Dog Breeds

Have you ever seen a Chinese Crested dog trot past in a tiny sweater and done a double take? You are not alone. This is the breed people call the supermodel of the dog world: all elegant angles, a mohawk of silky hair, and little socks of fluff on otherwise bare skin. I am Marcus

The Boxer does a full body wiggle when happy. Back end going one way, front end the other. Owners call it the kidney bean dance. If that image made you smile, the Boxer dog might be your breed. These clowns in muscle suits are equal parts athlete, comedian, and bodyguard. I am Marcus Reed, a

Picture a dog so elegant it could step out of a royal painting, then watch that same dog fly over agility jumps like a furry rocket. The Papillon dog is full of happy surprises like that. Behind those famous butterfly wings of ears beats the heart of a tiny athlete who believes fun should never

Picture this. You walk through the door after a long day, and a dog the size of a small couch lumbers over to greet you. He leans his whole body against your legs, looks up with the softest brown eyes, and lets out a sigh like he has been waiting for you all his life.

Let me be honest with you first. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic. I know that is not what you wanted to hear. But as a trainer, I would rather tell you the truth now than watch you fall in love with a puppy and suffer later. Every dog produces some dander. The good news is

You have probably seen a yellow lab trotting through the park with a grin on its face. That happy, goofy energy is exactly why the Labrador Retriever has been America’s most popular dog breed for more than 30 years straight. But here is what most people get wrong: a yellow Labrador is not a separate

When you picture the perfect family dog, you might see a big brown dog with a wagging tail and a goofy smile. That dog is often a chocolate lab. This rich brown version of the Labrador Retriever is one of the most loved dogs in America, and it is easy to see why. But there

Thinking about a Frenchie? Those bat ears and that squishy, wrinkled face are hard to resist. But before you fall in love, understanding the french bulldog temperament is the smartest thing you can do. I am Marcus Reed, a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer with 8 years of experience and more than 300 family dogs trained.

The black lab is probably the most famous dog in the world. Picture a happy dog racing across a beach with a tennis ball in its mouth, and you are almost certainly picturing a black Labrador Retriever. These glossy black dogs have been America’s favorite breed for more than thirty years. And once you meet

If you’re searching for the best dog breeds for families, you’re in the right place. This guide matches 12 proven kid-friendly breeds to your home, kids’ ages, and lifestyle — plus 4 popular breeds to think twice about. Every kid dreams of it. A dog of their very own. But here’s the thing nobody tells