Author: Henry Steinman

Obesity is a serious disease that can affect our four legged friends as seriously as the human masters. The disease is defined by chronic excess of weight of more than 10% over the breed’s optimum…

Pit Bulls are a breed of dog that have been making the news for the past several decades. While there is some disagreement over whether or not they are a “violent” breed (we personally don’t…

Unfortunately, the Jack Chi isn’t named thus because it was bred by someone named Jack Chi. Instead, it is named thus because it is a cross between the Jack Russell Terrier and the Chihuahua, which…

These dogs may seem like your average mutt, but there’s more to the Redbone Coonhound than meets the eye. As a matter of fact, you’ve probably never even heard of the breed at all. Redbone…

The Spinone Italiano is an Italian breed that has seen extensive use as gun dogs but is more than capable of serving in other roles as well. There was a time when the breed was…

The Portuguese Podengo is a Portuguese breed that has spread to other countries. As a result, it is recognized by numerous kennel clubs in numerous countries, though the exact nature of such recognition can see…

The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the oldest French breeds that have managed to make it into the present. Over the course of its long existence, the breed has taken on many roles because…

The Vizsla is a Hungarian breed with roots that go back to ancient times. It’s believed to be a cross from the two ancient dog breeds, the Turkish yellow do, which is extinct, and the…

The Golden Mountain Dog, also called the Bernese Golden Mountain dog, is a gentle giant. These doggies are affectionate and loyal. They are extremely intelligent too, making them easy to train. Plus, they want to…