The history of the Bulldog breed is controversial. It “probably goes back to at least the 1600s, when it was used for bull baiting and dog fights,” writes Derek Hall inThe Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds(Chartwell Books, 2016). The barbaric practice of bull baiting in England involved the...
Shih Tzus aren’t technically hypoallergenic, but they do shed less than most other dog breeds. Instead of fur, they sport fine hair that people with allergies tend to handle better. Many people who seem allergic to other dogs can happily live with a Shih Tzu. Read more: Are Shih Tzus ...
A dog is a domestic mammal of the family Canidae (order Carnivora). It is a subspecies of the gray wolf and is related to foxes and jackals. The dog is one of the two most ubiquitous and most popular domestic animals in the world (the cat is the other).
Due to the English Mastiff’s large size, they won’t live as long as other dog breeds. However, that doesn’t mean they’re particularly unhealthy. These dogs tend to be relatively hardy, though they do have some health issues (primarily size-related) they are more prone to getting. He...
As mentioned, an excellent place to start your research on types of dogs and dog breed info is the AKC website. The organization recognizes 193 dog breeds, which they categorize into groups that feature breeds with similar dog characteristics, such as physical, temperament, and personality traits...
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The history of the Chihuahua is uncertain. The dog is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where the dog was discovered about 1850. Some experts think the Aztecs or Incas developed the dog others say the breed can be traced to Spanish dogs as far back as the 1500s. The use of ...
The white coats that occur in some dogs are due to a lack of skin pigment, so breeding for white coats can result in deaf dogs (Presberg, 2006). This occurs in many breeds, including Australian shepherds, boxers, Dalmations and border collies.Christina Bond...
One was a Mastiff, but the other was a type of Spaniel. This could’ve been a Cocker, an English Springer, or a Field Spaniel since these dogs weren’t distinctive breeds yet. 2. Cocker Spaniels Are the Smallest Sporting Breed The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest dog in the AKC Sporting...
Rottweilers are one of the breeds most affected byhip dysplasia, a genetic deformity in which the head of the femur doesn’t fit properly into the hip socket. This condition can range from mild to severe. Severe cases are extremely painful and often require surgery to correct. Even with the...