Hailing from the island of Cuba, the Havanese is a delightful little dog with a long silky coat. The Havanese is a toy breed that stands 8.5t to 11.5 inches tall and weighs 7 to 13 pounds at maturity. Though he may be small, he packs a lot of personality into that little body and…
The big day is here and you’re bringing your puppy home. You’ve probably got a million questions about how to raise your puppy so he’ll be happy and healthy for years to come. One of the biggest questions on your mind is sure to be how much to feed that little bouncing ball of energy….
Affectionately known as the Sheltie, the Shetland Sheepdog is a medium-sized breed developed specifically for herding in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The Shetland Sheepdog looks like a miniature Collie due to his long, multicolored coat and tapered nose. He is an intelligent and hardworking breed that always seems to be smiling which is part…
Though they may not be the most common breed around, Papillons are certainly one of the easiest to recognize with their big, erect, fur-covered ears. The Papillon is named for the French word for butterfly, though he is also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. These dogs are one of the oldest toy spaniel breeds,…
Affectionately known as the Staffy or Amstaff, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized breed with a muscular body and a short coat. Originally developed in the 19th century, the American Staffordshire Terrier was bred from the bull and terrier. These dogs were developed for use by butchers to help manage bulls and by hunters…
A cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund, the Chiweenie is often referred to as a “designer dog,” though technically it is a hybrid. Many people assume that crossing to purebreds will give you the best of both worlds. While this may sometimes be the result, crossing two different pure breeds is something of a…
If you’ve never heard of the Vizsla before, you’re not alone. This breed originated in Hungary, used primarily for hunting. After nearly going extinct several times, they came to the United States at the end of World War II and have been making a name for themselves ever since. The Vizsla is a medium- to…
The Brittany Spaniel is a beautiful medium-sized breed developed for hunting. He is easy to identify by his white and orange coat as well as his bubbly personality. These dogs are highly intelligent, and they are also one of the most active breeds around – after all, they were developed for hunting. The Brittany Spaniel…
The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog breed known for his intelligence, his herding skills, and his black-and-white coat. These dogs were developed specifically for herding sheep, though they are also highly talented in obedience and other dog sports. The Border Collie is one of the smartest dog breeds on the planet, but they are…
The Corgi is a medium-sized breed with short legs, big ears, and a ton of personality. These little dogs actually come in two breeds, though both are often simply referred to as the Corgi. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are two distinct breeds, but they are very similar. Both have long…
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium- to large-sized breed known for his versatile hunting abilities as well as his excellent speed and stamina. The exact origins of the German Shorthaired Pointer breed are unknown, but it is thought to be descendant from the German Bird Dog. Although his origins may be unclear, the modern…
Known for his thick double coat and his wolf-like coloration, the Siberian Husky is a high-energy breed born and bred for cold weather. The Siberian Husky was originally bred by the Chukchi people to survive in the Siberian Arctic. The breed was used as sled dog, trained to run for miles on end. In more…
