The Cocker Spaniel is a small family dog with a playful spirit. The Cocker Spaniel is such a pretty, graceful dog in the show ring that it is hard to imagine that this breed was developed to be a working dog. However, before Cocker Spaniels were bred for their long,...
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog with a big dog attitude! These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren’t lap...
Consider the Bichon Frise if you suffer from allergies but want a dog! This charming little dog’s sole function is to provide companionship and it does its job extremely well. The Bichon Frise is classified as a part of the Non-Sporting Group by the American...
The Standard Poodle is largest of the poodle breed. There are also the miniature, toy or, as some registries recognize, the medium poodle. Some people take one look at the fluffy, immaculately groomed Standard Poodles in the show ring and discount them as silly,...
Golden Retrievers are often guide dogs However, before you bring one of these cuddly yellow fuzz balls home, you need to be sure a Golden Retriever is really the right dog for you and your family. The Golden Retriever is a big, muscular dog, weighing in at 55 to 75...
Chows (aka Chow Chows) Chows have a black tongue with a distinctive bluish tint. Normally, a blue tongued dog would be a cause for concern. However, when that blue tongue belongs to your Chow, it is completely normal. The Chow originated in China, where it was used as...
