Well…not really but some breeds are certainly more muscular than others. Here’s a list of some the “body builder’ type dogs: 1. The American Staffordshire terrier – The American Staffordshire Terrier is strikingly similar to the American Pit Bull Terrier and shares the same temperament and traits. These dogs are known for their playful nature and are not averse to moving with other dog breeds if they are introduced to them at a young age. This energetic breed is known for its agility and weight pulling prowess, musculature and body strength. 2. Doberman Pinscher – This is a heavily built working breed that has been trained to perform as a police and guard dogs. Because of its arresting personality, many dog lovers train this breed as family pets. Though its physical build may be misleading, this breed is amiable, mentally alert and extremely responsive to training. 3. Rottweiler – This [...] Read more »

Dogs, as it is so often said, are man’s best friends. They may be small, extra small, large, furry, or almost hairless, nevertheless, they provide us with inexplicable joy. Any breed will do for a simple dog-lover. However, for the more specific ones, they might pour in hours, or maybe days searching for the right breed of dog that will suit their taste. Which every prospective dog parent should do. For those who are looking for the furry type of dog, you may want to consider the Briard breed. Otherwise known as Chien Bergre de Brie, these French native dogs were originally used as herding and guarding dogs. Back in earlier periods, these dogs were used to defend their charges from attacking wolves and poachers, giving them the reputation as guard dogs. However, they eventually were made to do more peaceful tasks like herding flocks. One distinct characteristic of this [...] Read more »

Since the day you laid eyes on your pup, what made you think of buying him out of the pet shop? What made you think of adopting such a cute angel in disguise? Well, some might say the cuteness of the pup ran over them, that before they were able to control their impulse, they have bought and adopted the dog of their choice and welcomed him into their lives. Not all dogs, however, are at the top of the “cuteness” list yet they still give you the unconditional love we so endear in out dogs. One example is the Greyhound. “Greyhounds are extremely mannerly and sociable,” says Barry Coleman, who runs the Irish Greyhound Board’s adoption programme. “They are also quiet and clean around the home. But the one thing that makes them stand out from other breeds is the fact they are very affectionate — and a little [...] Read more »

Dogs, as commonly known to us, are man’s best friends. They may be small, extra small, large, furry, or almost hairless, nevertheless, they provide us with inexplicable joy. Any breed will do for a simple dog-lover. However, for the more specific ones, they might pour in hours, or maybe days searching for the right breed of dog that will suit their taste. For those of you who are looking for a dog whom you can always count on for its stable temperament, well, the Labradors might be a very good match for you. Labrador Retrievers (that’s their full name) originally came from Newfoundland. Unlike other dogs which were trained to become guard dogs or herding dogs, this breed was commonly seen alongside fishermen, helping their owners pulling the nets and retrieving the fish that went out of the nets. Maybe that’s why they are called retrievers, but it’s not the [...] Read more »

As I was listening to our lecturer earlier this day, the topic about phobia was brought up, as it was part of our review. Out of the blue, the lecturer was asking us as to who among us have a phobia, or shall I say, fear of dogs. He then advised us that if ever we want to have a pet that’s so sweet that we’d almost be guaranteed to get over our fear that we should look at having a cocker spaniel…specifically, the American cocker spaniel…as a pet. What is so unique with this breed of dogs that made our lecturer recommend this to us? According to him, this type of cocker spaniel is much sweeter and loves being cuddled by its owner. What’s more interesting about them is that they do not bark. As described by our lecturer earlier, they take everyone as their friends. Thus, it’s say [...] Read more »