There are more than 400 purebred dogs in the world. The AKC does not recognize many breeds as a result. The American Kennel Club, on the other hand, only acknowledges and accepts breeds having a proven history and an active breed club in the United States to establish and maintain breed standards. The AKC assigns […]
Working Group dogs love to help their human’s 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 recorded. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane are included in the Working Group, to name just a […]
Don’t let their small size fool you. The small size and charming facial expressions of Toy Group Dogs will delight anyone. For example, if you haven’t yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, be prepared to be amazed. However, many AKC toy group dogs are as tough as nails. Toy Dogs will always be […]
The AKC started the Sporting Group in 1924. Dogs included in the Sporting Group are hunters that work closely with their human companions. Dogs in this group are good family pets. These dogs vary in size and color, so you will likely find one that meets your needs. However, these dogs are active, so most […]
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 vary in size, coat, personality, and overall appearance. Most of these dogs have little in common with each other. Some, like the Schipperke and Tibetan Spaniel, are relatively rare. […]
Dogs included in the American Kennel Club(AKC) Hound Group are a diverse collection of sighthounds and scent hounds. They range 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, such as most American coonhound […]
The Bully Kutta and powerful dog that is feared by many. It is originally from Pakistan and is considered descended from the mastiff-type dogs brought to the subcontinent by the British. These dogs were used for fighting and bullbaiting, a popular blood sport in England. The Bully Kutta originated in South Asia to hunt large […]
The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, the dog star. It is appropriate that the brightest star is located in the constellation Canis Major (Top Dog!). Canis Major is hereby adopted as the official mascot constellation of the Top Dog Forum website. Constellations A constellation is a group of stars that someone with a great imagination […]
The Bolognese Dog Breed The Bolognese dog may be small, but their history is rich and ancient. Originating in Bologna, Italy, the nobility and aristocracy prized these dogs as companions for centuries. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history of the Bolognese dog breed, from its origins to its current status as a […]
