Breeds By Trait

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

Hypoallergenic apartment dogs are great for people with certain allergies, who live in an apartment.  With so many different dog breeds, there’s always a suitable dog for everyone.   Enjoy this guest post by  Bruce Anderson! Most of us don’t have the luxury of living in a big apartment with a huge garden. Our smaller living spaces are

Are dog fighting breeds naturally aggressive, OR did we make them that way? Dog fighting was a popular blood sport which was widely practiced in the past. Many dog breeds were developed in an attempt to come up with the ultimate fighting machine – a dog which was large, low, courageous and game to get

Guard Dog Breeds take action, unlike watch dog breeds that are all talk (bark). The American Kennel Club suggests that good guard dogs be, “loyal, brave and extremely protective of their territory.” I might also add, trainable, confident and reserved around strangers. Watchdogs are very good at letting you know there is a stranger about, by barking, but they

“Dogs for Experienced Owners”  What does that even mean? There is no such thing as a bad breed, but bad dogs do exist because they are in the hands of owners who do not understand them, don’t care, or are just inexperienced. Are they misguided, ill-advised, or did they just make the wrong choice?  Let’s face

Guest Post by Jane Meggitt. The best active dog breeds for open spaces is a big group! If you are an active person who enjoys open spaces, you need a dog who can keep up with you – or vice versa. Fortunately, you have a broad range of breeds from which to choose. Just remember

The dogs listed below are commonly thought of as the most dangerous dog breeds in the world. Although small dogs can be more aggressive and some seem to enjoy biting ankles, these larger breeds can do a lot more damage if they attack. Most of the dogs listed here were originally bred to guard and protect and