OVERVIEW OF THE NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND The Norwegian Elkhound is neither a hound nor was it meant to hunt elk. Its original Norwegian name, Norsk Elghund, means ‘moose dog’, which is…

OVERVIEW OF THE NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER With a name that’s quite a mouthful, this intelligent dog breed goes mostly by the name ‘Toller’. Tollen is the originating word…

OVERVIEW OF THE BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND When it comes to dog breeds, few can compete with the athleticism and hunting drive of Black and Tan Coonhounds. Considered one of…

OVERVIEW OF IRISH TERRIER Irish Terriers are purebred dogs that originated from Ireland, and this breed is one of the oldest terrier breeds in the world. They are popular for…

OVERVIEW OF THE PHARAOH HOUND The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese breed, and they are medium-sized dogs that have a very athletic and graceful appearance. Traditionally, they were used for…

OVERVIEW OF THE AMERICAN FOXHOUND The American Foxhound is a medium-sized, sweet-natured hound that was among the first canine breeds to be developed in the United States. Despite its historical…

OVERVIEW OF THE GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER The German Wirehaired Pointer is also known as GWP or Wirehair. The dog, originally from Germany, is a big sports dog that may be…

OVERVIEW OF THE BOUVIER DES FLANDRES The Bouvier des Flandres is a big Belgian herding breed with a strong body to complement its wiry coat, beard, and fluffy appearance. This…

OVERVIEW OF THE MOUNTAIN CUR The Mountain Cur is an athletic medium breed with a short coat that comes in black, brindle, tan, brown, and yellow with possible white points…

OVERVIEW OF THE HARRIER Harriers are a very rare breed with a height of 19 to 21 inches and a weight of 45 to 60 pounds. They were initially bred…

OVERVIEW OF THE TIBETAN TERRIER Tibetan Terriers have a somewhat deceiving name. Although born in Tibet, these dogs are not terriers at all. They don’t share the same temperament nor…

OVERVIEW OF THE BLUETICK COONHOUND Droopy-eared Bluetick Coonhounds are an energetic and friendly breed. These intelligent hunting dogs are known for their keen sense of smell and gorgeous mottled coats.…

OVERVIEW OF THE HOKKAIDO This Japanese medium breed has a gorgeous thick coat for protection from the cold, and a warm, energetic personality. Their tongues are a blue and black…

OVERVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN KELPIE The Australian Kelpie is an intelligent medium-size dog breed with high energy and devotion to its duties. They were originally herding dogs and are naturally…

OVERVIEW OF THE WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL The Welsh Springer Spaniel is one of Britain's oldest sporting dog breeds. With females as small as 17 inches, weighing 35 pounds, and males…

OVERVIEW OF THE PLOTT HOUND The Plott Hound is an athletic medium breed with a gorgeous short coat that can be any shade of brindle, black, black with brindle trim…

OVERVIEW OF THE ALASKAN KLEE KAI Alaskan Klee Kai is still a fairly new breed of dog. Linda S. Spurlin started the breed in the 1970s when she wanted to…

OVERVIEW OF THE AMERICAN BULLDOG From Johnsons to Scotts, the American Bulldog comes in various types based on lineage. There are even hybrids of this breed, but what’s common in…

OVERVIEW OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG If you are looking for a canine companion to partake with you in your active lifestyle but cannot deal with the spontaneity of a…

OVERVIEW OF THE VIZSLA Looking for a canine companion that will never let you have a dull moment? Then we think that the Vizsla might be the breed for you!…

OVERVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as ‘heelers’, are strong and loyal working dogs. These dogs were bred to herd cattle and did so by…

OVERVIEW OF THE SAMOYED Their thick fluffy white coats, friendly smile, and energetic loyalty make Samoyeds enchantingly gorgeous furry companions. Also referred to as Sammies, these dogs were initially bred…

Overview of the Collie The Collie is native to Scotland and was bred to be a herding dog. These dogs are extremely intelligent, loyal, confident, and beautiful. They’ve been a…

Overview of the Australian Shepherd Breed The Australian shepherd is affectionately known as the “Aussie.” While its name suggests Australian heritage, this breed has its origin in the Mid-West Gold…

Miniature American Shepherd Overview The Miniature American Shepherd looks a lot like a small version of the Australian Shepherd. These dogs share many of the same traits as the Australian…

Chow Chow Breed Overview Chow Chows are incredibly cute dogs which sometimes get referred to as looking like little teddy bears. While this is true of many different dog breeds,…

Overview of the Border Collie Breed Border collies are highly intelligent, energetic, and fun-loving dogs. First and foremost, the Border Collie is a herding breed. This is what makes them…

Overview of the Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky is a popular dog in many parts of the world. They are medium-sized dogs that are intended as work dogs, originally used…

Overview of the Bulldog Breed “Bulldog” is a name used generically to describe the English Bulldog, also known as the British Bulldog. However, the word can also sometimes be used…

Overview of the Poodle Poodles are a sociable, energetic, and highly intelligent breed of dog. They are highly trainable and tend to do well in many dog sports such as…