Dog Tales Blog

It was such a beautiful day yesterday, that I decided to take my two Berger Picards on a long walk.  It was a safe area, so I let them run around off-leash.  They were having a great time exploring their surroundings.  They’d wander a distance…

The Belgian Laekenois is the rarest of the four Belgian herding breeds, which include the Belgian Sheepdog, the Belgian Malinois and the Belgian Tervuren. It is easily distinguishable from the other three closely-related Shepherds by its coat.  While the other Belgian herders in this group…

If you’re a dog lover, you won’t be surprised to hear that most dog owners love dogs more than they love their fellow humans.  This is not just another dog lover’s opinion, studies have actually proven this fact.  The Times of London cites two major…

The best way to describe a Bedlington Terrier is that it looks like a really thin sheep. As a matter of fact, standing at 15 to 17.5 inches and weighing 17 to 23 pounds, it looks like a sheep that’s been put in the dryer…

Treibball is a relatively new German sport.  Originating in 2003, it was developed by January Nijboer as a game for herding dogs in order for them to have something to do when they did not have access to livestock.  For this reason, the balls are…

Hailing from Germany, the Kromforhlander is a medium-sized breed.  They measure between 15 and 18 inches.  Males weigh 24 to 35 pounds, while females weigh 20 to 31 pounds.  Kromis, as they are also known, are either white and brown, or white and tan –…

The bigger the mistake, the bigger the smile.  These are words to live by, especially when you’re participating in performance events with your dog.  I know I’ve written about this before, but I don’t think it can hurt to say it again and again.  When…

If you’re looking for a large dog, who is faithful, protective, gentle, and obedient, look no further. The female Beauceron stands at 24-26.5” while the male stands at 25.5-27.5”, and weigh between 70 to 110 pounds. Hailing from Northern France, this breed has a distinguishable…

Who doesn’t enjoy playing with their best four-legged friend?  There are many ways to play with your dog and the best way will depend on age, breed, activity level, fitness level, and availability.  Whatever your situation or preferences, it’s a good idea to get out…

Who doesn’t know and love Snoopy?  What some people may not realize is that the cartoon character is based on a real breed.  For those of you who didn’t know that, let me be the first to tell you that Snoopy is a Beagle.  A…

This spring, what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than hiking with your best friend?  Most healthy dogs like to be out and about, whether it’s walking at your side or carried in your arms. The American Hiking Society has a handy list of…

Now that the nice weather is (hopefully) approaching, it’s time to start thinking about fun outdoor activities that you and Fido can enjoy together.  If swimming is on your list, it’s important to keep some safety tips in mind.  Some of these depend on the…