American Kennel Club - Basenji The Basenji is a small, short haired hunting dog from Africa. It is short backed and lightly built, appearing high on the leg compared to its length. The wrinkled head is proudly carried on a well arched neck and the tail is set high and curled. Elegant and graceful, the whole demeanor is one of poise and inquiring alertness. The balanced structure and the smooth musculature enables it to move with ease and agility. The Basenji hunts by both sight and scent. http: //akc.org/breeds/basenji/index.cfm
American Kennel Club - Basset Hound The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree those characteristics which equip it admirably to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its movement is deliberate, it is in no sense clumsy. In temperament it is mild, never sharp or timid. It is capable of great endurance in the field and is extreme in its devotion. http: //akc.org/breeds/basset_hound/index.cfm
American Kennel Club - Beagle Information on AKC Beagle Breed Standard. The skull should be fairly long, slightly domed at occiput, with cranium broad and full. http: //akc.org/breeds/beagle/index.cfm
American Kennel Club - Bedlington Terrier A graceful, lithe, well-balanced dog with no sign of coarseness, weakness or shelliness. In repose the expression is mild and gentle, not shy or nervous. Aroused, the dog is particularly alert and full of immense energy and courage. Noteworthy for endurance, Bedlingtons also gallop at great speed, as their body outline clearly shows. http: //akc.org/breeds/bedlington_terrier/index...
American Kennel Club - Bernese Mountain Dog The Bernese Mountain Dog is a striking. tri-colored, large dog. He is sturdy and balanced. He is intelligent, strong and agile enough to do the draft and droving work for which he was used in the mountainous regions of his origin. Dogs appear masculine, while bitches are distinctly feminine. http: //akc.org/breeds/bernese_mountain_dog/ind...
American Kennel Club - Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy, white powder puff of a dog whose merry temperament is evidenced by his plumed tail carried jauntily over the back and his dark-eyed inquisitive expression. http: //akc.org/breeds/bichon_frise/index.cfm
American Kennel Club - Black Russian Terrier The Black Russian Terrier (BRT) is a robust, large and powerful dog. The dog has large bone and well developed muscles. The breed was developed in Russia and used as guard dogs for protection. They must be balanced, have a good temperament and be reliable. The dogs have great courage and strength. They are capable of endurance. Dogs must have a large frame and heavy bone. Bitches are definitely to appear feminine but never lacking in substance. http: //akc.org/breeds/black_russian_terrier/in...