The Dog Blog

If you know nothing else about the Dalmatian breed, you certainly know that these dogs are easily identified by their white coats with black spots. Dalmatians are large-breed dogs that were originally bred for use as carriage dogs, though the ancestors of the breed were used as guard dogs and dogs of war. Dalmatians are […]

The Bloodhound is a large breed of dog that is easily recognized for its dark brown coloration and long, droopy ears. This breed was originally developed to hunt deer and wild boar, but it has also been used to track humans. Bloodhounds are a type of scent hound which means that they have an extremely […]

The Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog that was originally bred for fighting but eventually came to be kept as a companion pet. These dogs have thick, dense fur pointed ears but their most easily identifiable characteristic is their egg-shaped heads. Bull Terriers may be somewhat intimidating in terms of their appearance, but they are […]

The Boston Terrier may be a small-breed dog, but it definitely has a big personality. These little dogs are known for their black-and-white coloration as well as their pointed ears. Boston Terriers are sometimes referred to as the “American Gentleman” by breed enthusiasts and these dogs were specifically bred for show and companionship. Boston Terriers […]

The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a small- to medium-sized dog that is known for its thick coat and herding ability. These little dogs look like miniature Collies and they are actually very similar to the Collie breed in many ways. Shelties are a very intelligent breed that trains well and loves […]

The Akita is a Japanese breed known for its thick, fluffy coat and curled tail. These dogs are very similar in appearance to other Japanese breeds like the Shiba Inu, and they are just as smart. The Akita is one of the oldest Japanese breeds, developed from the Matagi dog, a bear hunting breed. Akitas […]

The Basset Hound is an easily identifiable breed because it has a long, thick body and short stubby legs. This dog is also known for its hunting ability and its long, floppy ears. The Basset Hound is one of six Basset breeds that come from France and it was originally bred to hunt small prey […]

The name “Mastiff” is given to a group of large dogs bred from a common ancestor known as the Molossus – these dogs are also called Molosser breeds. The dog breed most commonly associated with the Mastiff name is the English Mastiff, a very large breed of dog that follows the Mastiff type. The English […]

The Pug is one of the most easily identified dog breeds, known for its wrinkled light-colored coat, dark face, and curled tail. These little dogs are ranked as the 32nd most popular breed according to AKC registration statistics and there are many reasons to love them. For one thing, the small size of this breed […]

The name Collie is actually given to several different breeds, though is most commonly refers to the Rough Collie, or the Long-Haired Collie. This breed is medium to large in size and it is one of the original Collie breeds developed for herding in Scotland. The Collie comes in both a smooth-coated and rough-coated variety […]