With a name like Coton de Tulear you would expect the dogs to be as fancy as their name, and they are! Favored by the royals and wealthy upper-class of Madagascar, Coton de Tulears, or “Cotons”, have been living lives of luxury in France and Madagascar since the 16th century. They are known as the […]
Breed Profiles
Breed Profile: Shepherd Collie Mix
Good golly, Miss Shollie! The German Shepherd-Collie mix (or Shollie) has become a popular breed, with owners loving the high energy and even higher level of intelligence these dogs possess. These protective yet fun-loving dogs make a great addition to an active family. Physical Traits Size & Weight: Shepherd-Collie mixes tend be large dogs, […]
Breed Profile: Puggle
Breed Profile: Chihuahua
By: Alisha Corsi Renowned for being the world’s smallest dog breed, the Chihuahua’s oversized personality more than makes up for its small stature. Their permanently saucy expression and vibrant personalities have been made famous by the Taco Bell dog (“Drop the chalupa!”) and Bruiser, Reese Witherspoon’s chipper purse dog in Legally Blonde. But don’t let […]
Breed Profile: German Shorthaired Pointer
While the exact origin of the German Shorthaired Pointer is unknown, what is known is that they were bred to create an enthusiastic weekend hunting dog that also made a great family companion and watchdog. What resulted was a dog with the clean lines, keen nose, and good looks of a Pointer, as well as […]
Breed Profile: Great Dane
Known as the “Apollo of all dogs,” Great Danes are a very old breed dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. Drawings of dogs resembling the Great Dane appear on Egyptian monuments and currency from 3000 B.C., and descriptions a similar dog can be found in Chinese literature from 1121 B.C. With their huge […]