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What You Need to Know About the Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful dog that is strong-willed and independent yet obedient and loving towards its owners. They are a family-oriented dog breed that is friendly towards people but can be [...]
Berger Picard For Active Owners
Where Do Berger Picards Come From? The Berger Picard’s name comes from Picardy , a region in the northwest of France. The Berger Picard is also known as the Picardy Shepherd. Picardy is an [...]
Pyrenean Shepherd An Energetic Herding Dog
The Pyrenean Shepherd, or "Pyr Shep," is an energetic herding dog that hails from the mountains in southern France and northern Spain. How the Pyrenees mountains got their name is (maybe) rooted in [...]
What You Need to Know About the Afghan Hound
Short History of the Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound originated from Middle Eastern Sighthounds that date back to the Egyptian Pharaohs. Most of these dogs were used by nomadic tribes to hunt gazelles, hare, [...]
Fun Loving Icelandic Sheepdogs Make Devoted Family Pets
Every time I research a dog article, I end up wanting to own one. So this time, it certainly was the case for the Icelandic Sheepdog, a playful family pet. They were fully recognized by [...]
Shetland Sheepdog A Small Dog With A Big Heart
Where Do Shetland Sheepdogs Come From? Although it closely resembles the Collie, the Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) is not a smaller version of its larger relative. Instead, it was developed independently using various other dog breeds. [...]
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Miscellaneous Class Dogs Close To Being Recognized
There are hundreds of dog breeds around the world that are not recognized by the AKC. That doesn't mean that the AKC is in denial that such dog breeds exist. It means that there is [...]
Foundation Stock Service Dogs Surprising Information You Need to Know
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 197 different dog breeds as of February 2021. You might think that is more than enough. However, there are probably hundreds of dog breeds around the world that the [...]
Herding Group Dogs Need To Be Smart
About Herding Dogs Herding dogs were bred with specific characteristics in mind. They all have the inborn ability to keep herd animals together and direct them in a certain direction or to the desired [...]
Working Group Dogs Are Strong And Intelligent
Working Group dogs were bred to help their humans in their daily lives by doing such jobs as guard duty, pulling sleds and carts, and search and rescues. They have been performing these jobs for [...]
Sporting Group Dogs Make Great Family Pets
Dogs included in the Sporting Group were bred to be hunters that work closely with their human companions. This makes all of the dogs in this group acceptable for most families that want an [...]
Hound Group Dogs Were Born To Hunt
Dogs included in the American Kennel Club(AKC) Hound Group are a diverse collection of sighthounds and scent hounds. They range in size from the very short Dachshund to the very tall Irish Wolfhound. Some [...]
Non-Sporting Dog Group A Gang of Misfits?
Some dogs don't fit neatly into a specific category. For those dogs, the American Kennel Club created the Non-Sporting Group. The breeds in the Non-Sporting Group are varied in size, coat, personality, and overall appearance. [...]
Toy Group Dogs Are Tougher Than They Look
The small size and charming facial expressions of Toy Dogs will delight anyone. Don’t let their small size fool you, however, many Toys are as tough as nails. If you haven’t yet experienced the [...]
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel When You Really Need A Lapdog
Where Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Come From? As you can tell by its name, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a royal connection. They are named after the English King Charles II who was restored to the English throne (the 1660 Restoration ) after the death of Oliver Cromwell . King Charles II was known for his love of dogs [...]
Siberian Husky When You Need A Powerful Sled Dog
Where Did The Siberian Husky Come From? The forerunners of the Siberian Husky arrived in Nome, Alaska, in 1909 near the end of the Nome Gold Rush . The breed was developed in the Chukchi Peninsula of Siberia by a nomadic people called Chukchi. The Chukchi bred the Husky for companionship and pull sleds over the long [...]
Australian Shepherd Puppies For Sale
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The French Bulldog Is Popular, Affectionate, and Smart
Where Do French Bulldogs Come From? If its name is French Bulldog, it must be from France, right? Well, maybe yes, maybe no. It seems that back in the 1800s in England, before the industrial revolution , women in lace factories (particularly in Nottingham ) warmed their laps with a small dog. Many of these dogs were small, or Toy [...]
Havanese Are Cheerful Toy Dogs From Cuba
Where Do Havanese Come From The Havanese is a toy dog breed developed in Cuba and named after its capital city of Havana. It is the national dog of Cuba and the only dog breed developed solely on the island. It is a cheerful, and friendly companion dog suited for city life but willing to fit in anywhere. The Havanese [...]
The Brittany Is A Great Champion Hunting Dog
Where Do Brittanys Come From The Brittany, once upon a time called a spaniel , is a medium-sized, 30 to 40 pounds, gundog that was developed in the Brittany region of France beginning in the 1600s. Known as the Brittany Spaniel for many years, the AKC officially dropped Spaniel from the dog's name in 1982. Brittanys were [...]
Is The German Shorthaired Pointer The Best Gundog?
Looking for a dog that excels in everything hunting? Maybe you are not a hunter. Then how about a great watchdog and loyal family companion. The surprising German Shorthaired Pointer may be just the dog for you. The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) was established in Germany during the 1800s. It is a hunting dog capable of doing just about anything [...]
Happiness Is A Warm Beagle
Charles M. Schulz was famous for saying, "Happiness is a warm Beagle." Okay, already. I know he said "puppy," not "beagle, and it was the name of one of his books." But Snoopy, probably based on one of Schulz's childhood dogs, was a Beagle, so I am sure he would not mind my creative plagiarism. Where Did Beagles Come From? [...]
Do You Really Want a Great Dane?
The Great in the Great Dane's name is a clue that this is a very large dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is the Irish Wolfhound, but a Great Dane named Zeus (dog) was recorded in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest dog in the world. Unfortunately, large dogs usually [...]
Miscellaneous Class Dogs Close To Being Recognized
There are hundreds of dog breeds around the world that are not recognized by the AKC. That doesn't mean that the AKC is in denial that such dog breeds exist. It means that there is not enough of that dog breed in the United States to meet the minimum requirements for recognition. Dog breeds may enter the Miscellaneous Class after [...]
First Popular Designer Dog Was The Cockapoo
What Is A Cockapoo? A Cockapoo (cockapoodle, cockerpoo, cock-a-poo) is a crossbreed between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. The first known crossbreeding was likely by accident in the 1960s. The puppies turned out to be happy, intelligent, and low-shedding dogs. These "hybrid dogs" became popular and a new type of dog breed began, the designer dog. The Cockapoo was [...]
Foundation Stock Service Dogs Surprising Information You Need to Know
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 197 different dog breeds as of February 2021. You might think that is more than enough. However, there are probably hundreds of dog breeds around the world that the AKC does not recognize. To be a recognized breed, the AKC defines a recognized breed as: A breed that is officially recognized by the American [...]
