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 — […]
Is your dog walking you down the street? Are you tired of yelling commands at her while she looks at you and continues to file her nails? We hear ya’. So, we decided to look closely at a company called DIYK9 to see if what they’re offering is sound, affordable, and helpful to the everyday […]
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 […]
Kind of startling, isn’t it? Unless you live in one of these countries. There are two sides here…The side that thinks, “Cultures are different. What’s normal for one may not be for another.” Or you might think, “What the hey!” Countries like China and Vietnam have long histories of consuming dog meat. And think about […]
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 […]
(Warning: This article may contain disturbing images that could be upsetting for sensitive viewers.) Brutal. Vicious. Unpredictable. Those are a few words to describe the owners of dogs that are made to fight in this underground “sport.” People get involved with dogfighting for the money, the prestige, or maybe the most deranged reason… because they […]
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 […]