Dog breeds and typology
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 black pelt, they can also defend you, serve you, and be a terrific playmate with…
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 because both have purple tongues and some dogs carry their tails like a Chow. What…
Maybe you want a dog that doesn’t shed hair everywhere. And maybe you think it’s a good idea to get a dog that doesn’t need a big yard because you don’t have one. There might be a dog for you – the fabulous Affenpinscher! They are quite small and are considered low maintenance. An Affenpinscher…
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 from the Gray Wolf. But now they are a domesticated Powerful Beast from the East….
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 a lead character called Cruella de Vil who wanted to make a coat out of…
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 dogs along with the intelligence to be trained for complex tasks. Today, the German Shepherd…
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 the immense pressure of hunting badgers. Dachshunds, translated to “badger hounds,” need to be tenacious,…
Teaching your Goldendoodle basic commands will make you both happier in the long run. In order to teach your Goldendoodle basic commands, you will need several things: a collar, a leash, time, and plenty of patience. So many people assume that training a Goldendoodle, or any dog for that matter, is simple and requires just…
You Are The Pack Leader In a wolf pack, the leader chooses the warmest, most elevated spot to sleep. The leader also eats before the others. So if your Goldendoodle is allowed to sleep on your bed, get on the furniture, or is allowed to run amuck, your Groodle may conclude that he or she…
What Breed Is Best For Your Lifestyle? Are you shopping for a new dog? If so, you will be able to choose from over one hundred different breeds. Each breed of dog is unique in their own way. Before you make a purchase you should look into what each breed has to offer, as well…