Dog breed profiles of more than 200 breeds. Includes personality, history, dog pictures, dog health info, and more.
A Maltipoo descends from a Maltese and a Poodle. Specifically, its ancestor was either a Toy Poodle or a Miniature Poodle, presumably because a Standard Poodle would have meant more complications than it would be…
Some small dogs are content to do nothing but lie in their owners’ laps. In contrast, others are much more active creatures. Corgis are a great example of the latter. That makes sense because they…
Would-be dog owners often come upon a dog that is almost perfect for them. When that happens, they should check out similar dogs to see whether they can find one that is a 100 percent…
As you might have guessed, Boston, Massachusetts is where the Boston Terrier derives its name. This American-born breed, known as a Hooper’s Judge, was first created by a mix between an English Bulldog and the…
Dobermans started as guard dogs. That is one of the main reasons these dogs developed a reputation for aggression. Despite that, a lot of people own Dobermans as pets, so much so the AKC says…
Understandably, once you’ve owned a Shiba Inu dog, you’re biased because of its high intelligence, loyalty, and affection. Its appearance is similar to a fox. They’re wonderful companions and often have entertaining personalities. These characters…
Goldendoodles are designer dogs descending from Golden Retrievers and Poodles. Due to that, they possess a somewhat unpredictable mix of characteristics from both sides of their ancestry. However, since both Golden Retrievers and Poodles consistently…
The Beagle is one of the most popular dogs in the United States. Its popularity is particularly notable because it is so lasting. Vox points out that the list of most popular U.S. dogs has…
Saint Bernard is a large breed of working dogs from the Western Alps in Switzerland and Italy. They were originally bred as working rescue dogs by the Great Saint Bernard Pass hospice in the Swiss…