Top Coonhound Breeds

Top Coonhound Breeds

Dogs 101, Purebred Dogs

Nothing says “Southern,” like fried chicken and biscuits, sweet tea, or a honey-dipped, “Bless your heart.” …Well, nothing except a faithful hunting dog that will relentlessly track game not only on the ground, but up a tree. These expert tracking dogs are called coonhounds, named after the most prolific of all tree climbing animals, the raccoon. Here are our picks for the top coonhound breeds to take you “over the river and through the woods.”

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Dogs Of War - A History of Military Dogs

Dogs Of War – A History of Military Dogs

Dogs 101, Purebred Dogs

From the Roman Molossian to Sergeant Stubby to Conan the Belgian Malinois that helped US forces take out ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, let’s look at how dogs have changed the face of war.

Dogs have certain attributes and physiological traits that make them more than suitable for certain jobs. Intelligence is the most important trait that any working dog must possess. Add affection, loyalty and empathy to the mix and you’ve got the makings of a great therapy or service dog. But when those virtues are combined with alertness, courage and tenacity, you get one of the canine elite, a military or “war dog”—a dog that is in the service.

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Top 10 Best Guard Dogs

Top 10 Best Guard Dogs

Dogs 101, Purebred Dogs

It’s a dog’s nature to be affectionate and loyal, but some breeds are wired to put more effort into protecting you and your property. They know it’s their duty to “protect and serve,” whether they’re at home or on the job. The following breeds are our picks for the ten best guard dogs —the real-life Paw Patrol.

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