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 […]
Have you ever met a pocket pitbull? They have all the charm, goofiness, sweetness, and adorableness of a regular-size pittie dog, but they are a smaller version, allowing you to scoop them up for smooches and cuddles. A pocket pitbull puppy’s parent breeds are an American pitbull terrier and a Patterdale terrier (or another smaller […]
In the spirit of love, acceptance, and humility, we present to you… ugly dogs. Through no fault of their own, they’ve been given a raw deal and must walk through life jealous of German shepherds. Hairless bodies, funky faces, and weird body shapes, we have them all. Sure, maybe they won’t be on the cover […]
Stereotyping never solves debates. Are pit bulls dangerous? That depends on many factors. The first thing people must recognize is that canines can become aggressive, even if we love them to bits, including breeds like a German Shepherd, Rottweilers, and our most beloved Labrador. There’s a ton of evidence that points to breed-specific data, types […]
Is there anything better than smushing your face into a big fluffy dog? We think not. That’s why we want to take you on a journey through billowing clouds and soft snuggles to a world of dogs that go “Poof!” Before the sleek greyhounds and great Danes stand up in the back of the room […]