Category Archives for Breeds
Group Spotlight: The Toy Group and 5 Breeds You Might Not Know About
The AKC says that the dogs of the Toy Group may be “short on size, but they are definitely not short on personality”. As some of the most frequent companion dogs, they are very affectionate and adaptable
Continue readingGroup Spotlight: The Hound Group and 5 Unique Breeds Found Within It
Think of a “hound dog” and you probably instantly imagine a loud, baying dog like a Bloodhound or even a smaller beagle. Often paired up with hunters, hounds are not as many imagine. Yes, there are
Continue readingGroup Spotlight: The Working Group Dogs and 5 Unique Examples from the Group
The American Kennel Club recognize or categorizes all official breeds within seven groups: Herding, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Sporting, Terrier, and Working. It is that last group we are going to
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (Video)
History buff that I am, I had no idea that there was a breed of dog known as the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Naturally, I immediately envisioned a dog with a huge grin and a pair of wire-framed glasses; enamored
Continue reading1 Surprising Fact from New Labrador Retriever Studies (Video)
I love Labradors, and let’s face it, you probably do, too. After all, it is one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. and other parts of the globe. As I said in my “Breed of the Week” article about
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Bolognese (Video)
I won’t lie…I thought Bolognese was a word used specifically to describe a pasta sauce. Then, in researching some of the best small breed dogs I ran across the Bolognese dog. A member of the AKC, it
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Bergamasco Sheepdog (Video)
In my ongoing series of “most unusual” dog breeds, I’ve decided to take a deep dive into one of my favorite, most visually striking dogs, the dreadlocked Bergamasco Sheepdog. Did you need to re-read
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Plott (Video)
I like to write, so it makes sense that I’d appreciate the name of the breed known as the Plott or Plott Hound. Yet, once I began to learn about this lesser-known breed, I appreciated it for much more
Continue reading9 Dog Breeds That Will Guard Your Home
I lucked out when I fell in love with Boxers. They aren’t afraid of strangers, nor do they tend to get upset when a stranger shows up. But they are pretty vocal when something changes, which means they
Continue reading7 Fun Facts about French Bulldogs (Video)
My readers know I love all breeds of dog, but that I have a particular affection for Boxers. Janice and Leroy are full of the energy, curiosity and loyalty (along with plenty of goofiness and sweet natures)
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Golden Doodles
I love all the funny breed names that are created by cross breeding. I mean, seriously, a Labradoodle, Bascottie, and Cockapoo…it can make you want to adopt one of these breeds just so you can say those
Continue readingBreed Spotlight: Berger Picard
When was the last time your dog made you laugh? I can tell you exactly when that was for me. This morning, Leroy decided to greet the hens by sticking his head right into the hen house – where he was
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