The Borzoi, also known as the Russian wolfhound, is quite similar to the Italian Greyhound, but much more elegant and larger. The chief distinguishing feature of these beautiful Russian dogs is their coat which is dense, fine, and sometimes, rough and wavy. Let us study the Borzoi (pronunciation bore-zo-ai) in detail. Fun facts about Continue Reading
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Takis Devotes His Life to Rescuing Abandoned Dogs: 500 Lives Saved and Counting
Takis Shelter is a non-profit organization that started in 2014 with the primary purpose of saving abandoned dogs in the region of Crete in Greece. The founder and creator, Theoklitos Proestakis, was a former businessman, night club owner and disc jockey who decided to quit his career to save abandoned dogs. At the time, Greece just Continue Reading
Mudi – The Rare Hungarian Herding Dog
We recently covered some Hungarian dog breeds namely the Pumi and the Kuvasz. Today, we will be discussing their distant cousin, the Mudi. The Mudi dog breed is rare, even in Hungary, and comes under the category of herding dogs. Find out if this dog breed is right for you. Facts about the Mudi Mudi dog breed was recognized by the Continue Reading
Kuvasz – The Hungarian ‘Safekeeper’
Kuvasz (pronunciation Koo-Vahz) is a Hungarian dog breed that is believed to have been around since the time of the Huns. The plural of Kuvasz is Kuvaszok; a Turkish word that suggests that the breed may have actually originated in the Middle East. So Hungary is just an adoptive home for the Kuvasz although it is counted as one of the Continue Reading
Heated Dog Houses to Keep Your Pet Warm This Winter
Now that winter is upon us, most people wonder whether their dog is warm enough at night. This is particularly more important if you have a large, hunting dog breed that is usually kept outdoors. As a word of caution: always bring your dog indoors if it gets too cold. And if you plan to keep your dog in the garage or the patio, do invest Continue Reading
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
Have you ever walked into someone’s house only to be knocked over by their dog? That kind of behavior may seem normal to pet parents but to a person who is afraid of dogs (or just doesn’t like being jumped upon), it can be extremely annoying, frightening as well. Therefore, teaching a dog to greet visitors politely without jumping on them Continue Reading
Pumi – The Curly Hungarian Herding Expert
Pumi dogs, like the Puli dog breed, originated in Hungary. The Pumi (plural Pumik) were first bred in the 17thor 18th century and differ from other Hungarian herding dogs owing to their square build and curly coats. Find out whether the Pumi is a good addition to your family. Cool facts about the Pumi The words Puli and Pumi Continue Reading
Sealyham Terrier – Intelligent and Spirited Dog from Wales
Are you the right owner for a cute though sometimes stubborn terrier breed? We are talking about the Sealyham terrier breed which originated in Great Britain and soon captured hearts all around the world. The breed has existed through two very unkind World Wars and, although rare in the United States, is slowly rising in popularity Continue Reading