Also called the American Dingo, Dixie Dingo, or Indian’s Dog, this breed is classified as a “pariah dog” (a general name derived from the Tamil word for the lowest level of the Indian social caste system, “pariah dogs” are wild, feral dogs that can be found roaming everywhere). The Carolina Dog is...
When dogs give us kisses, they aren’t being romantic. Let’s be honest, dogs will lick faces, hands, feet – almost anything they’re allowed access to! So why do canines display this behavior? It’s deeply ingrained in their instincts. It all starts in puppy hood when mother dogs lick their puppies...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
Are you a dog lover? Do you have experience training dogs? If so, you should consider a career in dog obedience training. A dog obedience trainer specializes in teaching dogs to listen to commands and respond appropriately.If this sounds like a job you'd enjoy, we've put together...
The German Shepherd dog is also commonly known as Alsatian, and in its native Germany, it is called “Deutscher Schaferhund”. The short-coated working breed was developed by Max Von Stephanitz from mixing a variety of farm and herding dogs from the regions of Bavaria, Thurginia and Wertemberg. The...
Political Correctness: the Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the avoidance... of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people." Okay, we can get behind that. But what does it actually mean in reality?
Also called Kelef K’naani, the Canaan Dog is the national dog breed of Israel. It is said that its origins can be traced from the wild dogs roaming the deserts of Canaan during the biblical times. The breed’s founder, Dr. Rudolphina Menzel, was successful in bringing the breed from the wilds to...
This is one of the most popular breeds in the US and Canada and is a native to Newfoundland. They were once known as “St. John’s Dogs” and “Lesser Newfoundland” and possess a gene pool that combines setters, spaniels and other types of retrievers to enhance its skills as a hunting dog. There are...
Considered the national dog of Japan and one of seven breeds designated as a Natural Monument, the Akita is a versatile and first class breed with many uses – for police and military work, as a hunting dog, a sled dog, a waterfowl retriever dog among others. In Japan, it is considered a sacred...
The largest of the breed and an all-around useful dog, the Airedale terrier is often referred to as the “King of the Terriers.” It originated from Airedale, in Yorkshire England and has been originally bred to hunt otters in and around the valleys of the River Aire, hence it earning the name...
