The origin of the Japanese Chin remains somewhat of a mystery-some say that it was brought down from China to Japan; the Japanese Empress reigning in the sixth century was gifted one of these dogs. Scrolls dating back thousands of years just show how ancient these cute dogs are. Whatever their origin and history may be-this unique dog is indeed Continue Reading

This brief guide about the Vizsla dog breed covers information about Vizsla puppies, their temperament, size, Vizsla mixes, facts and physical characteristics as well as tips about food, shedding and grooming needs. History, Background and Facts about the Vizsla Vizsla pronunciation is easy-you spell it like it reads- wizz and sla. The word Continue Reading

Saint Bernard is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. Originating in the Swiss Alps, this dog, when fully grown, can weigh up to 200 pounds! The largest St. Bernard was actually over 300 pounds! These strong dogs were originally bred for rescue work as they had the innate ability to rescue people from avalanches. Let us study the details Continue Reading

Akita Inu is a famous and well loved Japanese dog breed. Hachi Ko-the loyal loving dog from Japan whose story touched millions of people around the world has made this dog breed even more popular. Often, people make a comparison between the Akita vs Shiba Inu. Both breeds are similar but there are subtle differences. So in this guide, I Continue Reading

Dogs are popular pets and with more than 300 different varieties to choose from; one is literally spoiled for choice. One of the popular breeds is the Portuguese water dog breed. Once obscure, this breed is now an important part of show rings and American households. Thanks to the Obama family, these hypoallergenic dogs are highly coveted by Continue Reading

Spitz dogs are of several types- American Eskimo Spits, the Japanese Spitz, Finnish Spitz and even the Italian or German Spitz. A distinguishing characteristic of the Spitz dog breed is its ‘smiling mouth’ and long lifespan; Japanese Spitz dogs are known to live up to 16 years. Let us study the characteristic features, prices, temperament and other Continue Reading

The Miniature Pinscher is known by many names including Min Pin, Reh Pin and King of Toys. Today this dog breed is a revered show and companion dog. People often think there is a relation between the Min Pin and the larger regal German Doberman Pinscher. In fact; there is none and the Miniature Pinscher is actually the more ancient of the two Continue Reading

Also known as the Butterfly dog due to the unique shape of its ears, the Papillon is a French dog breed which is rising in popularity across the USA. These dogs are known for their superior intelligence and beauty as well as easy trainability. Owing to these characteristics, Papillons (or Paps as they are fondly known) are considered one of the Continue Reading