Russian Hound Dog

The Russian hound dog is quiet and affectionate. They're height is around 26-32 inches tall and they weigh from 75 lb.-105 lb. for a male, and a female weighs 55 lb.-85 lb. These dogs are quiet, affectionate, and proud. They shed so you need to brush them daily. They need to be walked daily too and if you are keeping them in your backyard you will need a tall fence. They live for about

11-13 years. If you have rambunctious children you shouldn't get this dog. They only have eye concerns, make sure to keep their eyes clean and make sure fur doesn't get matted there. They should be good with any climate.

Dalmatian

The dalmatian has very ancient origins, which are difficult to trace precisely. The distinctive feature of the breed is its white coat with black or brown spots. A dalmatian skull is as wide as it is long, and it is flat on the top of the skull. There are 10 to 12 precent of dalmatians that are born deaf. There feet are round and have arched toes. This is an active breed so if you get one you have to make sure it gets a lot of exercise, you should take your dalmatian for a walk at least once a day. They usually weigh about 55 pounds and are about 22 to 24 inches tall. They live about 10 to 12 years in age. The dalmatian sheds all year round. They stay clean and avoid puddles so you don't have to worry about bathing your dog that often.