“Guard dogs” is too general a term to be definitive. True guard dogs often guard property and patrol premises, like “sentry dogs,” but they don’t make good family pets. An “attack dog,” a genuine “man stopper,” is a potential killer that should be trained by professionals, for professionals, like police. What most people want when ...
Dog breeds come in every size, shape, and color imaginable. Think you’ve seen ’em all? Take a look at this list of some of the most unique, unusual, and just plain weird dogs living in the world today. Affenpinscher This little terrier is probably an ancestor of the Brussels Griffon (the dog from “As Good ...
Also known as the Mini Schnauzer and the Zwergschnauzer, the Miniature Schnauzer is a playful and affectionate breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The origin ...
The American Kennel Club (AKC) was founded in 1884 as a dog registry for purebred dogs. The AKC is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to keep dog bloodlines pure to maintain certain standards of specific breeds. To be registered, a dog must have a three-generation, certified, purebred background. Under some circumstances, without such proof, ...
This might come as a big surprise, but dogs shed. Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim and dogs gotta shed. All dogs shed (even the mostly hairless ones). But some breeds of dog shed a lot less than others. These tend to be dogs with a harsh-feeling or curly coat. Please consider adopting a dog ...
