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“Gentle when stroked, yet fierce when provoked” Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed Information. The Irish Wolfhound dog breed belongs to the Giant breed group, standing at a minimum of 32 inches tall at the withers (shoulders) for male Irish Wolfhounds. That’s nearly 3 feet tall, at the shoulder! Irish Wolfhound dogs are the same height or […]

The Italian Greyhound is smart, alert, and very companionable. Although this dog breed carries the name “Greyhound”, it is about half the size of the standard Greyhound. In the Middle Ages, it was used for hunting small game, but also found favor as a companion or “lap” dog with the wealthy classes in Europe. It’s

The Jack Russell Terrier is a loyal and confident companion. There are three breeds of Terrier that are often confused; The Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Russell Terrier, and the Russell Terrier. They may look similar, but there are differences in size and physical proportions. We’ll try to explain it all on this page! Jack

Compact, Catlike, Playful The Japanese Chin is a small, catlike breed that proves to be a great companion with most owners. They are molded by their surroundings and pick up on the mood that their owner creates, reciprocating in their own way. Japanese Chin These dogs are famously compact and can live in most environments,

The Japanese Tosa The Japanese Tosa is a remarkable dog. Brave and strong yet loving and devoted to his family, this is one dog who, despite over 900 years of breeding by humans, has managed to keep his mind and body in perfect balance. Photo courtesy of wordpress.tokyotimes.org Personality And Temperament A well socialized and

The Kangal Shepherd dog breed is a livestock guardian specialist. Kangal Shepherd dogs are originally from the Anatolia region of Turkey, and are also called Anatolian Karabash and Anatolian Shepherd dogs. They were bred to be livestock guardian dogs, protecting flocks of sheep and goats at night from wolves, jackals and bears. There is an

The Karelian Bear Dog – becoming more popular in the United States, although not one of the common dog breeds. Up to-date information! The Karelian Bear dog is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in Finland. As the name implies, it was bred to hunt large game animals such as bears and wild boar,

From County Kerry in Ireland; Feisty but Sociable Kerry Blue Terriers are the biggest of the Terrier breeds from Ireland. They are strong willed and have an independent spirit, very loyal to their owners and family, but with a reputation for aggressiveness towards all other dogs. This is not a particularly popular breed these days,

Intelligent, Loyal, Brave, but most of all, Protective The Komondor is a rare dog breed originating from Germany. Known for their protective, watchful personality, this herd dog is massive, weighing over 100 lbs,  and has a thick, almost dreadlock style coat that sets it apart from many other dogs. This coat was especially advantageous for

Intelligent, Alert, Loyal The Kuvasz is well known as a Hungarian guard dog throughout Europe. Owners value the breed for its intelligence and ability to act independently while still remaining loyal and protective of family. Hungarian Kuvasz Alongside their working aptitudes, they make for playful and affectionate companions. These dogs are a great addition to