Playful, loyal and furry, the Alaskan Malamute was originally bred for pulling heavy freight like sledges, and is a bundle of stamina, strength and energy. Today, it makes for a loving, intelligent pet and requires lots of tasks, attention and exercise to keep it occupied. Because of its shaggy coat, it requires a fair amount […]
This is a breed of dog that was developed in Germany. The Boxer is a member of the working group and is known for its distinctive head. Boxers were originally docked and cropped, though not everyone follows this nowadays. They have a hard bite suitable for hanging on to prey. Boxer Description The boxer […]
Apart from its adorable face and dimensions, Corgis are smart, easy to train and have a practical, low maintenance, dirt-repelling coat of fur. They are loyal to their masters and get along relatively well with other pets. They also make good watchdogs and don’t require much room to romp around in or a huge amount […]
Beagle is a member of the hound group and has an appearance that is quite similar to a foxhound except that it has shorter legs and smaller ears. Beagles are scent hounds. Their express purpose was for tracking – whether hare, deer or other small game. They are often used for detecting prohibited foodstuff and […]
The Basset is a short-legged breed belonging to the hound family. Being scent hounds, they were originally meant for hunting. Their tracking ability and sense of smell is only second to the bloodhound. These dogs are usually bi-colours or tricolours of standard hound coloration. Basset Hound Description Bassets are large, short, solid and […]
The bulldog is a medium sized breed of dog that is quite muscular and has a wrinkled face. In 2013, bulldogs came to be graded the fifth-most popular pure breed in the U.S. These dogs have a coat that is short, flak and sleek. Bulldog Description The bulldog is known for its wide head […]
