Dogs come in a wide variety of colors, but when one with a black-and-white coat crosses your path, it’s hard to look away. The striking combination tends to grab your eye and make you pay more attention. Fun fact: most of the dogs that I’ve owned have been black and white. Ranger lacks white, but […]
Herding dog breeds are a special type of dog. Not only do they historically date back hundreds of years as protective watchers over livestock, they’re also amazing family pets. They’ve been serving in these roles seamlessly, in all types of climates, with all types of animals, from chickens and other poultry to sheep, cows, and […]
Shepherd dogs, commonly referred to as sheepdogs, are a type of working dog traditionally used for herding and guarding sheep. These dogs have a natural instinct for controlling the movement of sheep, often using their gaze, body position, and sometimes barking to direct the flock. While there are a number of dog breeds classified as […]
If you’ve spent your entire life around dogs, like I have, you’ll notice that they come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. However, there’s something truly special about brown dog breeds: it’s a color that really emphasizes their features. Whether they’re the lightest tan, a yellowish hue of deadgrass, or the darkest chocolate, […]
Dog bites are very serious injuries. Every dog in the world is capable of inflicting a bite, no matter its size or personality, according to dog bite statistics. However, some breeds of dogs have stronger jaw muscles than others, along with larger jaws, and can do more damage. This is why the right training with an […]
Like humans, dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big and stocky, meant to protect you from the dangers of strangers, like Mastiffs, while others are skinny and designed to run like the wind, like Greyhounds. Skinny dog breeds tend to have very lean bodies that are aerodynamic, which allows them to easily […]
I’m a huge fan of big dogs; the bigger, the better. My black Lab, one of the types of Labrador, is 85 pounds of pure goofiness and a total loverboy. However, one downfall is the bigger the dog, the more they shed — and that fur gets everywhere! I use special dryer sheets because of […]
Pit bulls are some of the most controversial dogs in the world. They’re often feared because of a stigma that follows them, typically in regards to their jaw power; after all, they are one of the dogs with the strongest bite force. However, the breed gets a really bad reputation because of this. Pit bulls […]
There are many different colored dogs in the world, but I really tend to have a soft spot for black dogs. As my kids would say, they’re my kryptonite! Ranger, my current pup, is a black lab, whereas my previous two dogs, Sasha and Bear, were a black lab/shepherd mix and black cocker spaniel, respectively. […]
Red is one of those colors that, when you notice it on a dog, it’s hard to look away. It’s such a burst of color that it draws your attention to the pup and its defining characteristics. There are many red dog breeds that hail from countries all over the world. Like other coat colors, […]