This week we have a bit of a strange dog, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t totally awesome! The Bergamasco Sheepdog is a relatively large dog with good levels of energy. Their coat might make them unattractive to some dog owners but they have tons of pros! First, these dogs are hypoallergenic, which means they […]
Dogs
Norwegian Lundehund?!
Today we have an extremely interesting dog breed. Ranked at 188th by the American Kennel Club, the Norwegian Lundehund is a relatively small dog weighing between 20 and 30 pounds. These dogs are agile and very energetic, so they are perfect as hiking and outdoors companions. The pups are also incredibly good climbers for one […]
Tibetan Mastiffs!
It seems in this blog we are only going up! So to celebrate that we will continue the trend by going up in SIZE! Tibetan Mastiffs are large dogs built for all families and climates. The males can get up to 160 pounds and the females can be as large as 120. They were only […]
Rhodesian Ridgebacks!
Today we have one of my personal favorite dog breeds. Ranked at 42nd most popular dog breed in North America by the AKC we have the Rhodesian Ridgebacks. RRs are medium to large sized dogs with lots of personality. The have a good level of energy, not too much and not too little. These dogs […]
Anatolian Shepherds!!
Today I’d like to talk about the Anatolian Shepherd! Being a fairly new breed, only recognized in 1996, about 140 years after the American Kennel Clubs formation, these loyal, smart, and calm giants can grow up to 29 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 150 pounds. They were bred to make amazing […]
Pit Bull Appreciation!
Despite their reputation, the American Pit Bulls actually became increasingly popular as “nanny dogs” because they are extremely gentle around children. Then name “Pit bull” derives from their ability to bait bulls into chasing them, but the name itself isn’t an official breed. It simply refers to a group of breeds with similar features such […]