Owning a pug can be a wonderful experience. I can remember how much character they brought to the “Men in Black” movie!   There is an old Latin phrase that well describes this wonderful breed of dog: multum in parvo.  Essentially, this means that the pug is “a lot of dog in a small space.  Let’s take a moment and look at this magnificent breed. Who wanna Pug now…

Owning a Rottweiler takes more investigation of self, and the relationship you will have with your dog than most other breeds. This is a time to be very honest with yourself about your ability to handle a big, dominant dog. Rottweiler – mauler or wrong perception…

Ever consider owning an English Bulldog? The English Bulldog should not be confused with other Bulldog breeds, when looking for that new pet to bring home. There are several different types of Bulldogs,  and they all have their own gifts and graces. Bulldogs can be a bit challenging at times,  and may not be the best pick if you have never owned a dog before. So, let’s do a bit of analysis on the English bulldog. English Bulldog – drool, snore loudly and pass gas frequently but still a great dog, why…

Poodles are the blondes of the dog world. Everyone makes fun of them, but in all actual point of fact, they are one of the most intelligent dog breeds. Poodles are often used as show dogs. Be sure to have your reason for owning a poodle well defined before you purchase one. If you are not going to show your dog, you will want to get a pet quality dog for a much better price. Poodles – smart blondes of the dog world…

Collies are actually a whole family of dogs that include rough, smooth and bearded collies. For this article, we are going to discuss the rough and border collies. Lassie is probably the best known rough collie. The smooth collie is commonly called a border collie in the United States.

Who Should Own A Collie?

Collies are great, high energy dogs. They are very intelligent, loyal and gentle. They are also herding dogs. This can make them a bit territorial. They generally make fairly good family pets. Most of these dogs are good with kids. If you are going to introduce a collie into a household with children, a puppy is probably the best plan. This way, the dog and the kids will all grow up in the same pack. Things you should know if you own Collie or plan to have Collie puppy…