The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is also referred to as the “Chessie” The Chessie is said to have been originally from the British...

The Bernese Mountain Dog, or the “Berner”, as they are affectionately nicknamed originated in Switzerland as a breed of farm dog...

The American Foxhound came to America In 1650, when Robert Brooke from Britain sailed to America with his pack of hunting dogs...

Domestic cats make great pets for most homes because they are very easy to care for and generally bond easily with humans...

You’ve either decided that your household is incomplete, or that you need a non-human companion in your home...

Welcome to the world of dog ownership If you’ve done your due diligence and research, then you probably are confident that you have selected the right breed for your home...

The handling and training period early on in a puppy’s life has been referred to as the process of “socialization”, and for all practical purposes it equates to teaching the animal how to interact and get along with animals and people in their surroundings...

During the past century, there has always been a strong bond existent between British dog fanciers and the Dalmatian...

In todays society there is a growing fad for small dogs With so many different breeds it's hard to keep track of all of them...

The Bulldog is a fantastic breed of dog These dogs are loyal, affectionate, devoted, friendly and even-tempered, and even make great family pets...

The breed standard for the Boston Terrier is strict in their temperament as well as their looks Boston Terriers were bred to be pets...

There are many attractive and popular purebred dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC)...

I have to be honest at the outset here I never thought I could warm to a small Westie ie...

There are several reasons for wanting a dog; the love for dogs is one reason You will want the dog to be happy in your home and in order to be a good dog owner, you have to make a sincere, thoughtful commitment...

It is really overwhelming to shop from over one hundred different breeds though each breed of dog is unique in their own way...

The Pomeranian is one of many toy breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) The history of the Pomeranian begins just south of the Baltic Sea...

The Bichon Frise is an all-white, curly-furred lap dog that originated in the Mediterranean region This breed is believed to be a mix of Barbet, poodle and generic white lap dog...

Could that little dog at the animal shelter be a Pug It's quite possible...

Longhaired cats are known for their beauty and lustrous but labor-intensive coats Popular breeds include the glamorous Balinese, the affectionate Himalayan, the almost dog-like Maine Coon, the water-loving Turkish Van and the quintessential Persian...

While there are many things to consider when you have decided to bring home a new dog, the first thing you have to pick is which breed is right for you...

The Poodle has a very intelligent history The Poodle makes an excellent pet due to their low maintenance coat...

The Shar Pei is a Chinese bred dog that has very distinctive features including a deeply wrinkled face and a tongue that is blue-black in color, and in Chinese the term Shar Pei refers to sand skin and this breed certainly has a rough and short coat that is coarse and thus gets its name because of this characteristic...

Buying A Dog How To Make Sure You Choose The Right Dog For You...

How can you tell if that little perky dog at the animal shelter is a Yorkshire Terrier By seeing if the dog mostly lives up to the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard...

The Norwegian Buhund is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the spitz family and much loved by the breed owners...

As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to Siberia It was there that they were trained for hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people...

Red Setter An Irish Breed of dog with the heart of a child The red setter is a breed of dog instantly recognizable by any dog owner...

There is little doubt in the mind of anyone who comes across the impressive Rottweiler that they appear to be a force that you do not want to go against...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, with different personalities, colors and coats In mixed breed dogs, it can be hard to predict how a puppy will turn out...

The loyalty of the Chihuahua dog and the need to be close to their owners make them an excellent companion and their compact size makes them very convenient for most owners...