Working Group
Akita: A Most Loyal Companion
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 until its death. She learned about the breed from the story of Hachiko. She visited the…
Alaskan Malamute: Why It’s Special
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful dog that is strong-willed, independent, obedient, and loving towards its owners. They are a family-oriented dog breed that is friendly towards people but can be overly aggressive towards other animals, especially dogs. These dogs love running and pulling a sled. History Of The…
Anatolian Shepherd Dog: What You Need to Know About
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 late 1960s from dogs imported to the United States. This breed can be an ideal family…
Bernese Mountain Dog: Too Big Or Not Too Big?
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, which they did back on Switzerland’s farms. Bernese Mountain Dogs are small dogs at heart but…
Black Russian Terrier: The Courageous
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 interaction. They are also great playmates for children. Black Russian Terrier History The Black Russian Terrier…
Boxer: The Delightful Dog Is A Great Companion
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 dog. Today, it is a very popular family pet that usually ranks in the top 10…
Bullmastiff: Massive But Affectionate Dog
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. It was created as a guard dog by mating the English Mastiff with the now-extinct Old…
Doberman Pinscher: Impressive
Where Do Doberman Pinschers Come From? The Doberman Pinscher dog breed originated in , Germany, during the last half of the 1800s. It seems that Karl Dobermann did just about every city job that needed to be done during that time. One of his many jobs was collecting taxes. Another…
Giant Schnauzer: More Than Just Another Big Dog
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 Miniature, Standard, and Giant Schnauzer look similar, they are separate breeds. Unlike the Poodles, they…
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 Records listed a Great Dane named as the tallest dog in the world. Unfortunately, large dogs…
