The Airedale terrier is a great dog for a family with children and other pets. These dogs are affectionate and protective with children and are very good watchdogs. Airedales need early...
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.
Border collies originally came from the border of England and Scotland, as early as the 16th century. Other names for the border collie are the working collie, the farm collie, the English collie...
Border collies, originating from the border of England and Scotland, are bred to herd livestock and are extremely intelligent and agile. A border collie can weigh between 30 and 50 pounds when it...
The boxer hails most recently from Germany and is related to the British bulldog and German mastiff breeds. Boxers make excellent watchdogs. They have served as guard dogs in times of war because...
Boxers love to be around people, especially children. They also make excellent watchdogs. This breed does not do well in extremely cold or hot climates. If you keep your dog indoors, make sure she...
The bullmastiff is a working dog, used by the English in the late 1800s to protect land from poachers. It's a mix of the mastiff and the old English bulldog, with colors of fawn (brown-yellow),...
Bullmastiffs make great companions, as they love to be around people and are relatively calm while indoors. But, as friendly as they are, bullmastiffs have a dominant personality and need to be...
Chihuahuas' colors can be brindle (gray with darker streaks or spots), blond, black, brown, fawn (brown-yellow) or blue. Chihuahuas are very sensitive to the elements. They can suffer from...
Foaling is a very dangerous time for both the mare and the foal. It is important that the mare be attended by someone knowledgeable during the birth. Emergencies can crop up very quickly and...
The delivery has been a success. Now' s the time to take the final steps to aid and comfort your mare and newborn foal.
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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