Bred for fulfilling various chores, this fluffy dog will also be your extroverted best friend. Also known as the An Brocaire Buí or the Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is affectionate with kids and loyal to its owners. You can’t go wrong with adding the friendly Wheatie to your family. Let’s … Read more
The Wetterhoun is a rare purebred dog and a fiercely loyal companion. Also known as a Frisian Water Dog (Friesischer Wasserhund), Dutch Spaniel, or Otterhoun, this breed makes fantastic watchdogs with sharp instincts. It’s no surprise that the Wetterhoun is a skilled swimmer as its name translates to ‘Water Dog’ in Dutch. Find out everything … Read more
The Weimaraner (WY-ma-rah-ner) is a sight to behold. These friendly, obedient dogs go by many names: Weims, Weimaraner Vorstehhund, Weimar Pointer, Gray Ghost, and Silver Ghost. This breed is excellent with kids and is easy to train and groom. Its can-do attitude makes Weimaraners a great companion who is generally fearless. Beware, though, that this … Read more
A dog is man’s best friend, which couldn’t be more true of the loyal Vizsla pup. Although bred for hunting, hence its other name, ‘Hungarian Pointer,’ these treasured dogs love nothing more than spending time with their owners. Affectionately named the ‘Velcro Vizsla,’ they are always stuck to your side. Looking for a faithful companion? … Read more
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (NSDTR), a vivacious purebred, is often called Toller for short. Though, it goes by many names such as Little River Duck Dog, Little Red Duck Dog, Novie, Scotty, Tolling Retriever, Duck Toller, and Yarmouth Toller. These loyal family dogs are intelligent with the potential to be troublemakers. Their high … Read more
Often called the “Holy Dogs of Tibet,” the noble Tibetan Terrier is also referred to as the Dhokhi Apso, the Tsang Apso, or TTs. They share a size resemblance, but despite the name, they are not actually terriers. The Tibetan Terrier has a storied and fantastic history that only adds to the fascination surrounding these … Read more
Have you ever met a St. Bernard in person? These loveable giants are friendly, social, and will make a great companion for just about anyone. These Saints got their namesake for a reason, and we’ll talbk about where that came from and why you should add an Alpine Mastiff to your home. Intrigued? Keep reading … Read more
Not to be confused with the American Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an incredibly courageous and tenacious dog used for brawling. Careful breeding has made these puppies milder and more playful than the Staffies of yesteryears. Also known as the nanny dog, SBTs love children, but they aren’t for everyone. … Read more
The Sloughi is a sleek sighthound that goes by many names. They’re also known as Arabian Greyhounds, Arabischer Windhunds, Sloughi Moghrebi, Arabian Sighthounds, and Levrier Marocain. This purebred dog can also resemble other breeds like the Afghan Hound or Saluki, but it’s a unique animal all its own. So what are the distinctive features that … Read more
The most popular breed of dog in Japan, the Shiba Inu, is an adorable dog with a bold, beautiful personality to match. Are you thinking of getting a Shiba Inu to call your own? Keep reading to discover all you need to know, from their history as an ancient Japanese hunting dog to understanding their … Read more