American Eskimo dogs are a fascinating breed. These dogs are becoming more popular because they look like tiny polar wolves with their pointy ears and thick fur coats. But your dog may need some training and socialization to learn how to be a good running partner to you. Eskies, as this dog breed is often…
The American Eskimo dog is a breed full of contradictions. These dogs have an American-sounding name but they are actually from Germany. Their coat is thick and full like a working dog, but their most common “job” today is as the family snuggler. And they are not typically recommended as a dog breed for first-time…
The Poodle is one of the most instantly recognizable dog breeds in the world today. These dogs have some of the fanciest haircuts ever imagined! Poodle hair is quite different from many of the dog breeds in the world today. It can be hard to work with if you don’t know what you are doing….
The world of purebred dog breeding is governed by a document called the breed standard. Every purebred dog has a breed standard, and the Poodle is no exception. The breed standard is developed by purebred dog breeders that aim to preserve certain key attributes that are considered to be unique to that dog breed. As…
Poodles as a breed date back at least 400 years. These slim, regal, and athletic dogs were once bred in only one size, the standard. Today, however, there are three main sizes of purebred Poodles: toy, miniature, and standard. However, there is only one governing breed standard for all three Poodle sizes. And that standard…
There is nothing normal about the Chow Chow dog breed. For starters, the Chow Chow may be one of the most ancient of all dog breeds in the modern world. Also, Chow Chows can often appear to be a study in contradictions. Most people think large dogs need lots of space, but the Chow Chow…