There are plenty of people who love the tiny dog breeds, but there are lots of
large breed enthusiasts, too.
Not exact matches
Purebred dogs also typically have a published
breed standard that indicates the desired characteristics of that
breed — these standards are typically published by
breed enthusiast clubs or
larger bodies like the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Once a year,
large numbers of purebred dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the
breed's national specialty, a celebration of their dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and
enthusiasts, a chance to attend
breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for
breed health and rescue committees.
Billed as New England's
largest equine and canine show, this two day event stands apart from many regional shows as a family friendly event with scores of consumer vendors, as well as a full schedule of informative seminars, demonstrations, horse and dog
breeds on display, and entertainment for dog and horse
enthusiasts.
Considering that the Norwegian Buhund is not a
large breed of dog, breeders and
enthusiasts are alarmed at this quickly increasing problem.
Some
breed enthusiasts divide the
breed into two classifications by size — the
large weighing 35 to 55 at maturity and the X-
large 55 to 90 pounds.
Join the GRCA and become part of America's
largest group of
enthusiasts protecting the
breed and educating others on all facets of Golden Retriever ownership.