Archive for the 'small dog breeds' Category

Classes Of Small Dogs Explained - Part 2

The second part of this article on small dog breeds covers small dogs in the non-sporting, toy, terrier, and herding groups.
Terrier Dogs
Terriers were bred for the hunt - foxes, rats, rabbits, and even badgers, otters, and river rats. Instead of the hunters of old, most terriers today are bred as pets. And with their loyal [...]

Classes Of Small Dogs Surveyed - Part 1

Discovering the different classes of small dogs can help narrow down the search for a new canine friend. The AKC (American Kennel Club), which is the principle breed registry in the US, categorizes dog breeds into seven categories, plus the miscellaneous category. The miscellaneous [class is for breeds that have not yet completed all their [...]

Should You Buy A Small Dog?

Dogs bring many benefits to their owners. Dogs provide great companionship, they can help lower your stress levels, improve your blood pressure, provide unconditional love, lift your mood, and provide a vocal incentive to exercise more. If you want to meet more people, there’s nothing like a dog for bringing strangers together, particularly fellow dog [...]