Many dog breeds are purely about appearance—think poodles and the Pekingese. But plenty of other breeds, like racing greyhounds, are devoted to specific tasks. For many of these tasks, physical ...

The American Kennel Club website describes the ideal form and temperament of 204 dog breeds, from the affenpinscher (“loyal, curious and famously amusing”) to the Yorkshire terrier (“feisty, brave and ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to satisfy ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Australian Cattle Dog, often called the Blue Heeler, is a compact herding dog developed for endurance, ...

Chinooks are a calm dog with a muscular physique. Chinooks are rare sledding dogs originating from the state of New Hampshire in the early 20th century. These dogs are the state's official breed. The ...