If you are on the puppy parenting journey, buckle up—it is an exciting ride. Training a puppy is all about patience, consistency, and understanding their adorable little quirks. Here are the 15 things you absolutely need to do to train a puppy: Establish a Routine Puppies thrive on predictability. From day one, set up a…
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed that often evokes strong responses due to its history and media portrayal. Originating from the United States, the breed is known for its athletic build and strength. Typically, male American Pit Bull Terriers stand about 18-21 inches tall and weigh between 35-60 pounds, while females measure around…
The Bearded Collie, often referred to as “Beardie,” is a herding breed that originated in Scotland. With their distinctive long, flowing coat and often exuberant nature, they have served both as efficient working dogs and affectionate companions for centuries. Known for their intelligence and agility, Bearded Collies are well-suited for various canine sports and activities,…
The Briard is a distinctive and ancient breed of large herding dog that originated in France. Known for its long, flowing coat and strong protective instincts, the Briard has played a historical role as a defender of flocks and a loyal companion. This breed possesses a unique combination of strength, agility, and intelligence, which enabled…
The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed recognized for its herding ability and compact yet muscular build. Developed in Australia to work with cattle across challenging terrains, this breed is a descendant of the dingo, brought together with other herding dogs to create a resilient and efficient herder. Known for its intelligence and energetic demeanor,…
The Dogo Argentino is a breed that got a bad rap in the 1990’s thanks to some boneheads in England. Aside from its imposing features, a thick neck, muscular shoulder and body, and intimidating muzzle, this fiercely athletic dog is just one big love machine. Dogos are rather simple in nature, with their wants and appearance, you…
The American Bulldog represents one of 62 breeds originating from the United States. Best known as a taller, faster, and leaner version of its relative the English Bulldog. Deriving from the Southern United States, around the World War 2 era, the Bully isn’t just a cute face, with broad shoulders and bulky muscle definition, this breed is arguably…
Meet the breed, which for centuries has been a thorn in the side for tunnel game like badgers, foxes and yes, Bugs Bunny. The Dachshund may look like a cute, yet awkwardly shaped lap dog, but this long, low and narrow bodied hound has a heart the size of many large sized breeds. Originating in Germany, the…
What did John Wayne, Picasso, Disney and George Washington all have in common? They all had a special place in their hearts for the highly energetic and distinctive, Dalmatian. Aside from the fame and historical acquaintances, the Dalmation is more than just a breed with spots all over their coat. In fact, this medium size dog is so intelligent, the…
The English Bulldog, is a medium sized breed, that continues to sneeze and drool its way into the hearts of dog lovers, including America’s favorite Hollywood stars. This Bulldog is a top 5 in popularity, according to the American Kennel Club, and one of the most familiar faces in sports as a mascot. You’ve heard about…