The Pointer is an athletic gun dog with loads of spirit and enthusiasm! Happy-go-lucky and occasionally mischievous, he has a love of life that is often contagious to his owners. The breed is proficient in obedience, hunting in the field,…
The Chinese Shar-Pei was, at one time, one of the rarest dog breeds in the world. At this point in history, however, the breed is now thriving in numbers thanks to his unusual yet beautiful looks. This said, the Shar-Pei…
The Afghan Hound is truly one of the most breathtaking dogs in existence today, yet do not let his dainty appearance deceive you… he can also be a fierce hunter! Originally bred to hunt both large and small game, his…
The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest among dogs. Like all sighthounds, this breed needs to be given frequent opportunities to run. Because of his great size, he needs a lot of room to really be able to get up to…
The Leonberger is a powerful breed hailing from Germany. Good-natured and calm, the Leo makes a devoted companion, especially once he has matured. Puppies have more energy and can be more of a handful – especially considering that Leonberger puppies…
The Chow Chow is an ancient oriental breed with a very distinctive temperament. There are several characteristics of the Chow that are unique to the breed, and which makes them unsuitable for certain types of owners. Their temperament has often…
The Boxer is a versatile breed with a fantastic disposition, often craving the company of humans. He can serve a number of functions and fits into all manner of households quite easily. A lover of children, he makes a terrific…
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog recognized by the AKC but has one of the biggest personalities in dogdom! “Sassy” is one of the key terms used to describe these tiny dogs. Bred to be a companion first…
The Miniature American Shepherd is a relatively new breed originating in the 60’s. Bred down from the larger Australian Shepherd, they were known by several different names in the past (and there are still different registries today who know the…
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a pointing gun dog breed which is also capable of retrieving and tracking. Less known than his German cousin, the German Wirehaired Pointer, he is admired for his slower and steady hunting style. Easily trained…