Dog Breeds

Large dog breeds are large and large is good. We’re looking for large breeds that will be large enough to keep you and your family safe and sound. A large breed of dog will be large enough to deter any would-be intruders from entering your home, large enough to give …

The fun and joy a dog can bring to one’s life are irreplaceable. Ideally, having a four-legged friend around can even improve your health… that is, if you’re not allergic to them. In the U.S., 10% of the population is allergic to dogs. However, this doesn’t have to prevent you …

What was the first thing to come to your mind? If you thought “pitbull,” you’re not alone. Many people believe that pit bulls (and pitbull-type dogs) are inherently dangerous, but this isn’t true. And yet, time and time again, we hear warnings against having a bully breed as a pet …

The small dog breeds listed below are some of the most popular small dogs in America. These small dogs make the perfect pets for small homes and small yards, and they’re also surprisingly well-suited to living in apartments. Because these small dog breeds tend to be low-energy and relatively easygoing, …

Akita is a dog breed from the northern regions of Japan. The Akita Dog is described as a large, powerful and dignified with a distinctive proud look, a thick coat and a heavy tail. The history of the Akita dates back to the period between 300 BC to AD 300. …

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized, short haired dog. It has a large head, strong jaws and an otter tail. The American Staffordshire Terrier was developed in the US as an all around working dog that could compete in ratting contests, hunt vermin and be used for guarding or …

The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful breed of domestic dog originally bred for hauling heavy freight. The name “malamute” comes from the aboriginal Canadian word meaning “he who gathers his own people.” It’s fitting that this was the original purpose of these dogs since their sheer size and strength …

The Sheepadoodle is a cross between the Old English Sheepdog and the Poodle. Sheepdogs are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and willingness to please. They can be trained as service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, hearing-ear dogs (for deaf people), search-and-rescue dogs, herding or farm work livestock guardians; they can …

A Weimaraner is a German hunting dog. The name means “German greyhound.” They are medium-sized dogs, with males typically weighing 45 to 70 pounds (20-32 kilograms) and females 35 to 55 pounds (16-25 kilograms). They have short hair that may be black, gray, silver or brown in color. Weimaraners were …

The dog breeds that are part of the Cane Corso category are often prone to anxiety. This can be attributed to a number of things, but one is that they were bred for hunting. They have been created with an instinctual need to hunt and kill prey, which is no …