Is a Siberian Husky Right for You?
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky. This beautiful dog was bred to tirelessly pull sleds loaded with supplies over frozen terrain for miles on end. At the end of the day, Huskies provide companionship to their owners. Read more
A Look at the Saint Bernard
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
More than one traveler stranded in the snowy Swiss Alps owes the ponderous Saint Bernard his life. Monks in the Alps actually developed this massive dog to be used as a rescue dog. The Saint Bernard breed is quite an old one, going back as far as the 1700s. Read more
Is a Rottweiler the Right Breed for You?
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Do you need a protective dog that is intelligent and devoted to its owners? If so, you may want to consider buying a Rottweiler. These big dogs were bred to be very versatile working dogs. They guard their homes and families, excel in agility training, and think that they are tiny lapdogs when they are with their owners. Read more
Should You Buy a Newfoundland?
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you are looking for a family dog that will devote himself to keeping your children from getting into trouble, you may want to buy a Newfoundland. These massive dogs have an innate desire to rescue people who are in danger and have an incredibly sweet and gentle nature. However, before you buy a Newfoundland puppy, you should consider whether you can care for such a large dog. Read more
About the Komondor
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The Komondor was originally brought to Hungary by nomads to guard their sheep and is still used for that purpose today. The earliest account of this breed is from the 16th century. The dog is said to be related to some Russian breeds and is a descendent of Tibetan dogs. Read more
About the Bull Mastiff
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The Bull Mastiff is a cross between a Mastiff and a Bulldog. Originating from England, the Bull Mastiff was developed to work with the law to track down, tackle and hold poachers. The dogs are fierce and threatening to criminals. Read more
Is a Doberman Pinscher Right For You?
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Doberman Pinschers are a common sight in the movies. People are used to seeing people running for their lives as aggressive dogs lunge at them with demonic looking eyes. However, in real life, most Dobermans are actually loyal, intelligent family pets. Read more
Is a Boxer the Right Breed for You?
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you want a dog that is a marshmallow with your children, but a strong deterrent to criminals, you may want to take a look at the Boxer. The Boxer gets its name from its habit of using its front legs to box when it is fighting. These powerful dogs were originally used as hunting dogs, although they quickly became popular as police and military dogs in Europe. As people began to discover how devoted and loving the Boxer was to its family, this dog breed turned into a companion dog, as well. Interestingly enough, the versatile Boxer didn’t become popular in the United States until men returning from fighting in World War II brought some of these dogs home with them. Read more
Newfoundland
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The Newfoundland dog breed comes from the coast of, you guessed it, Newfoundland. There is absolutely no disagreement about this fact between dog historians, but quite the opposite is true in reference to its genetic ancestry. Read more
Giant Schnauzer
November 10, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The Giant Schnauzer is categorized in the family groups: Livestock Dog, Schnauzer, and the Herding group. This breed originally came from Germany, out of the the lands of Wurrtemburg and Bavaria. Read more
