HomeDog BreedsPuppiesDog TrainingDog HealthDog PicturesDog BlogDog StoreAsk Us!Brand New!  Submit Your Dog Photos To Our Dog Picture ContestWelcome To The Dog Guide!The Dog Guide is intended to provide concise but highly relevantinformation to common folks looking  for a family dog. As you may know, manydog websites on the internet give you a lot of information aimed at experts.But  we knowthat families looking for a new dog want to cut right to the chase and discoverwhat makes each dog breed unique. Our dog guide focuses on those characteristicsof each breed that are most important to the average person: personality, skills,energy level, color, exercise requirements, living conditions, health issues,life expectancy and size. By cutting out most of the fluff, we allow you toquickly hone in on the perfect dog and get on with the business of findinga breeder and making the puppy a member of your family.What's New?5 Tips To Reduce Shedding20 Unique Jobs Dogs Have DoneTeaching  Puppy To Take Treats GentlyHead HaltersEar Care For DogsBasic Training TipsHip Dysplasia Health Info10 Reasons To FosterSeizure Alert Canaan DogBorder Collie Rescuer InterviewThe Article ArchivesGreat Dog BreedsAffenpinscherArgentine DogoYorkshire TerrierOtterhoundBoston TerrierLagotto Romagnolo Icelandic Sheepdog Labrador RetrieverBluetick Coonhound Siberian HuskyMore Dog BreedsDog PersonalitiesMore than any other pet, dogs exhibit a wide array of human-like personalitytraits. One of the great things about buying a purebred dog is that you canknow, to a large degree, what your dog will be like when it grows into an adult.Each breed of dog has a very distinct set of both physical and emotional characteristicsthat allow you to know exactly what you're in for when you make the committment
to bring a dog into your family. With purebreds, there are few extreme surprises.
Of course, each dog will have its own distinct personality, but it will still
inherit all of the wonderful traits of each breed.
Breed personality will have a lot to do with the breed's history and the skills
that it was bred for. Some dogs are naturally suited to get along with children
and other pets, but other dogs need proper training and socialization in order
to coexist. Some dogs are excellent guard dogs, with a keen sense of who is
(the family) and who is not (everyone else) a member of their pack Other dogs
are poor guard dogs because they instantly warm up to every person who crosses
their path.
Similarly, those dogs that were bred for hunting will normally have a very
high level of energy. Dogs that were bred as royal companions, will often be
docile. Even still, just like in humans, personality changes with time. All
dogs are fairly active as puppies and almost all dogs will become more docile
as they age. Major breed differences will be apparent between the prime ages
of two and eight.
Dog Skills
Many people choose a dog based on its physical abilities. Some dog breeds
are well-suited for taking long