Now Bring in the Scent Hounds
The scent hound, as you would expect, is a type of hound that hunts by using its powerful sense of smell rather than sight. Once they identify a scent, they…
English Springer Spaniels Are Awesome Family Pets
Where Do English Springer Spaniels Come From? The English Springer Spaniel was developed in England during the 19th century from a now-extinct breed, the . It is closely related to…
Are Beautiful Golden Retrievers The Best Dogs In The World?
If you do an online search for “best dog in the world,” which breed will come up as number one? When I searched, “mixed breeds” came in first. The Golden…
Courageous Affenpinschers Make Amusing Family Pets
Affenpinscher may look a lot like a little monkey, but looks can be deceiving. Behind that sweet funny face is a fearless little giant of a dog. This dog breed…
Berger Picard For Active Owners
Where Do Berger Picards Come From? The Berger Picard’s name comes from , a region in the northwest of France. The Berger Picard is also known as the Picardy Shepherd….
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 mountains got their name is…
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. …
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…
Pomeranians The Biggest Little Dogs In The World
Where Do Pomeranians Come From? The Pomeranian (Pom), with its upright ears and a thick double coat of straight hair, demonstrates its spitz heritage. The Pom’s ancestors were probably much…
Boston Terrier A Well Dressed Dog With Impeccable Manners
Where Do Boston Terriers Come From? Unlike most dog breeds with very little documentation of their ancestry, the history of the Boston Terrier is well documented. Sometime in the late…
