id you know Great Pyrenees are bred to have an independent streak so they can guard livestock on their own? Or that there’s a dog breed called the Kuvasz that has battled mountain lions to protect its flock? Livestock guardian dog breeds are courageous and quick, and they’re some of the most intelligent dogs in […]
Dog breeds come from all over the world. In fact, there are probably numerous breeds that you’ve never heard of. However, some of the most popular dogs in the US today actually originated from China. The nation domesticated canines approximately 9,000 years ago and used them for a variety of purposes. Smaller dogs were held […]
Most of us have seen them – A dog that makes you want to run and jump in your mommy’s lap. What is it about scary dogs that make them so… well, scary? Their teeth? Behavior? Size? Sometimes, all three categories are scary, and even if you’re not afraid of dogs (raising hand), these breeds […]
These days, if you want to buy a dog it’s going to take more than just pocket change. Instead, think about the price of an incredible vacation or a good chunk of a car down payment. That’s more like it. But, of course, they’re well worth it. The most expensive dog breeds are just as […]
The United States Department of Defense (DOD) recruits U.S. military dogs from elite breeders around the globe and breeds about 13% of their canines in the DOD Military Working Dog Breeding Program, which they refer to as the Puppy Program. They only breed Belgian malinois because they are energetic, have a great sniffer, are easy […]
Let’s get one thing straight. This article isn’t one of “dog bashing” since dogs are one of my life’s necessities. But there are dogs that are more aggressive than others, and that’s what this information is all about. The definition of aggressive is “ready or likely to attack or confront,” and the most aggressive dog […]
Since the domestication of dogs, people have tried to train them to learn new tricks and jobs. When it comes to determining a dog’s intelligence, there are certain traits that humans tend to prioritize over others, such as the ability to learn quickly. While there’s been a lot of research into the matter — Professor […]
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. […]
Pit Bulls often wear many tags: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, to name a few. But one thing’s for certain – they’re breaking free from age-old misconceptions based on the horrifying pit bull attacks and solidifying their status as adored family pets, celebrated for their gentle […]
Is there anything better than a cute dog? (Besides a cute kitten.) The dogs we present to you need a blue ribbon for cuteness. There are poodles and papillons and border collies on this list, and you’ll find out what makes them cute on the inside, too. Whatever it is about humans that makes them […]