So You Want a Standard Poodle
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Some people take one look at the fluffy, immaculately groomed Standard Poodles in the show ring and discount them as silly, shallow dogs. However, the Standard Poodle is considered by many people to be the most intelligent breed in the world, with the reasoning ability of a three year old child. Read more
So You Want a Dalmation
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
With the popularity of the Disney cartoons featuring Dalmations, it is no wonder that this breed is in demand. However, few Dalmations act like the dogs in these movies, although Dalmation puppies can certainly get into plenty of mischief, just as their cartoon counterparts can. Read more
So You Want a Bulldog
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
A Bulldog is much more than a pair of sad eyes and droopy jaws, but this dog’s appearance is a major reason for its popularity. The other reason these dogs are so popular is that they have a sweet and gentle nature. Read more
So You Want a Bichon Frise
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you suffer from allergies, but want to have a dog, you may want to take a look at the Bichon Frise. This charming little dog’s sole function is to provide companionship and it does its job extremely well. Read more
The Poodle
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
One of the most active and intelligent of all dog breeds, known as the Poodle, is a well-proportioned animal that carries himself proud and confident. As it struts its stuff down a busy sidewalk with its owner, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity. Read more
Chinese Shar-Pei
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Although the exact origins of the Chinese Shar-Pei is unknown, experts agree that the breed may be connected to the Chow Chow. Both breeds stand a good chance of sharing the same ancestry, and of course both are from China. Read more
French Bulldog
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The Bulldog was extremely popular in England during the 19th century, particularly around the area of Nottingham. Most of these dogs were very small, weighing in at less than 25 to 30 pounds. They made their way to France when a large number of lace workers headed to the area for work and brought their small toy Bulldogs with them. Read more
Lowchen Dog Breed
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Pronounced “Lerv-chun”, the Lowchen name means “Little Lion Dog”. This dog breed shares its roots with several other members of the Bichon family, such as the Havanese and Bichon Frise. Read more
Finnish Spitz Dog Breed
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Today’s Finnish Spitz dog stems from its ancestors, northern Spitz dogs, which were owned by Finno-Ugrian tribes traveling across the lands of Eurasia and Finland. It is theorized that these early dogs were used as watchdogs. Soon after, they were used to help assist hunters. Read more
Chow Chow Dog Breed
November 8, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Many people compare the Chow Chow to the Spitz dog breed, simply because they share many of the same characteristics. It is been assumed that because they are so closely related, the Chow Chow is actually a descendant from the Spitz family. Unfortunately, the true bloodline of the Chow Chow cannot be confirmed. However, we do know that this dog has been widely popular in China for hundreds of years, possibly thousands. Read more
