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October 27, 2016 No Responses

American Akita – A Good Breed for Guard Dogs

One of the most beautiful dogs in the world, the American Akita is a great choice for guard dogs. Considered a new breed in the United States, the Akita is quickly rising in popularity as a pick for both...

October 19, 2016 No Responses

The Playful Beagle Dog

There are plenty of dogs you can choose as family pets but if you are currently in the market for a new addition to your family why not consider a Beagle dog? Beagle generally tend to make good family pets...

October 18, 2016 No Responses

The German Shepherd Dog Breed – Difference Between German Lines and American Lines

The first registry was developed in 1899. Captain von Stephanitz was the president of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (an association engaged in cultivating the breed). He created the first standard of the breed for the German Shepherd dog. In the....

October 15, 2016 No Responses

Hairless Dog Breeds – What You Need to Know

Whether you suffer from allergies, have an aversion to dog hair or are simply fascinated by these darling dogs, a hairless dog may be for you. It’s important to note that every allergy sufferer and every dog are different, meaning...

October 14, 2016 No Responses

Hunting Dog Breeds: Not as Fierce as They Seem

Hunting dogs, as their name suggests, are simply those dogs that have been bred – and trained – to assist human hunters in their activities. Originally, these dogs were responsible, at least partially, for bringing home the meat for the...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

Boxer Dogs as Police Dogs

Boxer dogs are huge in size and are very intelligent and because of these two characteristics they can be trained to assist policemen in their work. These dogs are strong and large enough that they can restrain or take down...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

Bernese Mountain Dog

The precise origin of the Bernese Mountain dog is not known. It is believed that they started out as farm dogs in the Swiss mountains. Paintings dating back to the end of the 18th century show this type of dog....

October 12, 2016 No Responses

Belgian Tervuren – Dog Breeds

The Belgian Tervuren, also sometimes called Tervuren or Chien de Berger Belge, is a relatively large dog with it’s origins in (as the name implies) Belgium. The breed was registered with the AKF back in 1912, but it was first...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

Australian Cattle Dog Breed

The Australian Cattle dog is originally from Australia where they have been developed during the nineteenth century. These dogs have been bred to excel in stamina, herding abilities, and toughness. The Australian Cattle dog is also referred to as the...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

African Boerboel – Dog Breeds

The African Boerboel has been successfully developed in South Africa, and the breed is still in the process of refinement. The origins of this breed are not entirely sure, but it can be traced back to ancient times. Many agree that...

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