Collie Puppy Characteristics and Health Problems Information


Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for it’s intelligence and deep affection for the family.

Appearance – The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. Their guarding skills make them excellent family dogs. Some dogs [...]

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Dogue de Bordeaux 2010 Wall Calendar

Product DescriptionDogue de Bordeaux Wall Calendar: Also known as the French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a stocky, powerful dog with a history dating back to classical Greece and Rome. Fearless and protective, they make phenomenal watchdogs and guardians. This breed, though, is also very affectionate. And with that furrowed face, one might rightfully [...]

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Facts About The Bull Dog Terrier


The Boston terrier is a well-muscled and compact breed. This is not really surprising since the Boston terrier was first bred by people who wanted to use them in dog fights. Now some people may read all sorts of implications from such a violent past. Some people might think that the Boston terrier dog would [...]

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Bull Dog Terriers: Unfortunate Impressions


People might be wondering why there is such a name as “bull dog”.
Originally, Great Britain and later, America were obsessed with bloody fights between bulls and dogs. The main function of the canine is to hang on to the bull’s neck and worry the poor animal until it dies. Obviously, these dogs had developed [...]

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Dalmatian – the Facts Every Owner of This Dog Breed Should Know


Instantly recognizable as the unofficial mascot of firehouses, the Dalmatian is a medium sized breed with the familiar white with black spotted coat. Dalmatians are not born with a spotted coat; they are born completely white and the spots develop later. Experts disagree on the origins of the Dalmatian, but they have always been associated [...]

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Boston Terrier Facts You Need To Know Before Owning

The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds of dog that America can claim as its own. Around 1870, Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased Hooper’s Judge, a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. Hooper’s Judge was bred with a smaller female, and that litter bred with French bulldogs, providing [...]

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American Foxhound Useful Information

The American Foxhound evolved from the dogs who were originally brought into this country as English Foxhounds by early settlers before the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Early colonists used these hounds in large groups called packs to hunt fox followed by humans on horseback. This type of hound has the typical “bay” [...]

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Boston Terrier – the Facts Every Owner of This Dog Breed Should Know

The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds of dog that America can claim as its own. Around 1870, Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased Hooper’s Judge, a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. Hooper’s Judge was bred with a smaller female, and that litter bred with French bulldogs, providing [...]

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The Miniature Pinscher: Probably One Of The Neatest And Cleanest Of The Toy Dogs

The Miniature Pinscher is an ancient breed, although not in the form that we know today. Opinions differ about the origin of the Miniature Pinscher. He just might be the “neatest” of the toydogs. He makes an admirable, clean pet for any size home.
Most authorities agree the Miniature Pinscher is the German development of the [...]

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The American Pit Bull Terrier

People might be wondering why there is such a name as “bull dog”.
Originally, Great Britain and later, America were obsessed with bloody fights between bulls and dogs. The main function of the canine is to hang on to the bull’s neck and worry the poor animal until it dies. Obviously, these dogs had developed [...]

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