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The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog and looks just like the standard and giant Schnauzers; however, they are their own breed in their own right. Originally they were bred to hunt rats in Germany. They are a very varied breed; some will be full of life-like terriers, some more mild-mannered. If that beard doesn’t …
The Miniature Pinscher or the Min Pins were originally bred in Germany to hunt rats in stables and homes, although they look like a small Doberman, they are a older and distinct breed all of their own. They might look a little small but they are muscular and sturdy as well as being fearless, energetic and elegant …
The Maltipoo is a popular cross of the Maltese and Poodle breeds. The idea is to try and produce a hypoallergenic breed, but keep in mind that there’s no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. All breeds shed dander and saliva, which carry allergens. Maltipoo Traits at a Glance Best Trait – Light Shedders Worst …
The Maltese Shih Tzu is a designer crossbreed, bred to try to be a great companion dog who doesn’t shed much, similar to those who crossbred poodles. With all crossbreeds, you can never really be sure which traits of each breed they will have and there are always lots of inconsistencies. They are adorable, sweet …
The Mastiff is one the oldest dog breeds, they are the heaviest dogs in world, bred to be war dogs and human guardians. They can be intimidating because if their size, but the reality is they are calm, good-natured dogs. If you have the space and don’t mind some snoring and drooling, this could be the perfect companion …
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 as intelligent and playful. If …
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 if you are looking for …
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. Labrapoo Stats Originally developed to be hypoallergenic guide dogs, the first planned crosses of Poodles and Labrador Retrievers were arranged by …
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 enthusiastic, alert, highly intelligent and …
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. If you are looking for …
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 for a quiet and sweet-natured …
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 dog or running companion and …