The American English Coonhound is rarely seen as a pet, rather he is primarily owned as a hunting dog. However, his loyal nature and easy-going attitude make him an excellent pet for even first-time dog owners, provided they understand his…
The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most versatile breeds in the world -used in tracking, at herding livestock, in drug detection work, on search and rescue missions, as seeing eye dogs, and in protection work – to name…
Not often seen out and about, the Field Spaniel is a small yet hardy little gun dog, bred for hunting on both land and water. Hunters, in particular, admire this breed for their rugged nature and willingness to work but…
The Bloodhound is not named so because he is a “bloodthirsty” dog, in fact he is one of the gentler breeds in dogdom today. The name actually comes from the expression “blooded hound”, which basically means pure-blood or purebred. Actually,…
The Whippet is a medium sized sighthound with a personality somewhere between that of a cat and a dog. His temperament and needs make him the absolute perfect companion for some homes, yet a bad match in others. A prospective…
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (not to be confused with the American Staffordshire Terrier), is the British “bull & terrier” breed. While they share some similarities to their American cousins, they are an entirely different breed unto themselves. Loving and devoted…
The Belgian Tervuren is one of four breeds that, in Europe, is referred to as the Belgian Shepherd. Here in American, we’ve separated the breeds and because of this, there are distinct differences in temperament and personality between them. Today…
Newly recognized to the AKC, the Lagotto Romagnolo has actually been around since the 1600’s. First bred to hunt waterfowl, it was later used to search and dig for truffles. Because it is an active breed, it requires an owner…
The Rottweiler is a powerful German working breed, excelling equally at protection work as well as being a loyal family dog. They are one of the more versatile breeds recognized today and can fit into homes with several different lifestyles.…
The Mastiff is one of the largest breeds in the word. With no upper height limit nor a weight range listed in the standard, they can get downright huge! For this reason alone, it is important that anyone who is…