The Great Dane is one of the true giants of the canine world. These dogs are so enormous that they regularly win Guinness Book of World Records “largest dog” titles. The Old English Sheepdog, in contrast, is more unassuming in size. But they are very memorable in appearance, with long shaggy hair coats that have…
The Irish Wolfhound Old English Sheepdog is a hybrid dog breed that combines the genetics of two iconic purebred dog breeds. Both the Irish Wolfhound and the Old English Sheepdog both share some genetic heritage from Britain and Europe in common. However, there are some important differences in size, temperament, and overall care that need…
Everyone loves a Golden Retriever – or at least that is what the statistics show. This dog breed is the third most popular purebred dog breed out of 196 breeds today! The Old English Sheepdog is less well known as far as purebred dog breeds go. However, these dogs make equally loyal and loving companion…
Chow Chows are becoming more and more popular around the world today for two main reasons: their sweet temperament and their adorable fluffy good looks. But Chow Chows are not the right dog breed for every individual or family. Luckily, Chow dogs are also not the only dogs that somehow manage to look like bears,…
The Bichon Frise reminds many people of a small white teddy bear – essentially, an absolute, live teddy bear toy! With bouffant bright white hairdos rivaling the towering wigs of the Victorian era, it is hard to imagine these dogs could be considered anything other than “toy-sized.” Yet the Bichon Frise is slightly more substantial…
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…
