the Dog House

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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″ […]

by Dakota Dog
The Bergamasco is a loving, loyal, intelligent breed that is a gentle giant and a wonder to behold with its long, natural cords of hair sweeping the ground. While we are conditioned to believe that you need to brush your dog’s hair daily to maintain a soft, unmatted coat, you are actually expected […]