breed overview

Opposite to what many people believe, the Rottweiler can be a gentle, loving, and faithful pet. This breed’s self-assurance can sometimes be confused with aggression. While the Rottweiler does have an assertive tendency, his main goal is to…

This breed is stocky and compact, as well as generally active and affectionate. The breed has its roots in China and dates back hundreds of years, to the pre-Christian era. Most Pugs are playful and make excellent family pets. The Pug is…

Many people think of the Poodle as a beautiful show dog that is self-possessed and even a bit fragile. While this may be true to some extent, this breed is actually considered a gun dog with excellent skills in bird hunting and in the…

This toy dog, the Pomeranian, is a member of the spitz family that gets its name from the Pomerania region of Poland and Germany. The breed with this name was originally a much larger animal but was bred down to make the dog fit more…

This long, low breed of dog, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, is similar to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi but is now recognized as a separate breed. Some histories trace the Corgi to Swedish dogs more than a thousand years ago. Others believe the…

Almost everyone knows the Pekingese, a small dog with roots in China. Most people are familiar with the breed or even know someone who has one. However, did you known that the Pekingese is one of the 50 most popular dogs? There could be…

Consider the Newfoundland when you are thinking about adding a family pet that is beautiful, patient and, above all, gentle. Of course, you may want to think about the massive size of this wonderful breed. A pet that weighs 140 pounds and…

The Miniature Schnauzer is a very popular breed with an active and alert attitude that owners find very appealing. This dog is sturdy and squarely built with a great appearance if the coat is well maintained. The Miniature Schnauzer is…

This small dog, the Miniature Pinscher, is not a miniature version of the well-known Doberman Pinscher, although both may have come from the same German Pinscher roots long ago. The Miniature Pinscher is believed to trace its bloodlines…

The Mastiff, or English Mastiff, is one of the largest dogs, standing as tall as 32 inches at the shoulder and weighing up to 175 pounds. Some members of this breed grow to 36 inches tall and weigh more than 200 pounds. Despite its size,…