The breed was owned by royalty all over the world. Women carried them around in their sleeves and slept with them in their beds. They were first brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean. The Maltese was first recognized by the AKC in 1888....
The poodle was originally bred in Europe and was often associated with royalty, as the dog was owned by various kings, including Louis XVI. Nowadays, the dog is a popular breed among Hollywood celebrities and elites and was owned by various stars and famous people such as Elvis Presley, Wins...
Just like any other breed, they will thrive in great conditions, with much love, and great food. However, just like all breeds, they tend to be prone to certain health conditions. Rotties may have certain conditions, but not every Rottweiler may be affected by them, or at least not in ...
The Pekingese is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds, originating in China over 2000 years ago. During this time they were only permitted to be owned by members of the Chinese Imperial Palace. Due to their lion like appearance, they were considered to be a guardian spirit amongst...
This is a day when you can appreciate your pooch (owned or borrowed) more than normal, if that’s even possible. So in honour of all the wonderful international dog breeds, let’s go on a journey around the world of doggos… Australia ...
In ancient times this breed was very popular in Chinese royalty. It is believed that Lhasa Apso was crossed with Pekingese to produce the Shih Tzu. During World War II the first Shih Tzu pair was imported to England. It reached in the United States during 1950�s and recognized by the ...
Bulldogs and pit bulls are two different breeds that usually do not have many similarities. However, that is not the case with Olde English Bulldogge, a huge Pit bull looking dog. They may not be too tall or large in general, but they are stocky and muscular, giving them that ‘huge’...
the rise of social media and the increased desire for toy breeds (small dogs) has led to a huge increase in pug breeders and the sales of pug puppies. That said, these intelligent little dogs have been around since as early as 700BC- where they were bred and owned by Chinese Emperors ...
Like other toy breeds with a history of being beloved by royalty, it’s understandable that they crave and thrive on human affection. Their lap dog nature demands cuddles and fusses at every opportunity which can make them prone to separation anxiety and some destructive tendencies. In addition ...
Among all French dog breeds, the Petit Basset may be the mostanimated and lively. Always great with kids, the PBGV is also famously known for being skilled rabbit hunters. And apparently, the PBGV has been hunting as early asthe 1500s– so you know they’re good!