Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed, and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance, personality, and health requirements...

It was in the mid-nineteenth hundreds when an American breeder created a cat breed that was so relaxed and laid back that it would literally hang like a cloth doll when it was held...

In the movies, the Doberman is portrayed as an aggressive dog that lunges at people with vicious eyes...

Almost everyone knows about the Siamese cat Even those who are not particularly fond of cats have heard about this breed...

The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell...

The Cleveland Bay is thought to be the oldest British breed of horse, existing even back in the Middle Ages...

Tips for finding the perfect purebred dog or puppy Finding a Dog 101 - Dogs are fantastic companions, and love you no matter what, but remember: • Dogs DO take time...

A sound temperament is a must in a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) By sound, I mean a disposition where one minute you can let a protection trained GSD play alone with your 5-year old child, pull on its ears, pet its head, tug on its tail and NEVER-EVER be in harms way; while the next minute, it should turn into the "terminator" and crush its enemies as soon as it senses an intruder...

The rottweiler breed has a long history and quite a reputation Before buying your own pet it is a good idea as always when buying a dog, to become somewhat familiar with some of the characteristics of rottweilers...

Prologue… What separates man from the animals Nothing – absolutely nothing...

The Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog and it has been an extremely popular dog breed in the United States and around the world...

Although Pit Bulls have gained a bad reputation for their seemingly aggressive behavior, this breed can be the ideal pet for the right owner...

The Greyhound is a medium to medium/large dog breed that is graceful and gentle They weigh between 60-70 pounds and reach 26 inches to 30 inches in height...

There is a plethora of dog gifts available in the marketplace, with each gift type celebrating a different breed of dogs - man’s faithful companion...

This medium sized breed weighs between 50-65 pounds and reaches between 22" to 26" in height Their name is pronounced LAK-in-wah...

The Bedlington Terrier is a small to medium sized dog that weighs between 18-23 pounds Their height generally ranges between 15" to 17"...

A small to medium sized dog, the beagle weighs between 20-28 lbs and is 12" to 16" in height Sometimes referred to as the English Beagle, this breed is energetic, friendly and loyal both as a family companion and hunting dog...

The Shih Tzu breed was originally a dog of the Chinese people Believe it or not, they were at once considered royalty to this culture...

Here are some important thoughts and/or questions you should have in your mind before you go out & bring home your new dog, first off I will pull no punches in this regard of owning a new dog...

The Chinese New Year started on January 29th, 2006 (or Year 4703 by the Chinese calendar) and is the Year of the Dog...

So you want to breed mastiffs Breeding mastiffs is not an easy job, Please take a moment to read this before considering being a mastiff breeder...

Every day we hear more about the new “hybrid” dogs, or “designer” dogs Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new “breed...

Meet The Chihuahua Are you looking for a companion that is an extrovert yet is content to lie quietly in your lap or by your side while you read...

For some of us, a common-or-garden Tom cat is not enough We want quality feline company with a pedigree and the only way to guarantee that a cat is a purebreed is to contact one of the national cat associations or similar organisations in other countries...

The Manchester terrier is one of those dogs that puts a lot of personality into a fairly small package...

There comes a time for most families to add a four-legged friend to the household This decision is not one to be taken lightly...

Dogs called German Shepherds were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels...

Dog lovers everywhere devote so much time choosing the right dog breeds before they decide to purchase a dog...

There are over a hundred registered breed of dogs Recognizing the type of the dog is basically associated with its breed...

Breed clubs are national or regional organizations dedicated to specific breeds of dogs They exist as a repository of knowledge that both the novice and experienced breeder can access...