by Lauren R. Tharp There have been plenty of famous Saint Bernards over the years! Fortunately for dog lovers everywhere, these pooches are more like Beethoven than Cujo. Part of the Working group, the St. Bernard was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the 37th most popular breed of dog […]
Belle and Hester
Can you believe we’re just two weeks away from Thanksgiving? Crazy but true! Now check out your adoptable dogs of the week, New York City: Belle and Hester. These two furballs of fun are sister Pugs that would like to be adopted together! These adorable, sweet 8 year old ladies are already housebroken. Both weigh […]
Breed Profile: Chihuahua
Chihuahua Profile by Lauren R. Tharp The Chihuahua: Little Dogs with Big Attitudes While Chihuahuas don’t actually have Mexican accents like they do in the movies and on television, they do originate from Mexico. Chihuahua, Mexico, to be specific (go figure?). Recognized by the AKC in 1904, Chihuahuas are estimated to be the oldest—and smallest!—breed […]
Snoop Doggy-Dog!
Breed Profile: Rhodesian Ridgeback
by Lauren R. Tharp Rhodesian Ridgebacks come from South Africa (from Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe). Originally bred by Boer farmers as a hunting dog, big game hunters in the late 1800s found them especially useful as a companion while hunting down lions while on horseback. Rhodesian Ridgebacks were eventually introduced to the United States […]
Lovable Lena
It’s Halloween weekend, NYC and we have your adoptable dog of the week, Miss Lena. Lena here is a gorgeous Shepherd/Chow Chow mix. She is very social and extremely loving. Though she is 8 years old, she is energetic and lively! Lena came to Bideawee from a municipal shelter where she was brought in as […]