Blog — Category_Dogs

Carrie Pallardy   Source    Border Collies routinely top the list of the smartest dog breeds. The Border Collie Chaser actually earned the nickname of “the smartest dog in the world.” This pup remembered more than 1,000 different nouns. While not every Border Collie is a genius like Chaser, this breed is strikingly intelligent and exhibits a nearly inexhaustible exuberance. Get to know the smarty pants of the canine world.   A Sheepdog Legacy Modern Border Collies are often employed as sheepdogs, and that talent goes back for generations. This breed springs from sheepdogs used in England and Scotland. These...

Carrie Pallardy   Source The Cane Corso is a large breed that commands attention with its powerful body and regal appearance. Like many large dogs, Cane Corsos look intimidating but exhibit a loving, gentle personality. Their physical stature and fierce loyalty make Cane Corsi excellent guard dogs. Take a look back at the breed’s ancient history and learn how to take care of Cane Corso today.    Ancient Lineage   The mastiff ancestors of the Cane Corsi were bred as guard dogs in ancient Greece, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Roman Empire eventually took these dogs back...

We interviewed Sandy From Wolcott, CT USA with her dog, Enzo! Tell us about Enzo!   “I lost Enzo 2 years ago. But I keep his memory alive on social media. He has a lot of fans, especially on #tongueouttuesday. His tongue was always out, even when he slept.” Where did you meet your Enzo? "I had recently lost my first berner Lucia. I also had a 10 month old Lola who missed her friend. When we went to pick up Lola, we were supposed to get a male and we were going to name him Enzo. The male had some health issues so...

Carrie Pallardy Source Brittanys are a sporting breed of dog. Relatively petite, these pups seem to run on endless energy and zest for life. From the history of the breed to what to expect when you live with a Brittany, learn about this loveable breed.   French Roots   The Brittany, named for a region in France, has a long history as a bird hunting dog. It is possible that the breed as we know it came into being when English pointers were left to breed with the spaniels local to Brittany, according to The Brittany Club in New Zealand....

We interviewed Samantha Lacy From Chicago, IL, USA with her dog, Scout! Tell us about Scout!   “My dog Scout is a 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog (or red heeler!). I rescued her when she was about a year old and, though they told me she was great with other dogs and people, she had behavioral issues that I was outmatched to train. I loved her so incredibly much and tried every resource to get the best training, and everything seemed to fall flat (& as reactive dog parents know, it’s emotionally exhausting for both of you!). After finding a passion...