The Leonberger dog is big and powerful, but with a gentle nature and supreme patience with children. Their trade mark is their black face and a mane of hair (like a male lion) around its neck and upper chest. They move smoothly and without hurry, giving the dog a confident and regal air. They like […]

Labrador Retriever Dogs Few breeds so abundantly deserve their immense popularity as does the Labrador Retriever, a kind, calm, family dog, known especially for its friendly, warm personality. Labradors are great dogs for many different types of people. Being that they are retrievers, Labradors are used to working with people and handle them very well.

Intelligent, Alert, Loyal The Kuvasz is well known as a Hungarian guard dog throughout Europe. Owners value the breed for its intelligence and ability to act independently while still remaining loyal and protective of family. Alongside their working aptitudes, they make for playful and affectionate companions. These dogs are a great addition to most families.

Intelligent, Loyal, Brave, but most of all, Protective The Komondor is a rare dog breed originating from Germany. Known for their protective, watchful personality, this herd dog is massive, weighing over 100 lbs,  and has a thick, almost dreadlock style coat that sets it apart from many other dogs. This coat was especially advantageous for

From County Kerry in Ireland; Feisty but Sociable Kerry Blue Terriers are the biggest of the Terrier breeds from Ireland. They are strong willed and have an independent spirit, very loyal to their owners and family, but with a reputation for aggressiveness towards all other dogs. This is not a particularly popular breed these days,

The Karelian Bear Dog – becoming more popular in the United States, although not one of the common dog breeds. Up to-date information! The Karelian Bear dog is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in Finland. As the name implies, it was bred to hunt large game animals such as bears and wild boar,

The Kangal Shepherd dog breed is a livestock guardian specialist. Kangal Shepherd dogs are originally from the Anatolia region of Turkey, and are also called Anatolian Karabash and Anatolian Shepherd dogs. They were bred to be livestock guardian dogs, protecting flocks of sheep and goats at night from wolves, jackals and bears. There is an

The Japanese Tosa The Japanese Tosa is a remarkable dog. Brave and strong yet loving and devoted to his family, this is one dog who, despite over 900 years of breeding by humans, has managed to keep his mind and body in perfect balance. Personality And Temperament A well socialized and mentally healthy Tosa-Inu (“Inu”

Compact, Catlike, Playful The Japanese Chin is a small, catlike breed that proves to be a great companion with most owners. They are molded by their surroundings and pick up on the mood that their owner creates, reciprocating in their own way. These dogs are famously compact and can live in most environments, mainly apartments.