The Beauceron is a very ancient breed which has been used for centuries in France as a herding dog and guardian of the flock. Other names for the dog are Berger de Beauce (Shepherd of the Beauce) or Bas Rouge (Red Stockings).
The descriptive name of "red stockings" describes the typical coloring of the dog, it must have red on all four legs and elsewhere as described in the breed standard...
The Bedlington Terrier bears a striking resemblance to a lamb. It is very different from what most terriers look like. It is roach backed, with an unusual tightly curled coat, not typical of the terrier coat in that it is not "wiry" nor should it be stripped as the terrier coat is. They are swift of foot, still possessing all the capabilities of a terrier for catching prey, being especially...
Owning a beagle is not always fun and games. From time to time you will encounter beagle problems that will require you to administer a little beagle training. Some of the best resources for ideas are dog training books written by experts or from websites run by other beagle owners with real life experience solving a variety of problems. Whatever resource you use be ready to be strict with your...
The purpose of this article is to improve the public's knowledge about dogs, the basset hound in particular. Many people decide that they want a dog based off of appearance alone. While this may not be a terrible thing to do if the person has the ability to accommodate all types of dogs, for some individuals the care for specific types of dog breeds is not possible.
The best way to avoid...
Beagles are wonderful family companions. But, is it following its beagle training? We know that not all dogs are absolutely obedient no matter how hard you tried to teach them techniques especially using the bathroom in the proper areas.
Some people think that animals are not following instructions to show vengeance in your beagle training efforts. It's just a misconception! It's just that,...
Beagles are happy loving dogs that have a long relationship with man as a hunting companion. Although no one knows for sure where these dogs descended from, there are records of small hunting dogs that go back to the 13th century and it is no secret these dogs are quite successful for hunting fox and rabbit.
Their great nose not withstanding, beagles are also fun companions that can adapt...
So you think you want to own a beagle? There are few puppies as cute as a little black-and-white beagle! Beagles show up in movies as the perfect family pet. Beagles do make great family pets, but as with any pure bred dog, before purchasing a beagle make sure you learn a few things about the breed.
Beagles are generally a friendly dog breed. They do well with children. Beagles are...
The Belgian Malinois is a large intelligent dog that requires plenty of space. They are not suited to an apartment as they need a large properly fenced in enclosure to keep them exercised. They are an elegant well muscled dog, intelligent and eager to work. They will guard the family and make a great watchdog. They are good with older children but may not be good with your childrens friends....
The Beagle is a very popular dog breed. They make excellent pets because of their great temperament and gentle disposition. However, they can be handful due to their stubbornness. Make sure that this is the breed you want before you get one.
The Beagle was probably developed by crossing the Harrier and other hounds in England. It has been used for hunting pheasant, hare and quail. It can...
The Australian Shepherd is a working sheep and farm dog that might do quite poorly in an apartment. They are vigorous dogs with high intelligence that were bred to think and work. They require at the least, a properly fenced in enclosure and at the best, a farm to run and work.
They form strong bonds with their family and demand a great deal of attention and time. They will follow their...
