german shepherd

Last week, a Massachusetts 14-year-old was nearly killed by two Rottweilers after jumping a fence at a Boston-area construction yard to play with the two dogs. The boy (and his 12-year-old friend) had been known to hang out with the dogs in the past, but always with a fence Read More

You probably thought that vampires were the new fad after the Twilight books and films, right? But since vampires are hard to come by (we think), the non-human creature that has garnered much popularity in recent years is the wolf. Of course, the idea of domesticating a wolf Read More

With the literally hundreds of dog breeds, how do you determine which ones are the most expensive?  The list can actually change over time based on a few factors, the most important being which celebrity owns what dog breed.  For example, when Paris Hilton got her Chihuahua, the Read More

There are many qualities that people look for when choosing a dog to become useful as a service dog or a therapy dog.  Some breeds are better suited to the service lifestyle than others, making them top choices.  Therapy dogs are often found with their owners visiting patients in Read More

If you are having trouble telling identical twins apart, you are in luck!  Research now indicates that dogs are capable of distinguishing one twin from the other simply by their scent.  If that doesn't make dogs smarter than humans, I don't know what does.  Up until now, the Read More

So many dogs will show signs of having an issue with their eyes at some point in their lives, but there are certain dog breeds that are more prone to common eye problems.  During the spring and summer months, it can be difficult to determine if your furry friend is having an Read More

Have you ever heard of a White German Shepherd?  If you have, you are among a lesser population of people, as the majority are more familiar with its counterpart, the colored German Shepherd breed.  In fact, several countries do not even recognize the White German Shepherd a part Read More

Whether you are the proud owner of a German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Puggle, or any other breed of dog, you know that they are naturally labeled as smart, trainable, and loyal companions.  But do you know what the smartest of those breeds are?  If you have a dog that has not made it Read More

Zira is a three and one-half year old female German shepherd working dog that was hired by the New Canaan Connecticut Police Department to re-institute their K-9 program.  As many as 50 residents and dignitaries were in attendance to see Zira sworn in and stamp the town’s Read More