filed under Announcements. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.