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...

The Pyrenean Shepherd, or "Pyr Shep," is an energetic herding dog that hails from the mountains in southern France and northern Spain.   How...

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...

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 the AKC in 2010 and included in the herding group. The Icelandic Sheepdog is a charmingly friendly and faithful all-around herder of small-to-medium size. A densely coated Nordic spitz-type […]

Contents1 Where Do Shetland Sheepdogs Come From?2 What Do Shelties Look Like?3 Are Shelties Good Family Dogs?4 Do Shelties Shed?5 Are Shelties Easy To Train?6 Are Shelties Healthy?7 Where Can I Get A Sheltie? 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 […]