Modern day gun dogs in particular, play a crucial role in hunting, assisting hunters in finding and retrieving game after it’s been shot. These remarkable K-9s are divided into 4 main categories: ...

Their primary hunting skill lies in their extraordinary sense of smell, which ranks among the best of all dog breeds. They are scent hounds, meaning they track game using their nose rather than sight, ...

Despite their ability to hunt otters like no other (thanks to their webbed feet and super sensitive noses), Otterhounds are one of the rarest British dog breeds. They’re playful, friendly, and easy to ...

1. Shiba (Shiba Inu) Shiba Inus are one of six native dog breeds from Japan. They are hunting dogs that were bred for flushing out small animals and birds. ©Rin Seiko/Shutterstock.com The Shiba Inu is ...

Saluki. Photo by Geike Verniers, via Unsplash Known as the “Royal Dog of Egypt,” the Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds, with a lineage tracing back to 7000 BC. These dogs were prized by pharaohs ...

While Labrador Retrievers were originally bred as sporting and hunting dogs, they quickly became beloved companions thanks to their energetic, affable, and loving nature. Indeed, Labrador Retrievers ...

Did you hear that the French Bulldog officially dethroned the Labrador Retriever as America's top dog breed for the third consecutive year? That's right these eared beauties have taken city streets ...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. It’s a subjective judgment, especially when it comes to things we love, like our children and pets. While no list claiming to be the definitive guide ...

It's important to be aware that the most playful dog breeds tend to require plenty of exercise to burn off all that energy. If you have a busy lifestyle or prefer a lazy Saturday morning to an 8am run ...

Basset Hound. Image via Unsplash. Like their Bloodhound cousins, Basset Hounds possess an extraordinary sense of smell, ranking second only to Bloodhounds among scenting breeds. Their long, droopy ...

BCFC // Shutterstock Dog breeds losing popularity Trends of all kinds fade in and out of popularity, and that goes for dog breeds, too. Though the Labrador retriever was top dog among American pet ...