I grew up in a hunting family and spent plenty of time around a variety of hunting dogs. Any hunter will tell you that a good gun and a good hunting dog are worth hanging on to. When choosing the top breeds for hunting dogs, it all depends upon what you are hunting for. These ...
If you’re planning on adding a large dog to your family but are worried about the potential for shedding, you’ll be happy to know there are several large dog breeds that have the potential to shed very little. It’s unrealistic to expect that you’ll find a dog breed that won’t release a single hair onto ...
Dogs have been around for many many years and over the years there have been some of the most unusual, exotic and unusual dogs. Some huge, some medium, some, small and tiny, and others are the most unusual of them all with little or no hair. Some have lots of fur and that makes them ...
In doing research for the Top 10 Affectionate Dog Breeds I was not surprised to see the Labrador Retriever at or near the top of the lists. Having lived with one for the last 11+ years I can vouch for how affectionate Labs are. Therefore, while the other 9 contenders are in no particular order, ...
Listed in this article are the five tallest dog breeds on the planet. Many adult dogs of these breeds are capable of putting their paws on the shoulders of some of the tallest of our species, while they are standing up. In fact, many average-sized people are dwarfed by these animals when they stand on ...
Being from Argentina, the Dogo Argentino is a strong and powerful dog that was mixed with the Cordoban Fighting Dog. This dog first appeared around the 1920’s to early 1930’s and is used for hunting larger game like deer and wild boars. Although that description doesn’t sound like its best dog for a family, they ...
We all like to think that our dogs are the smartest in the world. But owning a super smart dog can be a double-edged sword. The more intelligent your pet, the more challenges and activities he will need. After all, do you see Einstein vegetating on a couch for 5 hours, waiting for you to ...
Most parents, if they love both their children and their pets, worry about mixing the two. Dogs provide companionship for children and adults, but some dog breeds are unsafe for small children and might injure them – either intentionally or accidentally. If you are thinking about purchasing or adopting a dog for your kids, you ...
Perhaps you’ve come across a breed selector quiz that asks “Which breed suits you best?” on a dog site which proceeds to ask you several questions. By answering carefully, the results should match you up with dog breeds that are suitable for you and your family. Some sites are much more helpful than others are, ...
If you need a dog to protect and watch over your property, your best bet is to go with the giant guard dog breeds. While just about any breed of dog can make a good watch dog, these big dogs will work best as effective deterrents simply because of their size. No special training will ...