Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

Although there are a number of controversies regarding the origins of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, all stories speak about its royal roots and the fact that it was developed from an English breed in the region of the Alapaha River, Southern Georgia, US. ...Read More...

If You Want an Arctic Jogging Companion You May Want to Get an Alaskan Husky

Originating from the Native Village dog, the Alaskan Husky comes from the northern areas of Canada and Alaska. Its image is widely known from movies shot in the cold environment of the North Pole, where sleigh dogs impress with their ability to run over long distances in unfriendly weather conditions. ...Read More...

The Akita Inu (or the Japanese Akita) is one of the largest Spitz breeds and is distinct from the American Akita, according to some experts.

The main difference between the Akita Inu and its American counterpart mostly consists in the color accepted by dog associations. This is why some specialists do not even consider that there should be two Akita breeds but rather only one, to include both the Inu and the American Akita. ...Read More...

The Alano Espaňol (or Spanish Bulldog) is a molosser, which is a large and solid dog. The dogs are over 23 inches tall (58 centimetres), with the females being a little bit smaller. They weigh 75–88 lb (34–40 kilograms) on average and can live up to 14 years.

Originally from Spain, the Alano Espaňol has a large head, with a short muzzle and a very large nose. Since it is a strong breed, with thick skin and short hair, it was once used in Spanish bullfights. ...Read More...

Turkey has two native dogs: one of them is the Av Kopeği – a hunting dog, and the other one is the Akbash dog, also known as the Coban Kopeği - a solid, white livestock guardian dog, similar to those bred in the Mediterranean basin. The Coban Kopeği dog is docile, even friendly with the livestock under its care, but dominant and sometimes aggressive with the potential predators. It requires sensitive owners who can understand canine behavior and who are able to assume the pack leader status over their dogs. ...Read More...

The Ainu dog, also called Hokkaido dog, is named after the Japanese prefecture where it arrived 3000 years ago, when the Ainu tribe from the Tohoken region brought it along.

With its straight forelegs, powerful neck, prominent chest and solid back, the dog is thin, muscular and fast - an important feature for those who would like to adopt such a breed. Due to its outdoorsy and inquisitive nature, it needs long daily walks and regular exercise to stay in shape. That is why this breed is unsuitable for living inside an apartment. Intelligent, watchful, eager to learn and very easy to train, the breed is suitable for hunting, but it also ...Read More...

“The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. ...Read More...

Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. ...Read More...

If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. ...Read More...

Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. ...Read More...