Month April 2024

A Dorgi is an intelligent cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi. They are intelligent, friendly, and loyal. Furthermore, these dogs are heirs of some of the best qualities from both of their parents. On occasion, they are also recognized as the Dorgie. Additionally, this dog breed can be found in breed-specific rescues as well as shelters. 

Bracco Italiano is a pointing dog breed derived from Italy. It is also known as the Italian Pointing Dog and Italian Pointer. These dogs are among the oldest pointer breeds and are great retrievers due to their soft mouth. Italian Pointers can retrieve and carry birds with their mouths without hurting them. Their adaptability level is high hence they can adjust to any setting including weather. Italian Pointers are easily trainable dogs, making training easy and fun for the dog and the owner/handler.

The Manchester Terrier is an intelligent and loyal breed of dog of the smooth-haired terrier type. Furthermore, the pooch was initially bred in the 19th century to control vermin, notably rats, at which it was exceptionally good.

American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog breed that was initially bred to “bait” bulls. They are short-haired dogs, of a solid build, whose early ancestors originated from England. This dog breed came about in the late 19th century in the United States where they emerged as the direct descendants of the Bull and Terrier.

Cockapoo (also called a cockerpoo) is a small-sized designer dog created by crossing the Cocker Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle. They are affectionate and friendly traits inherited from the parent Cocker Spaniel and got the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat from their parent Poodle. They first appeared in the 1960s in the United States.

Pocket Bully or Pocket Pitbull is a medium-sized hybrid dog naturally bred to be a companion dog. It is a crossbreed of the American Bully crossed with the Patterdale Terrier. Pocket Bullies are often confused with one of the four varieties of the American Bully known as Pocket. Despite their intimidating looks, they are friendly, sociable, and loyal to their owners. They are known to be great watchdogs due to their protective nature.

The Chinook dog is an intelligent, adaptable, and highly trainable breed of sled dog. Furthermore, the pooch was developed during the early 20th century in the state of New Hampshire. Additionally, it is New Hampshire's official state dog.

Pyrenean Mastiff is a large dog breed derived from the Pyrenees mountains in northeastern Spain. They are fluffy-haired dogs regarded as the oldest and rarest dog breed dating back around 3000 years. They are also large guardian-type dogs that protect livestock from predators like bears and wolves. Pyrenean Mastiffs were traditionally used to protect flocks throughout the yearly emigration to high summer pasture in the Pyrenees. They are also called Mostin, Gos ramader, Mastín del Pirineo, Mostín d'o Pireneu, and Mastí dell’Aragó.

A Mudi is a medium-sized, agile, alert, intelligent, and extremely versatile herding dog from Hungary. This pooch is closely related to the Pumi and the Puli from which it was separated back in the 1930s. Furthermore, the pooch continues to be used in herding.