Michael Pyle The Bearded Collie, as you can see, receive its name from its trademark beard which is achieved by having the facial hair hang down from the chin. In addition to their beards, Bearded Collies are renowned for their shaggy coatings. Often nicknamed Beardies, Bearded Collies have their origins in Scotland where they were used for … Read more
Borzois are beautiful dogs renowned for their luxurious silky coatings. These are the dogs with Russian heritage. The Borzoi, in Russian, translates to “swift.” The Borzois are known for their high speeds, being capable of running at up to forty miles per hour. Not only are Borzois fast runners, but they are also large dogs. … Read more
Pugs are renowned for their unique facial features that you would be hard pressed to find in many, if any, other dog breeds. They have large round heads with black face masks, characteristic undershot jaws, large and round dark eyes surrounded by deep wrinkles, cheek moles, and smooth, black, and velvety ears. Put together, the … Read more
Great Danes can be as tall as 32 inches at the shoulder which make them among the tallest dogs in existence today. Great Danes also weigh up to 175 pounds. With their combined height and weight, Great Danes stand out as giants among many other dogs. The Great Danes are originally from Germany where they … Read more
Not to be confused with the Tibetan Mastiff which is a dog breed of its own, the Mastiff is a massive and heavy-boned dog measuring at a minimum height of 27.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing all the way up to 230 pounds. If you have ever seen a black-masked giant with a … Read more
Tibetan Mastiffs are massive dogs measuring at a minimum 24 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 150 pounds. The Tibetan Mastiff is named after the area in southwestern China called Tibet where the dog breed took form centuries ago in order to be guard dogs for livestock and property. Tibetan Mastiffs are … Read more
The Cane Corso is a beast of a dog, coming in at nearly 28 inches tall at the shoulder and often weighing more than 100 pounds. It certainly is easy to see why the Cane Corso seem like an intimidating dog. Cane Corso were made to be bodyguards during ancient Roman times. In fact, when … Read more
Greyhounds are renowned for their racing prowess. In fact, Greyhounds can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, resulting in them being known as the Ferraris of the dog world. Even though Greyhounds made a name for theirselves as racing dogs, they started their existence as hunting dogs hunting hare, foxes, and deer. … Read more
Sheltie is short for the Shetland Sheepdog which is named after the rugged Shetland Islands which is located off the coast of Scotland near the Arctic Circle. The Shetland Islands is where the Shelties have their roots. There, Shelties have historically been used as herding dogs. A few distinct features of a Sheltie include a … Read more
The Finnish Lapphund got their name from an area in far northern Finland called Lapland which is where they originated and where they were used for herding reindeer. Also known as a Lappie or Lappy, the Finnish Lapphund is a beautiful dog renowned for his/her voluminous coating that can make him/her look bigger than he/she … Read more
