Raising an American Eskimo Puppy You’re welcoming a brand-new dog into your home, and it’s none other than an American Eskimo puppy. These affectionate, even-tempered dogs are among the most intelligent and obedient companions, but it takes some work to get there. They’re hugely curious and investigative pups, but that also means it takes time … Read more
Americas Most Popular Dog Breeds AKC’s Rankings List 2017 Many factors go into a future pet owner’s decision on which dog to adopt, and a dog breed’s popularity may be one of those many factors. According to AKC’s Americas Most Popular Dog Breeds Rankings List of 2017, Labrador Retrievers continue to dominate as the nation’s most popular canine … Read more
German Shepherds Are Prone to Cancer Our beloved pets are not above medical problems. Like humans, they may have allergies and may acquire diseases or illnesses such as cancer. Certain pets are prone to cancer, especially in dogs. German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) are a well-known and favorite breed that are excellent guard and family dogs … Read more
Top 10 Dog Breeds in the UK Many say taking care of a dog is like taking care of a baby. However, very few realize that although there are many similarities, sooner or later your child will start to speak and will be able to tell you in words what his likes and dislikes are … Read more
How Popular Dog Breeds Got Their Names Naming your dog can be a difficult task, and sometimes it can even cause a divide between families when differing opinions arise as to the perfect name to suit the specific characteristics of your new pup. But if you thought naming your dog was a challenge, what about naming … Read more
X is for Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo) Mexican Hairless Dog (Updated from April 2015) The Xoloitzcuintle (zoh-loh-eets-KWEENT-lee), or Xolo for short, is more commonly known as the Mexican Hairless dog. It is an Aztec name, Xolotl meaning god, and itzcuīntli meaning dog. Isn’t it cute? The Mexican Hairless Dog comes in three sizes — toy, miniature and … Read more
Top 5 Brindle Dog Breeds Common brindle dog breeds often have coloring patterns on their coats, and sometimes resemble the stripes you find on a tiger. One of the main characteristics of the markings is the irregularity which often can be darker than the base of the dog’s coat. The brindle appearance most often appears in dogs that … Read more
Blue Nose Pitbull Puppies Blue Nose Pitbull puppies are a beautiful breed of dog. They have a unique, distinctive color variation that comes from the American Pitbull Terrier. Their blue eyes, blue-gray coats, and adorable charcoal noses go hand in hand with their loving, loyal nature. Blue Nose Pitbulls are truly a favorite where breeds … Read more
Border Collie Dog Breed Infographic The Border Collie dog breed infographic I present here is simply an introduction to an amazing dog that is considered to be the most intelligent of all dog breeds. Energetic, obedient, and eager to please, the Border Collie has traditionally been used for herding sheep, something that they do the world … Read more
8 Adorable Toy Dog Breeds Not everyone has the time or space for a large breed, and not everyone has the energy to keep up with the needs of a medium breed. The solution? A toy breed, of course! Toy dog breeds are some of the most loving human-oriented pups on planet earth. You will often … Read more