Dog Breeds

I am not sure what it takes to be declared the official state breed as far as dogs are concerned, but in 2001 the Texas State Senate voted to bestow that honor on the Blue…

Most of us have heard of the Lhasa Apso and the Poodle breeds, but what do you get when you cross the two? You get one of the most amazing new dog breeds on the…

Technically, the Italian greyhound can be considered a greyhound. However, this isn’t because it is a derivative of the dog breed called the greyhound. Instead, this is because it is a member of a related…

Wondering what makes a Doxiepoo one of the most unpredictable designer dogs? While crossbreeds are very popular, this mix is a cross between Dachshund and Poodle and even breeders cannot guarantee that the best genetics…

Before they became our favorite companion, dogs were first used for work in agriculture. These intelligent, sturdy, agile and alert animals protected livestock and poultry from predators and herded them out to pasture to graze….

The lurcher isn’t a pure breed dog. As a result, interested individuals shouldn’t expect to see them listed as one of the recognized breeds by one of the kennel clubs of note. Instead, a lurcher…

There are a small number of dog breeds who, if you put them next to a mop in the kitchen it would be hard to tell the difference between the two. Some of this breed,…

The Spanish Water Dog is a medium-sized dog breed that originates from Andalusia in Spain. This breed has a long and interesting history and is now becoming an increasingly popular companion dog because of its…

According to IMR, The Mi-Ki was started in the 1980’s in the Milwaukee, WI area and looks like a little “Gremlin” of the movie fame. It is a small, calm, intelligent, sweet natured, affectionate little…