The American Pit Bull terrier is quite a bit different from his smaller relatives. The product of an historical cross between the Bulldog and Terrier carried out in the UK in the mid-1800s they are a bit of both. The combination, though, is a unique dog.
They typically weigh between 45-60 lbs (20-27 kg) and stand [...]

At first getting a mixed dog may not seem like a good idea, but in some cases mixed breeds can work out very well and you can gain the benefits of both breeds.  One mix that consistently works out for its owners is the golden retriever lab mix.  These two breeds got together very well [...]

I have always wanted to get a chow but never could afford one.  Yes I had heard how finicky the breed can be, but I foolishly ignored those and sought one out anyway.  I could not find one, but I was able to find a lab chow mix at the local SPCA.   I immediately adopted [...]

Regardless of what kind of dog you are looking for you may want to consider a lab mix puppy.   The only type of dog that really does not work for a lab mix puppy are dogs from the toy category.  In general these dogs are desirable because of their small size, but when you mix [...]

There are many places to go for lab mix information online.  I have found several different websites to use, but the one I always go back to is Professor House’s website.  Professor house has a plethora of lab mix information for you to sort through.  In addition to the lab mix information you can also [...]

One of the most popular dog breeds for pet owners is the Labrador.   The reason for this is because labs are loyal, intelligent, and very friendly.  They make outstanding companions and are the choice for pet owners around the world.   Because of this it makes Labrador mix dogs almost as popular.   Labrador mixes like their [...]

Your heart swells every time you pass the pet store in the mall; all of those tiny puppies that bark and plead with their big eyes for you to take them home. It may almost seem like fun to have a career in which you are surrounded by precious and precocious puppies all day long.  [...]

When it comes to getting a pet dog for you and your family, you probably already spent time weighing the options between a dog from a local shelter or going for a pure bred (also called pedigree) dog from a reputable breeder. Your next question will certainly be what kind of dog you should get [...]

The usual advice given to those who are seeking a new career is to find what you love and do that.  What if you love animals? Or more specifically, what if you love dogs? Do you sign up to work in a pet store, or maybe even open a pet store yourself? Maybe you might [...]

The loveable and intuitive yellow Labrador retriever on the popular 90s sitcom “Full House” seems to have done for its own breed what Lassie did for Collies.  Labradors have become a very well known and easy recognized dog breed with many pet owners.  It is easy to see why so many black lab breeders and [...]