The terrier breeds are not particularly famous for being good swimmers, they were originally bred to kill rats, vermin and guard their families’ homes or barns. Unlike water dogs like the labrador retriever, the golden retriever, or The American Water Spaniel that literally has water in its name they were not bred for water jobs. This…
Rat terriers are considered a small breed, and most small breeds are not good swimmers, and prefer to stay out of the water, for some breeds even a bath can be very unpleasant. Surprisingly, rat terriers like water and enjoy swimming and water games, they can swim and are relatively good swimmers despite being a…
Airedale Terriers tend to have a dignified presence about them, known as kings of Terriers, they are in fact the largest of the Terrier breeds. Looks can be deceptive though, they have high energy and need a lot of exercise, they’re playful and need a lot of space, apartment dwellers should be aware of this…
In recent years, increasingly more dog owners are interested in knowing the bite force of their beloved four-legged friends, especially with the tests that have been introduced to the animal kingdom by scientists and documentary filmmakers. Multiple tests have been conducted on multiple animals that carried for years the label of worst bites, but surprisingly…
West Highland White Terriers known as Westies are drastically losing popularity in recent years, this playful, surprisingly sturdy, and great family dog has been labeled hard to train (mental stimulation, and independence), a lot of work (grooming, and exercising), and expensive to maintain (frequent health issues), but is it fair and is there any truth…