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…
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 was recorded in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest dog…
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…
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…
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…
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 destination. This herding ability requires an intelligent dog who can quickly learn commands and lives to…
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 longer than history has been recorded. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane are…
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 affectionate and active pet. These dogs vary in size and color so you surely will find…
The Labradoodle Made Designer Dogs Famous
The Labradoodle is a combination of the most popular dog breed in the the United States, the Labrador Retriever, and the number 7 most popular, the Poodle . Labradoodles were not the first designer dog (that was the Cockapoo), but it is the one that made designer dogs famous. These…
Hound Group Dogs Were Born To Hunt
Dogs included in the American Kennel Club(AKC) Hound Group are a diverse collection of and s. They range in size from the very short Dachshund to the very tall Irish Wolfhound. Some are very ancient breeds, such as the Pharoah Hound and the Saluki, while others are more recent developments,…
The Goldendoole Is An Extremely Popular Designer Dog
As far as designer dogs go, the Goldendoodle is an extremely popular option to consider if you are looking to add a new furry member to your family. Goldendoodles, a crossbreed of the Golden Retriever and a Poodle, are beautiful and unique and are sure to make a wonderful addition…
