http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of these dogs need lots of exercise and a fair amount of l... http://www.a1articles.com/article_104741_54.html 17th November 2006 The Toy Group includes most of the very small and miniature lap dogs and apartment-sized companion dog breeds. Toy dogs play a critical role in the lives of people that live alone and their presence can have beneficial effects on the health of the sick, t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_104740_54.html 17th November 2006 The Non-Sporting Group includes dog breeds that don't seem to fit well in any other group. The name doesn't really fit the group and they would better named "Specialty Dogs" as the group includes some of the most interesting and exotic breeds. The breeds ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_91650_54.html 03rd October 2006 There are three distinct Schnauzer dog breeds. The oldest and progenitor of the other two Schnauzer breeds is the mid-sized Standard Schnauzer or Mittelschnauzer. While this breed probably originated in ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_78574_54.html 01st August 2006 When my wife and I recently stepped off a cruise ship in Skagway Alaska, we were excited to be revisiting some her family's history. In 1897 her grandfather Jim and her great uncle Albert, joined almost 100,000 gold-rush prospectors who were going to the ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_60259_32.html 06th June 2006 Most of you have heard about, read about or seen the new designer dogs. Some of you are probably wondering what the hype is all about. Some of you think they sound and look kind of cute and trendy. A few of you may actually be in the market to buy one of ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_40569_54.html 01st April 2006 The Dachshund is an extremely popular dog breed which has ranked in the top ten most popular dog breeds for many years. Dachshunds were ranked 6th out of 154 dog breeds registered by... http://www.a1articles.com/article_35829_54.html 13th March 2006 People love Pugs! There is something about that rogue-like face that tugs at your heart strings. This dignified toy breed is loved by royalty and commoners alike. These loving, intelligent, little clowns are extremely popular and ranked 12th out of 154 do... http://www.a1articles.com/article_30969_54.html 21st February 2006 We have all heard of "designer dogs". The Puggles, Malt-A-Poos and Chorkies have been favored by celebrities because they are expensive, trendy and very cute. Many of these hybrid dogs have wardrobes that we can only dream about. Other designer dogs ar... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29482_54.html 16th February 2006 It is hard to imagine that a dog breed descended from the mastiff-type dogs of war and one whose progenitors were used for bull and bear baiting, is now one of the most popular family-oriented breeds in the world. The popular Boxer dog is a playful clo... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29479_54.html 16th February 2006 Do you ever read about a dog breed and discover that a particular breed can be prone to a number of diseases - most of which you can't understand? Are you in the process of choosing a dog and you want to know which breed-specific hereditary disease that t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29477_54.html 16th February 2006 As winter arrives in the northern parts of the world and we break out our down filled parkas, our fleece lined ski jackets, long-johns, hats and mittens - do we stop to think of our four legged friends and companions? Well, most of us don't, which is hard... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29475_54.html 16th February 2006 Most people see a big dog and think that they need a large living space. Well, for the most part they would be correct, but some dogs, like the Great Dane, are jus... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29473_54.html 16th February 2006 The Chinese New Year started on January 29th, 2006 (or Year 4703 by the Chinese calendar) and is the Year of the Dog. The cycle repeats every 12 years and previously occurred in1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, and 2006. People born in the Year of... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29472_54.html 16th February 2006 People wear clothes for many reasons. We wear them for modesty - it's illegal in most places to go around without any clothing. We wear clothes to protect us from the weather. Raincoats and hats make us much more comfortable in the rain while fleece lined... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29471_54.html 16th February 2006 The Great Dane or German Mastiff is the gentle giant of dog breeds. This giant dog needs an experienced owner who can cope with a large dog and large demands on the family budget. The Dane is gentle, quiet, dignified, well-mannered, loyal and affectio... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29470_54.html 16th February 2006 So you are interested in acquiring a Golden Retriever because you think it is a friendly and good looking dog breed and you have heard that it behaves well with children. Well you are right in that the Golden is one of the best family-oriented dogs in the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29469_54.html 16th February 2006 Fat dogs are likely to end up with serious dog health problems. Ask yourself these three questions. Is your dog starting to look a little overweight? Is it difficult to feel your dog's ribs? Has your dog gained a few extra pounds in the last year? If you ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_29468_54.html 16th February 2006