The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a short little dog with a long hairy body and a carefree attitude. The "PBGV" as the breed is known by the shortened nickname, is a member of a group of four varieties of scent hounds called Griffons which were developed in the area of Vendee in southern France.
The breed was introduced into the United States in 1991, being admitted into the Hound Group...
Those who don't know any better will tell you that the Miniature Pinscher is nothing more than a yappy, annoying little dog. Those same people will probably tell you that the Min Pin is a miniature Doberman. Of course those people are completely wrong.
The Miniature Pinscher is one of the most playful, loving and loyal dog breeds available. He has earned his reputation as "The King of the...
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is happy, energetic smaller dog that makes a great watch dog. They can be kept in an apartment as long as they can be walked for exercise. A properly fenced in yard is best for exercise but they are diggers and known as escape artists. Never leave them off the leash as they will take off after an interesting scent. They generally like other animals and will...
Many people who are shopping for a small dog do not want a dog that is a purse dog, or a dog that is carried around a pampered. Perhaps you are seeking a small dog because you have a small home, yet you want a dog with some spunk. If you are looking for a little dog with a big attitude, then a Miniature Pinscher might be the right kind of dog for you.
As with any breed, however, you should...
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are two separate breeds now but at one time were considered as one breed and in a single litter both types could be born. The Cardigan Welsh differs from the Pembroke in several respects, the major one being that it has a tail. The Pembroke is supposed to be born tail-less but this has not always been the case and the possibility of being...
Mastiff dogs, surprisingly, don't need much more than the average dog but just like any other breed of dog, they want and need lots of love and patience. Mastiffs, whether they are the English, the Magnificent American Bandogge or even the Brazilian are loving and trustworthy companions. They are "inside the home" dogs, not backyard dogs. They need social companionship, and want to be treated...
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes to make great family pets. There are always dog lovers out there that have a favorite breed, but how do you know what you may like if you don't know the breeds peculiarities. If you have never really been around dogs you should always find as much information about them as possible including the breeds that are available and how you should interact with them....
The story of the name of the Jack Russell Terrier is quite interesting. It seems that there was a Theology student at Oxford out for a walk when he happened to meet a milkman delivering the milk. The milkman had with him a feisty little white terrier with a patch over the eyes and ears, such a terrier as the student had never seen before. He admired the little dog very much and said later that...
Many people believe that the Pharaoh Hound is called by that name because it is exclusively found in Egyptian history, but this is not in fact the case. The Pharaoh Hound was originally bred in Malta 3000 years before Christ and transported to Egypt by Phoenician tradesmen. In Malta the dog was used for hunting rabbits and only the most successful were used in the breeding program. It is still...
Being a Neopolitan Mastiff breeder I would like to make a few points to ease the decision to adopt them.If you have ever seen a Neapolitan Mastiff, also called a Neopolitan Mastiff, you were probably amazed at his size.
Neapolitan Mastiffs come in different colors, black, brown and blueish.This is a beautiful dog - so many are considering growing a Neapolitan mastiff.Let's look at the pros...
