The Great Pyrenees is a truly enormous purebred dog breed with an ancient and noble heritage as a working dog breed. These dogs are huge even before you add in their thick, double-layer, working dog coat! They are gigantic in puppyhood and even bigger as adults. But just because you have chosen a large to…
Pomeranians are not the only breed of dogs that like to stare at their people. But they are arguably one of the cutest! Why does your Pomeranian stare at you? What is going through your dog’s mind? What does that unblinking stare mean? We are going to answer all of these questions and more in…
The Maltichon is the nickname given to the hybrid dog breed with one Bichon Frise parent dog and one Maltese parent dog. The trend towards hybrid or designer dog breeding is actually not new. It is an ancient practice that often results in the creation of a whole new purebred dog breed. Today, the Maltichon…
While the majority of people love dogs, there are some people who have had bad experiences with dogs as well as some people who are simply afraid of dogs. This is likely how myths like the canine lock jaw get started. While there is evidence to suggest that some dog breeds may have a stronger…
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…
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…
