Claire HarrisonNewfoundlands, or what some call Newfies, are people-pleasers. They are precisely gentle giants as they weigh at least 110 pounds and are, on average, 27 inches tall. Yet, they are very friendly and sweet. Truth be told, they are perfect nannies for kids because … Read more
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, commonly called as Tollers, are sporting dogs used to lure and retrieve ducks. Their name basically came from the technique that they use to lure ducks. Tolling refers to their way of playing fetch on the shore in order … Read more
The Shar Pei is a dog breed that originates in China and is known for its bluish-black tongue, deep wrinkles, and sunken eyes. Its name in Cantonese means “sand skin”, which was given because of the texture of its short, rough coat. The breed … Read more
What’s the easiest way to get your own pet wolf? Make one! And that’s exactly what Finnish breeders did when they crossed several sled dog breeds together with the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute. While these canines are not actually wolves nor true wolfdog … Read more
This dog breed is a good family dog and companion even with its mouthful of a name. It comes from its prowess in being a point-and-retrieve dog. Its distinct double coat gives it the capability to dry easily and has tolerance in cold weather. … Read more
The Black Russian Terrier (also known as “Tchiorny Terrier”) is a large dog with a thick, all-black coat. It is classified as a working dog which can live for 10 to 12 years. Its average weight is 80 to 130 pounds while its height … Read more
Young-at-heart Disney fans would never forget the aggressive yet honorable Jock from the classic Lady and the Tramp. Extremely loyal to a fault, it is not a wonder that people cannot help but sympathize with this small but terrible dog. In real life, Jock’s personality … Read more
West Highland White Terriers (or Westies for short) were bred not because of their ability to hunt foxes and vermin but because of their pristine white color－at least, that is what history said. According to historians, Westies came to be because of a field … Read more
Mastiff (also known as “Old English Mastiff) is a large breed which is classified as a working group. Its weight is around 160 to 230 pounds for the males and 120 to 170 pounds for the females. Mastiff dogs can live for 6 to … Read more
Dogue De Bordeaux is a large Mastiff breed that originated from France. It is also known as “Bordeaux Mastiff”, “French Mastiff” and “Bordeauxdog”. It’s a strong-willed dog with sleek and fawn color coat. Its average size is 110 pounds or more for male and … Read more