A Brief History of K9 Dogs Military dogs trace back to 479 BC in Greece, and police dogs began serving in law enforcement in the Middle Ages. The modern police dog got its start in law enforcement in Belgium when the mayor decided to hire dogs because the law enforcement agency couldn’t afford to pay human officers. In […]
Although Boxers are all the same breed, different types of Boxer pups exist. How Are Boxers Classified? Three countries breed them; so there are German Boxers, United Kingdom (UK) Boxers, and American Boxers. They can be fawn, brindle, or white. There are slight differences between those three types of Boxers. Also, some Boxer breeders crossed […]
Research published by Nature indicates that the earliest dogs might have been domesticated 20,000 – 40,000 years ago. Fossil evidence shows that canines were domesticated approximately 14,000 years ago and are descendants of the gray wolf. Different researchers have declared a few different old breeds of dogs the oldest. Archeological digs produce new information from […]
Are you a small dog person? Have you ever wondered which breeds live the longest? Small dog breeds tend to live longer than large dogs, and we’ve got the 411 on which small dogs are the healthiest. Below are 15 small breeds that are hardy, don’t suffer too many health issues — like genetic diseases, […]
A guard dog makes us feel secure and doubles as a beloved pet. I had a 120-pound Great Pyrenees and always felt safe with my big, beautiful girl. Canines have super olfactory and auditory senses, so they know before we do when someone approaches our home and family or is coming toward us outdoors. Your sweet companion […]
Everybody loves a Frenchie, but did you know that they come in at least 15 color variations? I had no idea there were so many types of Frenchies! The only colors that are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) are brindle, brindle and white, cream, fawn, fawn and white, fawn brindle, white — but […]
There are large dog people, and there are individuals who prefer a smaller pooch. Small pups are easy to carry and bring along, but there’s something magical about the large dog breeds, too. There’s more to love, and you always feel safe walking with a big doggo. It’s important to determine which is better for […]
History of Chihuahuas The Chihuahua is one of the small dog breeds that has been around since ancient times, as their Techichi ancestor appears on relics and sculptures from 300 BC. The first written record of the Chi Chi was a thousand years ago in Mexico, where the Toltecs loved their Techichi dogs — a […]
When you think of spotted dog breeds, do you picture a Dalmatian? Did you know that there are actually 20 other spotted dog breeds? The other spotted breeds have different coat patterns, including ticked, speckled, mottled, merle/dapple, bicolor, tricolor, sable (light fur with black tips like a German shepherd), mantle (like a blanket), piebald, patches, […]
Does your dog ignore commands and practically laugh in your face when you say “sit” or “come?” Some stubborn dogs are easily distracted, not interested in pleasing their human, or just don’t like being bossed around. Can you blame them? They aren’t rambunctious; they just ignore commands because they are headstrong. Most stubborn dog breeds […]