Hound Breed

The Hound Breed group includes:


Afghan
American Foxhound
Basset Hound
Beagle
Black & Tan Coonhound
Bloodhound
Dachshund
English Foxhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Saluki
Whippet

Breeds in this group are easily distracted and have an independent nature.  Dogs in the group may have less drive to please their owners because they were bred to work independently of humans.  These dogs may easily be distracted by scent and movement.  The most important basic obedience cue you can teach these dogs is focus.  This cue is usually verbalized with a "Look" or "Watch Me."

Many of the dogs in this breed group like to bark and howl, as they were bred for.  This can make it very difficult for many owners and I do not recommend this group for apartment dwellers.

For more information on the Hound Breed group visit the American Kennel Club's website.

Rainbow Dog Walk

Beautiful afternoon walk with the dogs.

Double rainbow at Kapalua Bay.

Caravaggio, Devo, Adam, & Athena.

Nalu

We have a guest staying with us this week.

This is Nalu, a Miniature Pinscher / Chihuahua mix (just like Devo).

Devo helping make sure Nalu stays with the group.

Playtime with Nalu & Lucy.

Nalu, Lucy, Caravaggio, & Devo.

Pack walk with Devo, Caravaggio, & Nalu.

Caravaggio and Devo playing with Nalu at Kapalua Bay.

Non-Sporting Breeds

The Non-Sporting Breed group includes:

American Eskimo
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Dalmation
French Bulldog
Lhasa Apso
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier

The breeds in the this group typically have less in common than other groups.  Members in this group have some characteristics from the working and sporting groups.  Most of the dogs in this group were not bred for labor-intensive purposes and there-fore could be difficult to motivate for training.  It is important to follow the "No Free Luncy" policy training technique.  This means that your dogs must work for everything they get.  Making your dog do simple basic commands like sit, wait, and focus can help your training go much more smoothly.

On the other hand, because the dogs in this group were not bred for anything specific, they can make easier pets for inexperienced owners.

For more information on the Non-Sporting Breed group please visit the American Kennel Club's website.

Sunset

Dinner and sunset with some friends in Lahaina.

Lipoa Point Rainbow

We took our visiting friends on a hike to Lipoa Point and Hololua Bay for sunset.

Adam, Athena, Newlyweds Mark & Natalie, and our friend Melissa.

Rainbow over Honolua Bay.

Athena and Natalie.

Natalie and Mark.

Caravaggio on our way to the hike.

Beach Day

Beach day with the pups and some friends at Napili Bay.

Caravaggio loving life.

College friends:  Megan, Natalie, and Athena.

Athena & Adam, Mark & Natalie, and Megan.

Fun with the gang.

Devo hiding in the background.

Nico and Caravaggio.

Terrier Breed

The Terrier Breed group includes,
Airedale Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier

Australian Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Bull Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier

Some characteristics of the Terrier Breed group include a high need for daily physical and mental exercise and tenacity.  This group was bred to be very active, and to not only hunt vermin, but to not back down from them when attacked.  This breed can be especially difficult for a first time dog owner.  Terriers were bred to route out small critters and therefore like to dig and hunt.  This breed of dogs is very alert and agile.  If these dogs are not provided with significant physical and mental exercise in a manner similar to what they were bred for (hunting), it is possible that they may become dog and/or animal aggressive.

To learn more information and for a full list of the Terrier Breed group please visit the American Kennel Club's website.

Rainbow

Beautiful morning at Napili Bay with Caravaggio.

And a double rainbow!

Dog Socialization

Puppy Maile playing with Lucy.

Maile and Lucy.

Lucy, Maile, Caravaggio.

Caravaggio, Devo, and Maile.

Caravaggio, Devo, and Maile.

Playing dog games at Lucy's "Gotcha Day" party.

Dogs:  Caravaggio, Devo, Lucy, Maile, Moana, and Nalu.