A dog’s loyalty is one of the best things you can ever have in your life. There’s nothing better than looking down to see your best buddy by your side. Loyal dogs all have one thing in common: they are dedicated to their families. They’re in tune with what their owners want and can match […]
Pitbulls might be the most misunderstood animals in the world. They’re stocky, they have a storied history, and many have been trained to fight. Why are they so controversial? Does nature or nurture have the biggest effect on them? How long do pit bulls live? We have those answers and many more that are eye-opening. […]
What Is a Wolf Dog? A wolf-dog hybrid (or just hybrid) is a canine whose parents are a dog (Canis lupus familiaris) and a pure wolf (Canis lupus). Wolf-dog and wolf-dog hybrids aren’t the same. A wolf-dog refers to a domestic dog with somewhat recent wolf ancestry and genes. A hybrid is a domestic dog […]
Many Alaskan dog breeds are big, strong, and have thick coats to insulate them. Some are ancient breeds, and others haven’t been around as long. In ancient times and before modern technology, Alaskan dog breeds were integral to human survival. They transported supplies, helped people hunt, and some — like Samoyeds — slept on top […]
There are large dog people, and there are individuals who prefer a smaller pooch. Small pups are easy to carry and bring along, but there’s something magical about the large dog breeds, too. There’s more to love, and you always feel safe walking with a big doggo. It’s important to determine which is better for […]
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 […]