Archive for: May 2008

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Hybrid dogs, or "designer dogs," result from the mix of two or more pure breeds. Though the American Kennel Club (AKC) does not recognize cross breeds or allow mixed breeds to participate in competition, The American Canine Hybrid Club has been formed in support of hybrids. There are now over a one hundred recognized hybrid dogs. The most popular breeds to mix with ...

The Boston Terrier, nicknamed The American Gentleman, is the first dog breed to be developed in America. They were bred specifically to be companion dogs to human beings. However, their ancestors were fighting dogs, including their original type of the rare breed the Olde English Bulldogges. This ancient breed was thought to have been created from crossing the English Bulldog and the long-gone English White Terrier. Dogs were already well established in North America by the time the very first European ...

The American Rottweiler is a very intelligent and good-humored dog. Hundreds of years ago they were known as working dogs and are happiest when performing a task. The American Rottweiler is very possessive of its owner and his possessions and, therefore, will make a good guard dog. The American Rottweiler is taller and thinner through the face and body. Both the American ...

One of the most obedient and intelligent dogs, Golden Retriever dogs are famous for offering their services in a wide variety of domains including hunting, field trials and conferring guidance and companionship to blind masters. In the early decades of the 1800's, hunting was popular among natives of England and Scotland. ...

The black Pomeranian will make a great family pet. He makes a great small pet for children because he is very sturdy and lightweight. He is a very loyal and watchful dog with a very good nature. He is easily trained with consistency and loves to be walked. The differences between the black Pomeranian and the regular Pomeranian is only in color. The black Pomeranian is a small strong dog ...

Although the Teacup Yorkie isn't considered to be a breed of its own, this hasn't stopped them from capturing the hearts of thousands of American dog lovers. Small, energetic and personable, the Teacup Yorkie is one of the most sought after of all the Yorkshire Terrier types. They were originally bred in Yorkshire, England to clear mines and factories of rats during the mid-nineteenth century, and were brought over to America in 1872. ...