The American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the Basset Hound in 1885, further solidifying its status as a recognized and esteemed breed. The breed’s hunting origins are still evident in modern Basset Hounds. While they are no longer commonly used for hunting, their exceptional sense of...
The official AKC breed standard is maintained by the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. Pembroke Welsh Corgi Highlights Their friendly and playful personality. Corgis are known for being very friendly and playful dogs. They love to be around people and other animals, and they make great ...
Leonbergers are much like Bernese Mountain Dogs, in that they are very similar in weight, size, and temperament. The Leonberger is a kind-natured breed that is well suited to a family home, However, their goofy nature could prove to be a test for your patience, but at the same time, ...
The American breed of Staffordshire Terrier is different from its not much distant English cousin. Americans developed two sister breeds. One is the American Staffordshire Terrier, while the other is the American Pit Bull Terrier. American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the American Staffordshire Terrier...
How Does Breed Classification Work?Classifying small dogs is another story, and complicated one at that. No one really agrees where to put these little dogs. Take the Shih Tzu, for example, in the U.S., the Shih Tzu would be considered a toy breed by the AKC. In Canada, they are ...
The Miniature Poodle is a beautiful, curly-coated dog breed. Originally bred as a hunting companion, they now make loyal, intelligent pets.
and their characteristics pair the feistiness of Terriers with the power of Bulldogs. Today we’ll look at how these breed traits fit in with family life as a pet or watch dog. And learn all about the English Bull Terrier’s temperament, personality and health too. We’ll look at where...
Dachshunds were brought to the U.S. as early as 1885 when the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but increased in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. To prevent them from being ostracized during World War II, they were temporarily called badger dogs in the U.S. The...
breed was almost extinct after World War I until a dog called Beowulf bred in Canada from British imports Priam of Wingfied and Parkgate Duchess was registered by the AKC in 1918, starting the slow re-establishment of this breed. The breed has gradually been restored and is now found world...
This dog breed thrives on attention from theirhumans, and they have a quite dominating personality. This cab lead thedogto assert dominance over its family, which is a behavior that needs to be trained out. The only way to prevent this issue is with early training that the owner is the ...