Because of their posture and their adorable and funny looks, people often think that pugs are nothing but lazy lap dogs. Almost the opposite is true.
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Dog Breeds – Pug
Dog Breeds – Tervuren
The Tervuren is one of three Belgian shepherd breeds, all from the same lineage that also fostered the Bouvier des Flandres and the Dutch Sheherd: the Turveren, Groenendaal and Laekinois.
Dog Breeds – German Shepherd
The German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian or Schafer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. Because they are eager to please, they are easily trained in obedience and protection. The German Shepherd Dog is a large, strong, substantial-looking dog.
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Dog Breeds – English Setter
The Elegant English Setter Like all the setter breeds, the English Setter is a beautiful dog to look at. Perhaps a little more stately than its cousin the Red Setter which does have a reputation to be a wee bit…
Dog Breeds – Don’t Buy A Bouvier If…
Don’t Buy a Bouvier by Pam Green (c.1992) (This article, written many years ago, has become a notorious classic in Bouvier circles. It has been reprinted many times by clubs to use for the e ducation of prospective Bouvier de…
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Dog Breeds – Doberman
The Noble Doberman The Doberman Pinscher was originally bred as a guard dog. There is no doubt with it’s athletic stature and proud carriage the Doberman is an impressive dog, but it’s days of being solely considered as a guard…
Dog Breeds – Dalmation
The Dalmatian: A brief history of this breed By Hector Sanchez The breed was named after Dalmatia, a place in Western Yugoslavia on the Adriatic sea, which at one time was part of Austria. However, the dogs were known in…
Dog Breeds – Dachshund
Averaging only about 12 to 24lbs at maturity, it is fair to say that the Dachshund (or Deckel as it is more commonly called in its native Germany) is a small dog. Fortunately, nobody told the Dachshund that and for…
Dog Breeds – Boxer – Canine Clowns
Are you looking for a family dog and friend. A dog who will be unswervingly loyal, affectionate and great with kids. Playful yet alert, protective but not aggresive? If so then a Boxer might be the perfect dog for you.
Dog Breeds – Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute – Power and Beauty Strikingly beautiful and incredibly powerful, the Malamute is an impressive creature. Given that they were originally bred by the Innuit to haul sleds through extreme Arc tic conditions, it is not surprising…