“Doodle” mixes have become so popular in the last few years, and for good reason. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Poodles are all excellent family pets with amazing characteristics, so it makes sense that when either of the retrievers are parent breeds with the Poodle, you’ll end up with a fantastic crossbreed dog. Not to […]
Have you ever heard of pointer dogs? They get their name from the way they suddenly stop and “point” their tails up and their snouts in the direction of their targets, typically waterfowl and other small prey. It’s quite a sight to watch, to be honest, and so enthralling to watch them at work. They […]
There are all kinds of dogs for all kinds of owners. Regardless of the type of person you are or the lifestyle you live, one thing I’m confident in is that there is a dog out there that fits you just right — you just have to find him! When it comes to people who […]
Everybody loves a Frenchie, but did you know that they come in at least 15 color variations? I had no idea there were so many types of Frenchies! The only colors that are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) are brindle, brindle and white, cream, fawn, fawn and white, fawn brindle, white — but […]
Do you like sports? Then this may be the greatest competition you’ve ever seen – the golden retriever vs labrador! I’ll admit, I used to get these two confused all the time. But when I learned about their differences, I finally figured it out. Retrievers are athletic. They’re dependable and affectionate. They have been the […]
Pit bulls are some of the most controversial dogs in the world. They’re often feared because of a stigma that follows them, typically in regards to their jaw power; after all, they are one of the dogs with the strongest bite force. However, the breed gets a really bad reputation because of this. Pit bulls […]
We generally see the same dog breeds in our neighborhood when we drive somewhere, and so on. It’s surprising when you see a dog breed that’s unfamiliar on TV at the Westminster Dog Show or in real life. Canine breeds become rare when a working dog’s job is eliminated. For example, a pup who helped […]
A dog’s loyalty is one of the best things you can ever have in your life. There’s nothing better than looking down to see your best buddy by your side. Loyal dogs all have one thing in common: they are dedicated to their families. They’re in tune with what their owners want and can match […]
Pitbulls might be the most misunderstood animals in the world. They’re stocky, they have a storied history, and many have been trained to fight. Why are they so controversial? Does nature or nurture have the biggest effect on them? How long do pit bulls live? We have those answers and many more that are eye-opening. […]
What Is a Wolf Dog? A wolf-dog hybrid (or just hybrid) is a canine whose parents are a dog (Canis lupus familiaris) and a pure wolf (Canis lupus). Wolf-dog and wolf-dog hybrids aren’t the same. A wolf-dog refers to a domestic dog with somewhat recent wolf ancestry and genes. A hybrid is a domestic dog […]