Category Archives: AKC Groups

Rafeiro do Alentejo: Majestic Guardian

Rafeiro do Alentejo

The Rafeiro do Alentejo, sometimes known as the Alentejo Mastiff, is a dog native to Portugal, specifically the Alentejo region. This gentle giant has been an essential part of Portugal’s rural communities for centuries, working primarily as a livestock guardian and property protector. While they may not be as internationally recognized as other breeds, the […]

German Shepherd: Best At Everything

German Shepherd

Facts About German Shepherd Dogs Are you looking for the perfect dog breed? If so, you may want to consider a German Shepherd. German Shepherd dogs are among the most popular on the planet, and for good reason – they’re amazing animals that can do it all. Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, a […]

Brussels Griffons: Confident and Spunky

Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon is a lively, strong little dog. Their name comes from their place, Brussels, Belgium. Adults typically weigh between six and twelve pounds. Coachmen kept small terrier breeds as ratters in the stables during the early 1800s; these dogs were known as Griffons d’Ecurie (wire-coated stable dogs) in Belgium and were similar to […]

Boxer: The Delightful Companion Dog

friendship and love between children and pet dogs

The Boxer is a medium-to-large breed, weighing 50 to 80 pounds depending on sex, and was developed in Germany. It has had many jobs over the years, including hunting, farming, policing, military service, and guiding. Today, it is a very popular family pet that usually ranks in the top 10 most popular dog breeds in […]

German Shorthaired Pointer: They Do Just About Everything

German Short-Haired Pointer

Most dog breeds are known for one thing. Retrievers retrieve. Hounds track. Pointers point. But the German Shorthaired Pointer looked at that whole arrangement and said, “I’ll do all of it.” And they genuinely do. They point at birds, retrieve ducks from freezing water, track rabbits through thick brush, run at 30 mph, and then […]

Dachshund: Too Brave For Its Own Sake?

Dachshund Achondroplasia

Whom will you call when you need someone to flush a fierce badger from its burrow? Dachshund, that’s who! Dachs is the German word for badger. The German “dachshund” English translation is “badger dog.” The Dachshunds initially chased and flushed badgers from their burrows. This dangerous job requires a very courageous dog, and this breed […]

Bearded Collie: Dog Breed Information

BEARDED COLLIE

The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized, hardy, agile, and active herding dog. Bearded Collies were initially intended to work in the Scottish Highlands herding sheep. They weigh 45-55 pounds and stand 20-22 inches at the withers. They are easily recognized because they are covered head-to-tail with a shaggy double coat. And, of course, they have […]

Coton de Tulear: Small but Mighty

Coton De Tulear

What is Coton de Tulear? This French lapdog is one of the most distinctive and popular breeds worldwide. Its gentle, affectionate nature, combined with its small size, makes it the perfect companion for families of any size.  The Coton de Tulear is a relatively new breed from Madagascar. They were initially bred as companions to […]

Chow Chow: Where Did This Dog Breed Come From?

Chow Chow Dog Standing In Snow At Winter Day

Do you own a Chow Chow? If so, you know that this dog breed is unique in many ways. But where do they come from? Many people compare this breed to the Spitz dog breed simply because they share many of the same characteristics. Chow Chows may be descendants of the Spitz family because they […]