Category: Dog breeds

Maltese is a small, trusting and affectionate dog breed, with a glistering long silky coat.  In the toy breed group, the Maltese is considered one of the most intelligent and gentle of the breeds. Given their lively personalities, the Maltese make an excellent companion for many …

Golden Retriever is a lovable dog breed. With their history traced back to Scotland, these canines were initially developed for sporting purposes. The Scottish medium-large gun dogs are excellent workers in hunting and shooting games. Moreover, being a beautiful and loving dog breed, Golden Retrievers are …

Beagles belong to the hound dog breeds and are small to medium-sized. They were initially developed for hunting purposes to help in chasing and tracking small game, especially hares and rabbits. They possess a strong sense of smell thus, even to date they are still largely used …

The breeding of bulldogs and terriers developed pit bulls. With proper handling and nurturing, their readiness to serve, make them good in various tasks and adaptable by families for companionship. Initially, Pitbulls were commonly used as fighting dogs and also known for pitting bears, rats, and …

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a working dog which belongs to the herding dogs category. Initially developed for herding and guarding purposes, the GSDs are intelligent, large-sized, obedient, courageous, smart, protective, cheerful, and are capable of learning. This makes them one of the most popular …

Dogs shed their fur from time to time for many reasons.  First, it helps them lose damaged or old hair and also control body temperatures. For example, dogs lose their old winter undercoats when the weather warms. On the other hand, when the weather gets cool, they …

Size is one of the factors people consider when getting a dog. Some prefer large dogs while others like small dogs. Small dogs generally weigh less than 22 pounds or shorter than 16 inches. Small dogs can have long or short legs. If you are looking …

Dogs are mostly associated with family setups, but we should not forget the unattached folks. Single guys also need that unconditional love from our furry friends. Not to make the life of a single guy seem sad, but a dog adds color to your life and …

Dogs are fun-loving animals; they are pack animals who enjoy the company of other animals and humans. Different breeds require more exercise and companion than others. When choosing the best dog for single working person, make sure you consider the level of entertainment they will expect. The …

We cannot underestimate the value of dogs in our lives They have been part of our lives for several decades. While they primarily provide companionship, unconditional love, entertainment, and protection, other people depend on them to navigate the challenges that life throws at us. For children with …