Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

Herding dogs are very intelligent and highly active. Most likely, they require jobs more than any other group in the UKC. They have a quick mind and a very high level of endurance. Border collies, Australian cattle dogs and ...Read More...

Guardian dogs are not for everybody. These dogs were bred to guard houses, people, valuables and livestock. Relatively gentle traditional search and rescue dogs are also considered guard dogs, such as Newfoundlands and Saint Bernards. These dogs serve as guardians over the lost and injured, ...Read More...

Instead of using their nose like scenthounds, sighthounds were bred for hunting by using their eyes. The majority of these dogs are large, such as greyhounds, Afghan hounds, and Irish wolfhounds. Sighthounds are grouped with pariah dogs in the UKC. Both these groups are ancient groups of ...Read More...

When the word hound comes to mind, scenthounds are what we’re usually thinking of. Scenthounds are usually lumbering dogs with long ears and they keep their nose to the ground. Nothing makes these dogs happier than sniffing out a varmint, either human or animal. Scenthounds were bred to ...Read More...

Terriers can be dangerous with small and furry creatures, from cats to rats. These dogs were bred to kill vermin and catch small prey animals, such as rabbits. They love to dig, and they will go down rabbit holes in pursuit of quarry. There are many terriers who have met their demise by being caught ...Read More...

Gun dogs were bred to accompany hunters in the field. They are bred to work closely with people and also other dogs, so they are quite friendly and predictable with both, including kids. They have so much energy and stamina to spare—they’re the perfect hiking companions. These extra active ...Read More...

Your dog’s ancestry will come into play in your life together, whether you choose a purebred or a random-bred dog. There are certain traits representative of your dog’s breed that will most likely show up in your pet, although every dog exhibits a variety of qualities. When a dog has several ...Read More...

Most of the companion dogs have been bred to be pets. A lot of them are small and they bond easily with their owners. Royalty and noble people in lots of cultures of the past have bred dogs to serve as companions, rather than as workers or ...Read More...

There are those who only want a purebred, and others who refuse to get anything but a mixed breed. There are some plusses and minuses with both, and whichever route you will choose, you can get a happy and well-adjusted and friendly ...Read More...

Be sure your entire household is on the same page before going out and looking for a dog. Does everyone agree on the Great Dane, or is there someone who wants a Chihuahua? Have a talk with each of your family members about their ...Read More...