Whether it’s the luck of the Irish or the magical powers of the leprechaun, some of the greatest dog breeds stem from the Emerald Isle. For St. Patrick’s Day, take a moment to honor these 7 popular Irish dog breeds. 1. The Irish Setter: This energetic and intelligent Sporting group dog is well known for…
Every winter since 1973, men and dogs face what has become known as “The Last Great Race,” the Iditarod, pronouced “Hi-dit-a-rod” from an Athabaskan Indian word meaning “a distant place.” Not only does the race live up to it’s name, as it is run on one of two desolate 1,000 plus mile trails between Anchorage…
There is a lot of misinformation out there about purebred dogs, sometimes spread for personal gain, so beware of these purebred myths. Have you ever been approached by another dog owner who made it a point to point out all the problems with the breed of dog you own? I certainly have on a few…
Have you ever considered which of the American Kennel Associations-recognized eight groups of canines your dog belongs to? Many dog owners may not know about the different classifications or even care, but your precious pooch most likely belongs to one of these eight dog groups, if it’s a pure bred. Let’s delve a bit deeper…
The American Eskimo Dog is a spitz type breed which originated from Germany in the 20th century. Spitz type dogs usually have curled tails, pointed muzzles, and pointed ears. There are many spitz breeds all over the world, and one of them is the American Eskimo Dog. It was officially renamed from German Spitz during…
Dear Dr. Chris, I have a senior border collie I rescued at the age of 10. To my best knowledge she is now 16. Her back legs will not support her well enough to poop. I have been trying to hold her for support but she will not let me yet. I work and have…
Do you own a Golden Retriever or are you planning to get one? Then this article with grooming tips for your Golden Retriever is for you. The Golden is an excellent breed that is a perfect hunting partner. Not only that, but they have an exquisite appearance, are great with children, and make an excellent…
Lycaon Pictus (which is Latin for Painted Wolf) is a genus with hyena-shaped ears and a broad skull. The African Wild Dog belongs to this genus (and is the only specie in it), and belongs to the family Canidae, making them distant relatives with Canis familiaris (domestic dog). These dogs stand at about 30 inches…
The Reliable Versatile German Shepherd dog (GSD) is one of the most popular breeds, and also one of the easiest to identify at a glance. The breed is known to be a versatile, intelligent, and devoted member of any household, equipped with good physical traits and adaptability. But did you know that the breed has…
Since I have never had other than casual exposure to Dalmatians, I had no idea there was such a thing as Dalmatians without spots! The fact is that ALL are born with a pure white coat, with no spots. The spots start showing up in about a week, and most have shown up within a…
Ever wondered why a Beagle’s called a Beagle, or where the popular Labrador Retriever got it’s namesake? Or, who the heck is Jack Russell and why is the energetic dog breed named after him? Read on to find out how these popular breeds got their names in this article from Ethan Trex of MentalFloss.com. 1….
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