Where Did The Siberian Husky Come From? The forerunners of the Siberian Husky arrived in Nome, Alaska in 1909 near the end of the Nome Gold Rush . The breed was developed in the Chukchi Peninsula of Siberia by a nomadic people called Chukchi. The Chukchi bred the Husky for companionship and also to pull sleds over the long distances they traveled. [...]
The Great in the Great Dane's name is a clue that this is a very large dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is the Irish Wolfhound, but a Great Dane named Zeus (dog) was recorded in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest dog in the world. Unfortunately, large dogs usually have short lifespans, and [...]
Working Group dogs were bred to help their humans in their 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 been recorded. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane are included in the Working Group, to name just a few. Quick to learn, these [...]
The Giant Schnauzer is a big dog standing about 23 to 28 inches tall and weighing 55 to 80 lbs. They can be black in color or salt and pepper, although their face should always be dark. The Giant Schnauzer is more than just another big dog. They also participate in various dog sports and are often used in military and police work. The [...]
