I am a big proponent of dog insurance. One of my dogs had a spleen related injury and needed medical treatment that ran up to 1000’s of dollars. Thankfully, I had purchased insurance a few weeks before so the total out of pocket expense, after deductions, came to only a few hundred dollars. It is very common for dogs to be given up when the owners Continue Reading

Did you know that nearly 1/3rd of all AKC dog breeds are small? While there is no definition of small when it comes to dog breeds; for the purpose of this guide, we will be talking about all those breeds that are no taller than 16 inches at shoulders/withers and weighing under 25 pounds. With that in mind, let us consider popular small dog breeds Continue Reading

Apart from getting married, having a kid or changing a job; getting a puppy is one of the most important decisions one can make in one’s life. People often think they can get any puppy, train and socialize him and he will turn out to be a great companion. Unfortunately, things do not always work that way. Unrealistic expectations from people who Continue Reading

There are nearly 30 different dog breeds native to America. These various breeds have played different roles throughout history including hunting, guarding, tracking or simply as companion dogs to nurture their relationship with man. Breeders continue to experiment with different dogs to improve the breed’s characteristics. It is no wonder that we Continue Reading

It is estimated that nearly 1 out of 3 American families owns a dog. If you are considering getting a dog, you should always do a bit of research. Temperament, size and genetic predisposition to health issues are some of the basic criteria people consider before getting a dog. Naturally, many people want to know what breed of dog is quiet and calm. Continue Reading

Early Egyptian paintings and relics dating back to as early as 6000 BC show dogs with curled tails and pricked ears and wearing hunting bells. Scientists now believe that man may have started domesticating dogs nearly 16,000 years ago. Some breeds have existed for thousands of years and breeders continue to experiment with developing new ones Continue Reading

Man has used hunting dogs for centuries. The London Museum hosts a relief dating back to 650 BCE showing ancient Assyrian hunters with their dogs. At the time, these hunting dog breeds were mostly useful for survival, rather than game as they are today. In this guide, we will consider 20 of the top hunting dog breeds with pictures. Characteristics Continue Reading

While dogs mostly come with dark or brown eyes, it is not rare to see different eye colors in different breeds. Indeed, you might see dogs with green, blue, hazel or even red eyes. Some dogs also have rare eyes that are mismatched-one eye may be brown and the other may be blue. Breeds like Siberian Huskies even have one brown eye and the other half Continue Reading