Category Breeds

Dog breeds and typology

Get to Know the Gentle Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMD)

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While some dogs are just simply observers, pals and farm dogs, Bernese Mountain dogs do them all and more. That’s correct, don’t be deceived by this gentle-looking and tranquil-faced pet. While they can entice you with their long, silky, snow-colored-and-coffee-banded…

Shar Pei – The Chinese Wrinkle Dog

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The Shar Pei is commonly known as the Chinese Wrinkle Dog. The origins of this wrinkly dog can be traced to China, though no one can be sure of the exact lineage. Some believe there’s a tie to the Chow…

Chow Chow – The Powerful Beast From the East

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The Chow Chow is an ancient breed that was kept by indigenous Chinese as long as 8000 years ago. No one truly knows the origins of the Chow Chow. Like many domesticated dogs, the origins of the Chow are probably…

Why The Movie 101 Dalmatians Caused 101 Problems

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Walt Disney made the original 101 Dalmatians as a feel-good cartoon series in 1961. It was kind of lame, but then most things on television were in the 1960’s. Later came the 101 Dalmatians movie in 1996. Not surprisingly, with…

German Shepherd: Training and Temperament

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The German Shepherd originally came from Thuringia and Wurttemberg in Germany. The breed is a result of selective breeding of several shepherding breeds. The aim was to create a dog that could withstand the rigors required to be good shepherd…

The Dachshund: Great For Hunting Badgers In Your Home

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If you are badger hunting at home, you need a Dachshund superstar. They are the specialists in their field, having been bred specifically for hunting badgers. Many years of selective breeding in Germany have created a dog that can handle…