Irish Setter | Dog Breed Information

Height: 61-71cm (24-28in)
Weight: 25-34kg (55-75lb)
Life experience: 12-14 years
Origin: Ireland
Description: An elegant setter, with a long muzzle, and a fairly long, silky, chestnut-colored coat. The chest, underside, legs and tail are well feathered., but the hair on the head is short. The ears are long and pendant.

Characteristics of Irish Setter:

Also known as the Irish Red Setter, and perhaps more commonly as the Red Setter, this breed is easily recognized and distinguished from other setters by its luxuriant, chestnut coat. it was developed during the 18th and 19th centuries from a variety of spaniel, setter and pointer breeds, including the Irish Water Spaniel and Gordon Setter, and is an excellent hunting dog, which is most commonly used to point, flush and retrieve game birds, over a variety of terrain. however, in addition to working as a gundog, the Irish Setter has also been used in search and rescue, and as a guide dog for the blind, and is a popular show dog and family companion. on account of its energy and independent nature, the Irish Setter can be slightly more difficult to train than some other setter breeds, and requires a great deal of exercise, but this breed can excel at competative obedience, and makes a rewarding pet.

Canadian Eskimo Dog Breed Information

Height : 50-69cm (20-27in)
Weight : 27-48 kg (60-105lb)
Life Expectancy : 10-12 years
Origin : Canada

Description: A powerful spitz-type dog, with a muscular neck and legs, and a dense, weather proof coat. The ears are triangular and erect, and the tail carried curled over its back. Colours include black, white, grey, tan and fawn, in a variety of combinations.

Characteristics of Canadian Eskimo Dog:

Also sometimes known as the Husky, the Eskimo Dog is larger and heavier than its Russian counterpart, the Siberian or Arctic Husky, and is also known to be a far more ancient breed, which has been used to hunting and sled pulling by the indigeneous Inuit peoples of Canada, Alaska, and Greenland for perhaps thousands of years. Well protected from the elements by its dense coat, the Eskimo Dog has also been favoured by explorers and serveyors as it possesses incredible strength and stamina. However, the use of skidoos and other dog breeds meant that the Eskimo Dog was almost extinct by about 1970. Despite this setback, with the help of breeders and campaigners, this dog has become increasingly popular in Britian and other parts of Europe in recent years, where it is used in recreational and competitive sledding, and also kept as a companion.

Alaskan Malamute - Dog Breed Information

Height: 56-71cm (22-28in)
Weight: 36-54kg (80-120lb)
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Origin: USA

Description:
A large powerfully built Arctic Dog, with a broad chest, head and muzzle, erect ears, and a well furred tail, typically carried over its back. The coat is dense, and varies in colour from light grey to black, sumtimes with shades of red. The underpants are white.

Characteristics of Alaskan Malamute:

Amongst the oldest of the Nordic or Arctic sled dogs, the Alaskan Malamute is a descendant of the Arctic Wolf, and takes its name from a native Innuit tribe, known variously as the Malamute, Mahlemute or Malmuit indians, who domesticated it several thousand years ago. This dog was used to pull sleds which contained their food and various other supplies, and in more recent times, the Alaskan Malamute has been essential to the success of many polar expeditions. It is well adapted to such tasks, displaying great strength and stamina, and it is protected from the extreme cold by its dense, double- layered coat. Freindly and companionable, this breed also makes a good pet, but it is strong and active, and can be aggressive towards unfamiliar dogs or other small animals, and therefore requires firm handling and plenty of exercise.