Dog breeds

Leonberger - Gentle Lion Dog

Leonberger is a dog breed that is also known as Leo, Gentle Lion, and Gentle Giant. 1. Where did the Leonberger first originate? The breed's name comes from the city of Leonberg in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. They first appeared in 1846. and they were first bred by a German breeder by the name of Heinrich Essig. Mr. Essig was trying to create a new dog breed that would have a special character that he liked in other breeds. 2. Are they rare and where they are most found today? This is a new breed and they are relatively rare. Today they are mostly found in their country of origin, Germany....

Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries. They are loyal, adaptive and will protect their human by any means necessary. As a result, they can become aggressive towards strangers and in some cases attack them. Any dog breed can be a threat but some dog breeds can cause more harm than others because of their characteristic. Here are the top 15 dangerous dog breeds in the world: 15.Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies were bred as working dogs. They have high energy and they need an owner who will know to use that energy for a good cause. They tend to be wild sometimes so you need to start training early....

Are Blue Heeler dogs good pets?

The Blue Heeler is an alert, active and extremely intelligent dog breed. The Australian Cattle Dog is related to Dingo (the wild dog from Australia). This dog is sturdy with a burst of speed and extreme agility. Other names for the Australian Cattle Dogs are Blue Heeler and Queensland Heeler. The Australian Cattle Dog - Dingo The Australian Cattle Dog is a result of many breeding and crossbreeding. They were bred by the Australian settlers in the 19th century. First cattle dogs in Australia were Smithfields who were brought from England, but they weren’t up to for the job. They were unsuited for high te...

Top 11 Trainable Dog Breeds

When we talk about how smart a specific dog breed is, we are talking about how trainable he is. Each dog breed has its personality and genetic heritage that affects their trainability. Some breeds were bred to cooperate with humans while the others were bred to work independently. It is also a well-known fact that some breeds are trainable than others. Dogs from the heading, sporting and working group all tend to be more trainable, while the terriers and the hounds not so much. Below we bring you the most trainable dog breeds in the world. 1. Border Collie Border Collie is one of the most trainable dog...

Find out if the Poodle is the right dog for you

The Poodles are agile, intelligent and smart dogs with elegant appearance. Poodles have an ancient history, many talents but most of all they are affectionate family dogs. Many Poodles wins Best in Show titles because they are so impressive. At the beginning of the breed, there were only Standard Poodles, but because they started to diverge into smaller dogs in the Poodle standard were recognized four different classes of Poodles as we know it today: standard, medium, toy, and miniature. FUN FACT: Many famous people loved Poodle dogs including Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kenn...

The Labradoodle

The Labradoodle is a crossbreed dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and Standard, Miniature, or Toy poodle. These dogs were bred to be assistance dogs for people who suffered of dog related allergies. First Labradoodle was created in Australia, in 1989, by a man named Wally Conron. He conducted first crossbreeding between a Standard Poodle and Labrador Retriever because he needed a dog that has the coat of the Puddle and the working ability of the Labrador Retriever. The result of this crossbreeding was named Sultan. Sultan was smart, sweet, and most importantly, he had the hypoallergenic coa...

The Papillon

The Papillon is a small-sized dog breed that originated in 17th century France. It is one of the oldest toy breeds. The Papillon is a descendant of the Continental Toy Spaniel. Papillons were originally bred for royal court Europe and for ladies of noble homes. Papillons can be seen sitting in laps, in portraits of queens and princesses painted by Europe’s most renowned artists. Van Dyke, Rembrandt, Rubens, and many others portrayed them in various artworks. FUN FACT: The Papillon was admired by Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. The Papillon’s name comes from the French word for butterfly, which is a r...

The Collie

The Collie (or Scottish collie, as the breed is often called) is a dog breed that originated in Scotland, where this breed was primarily used as a herding dog and all-around farm dog. In the 1800s and early 1900s, their popularity and reputation as awesome farm dogs started to grow rapidly and many of them were exported internationally as working animals. They are believed to share an ancestor with Border Collies. FUN FACT: There are two types of these dogs - the Rough Collie, with a long coat; and the Smooth Collie with a short, dense, and flat coat. The Rough Collie is a classic „Lassie“ with a rich c...

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