Dog Breed

This week’s Breed of the Week is a dog that often gets confused with another breed entirely. We’re talking about the Whippet, which at a glance, is frequently thought to be a Greyhound. But this dog is an entirely different, … Continue reading

Whether you live in an apartment, you can’t spend a lot of time exercising due to disability, or you simply have a very busy lifestyle that doesn’t leave much time, there are many reasons for wanting a dog that doesn’t … Continue reading

Ash here, back with another breed of the week. This week I wanted to talk about a dog that is infinitely recognizable, famous for a great many reasons, and also potentially one of the most misleading dogs that exist. What … Continue reading

You’ll never believe me folks, but I don’t have a cute story to go along with this week’s breed of the week. I’ve never met an Affenpinscher up close, and don’t know of anyone who owns one. This isn’t exactly … Continue reading

We’ve discussed a few larger breeds lately in the Breed of the Week column, so I though it was time to highlight a small dog. While my preference is for larger dogs myself, there’s no denying the charm of certain … Continue reading

This week’s spotlight is on the Shar Pei, a popular breed with distinct rolls of skin and a broad head that many refer to as a “hippopotamus muzzle”. This breed originates in China, but has become a favorite among dog … Continue reading

The Bloodhound is an old breed, very intelligent and active as well as sweet-natured. He’s known for working in search and rescue as well as law enforcement, and he also makes a wonderful family pet. Overview When you think of … Continue reading

The Ibizan Hound (often affectionately referred to as the Beezer) is an unusual looking dog that originated on the Spanish island of Ibiza. He was originally used for hunting, and still is, although now you’re more likely to find the … Continue reading

The Briard is a wonderfully shaggy dog with a high level of intelligence. He was originally bred in France as a herding and guarding dog, and today, he’s more likely to be found in agility or obedience trials as well … Continue reading

This week, I’m devoting my “breed of the week” post to the Great Dane, the gentle giant. Big, noble, and magnificent, this breed of dog looks very imposing, but he’s loving, affectionate, and great with kids. Overview Great Danes were … Continue reading

The Norwegian Elkhound is an elegant looking dog with a wolf-like face. He’s smart as a whip, and also possessed of a great sense of humor. He’s also energetic and bold, and protective as well. This breed is very loyal … Continue reading

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog was originally bred for guarding and herding, and is still considered to be one of the best working dog breeds. It’s in the dog’s nature to want to protect his flock, which can also include people … Continue reading