Ellis Brooke Ellis Brooke is a writer and experienced dog trainer with more than a decade of hands-on work with dogs. Her journey began in college when she took a job as a community coordinator at a ...

Culture can influence the type of dogs we’re drawn to as a society. It’s a reflection of our lives and lifestyle. However, it doesn’t always make sense. Dog statistics suggest 900 million dogs ...

Portuguese Water Dogs are not just here for the surf and snacks—they’re also incredibly smart, energetic, and eager to please. These are dogs who want a job, even if that job is just retrieving your ...

Although the American Kennel Club only recognizes the Siberian husky breed, there are many other types of huskies. Small huskies are bred to be more compact, hybrid huskies to add physical/emotional ...

Originally bred for tasks like herding livestock and tracking game, Scandinavian dog breeds are known for their grit and resilience. Whether you’re into majestic spitzes or wolf-like watchdogs, the ...

Modern day gun dogs in particular, play a crucial role in hunting, assisting hunters in finding and retrieving game after it’s been shot. These remarkable K-9s are divided into 4 main categories: ...

Red Dog Breeds There are a number of red-coated dog breeds that stand out, whether they’re entirely red or mostly red or come in red varieties. They all have their own unique personality traits and ...

What is a Service Dog? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service dog as “a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” Service dogs ...

So, let’s talk about their stature, their temperament, and their heritage to find out just what it is about these dogs that make them put their lives on the line for others. Characteristics of ...

When it comes to choosing the perfect guard dog, intelligence is just as important as strength. A truly effective protector isn’t just powerful — they’re also quick to learn, alert, and able to assess ...

Miacis (Lived 60 million years ago) Small mammal that resembled a weasel Cynodictis (30-40 million years ago) Medium-sized with a long tail and a fur coat Tomarctus (15 million years ago) Carnivorous ...

A Brief History of K9 Dogs Military dogs trace back to 479 BC in Greece, and police dogs began serving in law enforcement in the Middle Ages. The modern police dog got its start in law enforcement in ...