Pet thieves will stop at nothing to steal a dog for money. Dog theft is a heartbreaking reality for millions of dog owners. Many people believe that if the lost animals are dog microchipped, they can activate a tracking system for their animals. That is not the case. Missing dogs must enter a shelter or […]
Looking for a dog that can bring even the big wild game down to its knees? If so, look no further and opt for mountain cur dog. This working dog was bred mainly to hunt all the big and small animals, including squirrels, badgers, raccoons, and even wild, bloodthirsty bears, making them the best sheepdog […]
A truly versatile hunting dog is more than a specialist with one impressive party trick. The best all-around field partners can locate game, remain steady near gunfire, follow wounded quarry, and retrieve from challenging cover or water. Yet versatility looks different across breeds. Some point upland birds and retrieve waterfowl, some flush game from dense […]
Looking for a giant, muscular guard dog? The one which can not only protect you, but can also survive on its own? If so, then an Anatolian shepherd dog is what you should adopt next. As the name indicates, this dog breed originated from the famous Turkish region, Anatolia. Due to the very same reason, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
You might say tricolored dog breeds are just dogs with three colors, and they are, but there’s more to them than that. These canines are stunning in looks and temperament – A win-win for them and us. There are solid-colored dogs like golden retrievers and Bichon Frises and bi-colored dogs like Rottweilers and Dachshunds. And […]
It’s widely believed that all of today’s dogs are descendants of wolves, though there’s always been much speculation surrounding whether dog domestication happened more than once. Of course, it’s very easy to see that some dogs resemble wolves more closely than others. They have certain physical attributes that display their close genetic relationship — thick […]
As dog owners, we’re all drawn to specific breeds based on specific traits. For example, I love big dogs! Actually, I love all dogs, but I gravitate towards the big ones. The fun thing about dog breeds is that they come in all shapes and sizes, from the petite little Chihuahua to the giant Mastiff […]