The Golden Goober Intelligent, affectionate, and family-focused, the Golden Retriever is a lover, cuddler, and all-around playful companion. And with their luscious golden locks and permanent smile, these dogs bring an endless supply of joy to families of all sizes. Although Goldens stem from a long line of European working dogs, they are less active […]
The Sporty Sidekick Deeply intelligent and immensely spirited, the Australian Shepherd (“Aussies,” for short) boasts both beauty and brains. First bred as working dogs in the American West, this confusingly named breed has inherited a battery that never fades. Their seemingly endless energy spills out day or night as they herd squirrels, other pets, or […]
The Snorting Smiler Newly crowned “The Most Popular Breed in America,” the French Bulldog is one of the most beloved and recognizable dog breeds, famous for its compact frame, wrinkled face, and “bat” ears. In recent years, you’ve probably run into this dog just about everywhere, from sunny parks to hillside hikes to coffee shops […]
The Regal Lap Dog Affectionate, loyal, and oh-so royal, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a storied history of winning over hearts from aristocrats to average Joes. With their floppy ears and soft, relaxed eyes, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a certain look that separates it from other pampered lap dog spaniels. They stand […]
The Italian Bodyguard A stoic, yet loyal love bug, Cane Corso (pronounced “Connie Corso”) is a benevolent behemoth. With their muscular stature and large frame, Cani Corsi (plural for Cane Corso) look more formidable than other breeds, but their gentle souls and quietly goofy personalities make for quite the canine conundrum. The Cane Corso’s fierce […]
The Feisty Furball Faithful, friendly, and feisty, the Chihuahua is a small conundrum. On the one hand, they are affable, affectionate little tufts of fur, ready to tag along on any adventure, big or small. On the other, they’re in charge—always. They can be fun-loving and carefree, while keeping their (your) home firmly under their […]
The Calm, Cool Companion With a long-hair-don’t-care attitude, the English Cocker Spaniel is confident, elegant, merry, and oh-so bright. The English Cocker Spaniel is related to the standard Cocker Spaniel, but these English dogs are a tad taller with longer faces. This breed carries an identical bubbly personality, insatiable taste for play, and deep affection […]
The Massive Fur Baby Large, lovable, and some say lazy, the Saint Bernard (also called St. Bernard) is a massive furball that gingerly nestles into families of all sizes. These dogs, with their burly, thick coats and droopy faces, have become a staple “family dog” breed. First bred as working dogs, Saint Bernards used their […]
The Tender, Tough Trooper Muscular, compact, and athletic, the American Staffordshire Terrier looks tough as nails, hard as stone, and always ready to rumble, but really, they’re just a big softie. With their expressive eyebrows and human-like eyes, these tough troopers have a hard time hiding their sensitive side. They just always want pets, praises, […]
The Big Bouncer Large and in charge, the Bullmastiff is a gentle protector who remains a loyal lap dog well after they surpass a hundred pounds. (Psst … that’s at around nine months old!) Everything about this breed is big. Their paws grow to the size of a catcher’s mitt, their heads become boulder-like, their […]
