Tips for Training Basset Hound Puppies: Toilet, Separation, Collar and Lead Preparation

The Briard as a Family Dog: The French Sheepdog That Loves Kids

Poodles: Are They Good Family Pets?

Old English Sheepdogs: Advice from a Sheepdog Owner

Italian Greyhound

What to Consider When Adopting a Golden Retriever Puppy

Rottweiler

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Boxer Dog Breed: The History, Caring of, and Personality of the Boxer

Canaan Dog Breed: From Pariah Wild Dog to Israeli Army to America

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Tips for Training Basset Hound Puppies: Toilet, Separation, Collar and Lead Preparation

September 24, 2019

Basset hounds are slow to mature mentally and are notoriously slow to house train. But once they have it, they don't forget it. The pup will give its owner signs when it needs to relieve itself, a chance for the owner to spot them, pick the pup up and take it outside to go to […]

The Briard as a Family Dog: The French Sheepdog That Loves Kids

September 23, 2019

The Briard is a breed that can thrive on a farm or equally well as a family companion. If child and dog are raised together, things tend to turn out well. The Briard (pronounced “BREE-ard”) is a very old breed. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Briard dates back to at least the […]

Poodles: Are They Good Family Pets?

August 27, 2019

Although poodles are often stereotyped as persnickety, pampered pets, they are in fact, very affectionate, sweet dogs, who love to please their owners. Considered the second most intelligent dog breed, they are responsive and easy to train. Affectionate, energetic and entertaining, these dogs are the ninth most popular breed in the United States, according to […]

Old English Sheepdogs: Advice from a Sheepdog Owner

August 27, 2019

An Old English Sheepdog is famous for its flowing gray and white hair. According to the American Kennel Club's official description, Sheepdogs, also called OES, are a large boxy breed averaging 21 inches tall, about as long and with powerful legs. This is large enough to easily reach a table top. They should not look […]

Italian Greyhound

August 27, 2019

Italian Greyhounds, who are relatives of Greyhounds, are an old breed -- it is believed that they originated in the Mediterranean approximately 2000 years ago. During the Renaissance period, the dog became very popular among Italian nobleman, hence the breed’s name Italian Greyhound. These perky, affectionate dogs, may originally have been bred for both companionship […]

What to Consider When Adopting a Golden Retriever Puppy

August 26, 2019

Doing thorough research is an essential part of the adoption process when considering a Golden Retriever puppy, just like any other pup. While many know that they are lovable, gentle and loyal dogs who get along great with children, there are some important details to consider when deciding on welcoming a golden retriever pup into […]

Rottweiler

August 23, 2019

Getting a Rottweiler: Traits and Characteristics of the Rottweiler Breed If there is one thing to remember about the Rottweiler breed, it is that the Rottweiler is a powerful working dog (originally bred to herd cattle) with a strong prey-drive. As such, the Rottweiler will want to chase things that move (like cats, or even […]

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

August 23, 2019

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels During the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, often referred to as Cavaliers, were beloved companion dogs, primarily for the British aristocracy. Named after Charles II of England, who was said to have several of these small dogs, the Cavalier lost its popularity during the 19th century. Cavaliers […]

Boxer Dog Breed: The History, Caring of, and Personality of the Boxer

April 1, 2019

The boxer is a medium-size dog that stands 21 - 25 inches and weighs 50 - 80 pounds. Strong and athletic, the boxer is a very playful breed of dog with good watchdog capabilities. For the most part, a boxer does better as the only dog as it can tend to be aggressive towards other […]

Canaan Dog Breed: From Pariah Wild Dog to Israeli Army to America

March 30, 2019

Canaan dogs are not a well known breed in America. Originating in the Middle East the dogs once used by Bedouins to guard their camps can make great companions. History Drs. Rudolph and Rudolphina Menzel first bred Canaan dogs from the Pariah dogs that roamed the wild areas of Palestine. The Israeli army asked the […]

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