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Parti Miniature Schnauzer

August 11, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 8 Comments

parti miniature schnauzer

A parti Miniature Schnauzer has patches of white fur in their coat. Parti coloring is not recognized by the official breed standard for the Mini Schnauzer. So this coat pattern is somewhat rare for the breed. But a purebred parti Mini Schnauzer is likely to share all the same great […] Read More

From Puppy To Full Grown Beagle

August 9, 2023 By Jane Oakley Leave a Comment

full grown beagle image of head viewed from the side

The full grown Beagle is a small hound, weighing 20 – 30lbs and standing around 13 to 15 inches tall. They are friendly, lively and loyal dogs, which makes them a great pet for active homes. You can expect your bouncy buddy to live up to around 12.5 years. Today […] Read More

Blue Poodle Colors, Breed Traits and Care

August 7, 2023 By Meg Austwick Leave a Comment

blue poodle

The blue Poodle has a uniquely silvered black coat and a loving, affectionate and lively personality. This athletic companion pet and working dog is originally black, but their blue fur fades as they grow older. An adult blue Poodle will look more blue grey than black. Today we’ll share top […] Read More

Are Whippets Good Family Dogs?

July 20, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 1 Comment

are whippets good family dogs

Are Whippets good family dogs, or best kept in grown up households only? The Whippet breed has a relatively low profile, but they are brimming with qualities that make them good family dogs. They are affectionate, gentle, adaptable, and pretty low maintenance. I think every family should include a Whippet […] Read More

Havachon – The Havanese and Bichon Frise Mix

May 18, 2023 By Melanie Sinfield Pugh 27 Comments

havachon

The Havachon is a cute crossbreed, combining a purebred Havanese with a pedigree Bichon Frise. These pale coated companion dogs are small, weighing around 12lbs and standing about 11 inches tall. They make ace apartment pets or lapdops, and surprisingly good watchdogs too. This active, trainable dog fits well with […] Read More

Cavachon – Cavalier Bichon Frise Mix

May 18, 2023 By Tanya Clark 17 Comments

cavachon

The Cavachon is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bichon Frise mix. They either have one purebred Cavalier parent and one purebred Bichon parent, or are a second or even third generation Cavachon cross. These dogs are small, confident and very affectionate. They are usually small, with long hair, droopy ears […] Read More

Belgian Malinois Temperament Traits

April 28, 2023 By Happy Puppy Team 15 Comments

belgian malinois are herding dogs with pointy ears

Belgian Malinois temperament makes them great watchdogs and guardians. The breed’s personality makes them a perfect military, service and police dog. They are smart, cooperative, protective, defensive and confident, coming from working herding roots. These brave and loyal dogs are affectionate companions, but their athletic build and energetic nature can […] Read More

Old Beagle: What You Need To Know As Your Dog Ages

April 28, 2023 By Penny Berrigan 31 Comments

Old Beagle

Most old Beagles are still puppies at heart. They may not be as fast these days, but they have racked up years of experience and make loyal, placid companions. They will benefit from some tweaks to their diet to give them the nutrition they need. And a few adjustments to […] Read More

Miniature Poodle Traits, Care and Personality

April 28, 2023 By Caitlin Riffee 22 Comments

iniature Poodle Dog Breed Information Center - The Mini Poodle Guide

The Miniature Poodle dog breed is hard to beat when it comes to pets. A small, agile and intelligent pup with a low shedding, curly coat, this mini Poodle type has a playful, inquisitive personality and gets on well with people of all ages. Miniature Poodles have a range of […] Read More

Great Pyrenees Temperament Traits

April 21, 2023 By Happy Puppy Team 47 Comments

great pyrenees temperament

Great Pyrenees temperament is loyal, affectionate, patient and calm. These stubborn, strong willed dogs make excellent watchdogs and guard dogs too. Although they can be aggressive with strangers, they are strongly bonded to their families and very chilled out when in an environment they are relaxed in. They are good […] Read More

Border Collie German Shepherd Mix

April 20, 2023 By Caitlin Riffee 44 Comments

your complete guide to the Border Collie German Shepherd Mix dog!

The Border Collie German Shepherd Mix, or Shollie, is a cross between the guardian German Shepherd Dog and herding Border Collie. They are around 25 inches tall, weigh about 70lbs and live into their teens. Shollies are intelligent working dogs, with very athletic and agile characters who although trainable need […] Read More

Black and White Shih Tzu

April 20, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 2 Comments

black and white shih tzu

Black and white Shih Tzu dogs aren’t as common as brown and white coated dogs, but this color combination is still one of the officially recognised patterns for the breed. And like the rare pure white Shih Tzu, these parti Shih Tzu have quite a distinctive look. However they can […] Read More

Why Everyone Loves Golden Retrievers: A Complete Breed Guide

April 19, 2023 By Pippa Mattinson 14 Comments

Golden Retriever Dog Breed

Few breeds capture the essence of companionship quite like the Golden Retriever! Bred in the Scottish Highlands for retrieving game over land and water, the Golden’s intelligence, patience, and cheerful spirit soon earned it a place far beyond the field. Today, this gentle and capable dog is as much a […] Read More

Blue Cane Corso

April 19, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 3 Comments

blue cane corso

With their smoky gray coats and regal presence, blue Cane Corsos are nothing short of breathtaking. Their “blue” coloring can range from pale silver to deep charcoal, sometimes accented with subtle patterns or the striking vertical stripes of blue brindle. Many even have charming white touches on their chin, chest, […] Read More

Black Husky

April 17, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 3 Comments

black husky

Black Huskies have one of the nine standard coat colors accepted for registration and show by the American Kennel Club. They have the same gorgeous temperament as Huskies in better known colors, and prospective puppy buyers need to be careful of breeders who describe their black puppies as being rare […] Read More

The Maltese Dog Breed

April 17, 2023 By Lucy 17 Comments

maltese puppy dog

The Maltese dog is typically very friendly and energetic for their size. They do well in families and fit into even the smallest apartment spaces. After a good run in the park or a game of fetch, they’ll lay in your lap and snooze the next few hours away. And […] Read More

Miniature Sheltie

April 17, 2023 By Caitlyn Cuthbert 9 Comments

miniature sheltie

A miniature Sheltie is a Shetland Sheepdog, or Shetland Sheepdog mix, which has been bred to be much smaller than average. Just like their bigger cousins, mini Shelties are likely to be smart and energetic, with an innate herding instinct. But the process of making an established breed smaller can […] Read More

German Shepherd Mix: 25 Popular and 6 Rare Cross Breed Dogs

April 12, 2023 By Pippa Mattinson 8 Comments

german shepherd mix breed

A German Shepherd mix is any dog with one German Shepherd parent and one parent from another pure breed. Or they are a second generation Shepherd mix, so their parents or possible grandparents are a combination of a German Shepherd and another dog breed. The aim behind mixing a German […] Read More

Mini Bernese Mountain Dog

April 12, 2023 By Penny Berrigan 13 Comments

mini bernese mountain dog

The mini Bernese Mountain Dog is a smaller version of the powerful, loyal giant Bernese Mountain Dog breed. Bred by mixing the Bernese with a smaller breed, introducing the dwarfism gene or using small purebred parents, these dogs are under 25 inches tall and less than 80lbs as adults. They […] Read More

Malshipoo

April 11, 2023 By Meg Austwick 17 Comments

malshipoo

A Malshipoo is a hybrid dog combining the Maltese, Shih Tzu and Miniature or Toy Poodle. They are usually a second generation mix. Their parents may be a Poodle and a Malshi, a Shih Poo and a Maltese, or a Maltipoo and a Shih Tzu. So there is quite a […] Read More

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