Where Do Brittanys Come From The Brittany, once upon a time called a spaniel , is medium-sized, 30 to 40 pounds, gundog that was developed in the Brittany region of France beginning in the 1600s. Known as the Brittany Spaniel for many years, the AKC officially dropped Spaniel from the dog's name in 1982. Brittanys were bred to hunt birds and their [...]
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 is a hunting dog capable of doing just about anything a hunting dog can [...]
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 for recognition. Dog breeds may enter the Miscellaneous Class after first being recorded in [...]
Are you ready to answer this question: "Daddy (or Mommy), can I get a puppy?" You might be inclined to reply: "Go ask Mommy (or Daddy). Everyone has played on that mommy- daddy merry-go-round both as a child and as a parent. One answer is: "Yes! Let's go get one right now." Or, "Yes! What kind should we get?" But wait, not so fast! [...]
Are you looking for a family dog that is loyal, intelligent, sturdy, and has a personality that you will respect and admire? If so, the Miniature Schnauzer is the dog for your family! Miniature Schnauzers are smart, easy to train, and loyal little dogs that make excellent family pets. They are not usually aggressive but will protect their buddies. They love attention and will [...]
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but most who behold the bulldogs are unlikely to use the adjective "beautiful" to describe them. Bulldogs are ugly but make great pets. They may be ugly, but bulldogs are very popular pets. The Bulldog (the English Bulldog) and the French Bulldog consistently rank in the top 10 most popular dog breeds in the United [...]
