Skip To Detailed Recommendations Small, playful, and affectionate, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is considered a toy breed. Cavaliers, as they are often are friendly pups, and they are especially good with children. This makes them excellent family dogs. Their small size means the

The exact origins of the DDB are unclear. It’s believed that the breed is older than the Bullmastiff and the Bulldog. Some have suggested that the Dogue de Bordeaux is related to war dogs of ancient Rome, citing similarities with the Neapolitan Mastiff. They may also be related to ano

The Ultimate Shetland Sheepdog Food Buyer’s Guide The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is a small herding dog originating in the Shetland Isles of Scotland. The little dogs were once working dogs on the island. Today the breed is still used as a farm dog but they are primarily known as

The Ultimate Miniature Schnauzer Food Buyer’s Guide Skip To Detailed Recommendations Alert, friendly, and fearless, the Miniature Schnauzer is a cross between the standard Schnauzer and Miniature Poodle. These small dogs were bred in Germany in the latter half of the 19th century. Whe

Skip To Dog Food Recommendations The Ultimate Boston Terrier Food Buyer’s Guide Known as the “American Gentleman,” the Boston Terrier breed sports tuxedo-like markings and a friendly demeanor. With intelligence and willingness to cooperate, this ideal house pet is easy to

The Ultimate Borzoi Food Buyer’s Guide Once known in the West as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi as a breed dates back nearly a thousand years. It’s believed to have originated as a cross between Salukis and a native Russian breed around the year 1260. Borzoi are sighthounds (also c

If your pup is a bit hyperactive or anxious, you’ve probably tried everything to calm him down. From evening walks to therapeutic chew toys and obedience lessons – but what if nothing works? Whip up a batch of calming dog treats, of course. These homemade treats are specif

If you come across a scruffy but substantial little terrier with endearing eyes, it might be a Glen of Imaal Terrier. Besides being a good general farm dog, Glens were used for ratting and hunting. The breed was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in the 1930s, and eventually by other

Store-bought bags of doggie desserts boast taste, health, and premium quality – but more often than not, dog cookies have no real benefit to them at all. With loads of sugar and a base of wheat, soy, and corn, many name brand treats taste great in the moment but end up being har

The Ultimate Havanese Food Buyer’s Guide Small and sturdy with a long, silky coat, the Havanese is known for being intelligent, curious, friendly, and playful. The breed has a colorful history. A member of the Bichon family of dogs, the little dogs are believed to have been brought by

Kuvasz Food Buyer’s Guide Originally hailing from Hungary, the Kuvasz is an ancient livestock guarding breed. Historically they have also been used as royal guard dogs. Today, the Kuvasz is increasingly kept as a companion. Intelligent, intensely loyal, and patient, they can be

The Ultimate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Food Buyer’s Guide The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is one of four types of Sennenhund breeds developed in Switzerland as a herding, guard, and all-purpose draft dog. The other breeds are the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Entlebucher (or Entlebucher M

Brief Overview Blackwood Pet Foods LLC is a family-owned pet food company. They are part of Ohio Pet Foods and Southern Tier Pet Nutrition, a third-generation family-owned business manufacturing premium and super premium brands of companion animal food. They make products that are sol

Brief Overview Now Fresh is made by Petcurean. The company describes itself as an independent, Canadian-owned family business. They have been making pet food since 1999. Their foods are sold at pet food specialty stores. In addition to Now Fresh, the company also makes a product line

The Ultimate Bloodhound Food Buyer’s Guide Famed for its nose and tracking abilities, the Bloodhound is a very old breed. This scent hound was originally bred to hunt large game such as deer and wild boar in the Middle Ages. They are likely descended from hounds bred by monks at the A

The Ultimate Brittany Food Buyer’s Guide The Brittany (formerly known as the Brittany Spaniel before the word “spaniel” was dropped by the AKC in 1982) is a pointing breed that originated in France. Similar orange and white dogs used for hunting have been known in northwestern France

The Ultimate Newfoundland Food Buyer’s Guide The giant Newfoundland originated in the Newfoundland area of Canada. Like the Labrador Retriever, the breed is originally descended from dogs that were already present in the area when colonists arrived. There is speculation that Portugues

The Ultimate Shiba Inu Food Buyer’s Guide   The Shiba Inu is part of the spitz family of dogs. These dogs have long, thick fur and usually have pointed ears and muzzles. Their tail often curls over their back. Today spitz breeds are associated with arctic areas. This is a very ol

Brief Overview Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food includes dry kibble, canned food, and treats. According to the company, the kibble uses no by-products, artificial flavors, or artificial preservatives. They say their canned foods have no corn or soy and no fillers or artificial flavors. Th

The Ultimate Weimaraner Food Buyer’s Guide Nicknamed “the gray ghost,” the Weimaraner was developed in Germany in the 19th century. The breed was once used to hunt large game animals such as deer, boar, and bear but as those animals became harder to find, Weims were bred to hunt small