To most dachshund owners, it comes to no surprise that this little “weiner dog” was ranked #8 as AKC’s most popular dog for 2009. A mischievous and loving little dog who belongs to the hound group, the short-legged dachshund has been one of the most popular breeds since the early 1900s.

Dachshund as playful pets
The reasons [...]

We have been around American Eskimos (miniatures) since 1999, and have fallen in love with this gorgeous intelligent dog. One of our oldest dogs at our rescue is Barbie Doll, a 27-year old little girl who plays like she is a puppy. Here are some photographs of this wonderful breed to enjoy.

In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog.  The dog had been locked in the shed and abandoned.  It was dirty and malnourished, and had quite clearly been abused.
In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a female greyhound, to the Nuneaton Warwickshire [...]

(AKC) The Dachshund, meaning “badger dog” in German, is a lively breed with a friendly personality and keen sense of smell. Known for their long and low bodies, they are eager hunters that excel in both above- and below-ground work. One of the most popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics, they come in three different [...]

With the recent purchase of the Tibetan Mastiff, “Yangtze River Number Two” for $582,000,  paid by a mysterious Chinese millionaire woman by the name of Mrs. Wang, the Tibetan Mastiff has made top headlines in the dog world. With this high capital purchase, this ancient breed of dog is also gathering attention, a breed that [...]

When the 6-month male Portuguese water dog, Bo, first arrived at the White House on April 14, 2009, he had been more than anticipated for awhile. MORE than anticipated!
A gift from  Senator Edward Kennedy and his wife to the two girls–Malia and Sasha—Bo now carries memories of the late Senator’s close friendship with President Obama. Bo [...]

The online Daily Mail has outdone themselves with the photography of  Ren Netherland, a professional photographer who has traveled thousands of  miles to attend top dog Poodle Creative Grooming Shows across the United States.
Considered a “canine fancy dress contest” (quote by the Daily Mail reporter) the groomers take as much as two hours or more [...]

Now that spring is here and summer is right around the corner, we need to begin watching for dogs developing heat exhaustion–dogs vomiting, bright red tongue, extremely thick saliva,  difficulty in breathing, heavy panting, walking in strange patterns, collapsing, disorientation, bloody diarrhea, and eventually becoming unconscious.  The result is that many dogs either die or [...]