So, you’ve got one of the most popular dog breeds not just in your country but the world. It would be great to know this except that now you would have to think of a unique name for your dog as well as there is a high chance most of the common names will be...

When did we start associating our star signs with our beloved canine companions? We knew that as civilizations flourished and astrology became a guiding force in understanding human nature, people began pondering how the stars might influence their destinies. But does the cosmos even tell us whether a tall dog will be better for us...

Country of Origin: Germany Height: 12–14 inches Weight: Approx. 9–17.5 pounds Coat: Double coat with hard, wiry outercoat and soft, close, dense undercoat Colors: Salt and pepper, black and silver, solid black Other Names: Zwergschnauzer Registries (With Group): AKC (Terrier); UKC (Terrier) Origin and History Schnauzers have been popular farm dogs in Germany for centuries. They were hardworking, tough dogs who eradicated...

About the Shih Tzu- Affectionate, Playful, Outgoing Height: 9-10.5 inches Weight: 9-16 pounds Life Expectancy: 10-18 years Group: Toy Group Shih Tzu (pronounced in the West “sheed-zoo” or “sheet-su”; the Chinese say “sher-zer”), weighing between 9 to 16 pounds, and standing between 8 and 11 inches, are surprisingly solid for dogs their size. The coat, which comes in many...

What’s a dog breed? People have been breeding dogs since prehistoric times. The earliest dog breeders used wolves to create domestic dogs. From the beginning, humans purposefully bred dogs to perform various tasks. Hunting, guarding, and herding is thought to be among the earliest jobs eagerly performed by the animal destined to be called “man’s...