Shepherd Dogs – Part Two, An Amazing Dog Bre...

This is the second part of the Shepherds Dogs.They are much more than their definition:dogs trained to herd and guard sheep 6. Carpathian Shepherd Dog – A true country dog, devoid of frills...

10 Rare Dog Breeds That Dog Lovers Should Know Abo...

Rare Dog Breeds We are attracted by rarity of any sort in any field, rarities are…well, rare! And they stand out. If you are associated with anything that’s rare then you can be assured that you will be the cynosure of all eyes. Let us look up ten rare dog breeds that are prized by American dog lovers. These won’t share space with the Labrador in America’s most popular dog breeds lists released by the AKC but these...

Best Dogs for Kids – Breeds that Parents Should ...

If you are a parent and wish to become a pet parent by bringing home a dog then the first question you should ask yourself is – what are the best dogs...

A Brief Introduction to Hybrid and Designer Dogs...

A hybrid dog is one that is cross-bred from two recognized pure breeds. The pedigree or parentage of hybrids is known. The term is used loosely as a synonym for mixed breeds, tykes, mutts, and mongrels. They are all essentially the same except that in the case of hybrids and designer dogs, the parents’ breed is known while the others are of uncertain ancestry. It is worth noting that many of the pure breeds as we know...

Free Feeding Your Dog-Pros and Cons...

Free feeding your  dog means giving it food only when it is hungry as opposed to feeding it on a fixed schedule. We are putting down the pros and cons of both forms so that you...

Know Your Scenthound...

There are two types of hounds, scenthounds and sighthounds. This article focuses on the former, which use their highly developed sense of smell to track prey. In fact, breeds that come under this category have, by common consensus, some of the sharpest noses found across all canine breeds. The history and evolution of the scenthound makes for fascinating reading. In earlier times, as early as during the days of the Roman...

Basenji – A Dog Breed That Does Not Bark!...

The Basenji is a barkless dog; it does not bark it “barroos”; yes that is the kind of sound that comes out of its throat when it attempts vocal communication. The breed’s origin can be traced to Central Africa – the Congo region to be precise, where it was used to hunt in old thick forests with dense undergrowth. One theory as to why the Basenji does not or cannot bark is that this and similar breeds were...

Rhodesian Ridgeback – The Lion Hound from So...

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large and muscular animal. Hunters in South Africa used it to hunt lions and hence the breed also goes by the name African Lion Hound. Today, this unique breed is used to guard property and also to help athletes train. The earliest mentions of the breed can be traced to the 18th century. At that time, the Europeans inhabiting South Africa needed a tough hunting dog that was resistant to ticks...

Belgian Malinois – Facts about the Breed...

The Belgian Malinois a.k.a Belgian Shepherd Dog is a recognized breed in the U.S. It takes its name from the Belgian city of Malines. The dogs are energetic, alert, agile, and learn fast. Consequently, this dog from the sheepdog family is quite often used by police departments and the military in the same manner as they use German Shepherds. In fact, these two are the breeds of choice for use as working dogs in the U.S....

Boxers – Breed History, Nature and Appearanc...

The boxers are a unique dog breed; as a pure breed the boxer has been in existence for less than two hundred years and yet today is a firmly established dog breed the world over. The credit for evolving this breed goes to the Germans. If you’re planning to bring home a pet dog, you cannot go wrong with a boxer. Read on to find out about the animal’s history, characteristics, and temperament. Boxers descend from the...