Great Dane: Do You Really Want One?
The Great in the Great Dane’s name suggests this is a giant dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is, the Irish Wolfhound, but the 2013 Guinness Book of World…
The Great in the Great Dane’s name suggests this is a giant dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is, the Irish Wolfhound, but the 2013 Guinness Book of World…
The Rottweiler breed began as a general-purpose working dog in the farm area of the German Rottweil district. These dogs were used to herd and protect livestock. Another of their jobs was to pull…
The Boxer dog is medium to large, 50 to 80 pounds depending on sex, and developed in Germany. It has had many jobs over the years, including hunting, farm, police and military, and guide…
Giant Schnauzer History The name Schnauzer comes from the German word Schnauze, which means snout. Giant Schnauzers were developed from the Standard Schnauzer. They were used for driving cattle in the Bavarian Alps. Although…
The famous blind American author Helen Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) owned the first Akita to enter the United States in 1937. It served as her devoted companion for seven years…
Too big or not too big, that is the question. Yes, Bernese Mountain Dogs (Berners) are Big Dogs! Some can weigh over 100 pounds. They are big and strong enough to pull carts,…
If you like Schnauzers of any size (and I do), you have the Standard Schnauzer to thank. This breed started in Germany way back in the 14th or 15th century. If Shakespeare had ever…
Three words describe the Black Russian Terrier: bold, confident, and affectionate. These brave dogs are popular among families looking for a loving home companion. To stay happy, Black Russian Terrier dogs require frequent human…
History Of The Bullmastiff One common misconception about dog breeds in Britain is that the Bullmastiff is one of the oldest. Mastiffs are the oldest, but the Bullmastiff is a relatively new dog breed….
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a mixed breed of Turkish livestock guardian dogs. Some of its ancestors include the Kangal Shepherd, the Turkish Kangai, the Akbash, and others. The American variety began in the…
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