The Dogue de Bordeaux is a powerful, French mastiff-type breed. Although a fantastic choice for select owners, this breed is certainly not for everybody. Admirers of the breed should be aware of what it takes to own one before they…
The Welsh Terrier is one of the long-legged terrier breeds, always marked with a black and tan coat and always sporting a fiery personality! At first glance he may appear to be a small Airedale Terrier, although his temperament and…
The English Setter is one of four breeds from the setter family. Setters are essentially pointing breeds, bred to work with hunters whose quarry is birds. Besides being beautiful, intelligent and great companions for hunting, English Setters are also terrific…
The French Bulldog was created from the (English) Bulldog to become a small companion. His main purpose was to be a lap dog, in contrast to other “bull breeds” created to fight. He does his job so well, in fact,…
The Cocker Spaniel has charmed countless people – owners and admirers alike. As one of the most popular breeds in America, almost everyone has met a Cocker at one point in their life and many have fallen in love and…
The Treeing Walker Coonhound, often confused with the American Foxhound, shares the same ancestry as its lookalike cousin although has a different hunting style and different personality traits. Walkers are also more popular, both as a hunter and as a…
A favorite among small-breed enthusiasts, the Pug is a delightful companion to those who meet his unique needs. He enjoys attention and is particularly skilled at making his owners laugh with his clown-like antics. This is a breed which loves…
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was bred to mimic the actions that foxes take when they hunt birds. What does this mean, exactly? Wild foxes that live near bodies of water will naturally dash about, play, and act silly…
The Black Russian Terrier is not a terrier. In fact, it is a true working breed, developed in Moscow to be the ultimate police and military dog. As such, it is a serious breed that should only be owned by…
The Clumber Spaniel is one of the first nine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Today, this old breed is still used for hunting but is also a delightful companion and house dog. The breed is very loyal and…