Know Your Breed

Who would have thought that the Yorkshire Terrier, a favourite amongst celebs like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Gisele Bündchen and even Donald Trump, was once slumming it as a rat catcher? Yes, this pocket-sized breed, known for its silky smooth fur and cute, pint-sized features, made its rather unglamorous début in Yorkshire, England in the […]

If ever there was a breed of dog that was more than just a pretty face, the Poodle would definitely take the cake. Just dig a little deeper into the breed’s history, past the cuteness and often impeccably groomed fur it’s known for today, and you’ll find a dog of superior intelligence that was once

Voted 2015’s 10th most popular dog in the United States and the 9th most popular in the world in 2013, the Boxer breed probably needs no introduction. But did you know that it has the Second World War to thank for this popularity? The Boxer originated in Germany during the late 1890s and was an

Here are two reasons why Corgis are replacing cats as the Internet’s favourite pet. One: Corgis are just adorable. With their large, perky ears, Dachshund-like body and stubby legs, they are basically cuteness wrapped in fur. Two: they have the personality to match. Corgis are just fun to have around, which explains why Queen Elizabeth

Hi down there. I’m the Great Dane. When they say “Great” it sounds like I’m better than your average Dane. A big and adventurous canine conqueror. Dane, the great big king of the dogs. But really, I’m just a very loving and lazy Dane. Which makes me great, if you think about it. Here are

Unlike most of the breeds that we’ve covered in our “Know Your Breed” series, Africanis owe their existence to Mother Nature rather than selective breeding by humans. In fact, according to the Africanis Society of Southern Africa, the breed is a result of centuries of natural selection and adaptation with no or little human interference.

With their long legs and slim bodies, Whippets are often confused with Greyhounds. It’s a mistake that the untrained eye can make very easily, and one that can be attributed to the two breeds’ intertwined history. Back in 19th Century England, Whippets were actually Greyhounds that were considered unfit for hunting because they were too