Author name: Gunnar

What makes these 14 unique dog breeds so unusual? To answer that we should define “unique”.  Unique, as the dictionary tells us is “Being the only one of a kind:  Unlike anything else.” All dogs are unique and anyone who has ever owned a dog or two knows that all too well.  Even closely related […]

Everyone wants one of the smartest dog breeds, right?  Well, not so fast. Let’s look at this just a little closer. Everyone thinks their dog is the smartest (myself included) and why not?  Your dog loves you, is devoted to you, maybe follows you everywhere?  How can he not be smart. And, while were on

Dog breed nicknames can be quite clever. Where do they come from? The answers may surprise you and some have had these “special” names tagging along with them for generations.  Dog breed nicknames arise because of some trait the dog possess, either looks or actions. Consider the “Monkey” dog, also known as the Affenpinscher because his face resembles that of

These 20 powerful dog breeds are strong, independently minded, but very loyal and protective of their owners. These are the strongest dogs in the World, with the strongest bite force to match. Some of them are on insurance company black lists, due to a history of attacks causing physical harm. No matter what type of

Which is the Best of the Watch Dog breeds? What makes some breeds better watch dogs than others? A watch dog can be any size, because their main job is to be observant of what is going on in their immediate environment, and then relay their findings to you, the owner. This means they must be

Want Love, withoutthe Floating Hair? Non shedding dog breeds, or more accurately, ‘low shedding dogs’ are perfect people that have better things to do with their time than vacuum pet hairs off carpet and upholstery. This page is about smaller breeds. If you are interested in bigger dogs, have a look at Large non-shedding Dogs here. Need

Discover which dogs belong to the Sheepdog Breeds Group! First of all, there is no such official group recognized by the American Kennel Club as ‘Sheepdog Breeds’. Instead, these dogs fall into either the ‘Herding Dog Group’ or the ‘Working Dog Group’.  I thought it would be helpful and fun to put all the dogs

There may be more non allergic dog breeds than you think! People who suffer from dog allergies often think that it is impossible for them to ever be able to share their home with a dog. However, there are quite a few non allergic dog breeds out there which are worth considering if you really don’t want to miss out

My list of the best family dog ​​breeds includes the 10 most popular breeds, depending on your priorities, plus a surprise or two. It’s very important to choose a dog breed that will fit your lifestyle right now and for the next 10+ years! It depends on your priorities, and how old your children are. You