Approximately 49 dog breeds have gone extinct in the last 500 years, and many more are endangered. Some of these breeds are so rare that you've probably never heard of them. We'll introduce you to some of the most obscure extinct dog breeds. From the Tahltan Bear Dog to the Welsh Harlequin, these dogs are all but forgotten now.
These feisty little dogs are characterized by their unique hunting skills and strong personality. Whether you’re considering adding a terrier to your family or are just curious about these interesting creatures, read on for a closer look at some of the most common terrier dog breeds.
The Red Merle Australian Shepherd, contrarily, has a red base coat with a merle pattern. Red Merle Australian Shepherds, or Red Merle Aussies, have a gene pool consisting of mutated MC1R genes, which produce an inordinate level of Pheomelanin (reddish yellow) pigments, and the merle gene, which gives them the signature spotted merle coat.
The Red Doberman is an affectionate, highly intelligent, and fearless doggie that possess an excess of Pheomelanin (reddish yellow pigments), giving them their reddish appearance. It excels in socializing with people, and is known to make great therapy dogs, on top of being excellent guard dogs.
Pocket Beagles are very similar to the Beagles, except for one aspect. As their name implies, they are a lot smaller in size than a typical Beagle dog. Pocket Beagles are very adorable, houndy, and playful, and they love being companions with people and their fellow dogs.
In reality, Pomeranians do not come in different breeds. While breeders may attach various names to their diversity, there are no officially recognized varieties. Their diversity only exists with the color of their coat. Each variation in the gene brings about the different colors of their coating. Hence, Parti Pomeranians are no different from other Pomeranians.
Puppy food tends to contain more calories than adult dog food because puppies are growing rapidly and need all the extra energy they can get. Also, most puppy foods contain higher levels of protein because puppies require a lot more protein than adults do in order to develop.
Long Haired Rottweilers are siblings to those traditional short haired Rotties and are rarely found, usually 1 or 2 in a litter. The major difference between the two is their hair length, i.e. the size of their coat. This hairy coat makes Long Haired Rotties look like crossbred canines; however, they are totally purebreds, just like their siblings.
The Jackabee also called the Beagle Jack or Jack-A-Bee is a first-generation cross between two hunting breeds – the Jack Russell Terrier and the Beagle. As a fairly new mix, there is no standard feature for this cross and the individual characteristics of each dog is based solely on which parent it got its genes from. One thing to learn though is that this designer dog is a great hunter and tracker with a keen sense of smell with an adorable soft side.
