Category: Dog Behavior

Pekingese: Lion-Dogs Among Canines

Some people can’t handle overly active dogs. They need a more laid-back canine that is a great pet for apartment living. The Pekingese can be the perfect toy dog as it gives companionship and affection to your family. Called the Lion-Dog due to their resemblance of the Chinese lion, these…

Beagles: Fun and Loving Dogs Who Love To…

Owning a dog is a big responsibility that starts with choosing one that is compatible with the way you live. Dogs, like people, come in a lot of different breeds, temperament, and size. Choosing the right dog can lead to you making a fun, entertaining, and loving addition to the…

Dobermans: A Loyal And Watchful Dog Breed

When people think about a dog that offers protection from home burglars, the Doberman is the first type of breed that comes to mind. Also known as Doberman Pinschers, these dogs offer obedience, loyalty and affection to the dog owner who has the time and love to care for this…

Great Danes Are The Gentlest Giants Of The…

If there was ever a more iconic dog in today’s culture, it would be the Great Dane. From reading the Marmaduke comic strip in the Sunday newspaper to watching Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine gang solve another crime on television, Great Danes have captured people’s hearts as lovable, gentle…

Pomeranians Are The Celebrities Of The Dog World

It’s amazing that something so small could garner such celebrity attention, yet this is exactly what Pomeranians have done. Seen often on reality television shows, such as the Housewives of Beverly Hills, Pomeranians have become the ideal dog for small households where this tiny toy dog can romp and play…

3 Reasons Parents Should Use Caution When Getting…

We all know having a dog while your children are young is great. By adopting a companion, kids are able to take on the responsibility, care, and love of having an animal in the home. However, some breeds are often a bit more suited than others to having children around….

German Shepherds: A Popular Working Dog

German Shepherds were first bred in Germany and can be traced back as far as 1899. The dog was bed to be a larger dog that could be used as working dog. Originally the the dog was breed to be used to heard sheep, but eventually trained to do other…

An English Cocker Spaniel Is A Friend For…

For the prospective pet owner who is looking for a valued, trusted companion, the cocker spaniel is definitely a breed you’ll want to take a close look at. While they are quite playful, especially when they’re younger, we’ve found they’re easily trainable, very affectionate, friendly to most strangers, definitely faithful…

Facts About Rottweilers

Rottweiler pups also known as Rott pups are larger than most puppies when they are born. They have beautiful black and reddish brown markings and one of their distinctive features is the stubby tail, similar to that of a bunny rabbit that wags back and forth when he or she…

Cavalier King Charles

Cavalier King Charles is a majestic Spaniel that grows about 13 inches high and has an average weight of about 18 pounds. The size of this dog stays amazingly the same through the life of the animal. This is a dog that has a beautiful coat and attracts many admirers….

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is a different style of Terrier. The Boston Terrier has the short build of the regular terriers but without the hair the face is square and it is a little taller than the others. The Boston Terrier is an American dog this doggie can be stubborn and…

Shih Tzu

A Shih Tzu is more than a dog, it is a lifetime companion. The Shih Tzu originated in China, known as the Lion Dog is a long hair energetic animal. The American Shih Tzu is slightly different from the original but that air of distinction is still there. Shih Tzu…