Red is one of those colors that, when you notice it on a dog, it’s hard to look away. It’s such a burst of color that it draws your attention to the pup and its defining characteristics. There are many red dog breeds that hail from countries all over the world. Like other coat colors, […]
There are cute dogs, wild dogs, scary dogs, and fast dogs, but how could we ever forget about the weird dog breeds?! Yep, those canines that make you scratch your head and think, ‘There goes the neighborhood.’ I’ve seen many a dog in my lifetime who did something to make me say, “That’s just weird.” […]
Historians say that Asian breeds date back 11,000 years, whereas European breeds’ history is only 200 years old. Asia, the world’s largest and most populated continent, is a continent of antiquity. Researchers actually discovered evidence that indicates that the domestication of dogs may have been in Asia around 33,000 years ago, before they migrated to […]
There’s nothing that stops me in my tracks during a walk through the pet rescue I work with than a dog with blue eyes. Simply put, they are stunning! The lack of pigment in the iris is a sight to behold, pun intended. There’s a common misconception that a pup with blue eyes is prone […]
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 […]