Glossary of Dog Breeds
Affenpinscher
Living in an small apartment in a great big city like Chicago but long for a companion dog? The Affenpinscher is your best bet! These little dogs are intelligent, playful but fiercely loyal pups whose needs can be easily met in a big city—like Chicago.
Affenpinschers as a dog breed, trace their origins back to 17th [...]
Afghan Hound
Think of royalty among dogs – it is the image of a regal Afghan hound that comes to mind. Tall, elegant and agile, with a silky coat, these dogs are the real beauties among the various breeds that we come across if we live in a large city like Chicago.
Belonging to one of the oldest [...]
Airedale Terrier
The Airedale breed of dogs comes from the valley of Aire in York, England, used for hunting small game, it has some Otterhound genes which make it an excellent swimmer. Always an alert hunter, this King of terrier’s stands with his head and tail held high. Medium built, square with his height and length being [...]
Akita
The Akita is docile and very affectionate with its family. The Akita is intelligent, independent, courageous and fearless. It is the perfect blend of tough hunting dog and personal guard. Even as a puppy it is very willful and needs firm training as a puppy. The faithfulness and loyalty of the Akita is legendary in [...]
Alaskan Malamute
As the name suggests, these dogs are natives of Alaska, though they are often confused with Siberian Huskies-even though there is a difference of 100 pounds between a Malamute and a Husky. One of the oldest breeds of dogs on the planet Earth, the Alaskan Malamute is classified under working breed of dogs.
These dogs of [...]