Dogs questions

The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan red mastiff. It was purchased in 2014 by a Chinese billionaire for two million dollars.

There are three main types of poodles which are varied in size – toy, miniature and standard. The toy poodle is the smallest and standard poodle is the largest in the family. The toy poodles have a maximum height of 10 inches and weigh between 3-4 kg.

The tiny toy poodle is the smallest of the three AKC-recognized size variants, and weighs less than 10 pounds (usually between 6 and 9 pounds).

The Peruvian Hairless Dog, also known as the Viringo, is native to South America

The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. This breed is a medium-sized, short-coated dog.

The Dog on the Tuckerbox is an Australian historical monument and tourist attraction. The statue was inspired by a bullock drover's poem, "Bullocky Bill", which humorously describes a series of misfortunes faced by the drover, culminating in his food being spoiled by his dog.

The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa.The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound (commonly called a "baroo"), due to its unusually shaped larynx. Basenjis share many unique traits with pariah dog types. The name comes from the Lingala language of the Congo, mbwá na basɛ́nzi which means 'villager dogs'.

Canines of the Shetland Sheepdog dog breed stood guard for farmers in the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland, keeping hungry birds and sheep out of the farmer’s garden, and they served as herding dogs as well. Today they’re excellent family companions and superstars in dog sports.

The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog originally bred for their strength and endurance to haul heavy freight, and later as a sled dog. It reigns as one of the oldest dog breeds whose original looks have not been significantly altered. This intelligent canine needs a job and consistent leadership to avoid becoming bored or challenging to handle.

His name means little lion, but there’s nothing fierce about this dog breed. The Shih Tzu is a lover, not a hunter. Bred solely to be a companion, the Shih Tzu is an affectionate, happy, outgoing housedog who loves nothing more than to follow his people from room to room. In recent years, however, owners have started taking the Shih Tzu off their laps and into dog sports, training him for obedience, rally, and agility competitions.