Dog Breed Characteristics & Care

Affection Level High Friendliness Medium Kid-Friendly Medium Pet-Friendly Medium Exercise Needs Medium Playfulness Medium Energy Level Medium Trainability Medium Intelligence High Tendency to Bark High Amount of Shedding Medium History of the Pomeranian The Pomeranian is a descendant of spitz-type sled dogs from Iceland and Lapland (Finland). Several hundred years ago, these Pom predecessors made … Read more

Catahoula Leopard Dog: Breed Characteristics & Care

Affection Level Medium Friendliness Medium Kid-Friendly Medium Pet-Friendly Medium Exercise Needs High Playfulness Medium Energy Level High Trainability Medium Intelligence Medium Tendency to Bark Low Amount of Shedding Medium History of the Catahoula Leopard Dog Opinions vary on the exact origin of the Catahoula leopard dog. One working theory is the domesticated dogs of Native Americans … Read more

Dog Breed Characteristics & Care

Affection Level High Friendliness High Kid-Friendly High Pet-Friendly High Exercise Needs High Playfulness High Energy Level High Trainability Medium Intelligence Medium Tendency to Bark High Amount of Shedding Medium History of the Otterhound In 18th-century England, hunting with hounds was a big pastime. Although fox hunting was the most popular at the time, otter hunting … Read more

Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner): Characteristics & Care

Affection Level High Friendliness High Kid-Friendly High Pet-Friendly High Exercise Needs Medium Playfulness Medium Energy Level Medium Trainability High Intelligence Medium Tendency to Bark Medium Amount of Shedding High History of the Bernese Mountain Dog The Bernese mountain dog originated in Switzerland around the city of Berne, for which it is named. Today, the Berner … Read more