The golden retriever is known for being one of the most popular family dog breeds, but just what is it that makes this breed so in demand? In this article we will take a look at what distinguishes the golden retriever from other popular dog breeds including their intelligence level and trainability…
The top ten most popular dog breeds per the AKC from the past 17 years show the strength of the Labrador Retriever and the rise of the French Bulldog and German Shorthaired Pointers in U.S. households during recent years…
Let’s take a look at the list of the world’s smartest dogs – at least the general consensus as to the top breeds when it comes to intelligence testing in the canine forum. Please note that smart does not always mean the easiest to train — sometimes the smartest dogs can also find ways around the rules or get bored during training…
In as little as a year, Charlie went from a newborn pup to an internet star with an Instagram following of over 140,000 fans. This self-proclaimed “certified weirdo” has proven to be quite the entertainer, growing a massive fan base in just a short time. We were excited to have the opportunity to get to know Charlie in our exclusive Top Dog interview…
Are you on the hunt for the best family dog? There’s no quick answer but this guide can help you learn some of the top suggested breeds for families, what makes them great, and also how to pick the best breed for your family. After all, there are many great dog breeds for families, but just because a dog is characteristically good with families doesn’t mean it’s a great fit for yours…
Our next Top Dog interview is with Lilly an adorable Golden Retriever and therapy dog living in Germany with his parents and brother Chicko, a rescue Golden. Learn what it’s like living in Europe, some of Lilly’s favorite pastimes (hint: it involves mud) and more about this sweet pup…
Garth the Golden has quite the precious face and he has built quite the social media following in a short period of time. From his birth through where he aspires to be one day. Read on to learn more about the Golden Retriever named after one of Country Music’s legends, Garth Brooks in our latest Top Dog interview…
Hyperkeratosis is also known as hairy dog feet. This is probably self explanatory, but it’s called this because it looks like your dog is growing abnormal hairs on his skin. This can be a painful experience which is why it’s important to take your dog to the vet. There may be an underlying cause as to why your dog has hyperkeratosis…
Parker is not your every day 7 year old golden retriever. He’s a Pet Partners-registered therapy dog. He’s a spokesdog for cancer prevention. He’s an accomplished model. He’s a talented actor. And, in his free time, he even finds time to race around obstacles as an agility dog, surf and try to convince everyone he meets that they should throw a ball to play with him. Lucky for us, Parker was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with Canine Journal so you guys could get to know him better…
We recently had the opportunity to hang ten with one cool pup: Rocochet the Surf Dog! She’s had a lot to say during our interview but first let’s find out more about her. Yes, she is in fact a surfing dog and she has even won surfing contests but her real claim to fame is that she SURFS WITH PURPOSE. While Ricochet can surf alone, she finds the most happiness when surfing with kids who have special needs, adults with disabilities, veterans and wounded warriors…
