Bernese Mountain Dogs
The Bernese Mountain Dog (also affectionately known as “Berner”) is a big dog that was originally bred to be a working farm hound. Berners were a staple of farm life in 19th Century Switzerland...
View ArticleMeet the Siberian Husky
Unlike the Siberian cat, which is a recent import to the United States of America, the Siberian Husky has been a well-known fixture in the US for over 100 years. The Siberian Husky was first...
View ArticleSpotlight on the St. Bernard
Meet the enormous dog with softest heart, the famous St. Bernard. The dog is named after Saint Bernard of Menthon, a Catholic saint who established hospice for poor and sick travelers within the Alps....
View ArticleSpotlight on the Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu dog is a toy breed whose origins stem from Southeast Asia. The name “Shih Tzu”, which can seem amusing to pronounce (SHEET-zoo), comes from the Chinese “Lion Dog” or “Chrysanthemum Dog”....
View ArticleDog Behavior: The Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu dog is one that is full of personality and sass. From a young age, each Shih Tzu develops their quirks that will define them as they grow. They are happy-go-lucky and very excitable...
View ArticleSpotlight on the Boxer
Bigger than a Bulldog and smaller than a Mastiff, Boxers are classified as one of the “Bully Breeds”. Boxers are very muscular, fit dogs with lots of physical power. Adult males can weigh between...
View ArticleSpotlight on the Labrador Retriever
The Labrador retriever (aka “Labs”) is a popular working dog which has become the most registered breed in the United States over the past 20 years by pet owners. Labradors are intelligent, loyal dogs...
View ArticleGerman Shepherd Breed Spotlight
In this dog breed spotlight, I want to highlight my favorite breed of dog: the German shepherd. As you may have guessed, I have a German shepherd myself that my husband and I adopted from the local...
View ArticleThe Lhasa Apso: A Small Dog With a Big Personality
A small dog with a big personality – that’s how I’d describe the Lhasa Apso. These little dogs are not your typical lap dog. They take their jobs as protectors very seriously, despite their small...
View ArticleThe Great Dane: The World’s Largest Lapdog
The Great Dane is easily recognizable by its large size and friendly face. Although the breed is known for being placid now, they were bred in Germany from Irish Wolfhounds and Mastiffs to create a...
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