Introduction to the Golden Retriever Affectionate, playful, devoted, smart and very easy to train, the beautiful Golden Retriever has been one of the most popular breeds around the world for decades. They usually love children so they make a great family dog. Goldens are large, active dogs so they are perfect for active families. They…
There’s always lots of talk about whether purebred dogs are healthy or if you are better off getting a mixed breed dog. The truth is that dogs are individuals. Even among breeds that frequently have health problems, you can find dogs that are very healthy and live long lives. You can find mutts that live…
Introduction to the Akita Courageous, dignified and deeply loyal, Akitas were developed in Japan. The Akita is a large, powerful dog with a great deal of physical substance. The dog’s tail curls over the back, which is one of the hallmarks of the breed. Aloof with strangers, the breed is affectionate with their family. The…
Introduction to the Boston Terrier Often referred to as the “American Gentleman,” the Boston Terrier is a dapper little dog and one of the few breeds that was developed entirely in the United States. The breed originally hails from Boston, as his name suggests. While he is a small dog today, his ancestors were once…
Introduction to the Havanese A sturdy little dog, the Havanese takes its name from Havana, Cuba, and it’s the national dog of that nation. The Havanese is an outgoing, funny, intelligent dog and known for being easy to train. The breed has a colorful history. It’s thought that the dogs were originally from Tenerife in…
Introduction to the Weimaraner Known as the “Gray ghost” for his stealth and gray coat, the handsome Weimaraner is a medium-large, athletic dog that originated in Germany in the 19th century. The breed was originally used to hunt large game such as bear, boar, and deer but when those animals became scarcer, the breed was…
What Exactly is a Schnoodle? The Schnoodle is a mixed breed dog (also known as a hybrid) resulting from a cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Poodle. One thing you need to know is that Poodles come in three different sizes, so the size of your Schnoodle could vary greatly depending on breeding. In…
What Exactly is a Puggle? The Puggle is a mixed breed resulting from a cross between a purebred Pug and a purebred Beagle. Some dog enthusiasts refer to the Puggle as a “designer dog” while others maintain that it is nothing more than a mixed breed, even a mutt. Regardless of what the Puggle is…
What Exactly is a Labradoodle? The Labradoodle is a mixed-breed dog that results from crossing a purebred Labrador Retriever with a purebred Standard Poodle. Often described and sold as a “designer dog”, the Labradoodle is widely regarded as being one of the first dogs to enter the trending designer dog scene. While Labradoodles make excellent…
What Exactly is a Goldendoodle? The Goldendoodle is a cross between a purebred Golden Retriever and a purebred Poodle. This is a mixed-breed dog, though some breeders market it as a “designer dog”. In reality, designer dogs are nothing more than crossbreeds, sometimes called mutts. Before getting a Goldendoodle, or any type of dog, it is…
Introduction to the Maltese The gentle, playful Maltese is one of the most beautiful companion dogs. The little dog has been a beloved pet for at over 2000 years and was described in ancient times by the Greeks and Romans. He has been associated with the island of Malta in the Mediterranean, though the breed…
What Exactly is a Yorkipoo? The Yorkipoo is a hybrid dog that results from the crossing of a purebred Yorkshire Terrier and a purebred Poodle. The important thing to note about this breed is that the size is extremely variable depending on the type of Poodle used for the crossing. Yorkipoos resulting from a cross…
