What Is the Most Popular Dog in the US?

In general, guard dogs are supposed to protect someone or something. However there are many different types of dogs that are used for guarding that receive specialized types of training in order to provide varying degrees of protection. We have all seen the popular sign warning us to “Beware of Dog” but unless you personally…

In the United States, The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 21 canine Toy breeds, or breeds of diminutive stature. The term “teacup dog” is not a breed, but slang for an undersized dog from one of these groups, most commonly the Chihuahua. Such dogs are small enough to fit in a teacup, giving rise to…

The answer to this question is a very qualified “yes.” Hypoallergenic dogs certainly exist, but one must realize that hypoallergenic means “less allergens,” not “no allergens.” All dogs produce dander, the main culprit in dog allergies, to some degree, and a dog’s saliva and urine can also cause allergic reactions. Dander includes shed fur, but also flakes of…

A lap dog is a small pet dog that can fit on a person’s lap. It is a general term that can be applied to several dog breeds. The most common group of bred lap dogs is called the toy dog group. It includes popular small dogs like Yorkshire terriers, chihuahuas and toy poodles. Lap…

An arson dog is a dog which has been trained to respond to trace amounts of flammable materials which could have been used to start a fire. Materials like gas, naphtha, butane, and kerosene, among many others, are known as “accelerants,” referring to the fact that they can be used to accelerate a fire. Arson dogs are…

Many are familiar with the Chinese policy adopted in 1979, which prevented families from having more than one child. According to the Chinese government, that policy prevented 400 million births. In 2015, the Communist Party of China relaxed the restrictions slightly and changed the law to allow two children per family. Few are aware however…