Dog Breeds

 

Welcome to the Dog Breed Zone


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Learn all about the temperments, appearance, and characteristics of different dog breeds.  Find out how to locate a breed-specific rescue society.  Decide which breed of dog is best for you.  In addition to the many articles on this site, some good resources for dog breed information are:


Remeber, even if you want a specific breed of dog, it is always better to give a homeless animal a chance than to buy one from a breeder!  Once you have your choice of dog breeds narrowed down, try one of these sites to help you find the perfect pet:

 

 

 


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by Brenda Nelson

Is there nothing cuter than a puppy? Is there no harder decision for a potential new owner than picking one? One of the first things a person needs to consider is do they want a purebred or a mixed br...More>
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Cute Slideshow!

See the 25 most popular dog breeds.


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by Oscar Trump

Hybrid vigour or heterosis with mixed breed dogs such as Labradoodles Various contentions have been put forward in the dog world by some, (eg those against mixed dog breeds), that 'hybrid vigor' is a...More>
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by Lindsay Horvath

Asking which dog breed makes the best pet is comparable to asking whether cats or dogs are better pets. There is no right or wrong answer, and different people will have different opinions based on pa...More>
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Non-sporting Dogs


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Dog Breeds: The essential guide to choosing your perfect canine companion.
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
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Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
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by Pat Gray

Certain dog breeds, like certain people, are lazy by nature, but there are no dogs that are truly maintenance-free (if nothing else, you may have to pick them up to put them on the sofa). However, the...More>
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by Linda Mann

"The Best Dog Ever" My dog, his name is Cloud, is the best of the best for a family dog. My husband and I have had him since he was six weeks old and he is now five years old and he thinks he is still...More>
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by Jenn Zamorsky

When choosing a dog to watch over your family, you want to think about certain factors such as: where you live, what type of climate you live in, what size of family you have, and if you have children...More>
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Herding Dogs


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Comments (1 to 5 of 5)

Pat Gray
Apr 07, 09 at 12:18 PM
Great site Raven, and thanks for including the rescue dogs - there are plenty of purebred dogs out there in shelters looking for their forever-homes too.
Stacy Kaaki
Feb 28, 09 at 11:39 PM
This is a great Zone! Love the articles. Keep up the great work. Stacy
Raven Lebeau
Feb 21, 09 at 04:01 PM
Hi, Angie and Melissa! Thanks for stopping by. I'm still adding articles to the lists of different dog breeds; I plan to have one on every AKC recognized breed. Thanks for the link on Pets and Information!
Melissa R. Bickel
Feb 21, 09 at 03:25 PM
This is a fantastic zone. I am going to link it with the Pets and Information zone.
Angie Pollock
Feb 21, 09 at 12:56 AM
I love your zone! Thank you for the great place to see the different dog breeds, Angie

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by Stacy Kaaki

Breed Clubs are organizations dedicated to the breeding and welfare of a specific breed. These clubs differ from kennel clubs in that kennel clubs are open to purebred dogs of any breed and are not br...More>
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by Sharon Lea Hill

Dog lovers with allergies are always looking for that special breed of dog that will not cause an allergic reaction. Unfortunately, there are NO non-allergic dogs. All dogs can cause an allergic react...More>
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by Rita Chaney

Once you've made the decision to get a dog, where do you plan to get it? Pet stores and expensive breeders are obvious options. But, why not consider a rescue league dog? There are many merits of gett...More>
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by Jennifer Walker

The wonderful thing about small dogs is that they are easier to keep in a small home than large dogs. There are many breeds to choose from, and the Cockapoo is a great choice.While some people think c...More>
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by Karon Brandt

The American Kennel Club was started in 1884 by dog lovers and breeders who wished to maintain the purity of a blood line of dogs. Thus, the traits and specific characteristics expected of a recognize...More>
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