Jacks are popping up everywhere. Eddie from "Frasier," Milo from "The Mask" and Wishbone are all Jack Russell terriers. But remember that those dogs are trained and work in short segments. The...
Take a wavy-coated retriever and mix it with a Tweed water spaniel. Now add a little bit of Irish setter and a dash of bloodhound and you have a hunting dog known as the golden retriever. These...
Originally from Newfoundland, this very popular dog was bred to jump into the water and haul fishermen's nets ashore. Today, besides being good family pets, Labs are hunting dogs,...
In the 1950s, German shepherds were the most popular dogs in the AKC's registry. Unfortunately, many breeders produced puppies without considering pedigrees, and inbreeding caused health and...
The beagle is a popular small hound that was bred to hunt rabbits and hares in England. Elizabeth I kept pocket beagles, standing just 9 inches at the shoulder. Henry VII and Edward II raised...
The Akita Inu comes from Japan ("inu" means dog). These dogs were once used as bear and boar hunters, hunting in pairs and under the control of the human hunter. Today, they find work as guide,...
The basset hound was originally bred for hunting small game such as rabbits. The breed's long ears and wrinkly skin were developed to stir up and hold a scent while tracking.
Originally bred for bullbaiting, this breed is no longer aggressive, despite its tough looks. The bulldog is recognized as the mascot of many schools and colleges, and it is the fine-looking pooch...
Also known as a bobtail, the Old English sheepdog's ancestry remains unclear. They were sheared along with the sheep, and their tails were docked to signal that they were tax-exempt herding dogs.
Siberian huskies ' 100 percent dog, not part wolf ' were first bred in northeastern Asia to work as sled dogs. No one had heard of them until 1908 when a Russian fur buyer entered his team in the...
Alaskan malamutes are sled dogs that come from Alaska. Bright, friendly and loyal, they can withstand extremely cold temperatures because of their thick coats. They need plenty of attention from...
A popular sled dog, the Alaskan malamute is known for its prey and pack instincts. Keep a vigilant eye on your malamute so that he doesn't go after small animals. Also, because of the breed's pack...
Chihuahuas originated in Mexico as early as the 1500s, and they are the smallest dog breed in the world. Within one litter, there can be a mix of short- and long-coated puppies. Their apple-shaped...
A descendant of the English bulldog, the American pit bull terrier came to the United States in the 1800s as a pit-fighting dog. The pit bull has earned a reputation as an aggressive and dangerous...
The American pit bull terrier is friendly and eager to please by nature. Though it is known for its aggression with other dogs due to a fighting background, the pit bull is generally very gentle...
Originally from Egypt, basenjis, often called "African barkless dogs," will never bark. These graceful runners are warm, friendly "people dogs" that are bred to hunt. Basenjis are built small and...
A hunting dog originally from Egypt, the basenji loves to be around people and children. However, this friendly dog, also known as the "African barkless dog," needs constant supervision, as he...
The blue heeler, also known as the Australian cattle dog, the Australian heeler, Hall's heeler and the Queensland heeler, is an intelligent and strong-muscled working dog. The breed originated...
The blue heeler, bred to herd cattle, is a dominant, highly intelligent dog breed that requires much time and patience to train. Early training is the key to a happy life with your blue heeler.
Originating from the English cocker spaniel and also called the American cocker spaniel, the cocker spaniel is bred to be a hunter and a watchdog. However, because of its sweet and gentle nature,...
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