The Samoyed is a very unique and incredibly ancient dog breed. Just one glance at a Samoyed and you will likely think “oh, there’s a sled dog.” And in fact, the Samoyed is a sled dog breed. But these dogs don’t just pull sleds, historically speaking. They are also amazing at hunting, herding, and protecting….
In the world of purebred dog breeding, there are five major size categories: giant, large, medium, small, and toy. Maltese are considered a true toy dog breed. Some breeders will go even smaller and breed teacup Maltese, but this is not a recognized purebred size category for show competition purposes. For people new to the…
The Chow Chow dog breed is incredibly ancient and truly unlike any other modern purebred dog. The allure of owning a dog breed that dates back to 206 B.C. has kept the Chow Chow popular for both individuals and families around the world today. One of the most important criteria most prospective dog owners use…
The tiny Maltese dog first became popular as far back as 1,500 B.C. during the time of the ancient Phoenicians. These dogs were first documented on the equally tiny Mediterranean island of Malta in what is now Greece. Maltese dogs have managed to survive over thousands upon thousands of years’ time, during the rise and…
The Siberian Husky has many unique traits in Canis lupus familiaris, the domestic dog. These dogs can even seem “un-dog-like” compared to traditional dog breeds like retrievers or hounds. Siberian Huskies typically do not have any doggie odor. They can work long hours daily and keep their white coats sparkling. Huskies also take an active…
The Pomsky wasn’t even a real dog breed yet before it became a social media sensation and the must-have new hybrid dog breed. Today, the Pomsky hybrid dog breed is barely 10 years old. These dogs are keeping breeders around the world busy because once someone sees a Pomsky, they usually want one! But Pomskies…