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The Dakotah Shepherd

The Dakotah Shepherd

Everything There Is To Know About The Dakotah Shepherd

The Dakotah Shepherd is a very recent breed, first bred in 2004, and which is still under development. Obtained by crossing the Border collie, the Australian Kelpie and the Heeler with the English Shepherd, it proves to be an amazing breed ...Read More...
The Karelian Bear Dog

The Karelian Bear Dog

The Karelian Bear Dog – A Fierce Hunter and a Free Spirit

The Karelian Bear Dog is a breed of dogs that has its origins in Finland. It looks like a slender Akita or a Russian Laika. The dog was bred to hunt moose, lynx, wolves and bear. This breed came close to extinction in the 20th century and, nowadays, it is relatively a rare breed. ...Read More...
The Japanese Spaniel

The Japanese Spaniel

The Japanese Spaniel (Chin) – An Oriental Aristocrat, but an Inquisitive Lap Slave

The Japanese Spaniel (Chin) is a small breed of dogs rooted in China. This little dog was kept by the Chinese aristocracy. Although the details of how it arrived in Japan are not clear, it is said that this aristocratic creature had the role of a gift among the nobles. However, it became very popular and appreciated in Japan. ...Read More...
The Hokkaido Dog

The Hokkaido Dog

The Hokkaido Dog – An Almost Human Japanese Breed, Extremely Loyal to Its Family Members

The Hokkaido Dog, also known as Ainu Dog, is a medium-sized spitz-type breed, originating in Japan, and it is considered the oldest of all the Japanese breeds, dating back to the 12th century, when it accompanied people from the Honshu Island to Hokkaido. The Ainu (Japanese for “human”) were former inhabitants of the Hokkaido Island. ...Read More...
The Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel - The Perfect Mix Between Cuteness and Intelligence

Cute, fluffy, funny, gentle, the Clumber Spaniel is the favorite pet of many, and for good reasons. It is sweet, docile and pleasant. ...Read More...
The Hawaiian Poi

The Hawaiian Poi

he Hawaiian Poi Dog – A Lucky Charm in Search of Luck

The Hawaiian Poi Dog is a Hawaiian breed that became extinct. It is also considered a pariah dog that lived in tribes. A pariah dog is a feral, purebred dog. It was believed that this dog protected children and gave the female tribe members maternal instincts. ...Read More...
Protect your pets on the 4th

Protect your pets on the 4th

More pets in the US are lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe! ...Read More...
The Danish Broholmer

The Danish Broholmer

The Kind Giant known as the Danish Broholmer – A Gentle Character In A Powerful Body

The Danish Broholmer breed, also known as the Danish Mastiff, originates from Denmark, dating back to 1500’s, when it was first used for stag-hunting. Later on, as the hunting methods changed ...Read More...
The Hertha Pointer

The Hertha Pointer

The Hertha Pointer – A Rare, Versatile Hunting Dog and a Faithful and Loving Family Companion

The Hertha Pointer is a large-sized Danish pointing type of gundog used in finding upland small and big game. This rare and versatile hunting dog was developed in 1864 by breeding an English Pointer with an orange-red pointer called Hertha, brought by Danish soldiers ...Read More...
The Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever – Intelligent Hunting Dog and Loyal Family Pet

The Golden Retriever is a clever medium-sized dog, originally bred for hunting. Its ability to bring back the game intact is what brought it the name Retriever. ...Read More...