There are certain dog breeds that can fit in well in many different types of situations. That is the case with the Doberman pinscher, which is one of the more popular dog breeds in the United States. Doberman pinschers came about in the 19th century but the exact ancestry of the dog is not fully …
If you’re looking for an enjoyable companion dog, you might not need to look any further than the Yorkshire Terrier. As far as toy dog breeds are concerned, they are one of the most popular in the United States. They may be a rather small dog but their personality is larger-than-life. They have plenty of …
Like many breeds of dogs, Rottweilers can make a great part of any family but they were originally bred to be a family dog. At first, they were bred in order to drive cattle to the market and in later times, they were used by butchers for pulling carts. They then began to be used …
The poodle is perhaps one of the better-known dog breeds. After all, they consistently win at many of the larger dog shows so they get a lot of airtime when it comes to standing in the winner’s circle. Aside from the fact that they can obviously be trained quite easily and are highly intelligent, they …
Bulldogs have always been a popular breed and the French bulldog is no different. Although they are separate from the bulldog breed, they were bred to be a smaller version. They were also bred as a companion dog, and many people still appreciate their ability to be by your side as a companion down to …
Beagles can be a very nice companion for a family, regardless of whether there are children or not. They tend to be a rather active dog, so they are nice for families that are active as well. Some caution needs to be considered, however, because they do tend to be rather stubborn but with the …
The bulldog is a rather popular breed and most people have them as a companion dog, as they are well suited for that purpose. Originally, however, bulldogs were used for different reasons other than companionship. Some of them were bred to drive cattle and others to compete in bullbaiting, a rather barbaric sport. They are …
Retrievers are often noted for their intelligence and their friendly behavior, and the Golden retriever is certainly no different. They are also one of the more popular breeds of dogs in the United States and the tolerance that they display toward all family members makes them a wonderful pet. They are also intelligent, active and …
The German Shepherd is a very faithful and courageous dog breed. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why they are one of the more popular dogs in the United States. When they are trained properly, you would be amazed with what they are able to accomplish. In some cases, they may be asked to …
Many breeds of dogs are used as companion animals but their origins were quite different. That is the case with boxers, who were originally bred to be a guard dog that is of a medium size. They were well-suited for that purpose but today, they are actually part of the working group of animals. Although …