The Afghan Hound is a British breed of dog whose origins are in Afghanistan. The FCI lists the Afghans in Group 10, Section 1 (long-haired or feathered greyhounds). Afghan greyhounds are considered stubborn and have a strong hunting instinct. The breed is therefore especially suitable for..
Even though greyhounds have long conquered the hearts of many dog owners and are nowadays often kept as pure family dogs, greyhound races still enjoy great popularity. Because with this dog sport the fast four-legged friends can bring their strengths to bear thanks to the shor..
The Rottweiler is a reliable working dog, which is often used as a police dog due to its robustness and its attentive nature. The dog breed with German origin is managed by the FCI in group 2. Characteristics of the Rottweiler Rottweilers bel..
Hunting dogs are all dog breeds that are bred for the purpose of helping people to hunt. While some hunting dog breeds are still mainly used for this purpose today, other hunting dogs have also developed into popular family dogs. Classification of hunting dogs according to their intended use U..
Kiwis have long been a fixture in the fruit and vegetable section of our supermarkets. These vitamin-rich fruits are very popular with many people and some dogs are even enthusiastic about them. But are dogs allowed to eat kiwi at all or does the fruit belong to the foods that have no place in ..
For most owners, their dog is not just a simple pet, but rather a loyal friend and an important member of the family. Accordingly, the four-legged friends are often pampered and cared for. First of all, there is nothing reprehensible about this. However, well-meant treats such as chocolate can ..
Cushing's syndrome, named after the person who originally discovered it, the American physician Harvey W. Cushing, can occur not only in humans but also in dogs. In the following, you will learn about the possible causes of Canine Cushing's Syndrome, the symptoms it causes in affected dogs and ho..
The Belgian Shepherd is a large breed of dog which has been bred in Belgium in four different varieties since the 19th century. The FCI manages the Chien de Berger Belge in group 1. Originally, the Belgian Shepherd Dog was used as a working dog, especially by shepherds for herding their herds. ..
The large poodle is a medium sized dog breed that originated in France. There it was formerly used as a hunting dog for water hunting. Today, the King Poodle, as the Grand Poodle is also called, is primarily kept as a companion and social dog. The FCI leads him in group 9, section..
The German Boxer, or simply Boxer is a large breed of dogs from Germany. He belongs to the classic service dogs and is led by the FCI in group 2, section 2.1 (Great Dane dogs). The Boxer is regarded as calm and self-confident. The strong four-legged friends are suitable among other things ver..
The Collie, or longhaired Collie, is a large breed of dog originating in Great Britain. The FCI leads the Collie among the herding and driving dogs in group 1, section 1 (shepherd dogs). Although the Collie was originally a classic working dog, it has long since deve..
The Pomeranian is a small dog from Germany. It is the smallest of the five variants of the German Spitz. The Pomeranian is also known under the name Pomeranian and enjoys great popularity in many countries as a handy social dog. History of the Pomeranian Spitze belo..
Kohlrabi (in English, Turnip cabbage) is a versatile vegetable that regularly ends up on many people's plates, prepared in a variety of ways. But what about dogs? Are dogs allowed to eat kohlrabi or can this healthy vegetable possibly harm the four-legged friends? We will give you the answer to..
The Bernhardiner is a large breed of dog from Switzerland. There the Saint Bernard was originally bred by monks of the hospice on the Great St. Bernard as a guard, protection and rescue dog. Today, however, the St Bernard, which is classified by the FCI as Group 2, is also a popular fami..
The Galgo Español is a large sighthound from Spain. He is partly also called Spanish Sighthound or simply Galgo and is led by the FCI in group 10, section 3. The Galgo Español has a long history. In Spain he is still often used for hunting. Beyond that, however, he is also incr..
Fleas are widespread among dogs. Accordingly, hardly any owner can avoid having to deal with the annoying parasites at some point. There are several solutions available to control fleas. One of them is a special flea collar for dogs. Whether the use of such a flea collar..
In summer, temperatures in Great Britain can rise well over 30 degrees Celsius. On the one hand, this is a great bathing and holiday weather, but can also quickly become a burden. Because the heat does not only cause problems for humans, but also for dogs. In order to protect their four-legged fr..
The Samoyed, partly also called Samoiedskaia Sabaka, is a medium-sized dog breed, which has its origin in Northern Siberia. From there the Samoyed was imported to England, where it was bred at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. The FCI leads the Samoyed in group 5. Character..
The English Bulldog is a small breed of dog from Great Britain (FCI Group 2). There it was originally bred for bullfighting. Today, however, the English Bulldog is a popular family dog, which distinguishes itself among other things by its gentle and child-loving nature. Characteristic..
