Do you like sports? Then this may be the greatest competition you’ve ever seen – the golden retriever vs labrador! I’ll admit, I used to get these two confused all the time. But when I learned about their differences, I finally figured it out. Retrievers are athletic. They’re dependable and affectionate. They have been the […]
Pitbulls might be the most misunderstood animals in the world. They’re stocky, they have a storied history, and many have been trained to fight. Why are they so controversial? Does nature or nurture have the biggest effect on them? How long do pit bulls live? We have those answers and many more that are eye-opening. […]
I would venture to say that the poodle is the most famous curly-haired dog breed in the world. But do you realize there are so many more? There are also smooth-coated breeds, but that’s another article. Here, we’ll share about dogs that have soft curls so cute you may want to go and adopt one. […]
A mastiff and a Chihuahua walk into a bar …(Just a visual to make you giggle!) When you think of a mastiff, you think ‘humongous’ and ‘protective,’ and they are. They’re also gentle, docile, and excellent cuddlers. Some think they’ve been around since the beginning of civilization. We can safely say the Grand Mastiff has […]
Labradors – Incredible companions, hunters, and sporting dogs. Everyone knows who they are. They’ve risen to the “Famous” ladder rung in America. But did you know there are two types of Labrador retrievers? Yep, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. Are they different? Similar? Why are they broken down into two types? We’ll answer […]
Is it just me, or do you think of Santa Claus every time you hear the phrase “sled dog?” I know it’s Rudolph and his gang who pull the sled, but just once, I’d love to see it being pulled by Scooby Doo. Sled dogs are workhorses. Their endurance is unmatched in the world of […]
Name a spaniel breed of dog… Did you say the cocker spaniel? You’d be correct, but could you name any other spaniel breeds? There are many. The American Kennel Club lists 15, to be exact. These Sporting-classified dogs have their job requirements down pat. Their intelligence is off the charts, and they’ve been the co-workers […]
People seem to have a sweet spot when choosing a dog as a companion. It’s like Goldilocks… Large dogs are too much, small dogs are not enough, but medium-sized dogs are just right. They’re easier than giant dogs on the pocket, and there’s more of them to cuddle with than a tiny dog. From boxers […]
Let’s get something out of the way. “Most Dangerous Dog Breeds” wasn’t an article I was jumping up and down to write. Dogs are generally as dangerous as their owners are, and I didn’t want to perpetuate myths people believe about certain breeds. Then, I remembered that some dog types have a higher propensity to […]
The poodle. The border collie. The Shetland sheepdog. What do these dogs have in common? They’re three of the world’s smartest dog breeds. If this surprises you, you’re in the perfect place. We’re sharing which dogs have the smarts to make Einstein sit up and take notice. The dogs who understand things so well they […]