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Aggressive Pit Bull or Loving Family Dog? To some, the American Staffordshire Terrier means only one thing – PIT BULL – and with that comes all the negative propaganda that has spread throughout the news at every level, prompting breed bans and high insurance rates. To many, all they see is a vicious fighting dog that should

The American Hairless Terrier is curious, alert and energetic. The American Hairless is a small dog of the Terrier Group weighing just 12 to 16lbs, with a feisty nature. The breed actually has hairless and coated variations. The hairless dog is hypoallergenic, but has a few issues that potential owners should be aware of. With

The Foxhound – gentle but shy. The American Foxhound is a medium-size dog of the Hound Group, hunting by scent. They are related to the English Foxhound, but are significantly taller. American President George Washington played a significant role in developing the breed, using English and French stock to help develop this distinctive American dog.

Compact, Intelligent, Affectionate. The American Eskimo Dog is a smart, affectionate pet that loves to be around its family. They are playful and energetic without being too rambunctious. These dogs are small enough to live in apartments, so long as they get ample exercise. This being said, they are not best for owners who will

Your happy little shadow! The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the gun dog group and is a lively, playful popular pet for families with children. They are extremely friendly although they can throw the odd strop if they don’t get enough attention. They adore human company and will follow you around constantly and want to lay

Steadfast, Powerful, Vigorous The American Bulldog is considered one of many different “bully” breeds, each of which is unique to some degree. All bulldog breeds are descended from a deliberate mix of bull baiting dogs that were selected for the endurance, strength, and toughness.  American Bulldog They also have some terrier DNA because the terrier

The Alpine Dachsbracke is a scent hound breed from Austria, Europe. This is a small to medium size dog breed, originally developed to track wounded game animals such as Deer, Boar, Hares and Fox. This dog resembles a Dachshund, but with longer legs. It is a sturdy, strong dog with big bones. They are friendly

An Ancient American Breed The Alaskan Malamute is the biggest and the most ancient of the Arctic sled dog breeds. They can be traced back over 4,000 years to an Inuit tribe called the Mahlemuts in Alaska. While they are known as athletic dogs, they are best at endurance rather than outright speed, which comes

The Alaskan Klee Kai is alert, territorial and curious You may have heard of the Alaskan Klee Kai, but you probably haven’t seen one; they are relatively rare, and were only recognized by the AKC in 1997. With the Alaskan Husky as a forebear, the Alaskan Klee Kai belongs to the Spitz family of dogs.

Strong and imposing Akita Inu – not for the novice dog owner! Personality And Temperament Akita Inu dogs are strong, independent and dominant. They can be aloof with strangers but affectionate and loving with family members. They are not for the novice dog owner and require strong handling. The Akita dog breed can be  aggressive towards