Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher Breed Profile

Miniature Pinschers are well-balanced, compact little dogs. They are often mistaken for miniature versions of Dobermans as they’re very similar in appearance but the two are not related.  Historical paintings and artifacts…

Corgi Portrait
Corgi Breed Information

Breed History The Corgi is a herding dog with a long history. The breed has two types: the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The Cardigan is believed to have…

Cane Corso
Cane Corso Breed Information

If only two words could be used to describe the Cane Corso, most people would agree that “intelligent” and “noble” are the best ones. As part of the Working Dog category, Cane…

Chinese Crested Portrait
Chinese Crested Breed Information

The Chinese Crested is a breed with a deceptive name. At first glance it’s reasonable to assume that this breed is from China, but they actually trace their heritage to Africa. They…

Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Information

Origins The origins of the Bernese Mountain Dog are not well documented but there is a long history of this breed in Switzerland.  They began appearing in paintings and tapestries around the…

Belgian Shepherd Breed Information

The Belgian Shepherd has the honor of being the only breed to have four distinct variations. Each only differs by coat and colour. There is the long coated black – the Groenendael,…

Labrador
Labrador Retriever Breed Information

The Labrador Retriever hails from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, where small water dogs known as St. John’s Dogs were used to retrieve fowl and fish, and pull boats. Fishermen brought…

Leonberger Breed Information

Often called the gentle giant, the Leonberger is a large, muscular, regal looking dog with a double long haired coat and bear like paws. The long, waterproof outer coat is durable, straight, and fits close to the body.

A Waggy Tail
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

Most people associate the wagging of a dog’s tail with friendliness. While this may be the case, there are many other reasons why our furry friends wag their tails.  Naturally, dogs wag…