Huskies have a storied history as sledding dogs from the brutally cold and snowy polar regions of the world. Today, even though huskies are still used for sledding purposes, many people keep them as pet dogs. There are actually a few Husky varieties in existence, but the most common one that people have as pets … Read more
The Yorkshire Terrier is so-called because of the dog breed’s humble beginnings in Yorkshire which is a region in northern England. They are often nicknamed Yorkies and they are small dogs typically weighing no more than seven pounds. Yorkshire Terriers are gorgeous dogs with silky, floor-length coating that resembles a human’s hair more than that … Read more
Despite what the dog breed’s name may imply, the Australian Shepherd was actually originally bred in California, making this an American, not Australian, dog breed. The Australian Shepherd is often associated with ranch life, but that is not the case with all dogs of this breed. Cowboy or not, here is the process of how … Read more
German Shepherds are so called because of their origins in Germany and also because they were originally bred in order to herd sheep – hence the words “German” and “Shepherd” in the dog breed’s name. They are known for their wolf-like appearance. The German Shepherd is the third most popular dog breed in the United … Read more
Labradors are the most popular dog breed for owners of pet dogs in the United States according to the American Kennel Club. They sport dense, hard coatings that come in one of three colors: yellow, black, and luscious chocolate. One physical feature that help the Labradors stand out among other dog breeds is their thick, … Read more
The Goldendoodle is a crossbreed of dogs resulting from the mating of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The Goldendoodle isn’t recognized as a breed by any of the major kennel clubs, including the American Kennel Club. Even so, Goldendoodles are popular pet dogs in parts of the United States as well as Australia. So, … Read more
Poodles are a cute breed of dogs sporting a coating featuring curly hair that appears most prominently around their heads like an arch. Prospective dog owners who are looking specifically for a Poodle have many colors to choose from, although white, black, and apricot are the most common ones. There are actually three varieties of … Read more
Grooming your dog is an important part of your life as a dog owner. It will help your dog to look and smell his/her best. Grooming your dog also has other benefits for you and your dog like greatly reducing the chance of your dog experiencing skin pain and helping to keep dog shedding under … Read more
If you have already guessed that Golden Retrievers are well….golden, then you have guessed correctly. In fact, Golden Retrievers are well known for their golden coating. They certainly make for beautiful dogs to have as pets. But, even a beautiful dog like the Golden Retriever still needs to be groomed, don’t you think, ladies and … Read more
The Miniature Schnauzer is a part of the larger Schnauzer family of dog breeds. Miniature Schnauzers are the smallest of the Schnauzers, hence the “miniature” in the dog breed name. They are renowned for their bushy beard. The Miniature Schnauzers are known to sport hard, wiry coating that comes in one of the three colors … Read more
