When considering tall dog breeds, note that most are also hefty in weight. Some are deemed giant breeds, and here are the 15 most recognized large breeds. The Akbash breed is usually white and hails ...

Loyal yet highly independent, this breed requires proper socialization from a young age. They form strong bonds with their family but won’t hesitate to challenge authority. A dog trainer is ...

Several dog breeds share the Great Pyrenees’ temperament and features ... Their alert eyes and tall stature make them look dignified and ready to act if necessary. Akbash dogs are gentle demeanor, ...

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

Discover the surprising findings of a new study on dog breeds. Despite selective breeding, there's little evidence that skull ...

A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for bite or scent work have specialized skull ...

Dog folk often call the Westminster Kennel Club show the Super Bowl of canine competitions. And that quip might be especially ...

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Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, the newest AKC-recognized breed of 2025! Learn about its history, temperament, and why this ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to ...

We have some cold threat levels based on dog breeds. There are four columns: Small, medium, large and northern breeds. Every dog is different, but breed can handle the cold air differently. Small ...

The family's dog Sadie is a German shorthaired pointer, or GSP. These working dog breeds are athletic and intelligent. Historically GSPs been developed to be versatile hunters, earning themselves ...