Pomeranians are just adorable little dog breeds that even Queen Victoria was so captivated with, leading to her owning several Poms. It’s no wonder that just like the rich and famous, many people are interested in owning this toy dog. However, let’s face the fact that being a pet owner is not all rainbows and…
You often see them in chick flicks. Some rich lady carrying a Chihuahua in her purse all dolled-up usually adorned in some expensive jewelry or a designer dog hoodie. That’s probably why they are called ‘purse dogs’. Chihuahuas are an easily recognizable dog breed particularly famous for their playful and dynamic personality. If you love…
Whereas many dog breeds have origins that are cloaked in controversy, those of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are cloaked in confusion. So let’s clear it up for you: For starters, you must realize that there indeed does exist a breed known as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. There also exists a breed known as King…
Through the centuries, when the earliest travelers and explorers were seeking new worlds, the dogs from the orient have caught the eye of dog enthusiasts all over the world and have ranked high on the canine popularity polls. Since the late 1800′s, the Pekingese and the Chow Chow gained fame in Britain and Europe and…
If you watch television, you’ve probably seen celebrities like Paris Hilton toting around tiny dogs with big poppy brown eyes. These dogs, called Chihuahuas, are one of the smallest dog breeds in the world. The Chihuahua first appeared in Mexico and does well in warmer climates. Of course, a doggy sweater can make one of…
The Maltese is the oldest breed of all the lap dogs. It was a favorite of royal families and was especially popular with the ladies of the royal courts. The women would carry the Maltese on their sleeves as little ornaments to attest to their station in life. It is said that the Greek Philosopher…
The Pekingese is an ancient breed of dog that originated in China. Despite the fact that this breed is said to be over 2,000 years old, its look has not changed within that time. The Pekingese was originally bred as a lap dog and companion. The Pekingese is also called The Lion Dog and the…
The Shih Tzu originates from China and was originally developed to be a lap dog and companion to Chinese Royalty. The origins of this breed date back to the 1800′s, when it was developed in China during the reign of the Empress Dowager Cixi or Tz’u-shi, which explains the origins of the name. The Shih…
If you love the sleek, muscled appearance of the Doberman Pinscher, but you don’t want a big dog, you may want to consider a Miniature Pinscher. These dogs are very similar in appearance to Dobermans, but are almost one hundred pounds lighter. The Miniature Pinscher may look like a miniature Doberman, but these dogs are…
If you’ve seen Men In Black or Milo and Otis, you probably have fallen in love with the charming Pugs who acted in these movies. While the distinctive appearance of this breed may be the first thing that attracts people to the Pug, it is the Pug’s personality that wins the lifelong devotion of dog…
