Archive for the 'dog breeds' Category

What are some dog breeds that you believe are best to purchase from the country they originated from?

Just wondering.
Also, do you think that for some breeds, the country they originated from try and stay more true to the breed than other countries that sell/breed the same breed?
If you could purchase any dog breed from another country-what breed would it be?
Also I apologize if some wording for this question seems off, I [...]

What breeds of dog can you have fingertip control over, most i want one for schutzhund?

What guard dogs/ personal protection dogs are the most obedient and you can have fingertip control of? I want to do shutzhund mostly so what breeds are really good for that sport? I was thinking Doberman, Rottweiler, Belgian malinois, Belgian Tervuren?, German Shepherd, or possibly a OFRN APBT? What dog breeds do you think are [...]

How did dog breeds changed their appearance so much in such a short time of evolution?

how did dog breeds changed their appearance so much in such a short time of evolution ? I mean there are very significant differences between dog breeds e.g. chiwawa vs great dane. It sais that people selected and breed them in the last thousands of years. A few thousands of years seems a very [...]

What are some small dog breeds/ good names for small dogs?

I’m interested in buying a pomeranian, it’s small and fluffy, which is my ideal dog.
I would like to know some other small and fluffy dog breeds, also I need some names as I will be getting one soon!
Long haired chihuahua’s are small and fluffy – I have three, pokie, bandit and lil girl. You [...]

What are some medium to large dog breeds that do well with apartment life?

I want to do a lot of research on a dog before I get one, but it must be good with living in an apartment. I have a backyard, but will most likely be walking it around the neighborhood, as my superintendent has a not-so-friendly dog back there a lot of the time. I most [...]

What small dog breeds would you suggest for a 5 year old?

I have a five year old son who had been around dogs his whole life. My parents have two labs who are six years old. My son spends 3-4 nights a week at his grandparent’s house? He wants to get a small dog. I have done a lot of research on the subject and have [...]

How many dog breeds can you name that might have a brindle coat?

I know most anything related to bulldogs can have brindle markings, but what other breeds can? I would never get a dog based on looks alone. This is just a question that popped into my mind. Thanks, and have a great day.
Boxers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Fila Brasileiros, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terrierss, Chihuahuas, [...]

What dog breeds are good with climbing stairs?

My mom has always wanted a dog. The problem is, we live in a townhouse with three floors, and we’ve heard that all those stairs can hurt some kinds of dogs’ hips.
So, are there any breeds of dogs which are okay with stairs? No teacup breeds, please. (We have young [...]

What are dog breeds similar to jack russell terriers?

i recently lost a jack russell terrier and i am planning on getting another dog. i was thinking another jack russell just because i love their personalities but i’d like to consider other dog breeds. what do you think? im fine with dogs that have a lot of energy and bark a lot (typical jack [...]

What dog breeds are good for guarding livestock?

I’m looking for breeds that are capable of guarding and protecting chickens, sheep and horses if raised with them from puppyhood. I’d raise the pup as I would raise any other livestock guardian dog – with their herd/flock from day 1. I’m looking for breeds suited toward this lifestyle and breeds that are capable of [...]