In our article about choosing a dog by activity level, we introduced a short list of dog breeds with high, moderate, and low activity lifestyles. Here’s a longer list of popular dog breeds and the activity level of each.  read more »

The tiny toy poodle may be referred to as the teacup poodle, but there really isn’t enough ‘recognized’ difference between it and the toy poodle other than size. By ‘recognize,’ we mean authorized by the AKC (American Kennel Club). Toy poodles in general fall under 10 pounds and 10 inches tall. But so do tiny poodles. Unlike with the standard, miniature, or toy poodle, there isn’t a definitive weight or height limit that separates the tiny poodle from the toy poodle.  read more »

Herding dogs are bred as farm animal ‘guard dogs’ even though you’ll find them in all parts of society. They’re extremely smart and energetic, which means if you’re thinking about adopting one, you’ll need to be energetic yourself! Check out our articles about popular dog sports and everyday dog activities to find some fantastic activities for these types of dogs. These canines will demand a companion who’s just as much a thrill seeker that they are!  read more »

Northern dogs are named so due to their geological origin. If you can imagine the typical husky, then you’re picturing the typical northern dog since many of them share similar body characteristics: tall alert ears, thick coats, and curled tails.  read more »

Just like the tiny poodle, the teacup poodle is recognized by the AKC as a toy poodle. There really isn’t enough ‘recognized’ difference between it and the toy poodle other than height and weight. And by ‘recognize,’ we mean authorized by the AKC (American Kennel Club). Teacup poodles are therefore, acknowledged as toy poodles.  read more »

Looking for a great watch dog? The following list describes dog breeds that are naturally cautious of strangers. The intensity of that caution varies across a spectrum of simple barking to outright aggression, so if you have children in the home, read our article about the best dogs for children to find a watchdog in this list that won’t display aggression towards the kids!  read more »

The following is a reference chart that lists dog breeds by size (in descending order). You may find this information handy if you’re interested in adopting a dog, but discover that your living space or lifestyle restricts the size of the type of dog you may own. We’ve organized these dogs according to the assumption that small weigh between 15 - 25 lbs, medium dogs weigh between 25 - 50 lbs, and large dogs weigh over 50 lbs. Size categories from other references and your vet may differ from what we offer below.  read more »

Have you ever been out walking your dog, and found yourself at a loss of words when someone asks, "Where in the world does that dog come from?" If so, you can use the following chart to locate the origin of your dog, and proudly state the birthplace of its breed.

Afghanistan
Afghan Hound

Argentina
Dogo Argentino

Australia
Silkey Terrier
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Australian Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Australian Cattle Dog

Austria
Alpine Dachsbracke  read more »

The following is a reference chart that lists dog breeds by weight (in ascending order). You may find this information handy if you’re interested in adopting a dog, but discover that your living space or lifestyle restricts the weight of the type of dog you may own. Note that the weights listed below describe the potential weights of the following dog breeds. That is, they describe the utmost number of pounds that a particular breed may grow to weigh, rather than an exact weight.  read more »

The following is a reference chart that lists dog breeds by height (in ascending order). You may find this information handy if you’re interested in adopting a dog, but discover that your living space or lifestyle restricts the height of the type of dog you may own. Note that the heights listed below describe the potential heights of the following dog breeds. That is, they describe the utmost number of inches that a particular breed may grow to reach, rather than an exact height.

Dog Breeds Under 10 Inches  read more »