Archive for the 'Dog Breeds' Category

The Mastiff - Large but Lovable

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

by Charles Kassotis
Mastiff’s are definitely a breed all their own. As one of the largest canine breeds available it will pay well to truly read about and discover their quirks and temperament before going head long into purchasing one. Known as the English and Old English Mastiff, they are large lovable, and loyal creatures.
Weighing […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About A Boxer Dog

Monday, October 16th, 2006

by Richard Cussons
Before purchasing a Boxer–or any dog–you should consider various aspects to decide if this is the right breed for you. The worse thing you can do as a dog owner is not research the potential dog. If you don’t, you may find yourself surprised, or overwhelmed and unable to work with the […]

Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

by Mike Mathews
The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of these dogs need lots of exercise and a fair amount of living space. Many of these dogs […]

The Chow Chow

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

by J. Foley
The Chow Chow stands apart from other breeds in many different ways, something you will soon find out. Sometimes feline in their attitudes–they’re aloof, sparing with affection, independent, regal and stubborn–they don’t always like to be hugged and fussed over by kids and strangers for their soft and abundant fur.
If you have a […]

The Yorkshire Terrier Is A Little Dog With A Big Attitude

Friday, September 29th, 2006

by George Adams
Do you like a dog with attitude? Then a Yorkshire Terrier may just be the dog for you. Yorkies are sweet little dogs that love to cuddle, yet they think they are big and bad and will take on a German Shepherd without blinking an eye.
The Yorkshire Terrier is classified in the Toy […]

Greyhound: The Fastest Running Dog

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

by George Adams
The fastest running dog of all the canine species is the Greyhound. Because of their great speed, many Greyhound owners use these animals as racing dogs. In this case, the lifespan of a Greyhound depends on how long he can maintain his ability win. After too many losses, some owners will opt to […]

Small Dogs - Different Breeds, Different Personalities

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

By Pat Schraier
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it’s a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.
Pomeranians:
Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed and seem to have retained the mellow character. They are good with children if they […]