Friendly and affectionate with their bristling bushy beards, eyebrows, and great personalities to boot, this is the Parti Schnauzer. Now I was fortunate to grow up with my parent’s Standard Schnauzer, Bruno, who became a loyal playmate for my sister and me. Patient, yes, we used to dress him up, and even-tempered, he surpassed all […]
Humans believe they domesticated the canine some 30,000 years ago. Since then, dogs have progressed in number and moved from lounging by the fire, keeping a watchful eye, to cuddling with us on the sofa. So who domesticated who? Pet dog ownership is on the rise, and the pandemic fueled part of this growth. In […]
Often mistaken for a poodle, the Irish Water Spaniel is one of the oldest and rarer breeds of spaniel today. With their distinctive top-knot and strikingly liver-colored coat, this breed is undoubtedly no poodle, although thanks in part to their origins shrouded in folklore and mystery, there may be a poodle ancestor lurking in the […]
All pet owners worry about their furry friend escaping or running off somewhere when they’re off-leash. Microchips help pet parents reunite with them if they’re found, but these won’t track your lost pets. Fortunately, there are trackers out there to monitor your dog’s location and even stop them from running off in the first place. […]
Overview If you’re a first-time dog owner, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better breed than the English setter. They are sweet, energetic people-pleasers, who want nothing more than a romp in the woods and some affection when they get home. They have gorgeous markings in sleek, silky coats that lead to many people mistaking […]
Overview Lowchens are small dogs known for their positive attitude and playful energy. This wonderful breed is also known as the little lion dog, and this name suits their brave personality perfectly. They have mysterious origins and are thought to have originated from somewhere in Eastern Europe. This breed has been around for over 500 […]
Introducing a new dog into the family is such an exciting time, but it’s hard to know the best way to train and raise them without paving the way for a whole host of behavior problems. Separation anxiety occurs in dogs that are highly attached to their owners. When separated from them, they show problematic […]
Agile, active, and scrappy, with the quintessential terrier spirit and energy, the Kerry Blue terrier is undoubtedly a true terrier! As one of the larger terrier breeds, this magnificent dog is much beloved in their native Ireland, where they are known as the Irish Blue terriers. Distinguishable by its soft, dense slate blue-grey coat, this […]
If you’re like me, you’ve probably never even heard of the Glen of Imaal. But one of the most adorbs of all terrier breeds is from this remote valley in Ireland. The Glen of Imaal terrier (or Wicklow terrier) is one of the English antique breeds, and this tenacious terrier has a rich history that’s […]
Overview Dogfighting is a violent, cruel practice that perpetuates abuses beyond our wildest imaginations on dogs across the world. Consider one story, as told to a reporter in 2003: “…he found an animal with bite marks and dried scabs on her head. The dog had been doused with a flammable liquid, set on fire and […]