Kristin HitchcockThe Dachshund is a small breed of hound with short legs that resembles a walking sausage. It has thus earned the moniker “sausage dog” or “wiener dog”. Don’t let its size fool you though – Dachshunds were originally developed to locate and flush out … Read more
The Havanese dogs have been around since the early 18th Century and were popular among Cuban aristocrats as companion dogs. They are endearingly nicknamed “Velcro Dog” because of their loving and affectionate nature that many families love. Just like the Velcro, the Havanese dogs … Read more
Catahoula Leopard Dogs, formerly known as Catahoula Cur, was declared as the official dog breed of Louisiana in 1979. However, what makes the Catahoula Leopard Dogs strikingly beautiful than other dog breeds is not their title; it is their rare eye colors. Having different … Read more
The Norfolk Terrier was developed in England around 1800s as an all-around hunting and farming dog. Together with the Norwich Terrier, it is the smallest of the working terriers. It only grows up to 10 inches and weighs around 11 to 12 pounds. At … Read more
If you’ve seen the Pixar movie Coco, you’ve probably noticed the hyperactive dog with the main character almost throughout the movie. It’s a Mexican-native breed dog named Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eets-kweent-li), from the Aztec word itzcuintli meaning dog and the Aztec Indian god named Xolotl. This … Read more
The Pharaoh Hound (also known as “Kelb tal-Fenek” or “Dog of the Rabbit”) originated from Malta and soon became their national dog. It is commonly used to hunt rabbit in the Maltese island and has been variously classified as a member of sighthound group. … Read more
While the Giant Schnauzer may have the word “giant” in its name, it’s not exactly a particularly large dog breed. It is, however, the biggest of the three Schnauzer breeds; the other two being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. A highly-intelligent dog … Read more
The Poodle is one of the most intelligent and popular breeds of dog in the world. Its origin is still widely speculated, with public opinion currently split between either France or Germany. One thing that everyone can agree on is that the Poodle was … Read more
Fearless and courageous are among the characteristics of the Doberman Pinschers as they fought with the US Marines during World War II in the Islands of Guam and Saipan. The Doberman, as it’s commonly known, is the preferred breed of owners to have as … Read more
Believed to have existed from way back the pre-Christian era, the Afghan Hound’s history is still filled with unanswered questions. This breed originated from the cold mountains of Afghanistan where it was referred to as Tāžī Spay (Tazhi Spay). The Afghan Hound is easily … Read more