The Newfoundland is one of five Canadian dog breeds. The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfoundland is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful ‘nanny dog’ for kids. Often called Newfs or Newfies, Newfoundlands make excellent … Read more
The Mastiff also called the English Mastiff is a breed of large dog. Mastiffs are very gentle companions and family protectors that lack aggression, making them lovely family pets. These courageous yet well-mannered dogs can do well in most households. You don’t need a huge home to have this giant dog, but you do need … Read more
The Brittany is a breed of gun dog bred primarily for bird hunting. Although it is often referred to as the Brittany Spaniel, the breed’s working characteristics are more akin to those of a pointer or setter than a spaniel. The Brittany was originally bred as a hunting dog and noted for being easy to … Read more
Shetland sheepdog, also called Sheltie, small working dog developed as a herd dog for the small sheep of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The dog resembles the rough-coated collie but in miniature, and like the collie it is descended from an old breed of Scottish working dog. Despite their smaller stature, the Shetland Sheepdog is a … Read more
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog of the spaniel type. This breed is known for generally being incredibly affectionate, sociable, happy-go-lucky, and eager to please. They usually thrive in the company of humans and other dogs and, for this reason, they would suit a household where they will not regularly … Read more
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium to large sized breed of pointing dog developed in Germany. It is an intelligent, bold, boisterous, eccentric, and characteristically affectionate dog that is cooperative and easily trained. This breed is smart, friendly, willing, and enthusiastic. A versatile hunting breed, being an all-purpose gun dog suitable for both land … Read more
The English Springer Spaniel is a dog breed in the Spaniel family. It was developed as a gun dog to flush, or spring, game in the field, but they’re also popular companions. The English springer spaniel is valued both as a companion and for its use in the field as a gun dog. The English … Read more
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Obsolete names for the breed include Shepherd’s Dog and bob-tailed sheep-dog. The nickname Bob-tail originates from how dogs of the breed traditionally had their tails docked. Old English sheepdogs are smart but independent dogs. They … Read more
The Havanese is the national dog of Cuba. It is developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana – “little white dog of Havana”. It is believed that the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. The Havanese is the only … Read more