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 […]
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 […]
Hound Dog Group Most hound dog breeds share the common ancestral trait of the love of hunting. Some have powerful senses of smell and follow trails. Others have lots of stamina and chase prey. Hound dogs are all different because the group contains many different breeds that vary in size, personality, long/short/medium coats, and much […]
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 […]
What is a Service Dog? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service dog as “a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” Service dogs are trained to assist people with physical or mental disabilities to lead more independent lives. The difference between a service dog and an […]
What Are Bully Dog Breeds? The term Bully dog breeds refers to several different breeds that descended from muscular and large animals called Molosser dogs in ancient Greece. They had short muzzles, square heads, and pendant ears and were used to create protector dogs to watch over property and livestock, do farm work, etc. Sadly, […]
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 […]
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 […]
If I had to list one of the best all-around dogs you could possibly adopt, my mind would absolutely go to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. These pups are so unbelievably fun, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to own one. They’re bubbly, they’re funny, and have you seen their cute faces? Corgis are always […]