Ever heard of the term “Keeping the lions at bay”? Well the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the breed that coined it! These dogs are sometimes called the African Lion Hound because they hunted lions! This breed was developed in South Africa by mixing a variety of European breeds with a native South African breed. As a… Continue reading Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Information
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Goldendoodle Dog Breed Information
Background The Goldendoodle! Probably one of the most popular mixed breeds in the U.S. Mixed with a Golden Retriever and Poodle, they were bred within the 1990s. This lovable dog was bred as a bigger version to other poodle mixes, as well as to be a more hypoallergenic dog, by not shedding so much. Their… Continue reading Goldendoodle Dog Breed Information
Pomsky Dog Breed Information
Background By now I’m sure most of you have heard of the Pomsky. A Pomsky is a Siberian Husky and Pomeranian mixed together. It was roughly around the 2010s when breeding the Pomerian and Siberian Husky began. Because of the obvious size difference of the parents and for safety purposes, Pomskies are bred by artificial… Continue reading Pomsky Dog Breed Information
Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed Information
This large dog breed originated in the U.S. Named after a lake, the Catahoula Leopard Dog is the state dog of Louisiana! Background It’s said they came about by breeding local dogs with dog breeds brought over from Spain back in the day. These beautiful large dogs are hard working, as they were bred to… Continue reading Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed Information
Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed Information
This unique dog breed is seen in the Pixar movie Coco as the main character’s spirit guide. Today we’ll say hello to the Xoloitzcuintli, a rare dog breed that ruled alongside the Mayans and Aztecs! Background Coming from Mexico, this hairless dog breed has been around for over 3,500 years! Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo for short,… Continue reading Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed Information
Basenji Dog Breed Information
The Basenji! Also known as the barkless dog. This medium sized dog breed is one of the oldest domesticated dog breeds in the world. Their origin is West Africa, specifically the Congo. Basenjis were bred to hunt game and to protect the village from dangerous animals. Their look Because of their excellent eyesight and amazing… Continue reading Basenji Dog Breed Information
The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
The dogs listed below are the most trainable, and the most eager to learn. This ranking is based on a book by Stanley Coren, an expert of dog-human interaction. These dogs were placed in the top 10 based on how long it took them to learn a new command and the success rate in remembering… Continue reading The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
Dogs NOT for First-Time Owners
If you’ve never had a dog before or never helped take care of one, you’ll want to consider what you want in a dog, as well as what you can handle before adopting. Siberian Husky These cute sled dogs can be very vocal, and have a lot of personality. These dogs require long walks and… Continue reading Dogs NOT for First-Time Owners
Dogs for First-Time Owners
The dogs listed here are easy to handle with basic training, friendly, and good with families. Pretty much almost any small dog is a great option for first time owners. This can include: Chihuahua These small bundles of personality are full of love! They will love to spend quality time with you. They love to… Continue reading Dogs for First-Time Owners