If you are considering getting an Australian Shepherd, it’s quite likely because you know someone who has one or you have heard or read about how incredible this breed truly is. Or both. But before you start scouring the internet or newspaper for local breeders, there are a few things you really ought to know ...
The Border Collie was beginning as a true breed in the early 19th Century in order to help sheepherders mind and guide their flocks. They were actually bred first to learn to gather up wandering flocks and bring them back to their holding areas from the hills where they fed in Scotland and the highlands ...
Personal opinion on this subject is widely varied. Some of us will swear that you can’t grade a dog on intelligence solely on it’s “breed”. I’ve owned several “Heinz 57 Mutt dogs”, that show extreme intelligence. Based on how quickly some breeds tend to learn though, there is a list of the “smartest” full bred ...
If you own a herding dog breed , very likely you are already aware of its strong herding instincts. These instincts may vary from one herding breed to another. Australian cattle dogs, for instance, have deep in their genes the instinct to nip at the heels of cattle whereas border collies have the instinct of ...
Take a moment to think about what a Toy poodle has to go through in his or her day. They can only get food and care from creatures who speak another language. They usually are stuck indoors for hours on end. They often are made to wear silly clothes and even have their fur dyed ...
It’s important to understand instinct when training a dog. We are the proud owners of a 7-month old blue heeler puppy. Calling him a puppy is a bit of a misnomer, in that he weighs about 60 solid-muscle pounds, but he still acts like he is a pup. This means he wants to be cuddled, ...
