The Maltese is a toy dog breed that allegedly originated from the island of Malta. Despite the name similarity, Maltese were probably bred from spitz-type dogs in south-central Europe to create a new lapdog that was especially favored by children. Their breeding purpose was to love and be loved which makes them a great family […]
When it comes to apartments or other small living spaces, it might seem challenging to bring in a furry friend along. Dogs, just like children, require a lot of attention and space to roam freely. However, there are some dog breeds that require less attention, less space and apartments can still meet their dog needs. […]
Crystal blue eyes in dogs are beautiful to look at. Especially puppies with blue eyes tend to get adopted easier than their dark-eyed littermates. But is it even normal for puppies or adult dogs to have blue eyes? You may have heard that blue-eyed Pitbulls are considered undesirable and despite their looks, there is definitely […]
The Dachshund also called Doxin Dog or short Doxen/Doxie is known for its famous short legs and long body. They were originally bred in Germany 300 years ago to hunt badgers which gave them their unique name: Dachs = badger + Hund = hound/dog ⇨ Dachshund means “badger dog”. But they were not always referred […]
When researching new dog content online, I stumble upon dog breeds that are being advertised as “hypoallergenic” again and again. Mixed breeds with poodle heritage like the Labradoodle (Labrador and Poodle) or the Pugle (Pug and Poodle) are often being labeled as “hypoallergic” dogs. Most breeders put a nice price of several thousands of dollars […]
We all know dogs with their floppy ears and beautiful tails similar to the appearance of a wolf. But over the many years of domestication, certain dog breeds are born without a tail. What may look weird to some people, is actually very cute and wanted by others. Dogs that are born without tails or […]
Finding the best dog breed to guard and protect your family and house is harder than it sounds. If you only want a dog that alerts or frightens away strangers, any dog that barks will do. But if you want a dog for personal protection you cannot only look at vocal breeds with this trait […]
Dogs have been our companions since long time. Since then, certain breeds gained huge popularity in many countries. There were bred for different purposes and found their way into our homes. Find out if your dog counts to the most popular dog breeds on this top 10 list in the USA in 2019 and if […]