Shih Tzu dogs are small and adorable. But many people think that their small size and long coat mean Shih Tzu dogs are not qualified to become service dogs. Nothing could be further from the truth! Any dog of any size or breed can be a candidate for service dog training, as Service Dogs of…
The Great Pyrenees is 100 percent pure dog. Not only are these enormous dogs loyal and loving to a fault, but they are every bit as thick and shaggy as a proper dog should be. The Great Pyrenees is a gentle giant, but there are some special considerations when you are committing to care for…
Shih Tzu dogs are very popular small dogs that love people. In fact, out of nearly 200 purebred dog breeds, the Shih Tzu is in the top 20 most popular dogs in the United States! Some canine researchers theorize that licking is one way that dogs show affection and love to their people. Other researchers…
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…
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…
The Siberian Husky is one of those dogs that makes it easy to remember that modern domestic dogs are related to ancient wild wolves. These dogs, with their keen, bright eyes, thick bushy fur, and upturned ears, epitomize what it means to be a dog. Siberian Huskies have been living and working alongside humans for…