Golden dog breeds have beautiful fur, but despite their popularity it actually comes from a rather unusual gene! Selective breeding for this pale cream coat doesn’t seem to have done any harm however. Some of the healthiest, friendliest and best family pets sport a fabulous golden coat. Contents The genes […] Read More

The Morkie is a designer dog, with a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier for parents. The typical Morkie temperament isn’t too hard to predict. Your Morkie is likely to be friendly, affectionate. Morkies fit well into smaller homes where someone is around for much of the day. As a pet […] Read More

Eumelanin is a type of melanin, a pigment that adds color to skin and hair. And it’s responsible for the amazing colors that we see in our beautiful brown dogs. When your puppy gets a recessive gene for brown fur from each parent, they produce slightly less eumelanin and have […] Read More

Dachshund colors and markings vary almost as much as their cool coat types do. The classic wiener dog pattern most people imagine is black and tan, or solid brown. But they actually can be red, blue, cream, fawn and a number of other shades. And some of their colors and […] Read More

How many Chihuahua facts do you know? I bet some of my favorites will surprise you! It’s easy to fall in love with these dainty dogs, but they aren’t just a pretty face. This breed has an amazing history, and although small the world is packed with fascinating Chihuahua facts! […] Read More

Husky names can be inspired by their working sled dog origins or fascinating characteristics. Like that deep, patterned fur coat, soulful expression or fluffy tail! These wolf-like dogs suit names that are tough, bold, clever and athletic. Or celebrate their amazing ability to deal with the cold. Today I’ll share […] Read More

The runt of the litter doesn’t just mean the smallest puppy in the pack. The littlest puppy in most litters is just as healthy as its siblings, and meets the average measures for height and weight for a newborn dog. The runt of a litter is a puppy that is […] Read More

The color grey varies from silver to deep charcoal, and grey dog breeds come in a range of beautiful shades. There are big grey dog breeds and very small ones too. Each has a unique temperament, though they all tend to be smart, loyal and beautiful. From the tiny Silky […] Read More

Welcome to our list of great dog names that start with G! Deciding on a name for your pup is no easy task, especially when every member of the family has different ideas, causing a sizzling debate! Sometimes, though, all you need is one letter to figure out the perfect […] Read More

There are lots of pragmatic reasons for wanting to know which breed of dog sheds the least. For me, once I’d narrowed down a shortlist of healthy hounds with the right kind of temperament and exercise needs, I don’t mind admitting that how much extra vacuuming their coat would create […] Read More

Blue dog breeds have a dilute version of a black coat. These dogs can be pretty unusual, as it takes two recessive genes to create this coat color, but there are some breeds where it is more common. And they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. From tiny […] Read More

My dog is my first companion of the canine kind, and owning him has been a learning curve in lots of ways. Like any anxious new parent, I can’t help fretting about whether his behavior is normal or not. Something I do know is: he LOVES my attention, and sometimes […] Read More

How fast can a Chihuahua run? Despite their small size, Chihuahuas are energetic and active dogs. The first time I saw one racing across the dog park I started to wonder what sort of speeds those tiny legs could reach! I found out that, on average, a Chihuahua can run […] Read More

A crying Chihuahua can be frustrating and concerning. But, there are lots of things that can make a Chihuahua cry all the time. Chihuahuas are popular toy dogs thanks to their affectionate personalities and small size. But, like all dogs, Chihuahuas are known to whine or cry in some situations. […] Read More

The brown Shih Tzu is also known as liver or chocolate amongst puppy breeders. This rare coat color comes from a recessive gene, which means it’s harder to produce a litter of brown Shih Tzu puppies than another more common color. Brown Shih Tzu dogs don’t just have a chocolate […] Read More

Heterochromia in dogs is a genetic condition that causes dogs with different colored eyes. Although unusual dogs with different colored eyes aren’t exactly rare. In some breeds like Huskies, Shelties, Great Danes, Chihuahuas, Australian Cattle Dogs and Border Collies heterochromia it is not uncommon to have one brown and one […] Read More

Dogs with green eyes are rare, but they do exist! Have you ever seen dogs with green eyes? Well, if you have, you should consider yourself lucky, as they’re pretty unusual creatures! Pitbulls, Pomskies and Weimaraners are reported to have produced dogs with green eyes on occasion. Most dogs have […] Read More