“Bully dogs” refers to any purebred or crossbred bulldog. “Bully dog” is an affectionate term and not meant to imply that the dog is in any way a bully. In this case “bully” is just a synonym for “bulldog” and does not mean that the dog is a canine equivalent of a schoolyard bully. Bully ...
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 ...
Rottweilers or “Rotties” were the pit bulls of the 1980s. They were considered incurably vicious and laws were enacted to ban them from particular towns and cities. Even today, anyone considering bringing home a Rottweiler needs to check with their local laws to be sure they are even allowed to have one. For example, military ...
As the owner of an Old English Mastiff I can attest to exactly how much drool they leave behind everywhere that they go to. However, since they do leave behind so much drool and it is impossible to catch it all before it reaches your floor, ceilings, or walls I know how hard it can ...
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is more than just a Bernese Mountain Dog with short hair. The two breeds to resemble each other, but the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is much larger and heavier than the Bernese or the other two breeds developed in the mountains of Switzerland – the Appenzeller and the Entlebucher. The ...
Another name for the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the African Lion Hound. That name may be intimidating, but it does tell you a lot about this powerful, incredibly loyal hound. As their nickname suggests, they were bred to hunt lions. But they also make super guard dogs and excellent companions. General Appearance These are big, lean ...
The boxer is descended from bulldogs and mastiffs, so you may expect modern day boxers to wear all of the coat colors of these two breeds. Every now and then a “mutant” colored puppy is born, but the colors for the boxer have been mostly set over 110 years. Boxers are available in surprisingly few ...
English Mastiffs have been around for years. However, some people do not realize how long they have been around and why they are such a royal and regal breed of dogs. Now the English Mastiffs history is wide and varied, but they have been around people for at least two thousand years in England alone. ...
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 ...