German Shepherd Colors: The Standard & Rare GSD Coat Colors

Portrait of two German Shepherds

German Shepherds (GSD) are iconic dogs often associated with the police force. They have an intimidating demeanor, showing how brave they are and that they’re serious at their job as protectors. But GSDs are loyal and obedient, as well. Did you also know that they don’t only have the classic black and tan color? Let’s … Read more

Red Lab Dog: Guide to Owning a Fox Red Labrador Retriever

Red Lab Dog Breed Guide

A Red Lab is a rare color variation of the purebred Labrador Retriever, not a separate dog breed. It simply refers to a traditional Yellow Lab with a darker shade of red color. It is labeled Fox Red Lab because its coat color looks similar to the color of a red fox. Fox Red Labrador … Read more

Bullhuahuas: Are they good family dogs to have?

Cute Bullhuahua mix dog

Meet the adorable master of disguise pup who goes by several aliases, the Bullhuahua (a.k.a the Chibull, the Frencheenie, and the Mexican Frenchie for the French Bulldog variety). This playful, loving soul is also a challenge, with its stubborn, sassy Chihuahua side, and extreme intelligence from its Bulldog side. Are you up for a challenge … Read more

30 Basset Hound Mixes to Fall in Love with Right Now

Basset Hound sitting on the road

The purebred Basset Hound is a short, winky cuddle-bug with a true Hound nose; it’s no surprise someone would want to create Basset Hound mixed breeds.  In this article, I’ll discuss the Basset Hound and 36 popular mixes you’re sure to fall in love with, along with some pros and cons. If you’re out there … Read more

The Truth You Need to Know About Silver Labs

Silver Labrador in the woods

Silver Labs, sometimes referred to as Blue Labradors, are known for their cool coat color. They are a variant of the Chocolate Lab and are registered with the AKC as such.  This beautiful phenomenon is caused by a recessive gene that can turn Black Labs into Charcoal Labs, and Yellow Labs into Champagne Labs. But … Read more

Chocolate Lab: Is a Chocolate Brown Labrador Rare?

Chocolate Labrador portrait

A Chocolate Lab is the rarest color variation of the purebred Labrador Retriever and not a separate dog breed. It comes in all shades of brown, from light liver to dark mahogany. Chocolate Labradors are medium-to-large-size dogs that measure 21.5 to 24.5 inches (55 to 62 cm) tall and weigh between 55 and 80 pounds … Read more

Do Black Labs Make the Best Hunters?

Black Labrador Retriever sitting on the grass

The Black Lab is largely used as a sporting dog and is extremely popular in the hunting community, due to the belief that they are talented gun dogs. Perhaps it is because their dark coat can blend in better with their surroundings, or because they look much cooler when hunting. Regardless, they have earned their … Read more

Friendly, eager to please: All about the Golden Mountain Dog

Golden Mountain dog portrait

The Golden Mountain Dog, sometimes referred to as a Bernese Golden Mountain Dog, makes a wonderful companion. Easy going and laid back, this dog learns quickly and is highly trainable. Given their energy level, these dogs need daily exercise. The more intense, the better! They’re also heavy shedders. If you have space and don’t mind … Read more

White Labrador: An Essential Guide for White Lab Owners

White Labrador portrait

There isn’t a single dog lover who doesn’t know the Labrador. Family-friendly and energetic gundogs, they are a joy to be around. The official colors for these dogs are Black, Yellow, and Chocolate, which is why not many people know about the White Labrador.  White Labs are actually Yellow Labs that have really light-colored fur, … Read more

Dog Breed Information: Just how rare is the Red Husky?

Red Siberian Husky dog

Siberian Huskies are one of the most popular working dog breeds in America. They’re well-loved for their sense of devotion and even their penchant for mischief. We frequently see black and white Huskies, but have you seen a red Husky, even while making a Google search about the breed? Red Huskies have captivating fur, ranging … Read more