Okay, let’s get this out of the way right off – I’m not much of a cat person. I have pointed out, in How to Keep a Dog When You’re on a Tight Budget, that I have had cats, and … Continue reading
I’ve been a bit hesitant writing much about Boxers, since I’ve made my preference apparent practically from the moment I started this blog. I didn’t want to be seen as favoring one breed over another. I love big breeds though, … Continue reading
“Be a good sport” is a phrase I imagine coming out of the mouths of English schoolboys of the distant past, and when the phrase “non-sporting” is used, I also feel it is a sort of rebuff for someone who’s … Continue reading
So, your kid wants a puppy. And you’re okay with that. You’ve thought about it, and you’ve realized that, no matter how many times you tell your kids “The dog is your responsibility,” you’re going to end up being the … Continue reading
Sometimes, at the dog park, the topics of conversation can get pretty interesting. Sometimes, too, they can almost lead to warfare. I’m thinking of a recent visit when the talk turned to what some of us consider to be the … Continue reading
When you’re asked to name a dog breed that has a bad rap, what comes to your mind? The Rottweiler? Pit Bull types? Dobermans? And how do you feel about that bad rap – do you think it’s deserved? If … Continue reading
I love dogs, all dogs, and yet I’d hesitated to do a deep dive into the sporting group because I knew these were the natural-born hunters and companions to hunters. I get a bit squeamish about hunting, though raised in … Continue reading
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 dogs, but they … Continue reading
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 those familiar hound dog … Continue reading
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 explore a bit in this article, looking at them all generally and then at a representative … Continue reading
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 with … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading