Spitz are part of the 5th group of the FCI official classification of dog breeds together with primitive type dogs.

They are considered the oldest and purest of dog breeds and are used for various tasks such as towing ( Alaskan Malamute , Siberian Husky , Greenlandic ), hunting ( Karelian bear dog , Akita Inu , Shiba Inu , Cirneco dell'Etna ), herding ( Samoyed , Lapphund , Lapinporokoira ) or as companion dogs ( volpino Italiano , volpino di Pomerania ).

They are therefore considered strong, courageous and resourceful dogs as well as intelligent.

The best known are undoubtedly the Nordics, but many also come from the East , the United States , Europe , Israel and Russia .

The various breeds share three main characteristics: triangular ears, a tail curled over the back and a triangular muzzle.

Il Cavalier king Charles spaniel è una razza di cani di piccola taglia. È uno spaniel con un manto setoso di lunghezza media, solitamente lievemente curvato, e lunghe orecchie. La razza è stata creata nel XX secolo, nonostante abbia origine dal King Charles spaniel esistente già nel Settecento.

Il Cavalier king è un cane di indole docile e ubbidiente, per nulla aggressivo, molto affettuoso. Essendo un cane piccolo, è adatto per i bambini. Solitamente non crea problemi con altri cani, gatti o animali di qualunque tipo, ed è molto giocherellone.

Si adatta alla vita da appartamento, anche se è impegnativo perché non ama stare fermo. Occorre pertanto prendere vari giocattoli per non farlo annoiare. Tende ad ingrassare se lasciato mangiare più del necessario, ma ama correre, quindi va portato fuori spesso per fare moto.

Generalmente abbaia molto poco, ma dipende dal carattere del singolo cane.

the Jack Russell terrier is a lively and active dog, confident and intelligent. Overall it is longer than tall (rectangular): the ideal height measured at the withers is between 25 and 30 cm, the height-weight ratio is about 5 to 1 (one kg for every five cm of height, therefore a dog of 25 cm should weigh approximately 5 kg) and the chest circumference, measured behind the elbows, should be between 40 and 43 cm.

The hair must be waterproof and can be of three types: smooth, rough (so-called "wire") or broken (broken). The white color must be predominant. The spots can be black and / or brown. If the three colors are present without prejudice to the predominant white, the specimen is called tricolor.

The tail must be erect during activity and can hang down at rest.

The eyes, small and dark, are almond-shaped and with black pigmented eyelids.

The ears must be drooping or buttoned.

The nose must be black and the lips are tight and pigmented with black.

Fashion and word of mouth have created myths regarding the characteristics of the Jack Russell, the most common being the distinction between short and long legs and the definition of the coat. There is no distinction between short leg and long leg, the Jack is one and its height is defined in the standard.

The hair is of the three types described above and there are no other varieties.

Volpini are part of the 5th group of the FCI official classification of dog breeds together with primitive type dogs.

They are considered the oldest and purest of dog breeds and are used for various tasks such as towing ( Alaskan Malamute , Siberian Husky , Greenlandic ), hunting ( Karelian bear dog , Akita Inu , Shiba Inu , Cirneco dell'Etna ), herding ( Samoyed , Lapphund , Lapinporokoira ) or as companion dogs ( volpino Italiano , volpino di Pomerania ).

They are therefore considered strong, courageous and resourceful dogs as well as intelligent.

The best known are undoubtedly the Nordics, but many also come from the East , the United States , Europe , Israel and Russia .

The various breeds share three main characteristics: triangular ears, a tail curled over the back and a triangular muzzle.

The origin of the Maltese dog is commonly considered to be Mediterranean . Appreciated at least since Roman times, whose women in noble houses kept it for its beauty and extreme intelligence , the oldest certain testimony of its existence is a representation of it on an Athenian Greek amphora dating back to around 500 BC. it was also found in the Etruscan city of Vulci , next to the word Μελιταιε (Melitaie).

It seems that the Maltese is one of the many dogs from which the Yorkshire Terrier was also selected in the 19th century. Its origin, however, remains substantially unknown.

The first show this dog participated in was in 1862 in Great Britain

This dog breed sees as its original ancestor the Old English Bulldog, the original breed common to all bulldogs.

The French bulldog is the result of a careful selection in the crossing between toy bulldogs (some examples of small English bulldogs) and doguins (some examples of small dogue de Bordeaux), with small and haired terrier type dogs. smooth, in the making of a fighting dog breed.

These first specimens arrived in France in 1880; year in which the first breed club was founded in Paris. During the industrial revolution, lace makers introduced the habit of keeping a pet dog with them to improve the quality of their working life, and these bulldogs were particularly welcome. For more than a hundred years the selection of the French bulldog, as well as on the morphological characteristics, has mainly focused on the character, and this has made it an excellent companion dog.

The chihuahua ( Italian pronunciation is a small dog breed . The name is due to the capital of the homonymous Mexican state where its first herds were born, where it is known as chihuahueño ( Spanish pronunciation.

Chihuahuas can be short-haired or long-haired.

In the FCI standard of the breed all colors are allowed and accepted except the merle, while the weight accepted in the dog shows varies from 1.5 kg to 3 kg. However, many individuals exceed the weight required by the FCI standard.This does not imply that they are not pure Chihuahuas. It has a tail carried high, the head has the shape of an "apple" or "deer", the ears are wide open and the junction at the height of the eyes, which are round and not protruding; has a set of teeth that requires care and attention. The Chihuahua is by far the smallest breed in the world: contrary to what one might think, however, its physique is robust and very compact. Its size makes it particularly suitable as a companion or parlor dog, but it is very active. It often barks to defend itself, like all small dogs, but it is not particularly aggressive.

Today's FCI standard requires a very round, apple-shaped head and a very marked, deep and broad stop as the forehead is rounded above the base of the muzzle.

The German Great Dane (Deutsche Dogge in German language), sometimes incorrectly also called Danish or Great Dane (e.g. in English: Great Dane), is a giant-sized Molosser dog breed (Dogue type) traditionally considered aristocratic and elegant. He is also endowed with an excellent learning ability and intelligence.

Molosser in the features of the muzzle and in the imposing bone structure, it differs from the other Molosser breeds for its height and slender structure. Its muzzle is similar to that of the Molosser, even if unlike the Molosser it is dolichocephalic therefore with a narrow and rectangular head, abundant and hanging lip, marked but not excessive stop and large triangular and drooping ears, amputated until a few years ago so that they were carried straight and pointed (conchectomy), an operation now prohibited throughout Europe in compliance with the European Convention for the protection of pets. Members of this breed are typically prized as efficient guard and hunting dogs but are primarily companion dogs due to their innate sensitivity and lack of aggression. The Great Danes are, together with the Irish Greyhounds, the tallest dog breeds; in 2010 a dog of this breed was proclaimed the tallest dog in the world with a height of 109 cm at the withers.

The Border Collie is a well-proportioned dog with a harmonious and athletic appearance and typically has a moderately long, low set, well-haired tail that ends curled upwards. In action it can stand up, but it is never carried on the back. The dog is medium in size. Colors are all allowed; the most common type is black and white. The coat can be long (5-7 cm) or short. In any case it is dense, with a soft and dense texture. The eyes are set wide apart, oval, of medium size. The color is brown, except in the blue merle subject for which they can be singly or both blue.

Black and white border collie female

The ears are of medium size and texture carried erect or semi-erect. The skull is rather broad, with not pronounced occipital apophysis. Strong muzzle. Stop well marked. Cheeks neither full nor rounded. The legs are oval, with thick and strong plantar pads. Fingers arched and narrow. It has a free, regular and smooth gait.

The Golden Retriever is a dog retriever medium size sleeping long and waterproof, the source Scots .

Widespread in both Europe and North America , it differs into two types: British and American. Sometimes the latter is further divided between the US and Canadian . The breed is classified as unique and was entered in an official register for the first time in 1903, in England, the Italian National Dog Association (ENCI) classifies it, according to the standard of the International Dog Federation, in group 8 section 1: dog retriever (with proof of work), therefore a utility dog (hunting dog ), which by nature and characteristics is at ease both outside and inside the water.

The Maltipoo is a "hybrid" dog breed created from the cross between the Maltese and the toy or miniature poodle, from which it has inherited respectively the faithful and playful nature and the marked intelligence.

It is a dog as small as it is vital, very sociable and affectionate therefore the perfect company for those who want to bring joy and happiness into the home. And then it is absolutely one of the cutest dogs that exist with a very soft coat and a muzzle that expresses infinite tenderness.

It is also a dog "designed" for people with allergies. It is not exactly hypoallergenic but its hair has a consistency similar to that of human hair, such as to make it suitable for the most sensitive subjects.

The pug is a molossoid dog breed originating in China recognized by the International Dog Federation.

It is an ancient dog breed that has been depicted in numerous Chinese paintings and sculptures since 400 BC It then spread in the seventeenth century in Western Europe , particularly in the Netherlands and Great Britain , thanks to the success obtained in the House of Orange and in the House of Stuart. The pug has peculiar physical traits that make it unique in its kind and different from all other dogs. Since its origin it is considered a companion dog .