The Irish Setter, with his deep red coat and soulful expression, is truly a beautiful dog. In addition to great looks, this Irish breed has a great personality to boot! Playful, happy and loving – these dogs make wonderful companions…
The Xoloitzcuintli is one of the oldest breeds known to man. Although they have a coated variety, they are most known for the hairless variety – at one time they were called the Mexican Hairless because of this trait. The…
The Golden Retriever was developed in Scotland but is one of the most popular dogs in the United States, thanks to their easy-going temperaments and biddable natures. This said, no single breed is perfect for everybody and anyone interested in…
The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a relatively new breed to the AKC although the breed itself goes back to the 16th century. This red and white spaniel-type dog was bred in the Netherlands to lure ducks into traps, although he makes…
The Bedlington Terrier is said to have “the head of a lamb and the heart of a lion”. These whimsical-looking terriers love a good game of fetch in the morning, a quiet evening of tv and lots of social time…
The Australian Shepherd is not, in fact, from Australia. This intelligent herding breed was actually created in the United States. This is a high energy breed with a big personality and beautiful good looks to boot! Their herding roots make…
The Shih Tzu is a lively dog bred solely for companionship. These intelligent little dogs come in a vast array of colors, which together with their naturally long flowy coat gives them a whimsical appearance. Their temperament is confident, happy…
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a versatile working breed, capable of being a fantastic companion for the right owner. These large, big-boned workhorses have a lot of strength and were originally designed as all-around farm dogs. As such, they…
The Coton de Tulear is a cotton-coated toy breed from the Bichon family. These intelligent, tiny dogs have laid-back personalities and make wonderful pets. Bred strictly for companionship they are affectionate, loving and gentle animals that adore being around their…
The Boykin Spaniel was developed here in the United States, and is in fact the state dog of South Carolina. This retrieving and flushing spaniel is not only prized for his enthusiasm in the field, but also his devoted nature…