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When considering what breed of dog is for you, you mustn’t underestimate the toy dog breeds. As little, and as adorable, as they are, they are still brilliant companions who are intelligent, obedient, and immensely enjoyable to have around. In fact, many argue that toy dogs, as a “lap dog”…
Why a Bichon Frise? These days we are spoiled for our choice of breeds when it comes to selecting a canine companion. You can choose just about any kind of dog you want, so long as you are willing to take the time to care for them, rear them, train…
Where Are They Now? Lulu Lulu was the runt of her litter but has always made sure that her voice was heard. Her and Fargo (her half brother) have grown up together since they were adopted and while Fargo towers over her she makes sure he knows that she is…
What is Luxating Patella? The breeding programs that various canine breeds have been put through over the centuries have led to a wide variety of dogs that have various specialties and talents, strengths and quirks, but unfortunately these purebreds also suffer from a number of different disabilities, disorders, and challenges…
What is a Spaniel? You hear many different words associated with various dog breeds, but often, the meaning of those terms is lost in history and the changing of languages. Fortunately, we are still able to trace those words back to specific meanings if we take the effort to do…
Finding a good dog is important to you; this is someone who is going to be in your life for years, if not decades, to come. As such, it’s absolutely vital that you ensure the breeder you are buying from is someone who is 100% the best you can work…
A variety of different hybrid breeds of dogs have been bred in recent years, largely in reaction to the increasingly unhealthy and even inhumane breeding of purebreds that we have recently seen. Dog-lovers may love these breeds, but they love the dogs themselves more, and hate to see them suffer….
The German Shepherd is a breed, known for its intelligence, loyalty and courage. The American Kennel Club lists it as one of the most popular breeds based on AKC registration statistics. It consistently has remained in the top 10 most registered breeds. The German Shepherd is also a popular service…
If you are looking for an intelligent, loving, energetic and loyal canine family member, you cannot go wrong with a Golden Retriever. The breed is considered one of the top ten dogs on any popularity list. Although originally bred to be a hunting dog, it has become a coveted family…
When most people think of the origin of Labrador Retrievers, the assumption is that they come from Labrador. The truth, however, is more complicated. Same Dog, Different Name In the 1700s, Labradors were called St. John’s Dogs or also Lesser Newfoundland Dogs. This is because contrary to popular belief, the…
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large breed dog that originated in the upper elevation of Switzerland. Bern in Swiss is a specific area. The people of Bern were herders and dairymen and the dogs were kept to help work the herds. The Bernese Mountain Dog was recognized as a…
People who are not familiar with the English Bulldog have no idea what a clown resides behind the grumpy sourpuss mask he shows to the world. if the breed’s popularity continues to soar, that unfamiliarity will not last for long. They currently rank sixth in overall popularity in the U.S….
