For the love of DogsHomeAdoptionDid you know?Contact usDog BreedsDogs A to ZChoosing a Healthy Puppy ChecklistChoosing the Right DogPreparing For Your New DogPuppy or Adult ?Purebred or Mixed ?Raising a PuppySettling InWhere To Get a DogUnderstanding Your DogCollar and LeashPotty Training Your PuppyYour Dogs HealthU.S. Pet DirectoryDog ProductsApparel & AccessoriesBeds & FurnitureCarriers & Travel ProductsDoors, Gates & RampsCollars, Harnesses & LeashesCouture!Feeding & Watering SuppliesFoodGroomingHealth SuppliesHouses, Kennels & PensLitter & HousebreakingMedicationsMemorialsToysTraining & Behavior AidsTreatsHolidayBorder ColliePosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013The Border Collie is a herding dog breed it was bred in Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, specializing in sheep. It is extremely energetic, acrobatic, athletic and smart. They compete with huge success in dog sports and sheepdog competitions. They have been...Read MoreGerman ShepherdPosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013  The German Shepherd   Origins The large sized dog known as the German Shepherd originated in Germany in 1899. Known as the Alsatian in parts of Europe, the breed is among the world’s most recognized breeds and is one of the top 10 most popular breeds in America. Captain Max von...Read MoreBulldogPosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013Origins & Brief History As Perhaps the preeminent and certainly most popular of the    “Bully” breeds, the Bulldog, also known as the English or British Bulldog, is difficult to miss if  You see one. From It’s distinct head and jaw, to It’s squat, muscular stance, It’s not difficult...Read MoreDoberman PinscherPosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013Doberman Pinscher   Origin and brief history The Doberman Pinscher is a relatively new breed, having been developed between the late 19th – early 20th century by a travelling tax collector named Louis Dobermann who hailed from Apolda in Germany. Due to the nature of...Read MoreBasset HoundPosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013Origins and Brief History The Basset Hound is a descendent from the Bloodhound breed.  The name itself comes from the French word “bas,” which means low.  This points to their short legs keeping them low to the ground.  The dog breed became popular in Europe, and was used as a show dog,...Read MoreDog BreedsPosted by Oscar Acosta on Aug 8, 2013 Dog Breeds by Group   Click on the links below for a detailed description of each dog breed    Herding Dogs  Hounds  Non-Sporting Dogs  Sporting Dogs  Terriers  Toy Dogs  Working Dogs     Share this:LinkedInPinterestFacebookLike this:Like...Read MorePreviousNextDid you knowCanine Compass ?Posted by Oscar Acosta on Jan 10, 2014Share this:LinkedInPinterestFacebookLike this:Like...Read MoreAdoptionPet of the Week – Broward County 04/03/14Posted by Oscar Acosta on Apr 3, 2014Shyanne (ID A501351) wants to be part of your family!  This lively 26 pound, 3 year young cattle dog mi