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Backyard Breeders, Puppy Mills and Pet Store Puppies

It really burns my butt that Back Yard Breeders,Puppy Mills and Pet Store’s that sell Puppy Mill puppies are still in business. I feel that the only way to shut these people down for good is for new puppy purchasers to do their homework. Most pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills,and in some [...]

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Rare & Unusual Dog Breeds

by Kelly Marshall
Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years and some breeds have some really recognizable and outstanding features. While all breeds, by definition, are unique and easily defined there are some breeds that simply go well past the mark of being unusual. These breeds often require special care and are definitely not dogs [...]

The Maltese Dog Breed Makes A Great Pet And Show Dog

by Lee Dobbins
The Maltese is lovely, intelligent and playful as well as being cute cuddly - all characteristics that make a great pet! This breed originates from Italy and it is thought that it was first introduced in England by Crusaders returning from the Mediterranean. They were exceptionally popular with women who would carry them [...]

How To Break Down The Different Dog Breed Types

by Kelly Marshall
Of the approximately four hundred breeds of dog in the world, there are only 146 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Divided into sub groups, these groups are:
· Terriers · Non-sporting · Toys · Sporting · Working · Hounds · Herding
In the terrier group, some of the breeds of dog are American [...]

The Maltese Dog - Easier To Love Than To Care For

by Richard Cussons
The Maltese is a small Toy dog that stands no more than 10 inches at the shoulders. He weighs between 6 - 9 pounds and is covered in a long mantle of white, straight silky fur. Maltese are extremely sweet and loveable little dogs that have been apart of aristocracy for more than [...]

The Royal Shih Tzu It’s Origins and Characteristics

by Richard Cussons
The Shih Tzu (pronounced “Sheet-sue”) has a lot of spunk and is a very alert and resilient dog. Like all dogs in the Toy dog group, Shih Tzus have a lot of character and are courageous for their size. Throughout history they were raised as pampered pooches in the Imperial Chinese Court. Bred [...]

Irish Terriers - The Perfect Family Pet

by Sacha Tarkovsky
The Irish terrier is a breed with distinctive proud appearance and unique personality. Today, more dog lovers than ever are discovering this wonderful dog.
Let’s look at why Irish terriers make such great family pets.
While Irish terriers are not as fashionable as some other terrier breeds, they have a loyal and devoted following and [...]

Yorkshire Terrier Puppies

by Bill Allen
If you’ve ever met a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy you know that they are a bit “big for their britches” so to speak. The breeding method for this little guy was definitely selective as it resulted in his miniature form but that form was all that stayed miniature. He still has his spunk, and [...]

Roodles and Labradoodles - Buyer Beware

by Rebecca Prescott
Celebrities like Paris Hilton may carry their dogs in their Gucci handbags, accessorized to the glittering collar. But the recent trend in designer dogs seems to suggest that everyday people are catching this unfortunate trend.
Instead of simply buying diamante collars, however, people are demanding cross bred dogs with catchy marketing names. We’ve had [...]

Meet the Bernie - The Bernese Mountain Dog

by Dakota Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is often affectionately called the “Bernie” by their owners. Although many working dogs are known to have an independent nature, this breed definitely does not fall in that category. They love and seemingly crave family interaction and companionship.
This large, social breed weighs between 80-105 pounds and measure between 23″ [...]