Category Archives: Breed 101

Do You Want to Feel Old? 101 Dalmatians was released Jan 25th 1961 51 Years Ago Breed 101: The Dalmatian – the dog behind the highest grossing movie of 1961 Roger: Look, Anita! Puppies everywhere! Anita: There must be a … Continue reading →

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” ~ Charles Schulz History: Many have suggested that “Beagle” originated in the French as it is close to “be’geule,” referring to the baying voice of these dogs. Beagles are members of an ancient group of … Continue reading →

History: The word “Collie” is Scottish for sheep dog and the Bearded Collie is definitely that! Because they are an older breed, there is some mystery around the beginning of the breed. Many sources agree that Polish Lowland Sheepdogs were … Continue reading →

History: The Rat Terrier is a small mixed-breed dog arising from the immigration of British workers to the US. They were bred for controlling vermin and hunting small game, developed for remarkable speed. Many other dog breeds were included in … Continue reading →

History: There’s a great deal of mystery behind the origins of this sassy little dog. Some have even conjectured that they have ties to the Fennec Fox (a fox from North Africa with unusually large ears). The name comes from … Continue reading →

History: Decedents of Mastiff breeds, Bulldogs were once used in Britain for protecting cattle, guarding property, hunting, and for sport. When “Bull Baiting,” which is where the name “bulldog” came from, was made illegal in 1835 most of the bulldogs … Continue reading →

It has been said that a Dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long. With characteristic people look at Dachshunds and think “What a cute little dog!” however there is a lot more to this breed then its looks. … Continue reading →

There’s a lot more to owning a dog then just thinking she’s a beauty. Before rushing out and adding a dog to your family make sure you research the breed or breeds if it’s a mix. Getting a dog should … Continue reading →