The Lhasa Apso was bred to be a watchdog; hailing from Tibet, they would watch the palaces and monasteries. This dog is small, but nobody has explained it to them yet; they are a lion, and that is the end of it! They are sturdy and independent dogs as well Read more…
The Lakeland Terrier were originally from Northern England’s Lake District, bred to hunt and kill foxes that would prey on sheep and lambs. They are lively, fun and feisty little terriers, maybe not as crazy as other terriers, but they still have the traits. This could be your perfect breed Read more…
Labradoodle or Labrapoo is a designer crossbreed, bred with a Labrador and a Poodle to develop a loyal service dog with hypoallergenic fur. With all crossbreeds, there can be some inconsistencies with breed traits. Labradoodle or Labrapoo at a Glance: Best Labradoodle Trait – Loving Worst Labradoodle Trait – Boisterous Read more…
The Labrador Retriever was bred to retrieve workers’ fish, ropes and equipment and be a trustworthy companion. They are good-natured, affectionate and happy dogs. If you are looking for a running companion, agility partner or a great all-around family pet, you may have found your perfect match. Working dogs need Read more…
The Italian Greyhound resembles their larger Greyhound cousins. They were bred to hunt by sight (sighthound) and will see animals in the distance and be gone in a shot. They can run as fast as 25 mph. They are agile, sweet and elegant dogs. If you are looking for an Read more…
The Red and White Irish Setter, the white setters nearly became extinct when breeders only bred from the red variety. They were bred to hunt birds and set on them until the hunter threw a net over them, hence the name setter. They are loyal, reliable and full of life. Read more…
The Irish Wolfhound is a very large dog and was used in wars to drag men off horses. They were also bred for hunting deer, boars and even wolves. They are noble, sweet and playful dogs. They are giant dogs, so you need a lot of room. If you are looking Read more…
The Jack Russell Terrier come in distinct varieties, the Parson Jack Russell and the Jack Russell Terrier. There are three coat varieties, a smooth coat, a broken coat and a rough coat. They are lively, independent, clever and a whole bag of fun. If you are looking for an active Read more…
The Great Dane is one of the giant dogs but also one of the most gentle. Originally bred to hunt wild boars and is similar to the mastiff type of breed. They are sweet, affectionate, noble and sensitive dogs. If you are looking for a big dog who is gentle Read more…
Greyhounds were bred to be hunters, chasing hares and foxes. They can run as fast as 45mph. These days they are widely used for racing and pets. They are sweet, kind-natured and calm dogs. This could be the perfect breed for you if you are looking for docile and independent Read more…
The Goldendoodle is a cross breed of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Size and shape will depend on the variety of poodles it crosses with. Developed after the very popular but smaller Cockapoo, Like many crossbreeds, traits will differ. Goldendoodles at a Glance: How Long Do Goldendoodles Live?- 10-15 Read more…
The Goldador is a crossbreed. The idea was to create a working dog with a Golden Retriever’s sensitivity and a Labrador Retriever’s tolerance. It actually worked, and these dogs make outstanding guide dogs, service and search and rescue dogs, therapy and even bomb detection dogs. They are sweet, easy-going, loyal Read more…