Dachshund
Dachshund dog was first bred in the early 1600s in Germany. The goal was to create a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow and fight to the death with the vicious badgers. Dachshunds exhibit three coat varieties: smooth coat (short hair), long hair, and wire-hair. Wire hair is the [...]
Collie
Collie dog was originally bred to herd sheep and still has a strong protective instinct, which makes the breed an excellent choice for a family dog. Some of these dogs are high strung and nervous, but most are wonderful with children. The American Kennel Club classifies the Collie as part of the Herding Group. These [...]
Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels are small dogs and weigh in at twenty four to twenty nine pounds. Cocker spaniel developed from English cocker spaniels brought to the United States in the 1880s. It stands from 14 to 15 in. (35.6-38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 25 lb (11.3 kg). This breed [...]
