breed questions

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small breed of dog that is generally active and can be fun to be around. The Yorkie can be a wonderful family pet that is good with older children. This breed is fine for apartment living and will need only…

The West Highland White Terrier was established as a separate breed in the 1800s, after a breeder of Cairn Terriers found that he had some white puppies in a litter. With selective breeding, the West Highland White Terrier developed as a…

The Weimaraner is one of the 50 most popular dogs in America, as a family pet and as a hunting companion. This is a breed known for its excellent temperament and friendliness, though a Weimaraner can be a bit headstrong at times. To help…

The Siberian Husky, which is a physically beautiful dog, can also be a loving companion for almost any home. This medium-sized dog is very clean and is great with children if raised in the home from a puppy. Most experienced Siberian…

The Shih-Tzu is a gentle breed of dog that can give you great companionship. This small dog will do quite well in an apartment or smaller home, though it is important that you give your pet regular exercise such as walks on a leash. Some…

The Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) is a loyal companion, a good watchdog and a very intelligent working animal as well. These traits have made the Sheltie one of the more popular dogs in recent years. In addition, this breed is blessed with…

The Scottish Terrier or Scottie is one of the most popular dogs of recent years. Once used to chase and hunt such animals as rabbits and foxes, the Scottie is now primarily a family pet and companion dog. Small, sturdy and self-confident,…

The Schipperke is a wonderful breed, known for its watchdog capabilities and its loyalty to a loving but firm owner. Long seen as a boat dog in its native Belgium and as a herding dog, the Schipperke is an active, compact animal that loves…

To help you determine whether a Samoyed is the right breed of dog for you, we wanted to address some of the more commonly asked questions. Overall, this breed is healthy, intelligent, gentle, and loving, making him an excellent addition…

Because of size, some people will avoid buying a Saint Bernard, which is a real shame. This particular dog breed is exceptional as a family pet, being gentle to children and other animals. The Saint Bernard is beautiful, sweet,…