Dog Breeds

Originally brought into the United States as a sort of a novelty breed, the Chinese Crested has really come into its own as a wonderful companion pet and unique breed of dog. There are actually two forms of the Chinese Crested, one with a silky, coat, known as the Powder Puff, and one that is

  The Misunderstood Mastiff Unfortunately for the massive Mastiff, their sheer physical size often sends the wrong message. In technical terms the word “Mastiff” actually refers to a group of dogs and not one particular breed. When most people use the term Mastiff the breed they are actually talking about is the English Mastiff. The

The Australian Cattle Dog is a new name for an older breed. You may have known these dogs as Australian Heelers, Blue Heelers, Red Heelers, Queensland Heelers or Hall’s Heelers depending on where you are living. They are a unique dog with a very well defined personality and a determination that is legendary in the

The first thing that many people assume when they see a Whippet for the first time is that they are looking at a miniature Greyhound. In fact, they are looking at a unique breed of dog with the Greyhound as one of its ancestors. Large Greyhounds were crossed with the much smaller Italian Greyhound to

With its full sized body and its short little legs, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an easy breed to recognize. Originally bred for herding sheep these stocky, solid and athletic dogs are incredible fast and determined pets. There are actually two different breeds of Corgis, the Pembroke and the Cardigan. Interestingly enough the two are

It is hard to imagine a dog that is as important to their native country as the majestic Akita Inu. In the United States there is another Akita, designated as the American Akita, which is slightly different than the Japanese breed, although they are developed from the same original lines. The National Dog of Japan,

    The American Cocker Spaniel The American Cocker Spaniel has been a family favorite pet for many generations. This mid-sized spaniel can be bred as a show dog or as a field line, as these dogs are outstanding hunters. Generally, the appearance of both types of American Cocker Spaniels is very similar although the

Besides just having a very unusual name, the Bouvier des Flandres is really a very unusual breed of dog. More commonly known by the shortened moniker of the Bouvier, this breed originated in what are now the countries of  France and Belgium. Unlike some breeds, the exact ancestors of the modern Bouvier des Flandres are

There are many different types of “bulldogs” but the English Bulldog is the one that most people picture when they hear the breed mentioned. This heavy set, muscular and very stocky dog is typically associated with a slow moving and slow acting animal, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The English Bulldog is

It may surprise you to learn that the Great Dane is not really a Danish breed. Dogs very similar to the modern Great Dane can be found on money from Greece dated at 36 B.C. as well as from Egyptian artifacts that date back to 3000 B.C. Very early Chinese literature dating back to 1100

    The Joy Of A German Shepherd The popularity of the German Shepherd is international with these iconic police and military dogs, also making a place for themselves as outstanding companion pets. Their training ability, calm demeanor and loyal personality have made them one of the most registered breeds around the world. While most

Another of the toy sized long haired companion dogs, the Lhasa Apso has become a very popular companion dog all over the world. Sometimes mistaken for a Shih Tzu, these dogs are really very distinctive in both appearance and personality. When the coat of the Lhasa Apso is left long, it is really amazing and

The Parson Russell Terrier is not a new breed of dog; rather it is a renaming of one of the most popular of the terriers. Prior to the change in 2003 the Parson Russell Terrier, at least in the United States, was known as the Jack Russell Terrier. With the name change the longer legged

 Breed Profile Of The Silky Terrier While the Silky Terrier may not be the most common dog breed in the United States, they are a wonderful small terrier that deserves a second look. This breed, developed over 200 years ago by crossing a Yorkshire Terrier with an Australian Terrier, tends to favor the Yorkie in

  The Wonderful, Wacky Weimaraner For an active person with a zest for life, the Weimaraner is a match made in heaven. This is a large breed natural hunting dog but they are also a wonderful companion pet that is full of boundless energy and enthusiasm. The Weimaraner, sometimes known as the Grey Ghost, was

Do You Want A Barkless Dog: Have You Considered The Basenji? The Basenji is a very unique dog in many different ways. First, this is a dog that really does not bark; although that doesn’t mean that the Basenji is a soundless breed. In fact, this dog makes a variety of noises from an almost