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…
The Chow Chow dog makes an undeniable impression, with their deeply wrinkled faces and super-fluffy coats. Once you’ve seen a Chow Chow, you won’t forget this breed that seems so impossibly self-contained and self-confident. Chow Chows are actually one of the most ancient of all modern dog breeds. While their working dog lineage might suggest…
Take one look at a Chow Chow dog and you realize you are viewing a breed apart. These dogs are considered to be amongst the most ancient of all modern dog breeds. In fact, no one is completely clear exactly when, where, or how the Chow Chow breed even got its start. Chow Chows are…
The Maltese dog rarely weighs more than seven pounds when fully grown. For such a small dog breed to get pregnant and have a natural birth can seem more like a miracle than a medical fact. Yet these dogs are far harder than their appearance gives them credit for. They can get pregnant naturally and…
Samoyeds may be cute as can be with their white fluffy coats and big button eyes, but they are a whole lot of dog in a relatively compact canine package. In other words, the Samoyed dog breed is typically not viewed as a breed suitable for a first-time dog owner. These dogs are a lot…
Some dog breeds need very specific types of homes to be happy and healthy. Then other dog breeds can live happily in any size space as long as their daily needs are met in creative ways. Which one is the Samoyed dog? This article gives you all the information you need to know if you…