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The Boston Terrier is the American gentleman of toy breeds. He is one of the few purebreds developed in the United States. Bred down from large pit-fighting breeds, it is difficult to imagine today’s Boston Terrier having ever participated in such an activity. The Boston Terrier Read More

The Pug is known for his clownish demeanour and is a natural jester. Although his origins are not clear, pugs were kept in many parts of Asia as pets by royalty and monks. They are an old breed with their likeness appearing in lots of old artworks. They are active and lively, Read More

The tiny Chihuahua is perhaps best known as the Taco Bell dog although this does the breed a bit of a disservice. Unfortunately, far too many people have a tendency to treat this small dog as though it were a baby and this can lead to serious temperament issues. Although they are Read More

“Don’t touch him while he’s eating!” Parents tell kids this every day when they bend down to pet a family pet during evening chow. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year - half of those are children. Most of these Read More