Blog Entries ( dog breed )

Lost Pup, Lost Hope

June 21st, 2010
Written by Kim Ropars | Posted in Awareness, Breeds, Personal Stories

I took my pup to the dog park the other day.  Just a leisurely afternoon, her playing and me chatting it up with my pal and partner-in-crime, Kiera. While sitting there, watching our doggies engage in a series of wacky games with each other, a man came over and sat next to us.   "Who's Shiba Inu is that?" he asked.   "She's mine," I replied, a hint ...

Romeo and Stacy

March 6th, 2010
Written by Leslie Brown | Posted in Breeds, Dog Facts, Personal Stories

Romeo was Stacy's Neapolitan Mastiff. He was bigger than life, weighing 175 pounds when he passed away at 10 years and 31 days. When Stacy brought him home, Romeo was 12-weeks old. She had never seen a beast like him. He was not like any other breed of dog, and that made him special to her. After 25 years in dog grooming and rescue, Stacy ...

Why Choose an Alaskan Malamute?

November 16th, 2009
Written by Laura Coulter | Posted in Breeds, Dog Facts

"Is that a wolf?"  "No, it’s a Malamute.” “But that’s like a wolf though, right?” “About as much as that Dalmatian is.” This might seem like a silly conversation, but it’s one I have all the time. It’s either this or I’m told that I have a nice Husky. I spend a lot of time correcting people because I have two Alaskan Malamutes. This is a ...

Irish Red and White Setter

October 28th, 2009
Written by David Rosenblatt | Posted in Breeds

Despite its name, the Irish Red and White Setter is a distinct breed, not just a different-colored version of the Irish Setter. Bred primarily for the field, they are strong, powerful, and athletic, with a keen and intelligent attitude. The coat’s base color is white with solid red patches. A Look Back Known in Ireland since the 17th century, the Red and White Setter is thought to be ...

Dachshund

June 5th, 2009
Written by Michael Rosenblatt | Posted in Breeds, Dog Facts

Here are some facts about Dachshunds. General: (Standard Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund, Toy Dachshund, Doxie)   Dachshunds are a very small-hound breed with a long, well-muscled body and stout, short limbs. They have an intelligent expression and carry themselves quite proudly. Their body features a protruding sternum and a retracted abdomen. Character:  The Dachshund is affectionate and full of energy. Their proud, bold demeanor sometimes borders on abrasive, but their ...