Author: Pam

Standing with a strong, muscular body, the American Staffordshire Terrier is of a small to medium size. Nicknamed the Amstaff, they stand 14 to 16 inches at the shoulder and weigh 24 to 38 pounds. It has a short, broad head and a muscular body. It has a short, easy to care for coat. The coat comes in red, fawn, white, black or blue. Any of these colors can be combined with white as well as brindle or brindle with white. Personality Strictly an inside dog, the American Staffordshire Terrier loves to be around his family. An energetic breed, they need to be walked and played with vigorously every day.… Read More Continue Reading

Appearance This muscular dog is big and strong. Males weigh between 110 and 130 pounds. Their head looks similar to a big bear. Its thick, heavy coat keeps him plenty warm in the coldest of climates. Their colors range from black, white, gray, cream, fawn, rust and white. Their hair can be either long or short. The long haired variety requires frequent brushing in order for their hair not to tangle. Caucasian Shepherds have dark, deep-set eyes and large, heavy paws. Personality This breed may be described as assertive, strong-willed and courageous. The Caucasian Shepherd has to be properly trained in order for it to not be on the ferocious… Read More Continue Reading

Appearance Catahoulas have short-haired, spotted coats that are unusually marbled looking, made up of several different shades. Available in a rainbow of colors, Catahoula Leopard Dogs are black, blue, blue merle, brindle, chocolate, red, red merle, white merle, yellow and yellow merle. It is not uncommon for a Catahoula to have two different colors of eyes, or even two different colors existing in the same eyeball. They are medium to large, weighing between 55 and 80 pounds. They need to be brushed once a week and bathed a few times a year. Personality A natural herding dog, the Catahoula Leopard Dog has been described as independent, protective and territorial. They… Read More Continue Reading

The most noticeable quality about the English Mastiff is his sheer size. It is the largest dog breed available today. This extremely large dog is believed to descend from the ancient Molossus, which originated in England over 5,000 years ago. Its ancestors were used as war dogs or were pitted against wild animals. An English Mastiff can weigh 220 pounds or more. The biggest Mastiff ever on record was listed in the 1989 Guinness Book of Records and weighed 323 pounds. Mastiffs are tan in color, with a black mask covering his face. Personality and Care Although many are intimidated by his size, he has a good-natured temperament and is… Read More Continue Reading

The Cockapoo is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. It can also be the offspring of two Cockapoos mixed together. It is one of the first planned hybrid dogs that became available in the 50’s. It is small enough to cuddle with but big enough to play with other dogs. Ranging from 6 to 30 pounds, one Cockapoo can look very different from another. Its size, color, coat type, temperament and activity level will depend on what traits the puppy has gotten from each side of the coin. Some are fluffy, where others have scruffy hair. They can also have curly hair, like the poodle. Personality This… Read More Continue Reading

The Lhasa Apso is small in size, with a long, thick, beautiful flowing coat. She will need to be brushed daily in order to keep the tangles away. The Lhasa also needs to be bathed frequently. Owners sometimes keep the coat trimmed short, or just trim the hair around the face. The Lhasa’s teeth need to be brushed regularly and her veterinarian should check his teeth and gums from time to time. A Lhasa Apso stands about 10 to 11 inches high and weighs 13 to 15 pounds. They are most commonly gold, cream or honey in color, although they can also be found in different colors of brown, white… Read More Continue Reading