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 […]
What Are Bully Dog Breeds? The term Bully dog breeds refers to several different breeds that descended from muscular and large animals called Molosser dogs in ancient Greece. They had short muzzles, square heads, and pendant ears and were used to create protector dogs to watch over property and livestock, do farm work, etc. Sadly, […]
Like humans, dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big and stocky, meant to protect you from the dangers of strangers, like Mastiffs, while others are skinny and designed to run like the wind, like Greyhounds. Skinny dog breeds tend to have very lean bodies that are aerodynamic, which allows them to easily […]
Name a spaniel breed of dog… Did you say the cocker spaniel? You’d be correct, but could you name any other spaniel breeds? There are many. The American Kennel Club lists 15, to be exact. These Sporting-classified dogs have their job requirements down pat. Their intelligence is off the charts, and they’ve been the co-workers […]
People seem to have a sweet spot when choosing a dog as a companion. It’s like Goldilocks… Large dogs are too much, small dogs are not enough, but medium-sized dogs are just right. They’re easier than giant dogs on the pocket, and there’s more of them to cuddle with than a tiny dog. From boxers […]
If I had to list one of the best all-around dogs you could possibly adopt, my mind would absolutely go to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. These pups are so unbelievably fun, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to own one. They’re bubbly, they’re funny, and have you seen their cute faces? Corgis are always […]
Labrador Retriever is a quite famous breed, topping the list of great family dogs due to their friendly and social personality. Now, what colors come to your mind when you think of the Labradors? Black, yellow, and chocolate. The Silver color didn’t come to your mind, right? Silver Labrador Retriever is a beautiful color variation […]
Overview If you want a cute, fluffy designer dog that’s not too big or too small, a Miniature Labradoodle may be a good fit for you. These cute little designer dogs can be great family pets and good companions for work-at-home people. Mini Labradoodles are a popular crossbreed between the Labrador Retriever and the Miniature […]
Let’s get something out of the way. “Most Dangerous Dog Breeds” wasn’t an article I was jumping up and down to write. Dogs are generally as dangerous as their owners are, and I didn’t want to perpetuate myths people believe about certain breeds. Then, I remembered that some dog types have a higher propensity to […]