AffenPincher is a relatively small dog breed known for its playfulness and curiosity. This breed originally comes from Germany, and is very old. They look similar to apes, and are therefore sometimes also called "Monkey Dogs". You can see this appearing trait mostly in their faces, and not much otherwise. The dog eventually split into two breeds as well, one smaller version labelled...
Afghan hounds are tall and elegant dogs with long, flowing coats. They were originally developed in Afghanistan in the 19th century as hunting dogs. They were used to hunt large prey over rough and unstable terrain. This may seem contradictory to the current perception of the breed as one of the most pampered pooches.
Afghans require a lot of grooming maintenance to keep their long silky...
The hound dog is known to be quite the useful companion for hunters. Hound dogs have the ability to track and chase down the targeted animal. The breed uses their sight and smell to find their prey. This differs slightly from gun dogs and retrievers, both of which are also used in hunting. The gun dog directs hunters to the location of potential prey while the retriever recovers quarry that has...
Descended from the English Bulldog, the American Bulldog was nearly extinct after World War II. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Summerville, this breed has returned from the edge of extinction and flourished in America. This working dog has been described as fiercely loyal, an excellent hunter, and wonderful family pet. In fact, some American Bulldogs are known for their extraordinary acts of...
Ok, so it's not cool to own just a plain purebred Labrador retriever or a standard poodle anymore! Oh no, designer dog breeds are in vogue and now you must seek out the local "labradoodle" and "puggle" breeder. For those of you not in the loop, a "labradoodle" is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a standard poodle (supposedly to breed a superior service-dog - yeah right). A "puggle" is a...
American Eskimo Dogs, also called Eskies, are a breed of companion dog originating from Europe. True to their appearance they are used to colder climates, but function well even in others.
They require a daily dose of exercise to stay healthy and are often very playful. Despite its appearance the American Eskimo dog is not a descendant of the Husky, and despite its name it is not American...
I know many of you won't want to hear this, but you're responsible for making the commitment to train your Goldendoodle to behave properly at home, when guests are visiting, and away from home. Unless taught, your puppy doesn't know right from wrong.
And this can only be accomplished with dedication and repetition, repetition, and more repetition! Dogs don't fail . . . owners fail their...
The personality of a lively child put into dog- this might be a good way of describing the general personality of terriers. But as it appears, that still would not justify their temperaments.
These dogs came from the British Isles where they were first oriented to hunting fox, rat, otter and the likes over and under the ground. And as its name suggests, 'terrier' came from the word 'terra'...
The Cocker Spaniel, also known as the American Cocker Spaniel, originated from cautious reproduction of the English Cocker Spaniels in the United States.
The name "Cocker" comes from the game bird named woodcock. These spaniels were used to flush these game birds which they did particularly well. Recently these Cocker Spaniels are mostly found in dog shows and as family pets. They also serve...
Historically the Cocker Spaniel in the United States has reached the top of breed popularity in the A.K.C. a number of different times. It is small so it is a great size for a household companion and has a perpetual puppy look about the face. It has a merry and happy personality and seems to be the perfect companion for children. In part due to this popularity, the dog has been so widely bred...
