Yorkshire Terrier Breed Guide
The Yorkshire terrier (also called the “Yorkie”) is a small toy breed dog with a long, silky coat; an assertive or confident disposition; and strong affection toward his owner. Despite being one of the smallest dogs in the world, he has a large, bold, and active temperament which tends to make him appear much bigger […]
Chihuahua Breed Guide
The Chihuahua is known as being one of the most petite dog breeds on earth; however, they have an assertive and self-assured nature that can seem larger than they physically appear. Being extremely loyal and having an intense bond with their owners, they make wonderful family pets and household companions. Although small in stature, Chihuahuas […]
Poodle Breed Guide
The poodle is an intelligent, elegant, active, and very trainable dog that has a beautiful curly coat and is full of energy. Poodles come in three varieties (Standard, Miniature, and Toy) and can be trained to live with many different families depending on how much space or time you have available. Historically used as water […]
French Bulldog Breed Guide
The French Bulldog is a small yet robust family companion that is loved by many because of their playful nature, small stature, and unique appearance due to its “bat-like” ears. Developed in France originally as a lap dog, the French Bulldog has quickly evolved into one of the world’s most popular urban pets. In addition […]
Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Guide
Bernese Mountain Dogs are a large breed that is known for being calm and loyal. They have striking coats that are tricolored. Originally bred in Switzerland as working farm dogs, they were used for tasks like drafting, guarding and herding. Today they are very popular as family companions because of their affectionate nature and steady […]
Best Guard Dog Breeds for Home Protection
When selecting a guard dog for home security, there are many considerations beyond just size and temperament. A successful guarding dog will exhibit the following traits: strong awareness, intelligence, loyalty, trainability, and the ability to identify what is and isn’t normal behavior in any given situation. Most effective protector dogs are not aggressive for the […]
Shih Tzu Grooming Needs and Maintenance Guide
The Shih Tzu is a little companion breed characterized by their long fur and gentle disposition. They need to have daily exercise, but do not require as much active play time as other breeds do; they require extensive grooming. Their long coats will need to be groomed on a regular basis to be kept free […]
Doberman Personality Traits and Behavior Guide
The Doberman Pinscher is one of the most distinctive dog breeds because of its intelligence, athleticism, and both physical and mental abilities. Being bred as a working/protective dog, the Doberman Pinscher has developed into an excellent family pet that will thrive in a family environment with proper training and socialization. This breed does not do […]
Are Beagles Easy to Train for Beginners
When it comes to training Beagles, many inexperienced dog owners will quickly discover that Beagles tend to be much more difficult to train than they had anticipated, because while these dogs have such adorable personalities, they also have strong instincts. Therefore, when training needs to occur, the new dog owner will want to ask themselves […]
Pros and Cons of Owning a Border Collie
Border collies are one type of breed recognized worldwide as an intelligent dog. They were actually first bred as livestock herders by shepherds and farmers who used them to help herd and move sheep and other livestock. These dogs possess an outstanding ability to concentrate, have an extremely fast learning curve, and have an innate […]