There are over two hundred breeds of dog, from teeny, tiny Chihuahuas and toy and teacup breeds, up to giant breeds like Saint Bernard or English Mastiff. As a dog lover myself, all breeds of dog are stars in their own ways to me. However, most of us have a breed that especially appeals to … Read more
I would never have imagined that French Bulldogs would turn out to be the number one breed in America! I my opinion they certainly deserve the top spot. Until recently, they were fairly obscure, and I had never seen one until we got a dog identification guide book. Talk about love at first sight. When … Read more
Most Dachshunds today are family companion dogs. The average Dachshund owner has probably lost sight of the fact that these lovely little dogs are actually keen hunters. The name of the dog comes from the German words ‘dachs’ meaning badger, and ‘hund’ meaning, of course, dog. The short legs of the Dachshund were developed to … Read more
Whether they are called Mixed Breed, Crossbreed, Mutts, Mongrels, Hybrid Dogs, or Designer Dogs, they all have one thing in common: they have at least two ancestors of different breeds. These dogs can make excellent pets, every bit as good as a pure breed dog, and they repay the love and devotion of their owners … Read more