The Springerdoodle is one of the hybrid breeds that have become popular in recent decades. Interested individuals should have no problem guessing its heritage using its name. On one side, the Springerdoodle comes from the…
Collie can mean a kind or herding dog. As a result, while most people are most familiar with rough collies and smooth collies, there are other breeds that can be called collies as well. For…
The practice of medicine is old, so much so that it is known to have existed in prehistoric times. Sometimes, pre-modern medicine was very insightful. For example, a number of pre-modern cultures seemed to have…
The Tornjak is a dog breed best-known for being used as livestock guardians. It came from Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Croatia. However, the Tornjak has since managed to make its way to other…
Sled dogs might look beautiful, but don’t let those luxurious coats and bouffant tails fool you. These are working dogs with an appetite for running, a power that belies their size, and more team spirit…
The Armenian Gampr is an Armenian dog breed. It is one of a number of livestock guardians that can be called ovcharka. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that the…
Dog owners who love their pets are encouraged to learn everything they can about the breed of their beloved pet. While dogs all share a few common characteristics each kind has peculiarities that make them…
There is a wide range of people creating a wide range of new dogs out there. One example would be the American Allaunt, which seems to have been named for something that existed in classical…
If you’ve not heard of the Sloughi, don’t be surprised. Despite having a long, noble heritage, the breed is exceptionally rare, even in its home turf of North Africa. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with…