The Canine Directory

Australian Terrier Life-Span 11-14 years Litter-Size 3-5 Puppies Group Terrier Group Color Blackish, White, Tan, Red-Brown Height About 10 Inches Weight 14-16 Pounds Dog Description These little dogs are essentially small terrier hybrids that were bred for the very specific purpose of killing the local rats and snakes in 19th... Read→

Australian Shepherd Life-Span 12-15 years Litter-Size 6-9 Puppies Group Herding Group Color Blackish blue, Red, White Height 20-23 Inches Weight 50-65 Pounds Dog Description Sometimes referred to as “ghost eye”, the eyes can either be green, hazel, amber, brown, or blue. They may also have bi-colored eyes (each eye... Read→

Australian Kelpie Life-Span 10-14 years Litter-Size 4-7 Puppies Group Un-Recognized by AKC Color Black, Red, Tan, Brown Height 17-20 Inches Weight 25-45 Pounds Dog Description The Australian Kelpie has a compact body with well-developed limbs. Slightly longer than he is tall, he has a broad chest and firm hindquarters. The head... Read→

Australian Cattle Dog Life-Span 12-15 years Litter-Size 1-7 Puppies Group Herding Group Color Red, brownish Blue Height 18-20 Inches Weight 35-50 Pounds Dog Description The ACD is a sturdy, compact working dog. It is well muscled and very powerful, but agile. Its body is a bit longer than it is high and has a slightly curved tail... Read→

Anatolian Shepherd Life-Span 12-15 years Litter-Size 5-10 Puppies Group Working Group Color Tan, White, Light Brown Height 28-30 Inches Weight 100-150 Pounds Dog Description The Anatolian Shepherd is large and powerful and is commonly used as a guardian dog. It has very similar traits as the Kuvasz and Great Pyrenees, but is more... Read→