Meet your adoptable dog of the week, New York City: Handsome Brighton. As you can see from his pictures, Brighton is a Golden Retriever mix. He is just under two years old but still acts very much like a puppy. He is very playful, friendly, and social, as his breed tends to be. Check out […]
Breed
Breed Profile: Welsh Corgi
by Lauren R. Tharp As the old Welsh term “cor gi” roughly translates to “dwarf dog,” is it any wonder that this lovely herding breed is known primarily for its squat stature? Popularized in modern times by Queen Elizabeth II and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934, the Corgi has been making itself […]
Breed Profile: Boxer
by Lauren R. Tharp Originally used for dog fighting, the Boxer would stand on its hind legs, striking out at its opponent with its front paws like, well, a boxer! Officially recognized as a breed in 1904, the Boxer is currently the 7th most popular breed in the United States. Many celebrities have taken a […]
Poodle Profile
By Lauren Tharp The perfect mix of beauty and brains, the Poodle has rightly earned its spot as the 8th most popular breed in America and the 2nd most intelligent by the American Kennel Club. The Poodle, originally used as a hunting dog, has had an ever-changing role throughout its history. Being employed as anything […]
Rottweiler Profile
by Lauren R. Tharp Opinions of Rottweilers vary wildly. While many remember Alexandra Day’s Good Dog, Carl children’s book series, still more remember the breed as the “evil” dogs from The Omen. The one thing everyone seems to agree on? Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs! Most commonly used as guard dogs, this breed is also […]
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 […]