Hi Cesar, I adopted a male pit bull when he was between 8 and 10 weeks old. This is my first pit bull. I have two labs at home, 7 and 10, both males. I want to know what I need to do to make sure my pit bull never attacks my labs. Can I […]
I opened the front door to a rubber arm. Not just a rubber arm, of course. It was held by an animal behaviorist who’d come to our door in search of the “aggressive dog” for which she had been called. But it was the arm that came through the door first. Polar the “aggressive dog” […]
The Catalburun is one of only three dog breeds that possess the split nose feature (along with the Pachon Navarro and Andean Tiger-hound). They are native to Turkey and are virtually unheard of outside of the country. The breed is known for its agility and stamina. Catalburuns have one of the strongest senses of scent […]
The Mudi is a rare member of the herding group that originates from Hungary. They are farm dogs known for their hunting, herding sheep and cattle, and rodent exterminating capabilities. Mudis excel at agility, obedience, and flyball and have been utilized as a Search and Rescue dogs in Finland and the United States.
The Thai Ridgeback, also known as “Mah Thai Lang Ahn,” is one of only three dog breeds that have a ridge of hairs that run along their back opposite the direction of their coat (other two are Rhodesian Ridgeback and Phu Quoc Ridgeback). The breed originates from Thailand and is known for being a good […]
The Norwegian Lundehund originates from Norway and was originally bred for the purpose of hunting puffins and finding their eggs. Instead of the normal four toes per foot, the Norwegian Lundehund has six toes on each foot. The breed is able to turn their head backwards and has extremely flexible shoulder joints, giving them more […]
Also known as the American Dingo, the Carolina Dog is thought to be a direct descendent of ancient pariah dogs that migrated across the Bering Strait 8,000 years ago. While the breed has been domesticated, there are still wild versions that remain in existence. The Carolina Dog is known for its fishhook tail, which never […]
The Azawakh is a West African sighthound known for its agile and feline-like gait. They are timid by nature but are gentle and affectionate once they get to know you. Azawakhs are quick, with an upright double suspension gallop. They were originally bred to be protectors of livestock and are said to have an intense […]
The Otterhound is an old British dog originally used for hunting. They are extremely rare and there are said to be fewer than 1,000 Otterhounds in existence today. Otterhounds have extremely sensitive noses, which make them excel at tracking scents. They are able to hunt on both land and in water and are equipped with […]
The Stabyhoun, or Stabij is a rare breed that originates from Friesland, a province in the North of the Netherlands. The breed excels at hunting, guarding, and catching rodents. Stabyhouns are both retrievers and pointers, able to withstand cold rivers and lakes and are used to pull sleds in the winter months. The are friendly, […]
