Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds because their traits include being sweet, smart, and not having much dander. Australian Wally Conron created the first doodle cross, the Labradoodle, 30 years ago as a guide dog for a Hawaiian woman whose husband was allergic to canines. After realizing that poodle dogs don’t quite […]
Have you ever looked at a dog and thought, ‘I wish I had all that long hair?’ Or maybe that’s just me. We want to tell you about 19 dog breeds that have long, luxurious hair. There’s something about a dog with locks that blow in the wind that makes us go, “Wow!” How did […]
The Husky dog is one of the northern sled dog breeds with a thick double coat that helps protect them from cold weather. Their undercoat is dense and insulating, and the outer coat is water-resistant and straight. They are athletic and comfortable in freezing cold weather, and they resemble wolves. The Husky Dog was domesticated […]
Name the cutest, furriest thing you can think of… If you said “small white dogs,” this article is perfect for you. The Pomeranian, the Havanese, and the Maltese are all adorable breeds that are as cute as baby bunnies. They’re not only lap dogs but also intelligent and driven canines. If a German Shepherd or […]
Nearly every country has its own established dog breeds, and Japan is no different. In fact, one of Japan’s native breeds — the Akita Inu — made for a heartwarming movie that tugged at the heartstrings of millions of people around the globe — myself included! Japanese dog breeds tend to have unique characteristics and […]
Does a white dog ever really get clean? Is there a white dog that stays small? Why am I asking you these questions? Because this article is packed with information about those dogs that have snowy white coats. From small to big dogs, there are those you’re probably familiar with and some you’re not unless […]
Originally published on May 15, 2023, this article has been updated on October 6, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. I’ve owned pets all my life, and it would be weird […]
If there’s one dog breed you can pick out simply by the way it looks, it’s definitely a bulldog. They belong to the brachycephalic breeds category for their flat faces, which are absolutely adorable but can lead to health issues down the line. But that doesn’t stop millions of people from claiming the breed as […]
I don’t know about you, but some days, I’m just content to laze around on the couch all day, snuggling up to my pup. Fortunately, Ranger loves to cuddle too, though he’s not actually considered one of the lazy dog breeds. Lazy dog breeds are those pups that are just content to lay around all […]
History of Chihuahuas The Chihuahua is one of the small dog breeds that has been around since ancient times, as their Techichi ancestor appears on relics and sculptures from 300 BC. The first written record of the Chi Chi was a thousand years ago in Mexico, where the Toltecs loved their Techichi dogs — a […]