The Newfoundland dog is not just one of the most ancient of the modern companion canine breeds. This dog is also one of the most beloved. If you have ever read or watched any version of the “Peter Pan” fairy tale, you probably remember “Nana,” the enormous family watchdog. This canine character was based on…
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…
The Shih Tzu is a people dog through and through. These dogs have been specifically bred to be companion canines to people. These little “lion dogs” (the name Shih Tzu translates to mean “lion dog”) have been lap dogs and companion dogs for centuries now. As such, they often want to be wherever you are,…
The Shih Tzu is just one of those dog breeds that looks almost too fancy to be accurate. With their long, flowing, human-like hair and tiny size, the Shih Tzu’s nickname “lion dog” almost seems like a poor fit – until you see how active these dogs can be! However, the Shih Tzu is still…
The Shih Tzu has been a companion canine to people for thousands of years. These dogs know their place – and that place is at your side, doing whatever you are doing and eating whatever you are eating. This makes it your responsibility to ensure that you only feed your Shih Tzu dog-safe foods that…
The Newfoundland dog is nothing short of massive in every way. These dogs may now be considered somewhat iconic due to the runaway success of the “Peter Pan” story, but once upon a time, they were simply humble working dogs that assisted people with hunting, guarding, and – most famously – water rescues. It is…