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The Black Russian Terrier is a rare breed that comes from Russia; it is strong and robust, very stable and alert. This is a powerful and large dog.

The Black Russian Terrier has a long, well shaped head, with a broad skull, and long muzzle that is square in appearance. The nose is black in colour. The lips are rounded and black; and the jaws are large. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The eyes are dark of medium-size, and set wide apart. The ears are pendular and triangular in shape. Read the rest of this entry »

The Boxer dog breed has a powerful but compact body and the head is in proportion to the body. It has a short blunt muzzle, the nose is large with very open nostrils and is black in colour. Their jaw has an under bite.

They have round and dark brown eyes. With ears that are set high, and can be cropped, or un-cropped. When we see cropped ears, they have been trained to stand upright to a point. When the ears are natural these fall forwards lying close to the head. The neck is very round, strong and muscular looking.

This breed has strong powerful straight legs, with the back legs showing well-defined muscles. The tail is set high and is usually docked. Their coat is short and smooth, and is close fitting. Colours are fawn, mahogany, brindle, black with white markings. The boxer dog can occasionally come in a white coat, but some clubs will not register white boxers. Read the rest of this entry »

The Shiba Inu is a small, muscular dog. The male will be 14 to 16 inches at the shoulder and the female 13 to 15 inches. The weight of this dog will be from 15 to 25 pounds depending on the sex. The Shiba Inu has small, upright ears on a round head. The Shiba Inu has a double coat with a hard outer coat protecting a dense, soft under layer. The coat may be found in black with tan, red, or sesame. All these colours are combined with cream or buff markings. The tail is curled up over the back. The Inu will have a life span of 12 to 15 years. It is also known as the Japanese Small Size Dog and the Shiba Dog. Read the rest of this entry »

Love big dogs? The Rottweiler may be the right dog for you. Originating in Germany, this dog has a rather hearty breed. It does not fall behind in the intelligence department as well since this breed learns well and assimilates information the way other intelligent dogs do.

Rottweilers used to work as draught dogs in the past. They pulled carts of livestock for slaughter which means that they are very strong. In German, this breed's name is Rottweil Metzgerhund. In English, it means "Butcher's Dog". Rottweilers were generally owned by butchers centuries ago since they are strong and can pull carts. Today, Rottweilers are loved by their pet owners and are not required to do any tasks. Read the rest of this entry »

Although much has been said about dog whispering techniques and infamous dog whisperer Cesar Milan, not everything he says is wrong. Generally, using aggressive tactics to train your dog or puppy will lead to your dog being afraid of you and striking out at more vulnerable targets like children and smaller animals, or your dog will simply become aggressive in response to your aggression. This cycle is not only vicious but it can be dangers for you and those close to you.

But let's talk about where dog whisperers have it right. Read the rest of this entry »

The Black and Tan Coonhound dog is a determined hunting hound. This is a large dog; the head is in good proportions to the body. The body's length is equal, or slightly larger than the height of this dog at the withers. The head is longer and more oval on the outline, the muzzle is long. The teeth meet in a scissor bite. The eyes are oval and hazel or dark brown; they have tanned spots above the eye.

This breed has long ears, sets low hanging towards the ground, reaching beyond the tip of the nose. They have long legs that are straight, and even with the body. The dog's skin fits loosely. The strong tail is carried unreservedly. They have a short thick, black coat with distinctive tan markings on their chest limbs and muzzle. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest mistakes many dog owners make is to limit their dog's communication vocabulary. Once the dog has learned basic commands which cover no more than about a dozen words, they stop the training.

This is far below a dog's capabilities. Some owners report that their dogs understand 100, 250, and even 800 words. One dog, who happens to be deaf, knows 43 words of American sign language.

Imagine the benefits of having a dog with such a vast vocabulary. The more a dog knows, the fewer communication barriers will exist between you. The possibilities are endless. Read the rest of this entry »

There are actually two kinds of Chinese Crested, the Hairless and the Powderpuff. Both varieties of Chinese Crested are from 10 to 12 inches and weigh up to 10 pounds. The Hairless Crested has long hair on its head, ears, feet, and tail tip. The hairless skin can be spotted and is soft to the touch. The Powderpuff Crested has long hair over its entire body. Any colour of hair will do with the Chinese Crested. Oddly enough, both the Hairless and Powderpuff can be born in the same litter. The Chinese Crested will live for about 10 to 12 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Our dogs are there for us no matter what happens; in good times or bad times, happy or sad. They're waiting for us when we get home after a long day at work and they wake us up with a smile and tail wag each and every morning. Dogs are our best friends, our constant companions, our children.

But dogs are more than just our family members. They are extremely intelligent animals that provide many important services that benefit our communities and our country. Also known as "police dogs" or "K-9", Military Working Dogs have a long history in the United States dating back to World War II. Read the rest of this entry »

The Italian Greyhound is a very small sighthound. This is a lightly built, graceful little dog that will be 12 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 7 and 14 pounds. The long, narrow head, long neck, deep chest, and long legs all mark this as a dog in the Greyhound family. The coat of this dog is short and comes in a variety of colours including cream, red, black, fawn, or grey, sometimes with white added. The Italian Greyhound will live for 12 to 15 years on average. It is also called the IG or Piccolo Levrieve Italiani. Read the rest of this entry »