For over 11,000 years, humans have used dogs to track and hunt. The best tracking dogs are scent hounds (dogs that use scent more than sight), and the bloodhound is the number one scent-tracking dog. “The nose knows” certainly rings true when it comes to dogs. Dogs have 220 million olfactory receptors, and humans have […]
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 […]
Rottweilers are one of the best all-around and most popular dog breeds, in my eyes. They are gorgeous, they have an amazing personality, and they are great watchdogs and family pets. But did you know there are actually two versions? That’s right! There’s the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler, and despite their origins — […]
Let’s get certain facts out of the way: Any dog can seriously harm (including the worst) a cat. I’ve seen it with my own eyes up close and personal with breeds you would think are safe around cats. But there are some breeds, as a whole, that do better with cats than other breeds, like […]
I don’t know about you, but when I see a dog with a smushed-in face, I just want to love on them. They’re super adorable pups, and the short snouts only add to how cute they are. Flat-faced breeds also tend to be very charming, as you’ll see in our list of pups below. There’s […]
Dogs have a lot of history, and while we may not be privy to all of it, we can take clues from ancient civilizations as to how they were treated and revered. This includes Egypt, a country that bridges Africa with the Middle East. Hieroglyphics from ancient Egyptian times, for example, show dogs depicted in […]
Collie dog breeds are sheepdogs by definition and include smooth collies, rough collies, border collies, bearded collies, English shepherds, Shetland sheepdogs, and Old English shepherds. The different types of collies normally have long fur and herd cattle or sheep. The word Collie may come from the word coolly, which are the black-faced mountain sheep in […]
I don’t know about you, but I have a very soft spot for pitbull-type dogs. They tend to get a very bad reputation and are perceived as dangerous because of the actions of a few bad actors. People have bred and used them for dog fighting, which has contributed to the stereotyping that they are […]
Advocating for particular small dog breeds is personal as the dog becomes an extension of our identity. Small dog breeds that make great pets from dozens of distinct and adorable breeds like the toy breed Yorkshire Terrier, suave Boston Terrier, and high energy breed Miniature Poodle have consistently ranked on the American Kennel Club’s popular […]
Why do German Shepherds stand out as one of the most versatile and beloved dog breeds? Renowned for agility, intelligence, and loyalty, these dogs seamlessly fit into roles as diverse as family companions and skilled service dogs. This article takes you through the standout qualities of German Shepherds, their training, care regimes, and health considerations […]