Tag: Breed Highlight
The French Bulldog has a long history as a companion dog. This breed once served as an excellent ratter. However, today his job focuses on being a fabulous family friend and show dog. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is the best fit for you and your family.
Breed Highlight: Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a compact, ideal canine companion. Originally bred for royalty in China, this dog considers himself a prince among dogs. A true sweetheart, the Shih Tzu’s purpose in life is to love and be loved. However, this breed is also playful and mischievous. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is the best fit for you and your family.
Breed Highlight: Border Collie
Many say that the Border Collie is the smartest dog breed. His ability to impose his will on sheep makes him the best sheephearding dog in the world. However, watch out, because he will try to impose his will on you, too. Therefore, will will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is the best fit for you and your family.
Breed Highlight: Beagle
Beagles are small, compact and hardy. They are active companions for kids and adults alike. This dog breed is merry and fun loving, but can be stubborn.
Breed Highlight: Chihuahua
The Chihuahuas is a sassy little dog with a super-sized personality. This breed knows what they want and goes after it with single-minded determination. For its size, Chihuahuas are excellent watchdogs, but can also be yappy if not taught to moderate barking. Continue reading Breed Highlight: Chihuahua
Breed Highlight: American Pitbull Terrier
The American Pitbull Terrier is a companion and family dog breed. Its tenacity, gameness and courage makes it a popular competitor in agility and obedience competition. Affectionately known as “Pitties,” the Pitbull is a loyal, protective and athletic canine breed.
Breed Highlight: Dachshund
Dachshunds may be the smallest of hounds, but they have the biggest spirit. The distinctive shape of the Dachshund first catches the eye, but people who know him appreciate his character, intelligence, hunting spirit and absolute devotion to his people. This breed is commonly referred to as as the wiener dog.
Breed Highlight: Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. The friendly, tolerant attitude of the breed makes him a fabulous family pet, and his intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog. This breed excels at retrieving games for hunters, tracking, sniffing out drugs and as therapy and assistance dogs. In addition, Golden Retrievers are natural athletes, and do well in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience.
Breed Highlight: Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier may be small in size but this breed has a big personality. Yorkies make for feisty but loving companions. They are the most popular toy dog breed in the U.S and have won many over with its devotion to its owners, elegant looks and suitability to apartment living.