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Tahltan
Bear Dog:
The Tahltan Bear Dog was a breed of dog that was indigenous to Canada. It is thought to be extinct by most authorities. The Tahltan was built somewhere between the lines of the spitz and pariah types. The ideal dog was, above all else, athletic and agile. As they were always bred solely for hunting value, appearance could vary significantly between dogs
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Taigan:
The Taigan is a sighthound breed from Kyrgyzstan, which is not yet recognized by the FCI or any other major kennel club. The club has stated that it intends to join the FCI. This would enable Kyrgyzstan to apply for international recognition of the Taigan. The final decision concerning the Kyrgyz membership in the FCI will be taken in 2009. The FCI member clubs in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary and Poland, have recognized the Taigan on national level
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Taiwan
Dog:
The Formosan Mountain Dog, commonly referred to as simply Formosan, and also known as Taiwan Dog or Taiwan Native Dog, Originally kept by aboriginal Taiwanese as hunting dogs, purebred Formosans are extremely rare, so much so that one dog breeder in Taiwan named Chen Ming-nan spent 10 years to find four dogs suitable for breeding
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Tamaskan
Dog:
The Tamaskan dog is a breed of domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris) originating from Finland known to excel in agility, obedience and working trials, along with its ability to pull sleds due to its Husky and Malamute ancestors. Morphologically, it is the most wolf-like dog with no recent wolf ancestry
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Tasy:
The Tasy is seen in the deserts along the Caspian Sea where he chases hare, fox, marmot, some hooved game and even wolf. Although the Tasy is a sighthound, he also has a sharp sense of smell. These dogs were very special and in the past have actually kept their owners from starvation. Though progress has brought the breed to near extinction, a few individuals are working to prevent this from happening
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Tatra
Shepherd Dog:
The endemic Polish breeds which is the Owczarek Podhalanski, also known as: Polish Tatra Sheepdog, Polish Mountain Sheepdog, Tatra Shepherd Dog and Tatra Mountain Sheepdog. Owczarek Podhalanski also goes by many names: Polish Tatra Sheepdog, Polish Mountain Sheepdog, Tatra Shepard, Chien des Tatras or Tatrahund and probably few others. The origins of the Owczarek Podhalanski are not certain. The Tatra Mountain Dog is an ancient breed. Some claim that he comes from Tibetan Mastiff
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Tenterfield
Terrier:
The measurement of wither to ground and wither to rear point of buttock should be of equal proportions. The length of the head and neck should always be in balance to the whole of the dog. The tail is preferably docked. The head is medium sized in proportion to the body. The head is only slightly arched between the ears. Domed or apple heads are highly undesirable. When viewed from the front and side, the head is to be wedge shaped and well filled in under the eyes
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Tervuren:
The Tervuren, is a member of the Belgian Shepherd Dog family of dog breeds. Its classification varies, being classified under some breed standards as a breed in its own right, and in others as one of several acceptable varations of the Belgian. It is usually listed within breed standards under one or other, or a combination, of these names
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Thai
Bangkaew Dog:
The Thai Bangkaew Dog is an Asian dog breed. It is a medium-sized Spitz-type dog. Thai Bangkaew Dogs are alert and watchful, protective of home and family. Bangkaew are devoted to their masters but can be aloof with strangers. Agile and active, they are strong swimmers and voracious diggers. They are highly intelligent but can be stubborn and benefit from training
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Thai
Hairless Dog:
A hairless dog is a dog with a genetic disposition for hairlessness. There are two known types of genetic hairlessness, a dominant and a recessive type. Dogs with dominant genes for hairlessness can pass their attributes to their offspring in natural conditions, that is, not under the control of humans. Therefore, it is possible that, in some parts of the world, groups of hairless dogs came into existence without human intervention
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Thai
Ridgeback:
The Thai Ridgeback is an ancient breed of dog. The breed was formerly unknown outside of Thailand, but is gaining notice in the western world. The breed is still very rare outside of Thailand. The Thai Ridgeback is one of only three breeds that has a ridge of hair that runs along its back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat
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Teddy
Roosevelt Terrier:
The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a North American dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club. It is a terrier formerly known as a Type B or Short Legged Rat Terrier. Several independent organizations maintain Type B Rat Terrier registries and it is common to see the terms Type B Rat Terrier and Teddy Roosevelt Terrier applied to the same general dog type
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Telomian:
Head: Elongated and wedge shaped. Eyes: Almond shaped and dark in color. Ears: Short, broad and set low. Muzzle: Long and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and well arched. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and broad, with chest down to the elbows. Body: Robust
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Tibetan
Kyi Apso:
The Tibetan Kyi Apso (kee-AHP-soh) is a rare and ancient breed from Tibet, the "rooftop of the world." Traditionally used by nomads for guarding livestock and for personal protection, these large, playful dogs are recognized by their long, full coats, fully curled tails and "bearded" faces. In Tibetan, "kyi" means dog, and "apso" means bearded. KyiApsos are highly intelligent dogs
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Tibetan
Lhasa Apso:
The Lhasa Apso has a long, heavy, double coat, draping over his entire body to the floor. This shaggy little dog looks like a small version of the Old English Sheepdog. Gold, cream, and honey are the most popular colors, but the coat also comes in smoke, dark-grizzle, slate and a multi-color assortment of brown, white & black. It is common for a Lhasa Apso puppy's coat to change colors as it
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Tibetan
Mastiff:
The Tibetan Mastiff (in Tibetan, meaning 'tied dog' or 'Bhote Kukur' in Nepali which means Tibetan Dog) is a rare breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originating in Tibet and neighboring countries with similar nomadic cultures (e.g. Mongolia, where it is called "bankhar", meaning "guard dog"). The Tibetan Mastiff is among the largest breeds. It is found in a heavier mastiff type and a more moderately sized mountain type. Its sturdy bone structure and large
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Tibetan
Spaniel:
The Tibetan Spaniel is a breed of assertive, small, intelligent dogs originating in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Pug. This breed is not a true Spaniel; its breeding and role differs quite a bit (Spaniels are gun dogs.)
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Tibetan
Terrier:
The Tibetan Terrier is not a member of the terrier group, the name being given to it by European travelers to Tibet who were reminded of terriers from back home when they first encountered the breed. Its origins are uncertain: Some sources claim them to be lucky temple dogs, whereas others place them as farm dogs. The Tibetan Terrier is a dog with many uses, able to guard, herd, and also be a suitable companion dog
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Tornjak:
The Tornjak ("tor" is Bosnian and Croatian for pen) is a mountain sheep dog native to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Tornjak is a large and powerful dog, well proportioned and agile. The shape of the body is almost square. The bone is not light, but nevertheless not heavy nor coarse. His coat is long and thick. The body of this dog is strong and well built, with harmonious and dignified movements
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Tosa:
The Tosa is a breed of dog of Japanese origin that is considered rare. It was originally bred in Tosa (present day Kochi ) as a fighting dog and still is today. The Tosa is loyal to his master and very good with children and of people it knows, is known to attack if there is a threat, and is very protective of other family pets.The breed haders its "den" (i.e. house, car, and property in a home situation) and "pack" (i.e. human family in a home situation). It is poised
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Toureg
Sloughi:
The Azawakh originated in the Sahel region of Africa. They have been bred by the numerous nomadic tribes of the Southern Sahara as hunting and guard dogs, as well as companions. The hound's vocations were, and still are, the chase, guarding and companionship. One cannot help but appreciate their regalness
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Toy
Bulldog:
The Toy Bulldog, also known as the Miniature Bulldog, is an extinct breed of small Bulldog that averaged 8 pounds in weight. These Bulldogs are bred with the Pug. Many of them were pushed out of Britain during the mid to late 19th century, seen as a threat to the Bulldog breed. In France, they were bred with the Bulldog to produce the French Bulldog
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Toy
Fox Terrier:
The Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog, directly descended from the larger Fox Terrier but considered a separate breed. Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and highly intelligent breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. They are loving, sensitive and wanting to please. Toy Fox Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor
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Toy
Manchester Terrier:
A Toy Manchester Terrier is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group. While the name is sometimes used synonymously with that of the English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan), these are actually separate breeds. They normally weigh about 8-10 lbs
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Toy
Mi-Ki:
The Mi-Ki is an intentionally-bred mixed-breed dog. It is not a breed, and hence lacks a breed standard. As with many controversial "breeds," this issue might or might not ever be resolved; see the continuing controversy over the pomchi and other "designer" breeds of dog. It is a small, devoted companion; fun loving, and intelligent. It is quick to learn tricks, and even quicker to make friends with people and dogs alike; playful with other dogs, and loves to snuggle
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Treeing
Feist:
Feist refers to a type of small hunting dogs, developed in the rural southern United States. Feists generally are small (under 18inches/45cm), short-coated dogs with long legs, usually white with dark spots, a pointed (snipy) nose and with ears set high on the head. Traditionally the tail is docked. As feists are bred for hunting, not as show dogs, there is little to no consistency in appearance (breed type), and they may be purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed dogs. They are identified more by the way they hunt than by their appearance
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Treeing
Walker Coonhound:
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a breed of dog descended from the English Foxhound, first recognized as a separate breed in 1945. The breed began when a stolen dog of unknown origin, known as "Tennessee Lead", was crossed into the Walker Hound in the 1800s. Thomas Walker had imported the English Foxhound to Virginia in 1742. Treeing Walker Coonhounds are extremely fast, agile, and tireless in the pursuit of game
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