Category: Dog Breeds

An Akita Shepherd is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Akita and German Shepherd Dog breeds. Stoic, loyal, and hard-working, these pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents. The Akita Shepherd is sometimes also called a Shepkita. Despite their unfortunate status as a designer breed, you may find these […]

The Akita Pit is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Akita and American Pit Bull Terrier dog breeds. Intelligent, protective, and loyal, these pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents. Akita Pits are also sometimes called Pit Akita or Akita Pit Bull. Despite their unfortunate status as a designer […]

The Akita Chow is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Akita and Chow Chow dog breeds. Large, independent, and loyal, these pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents. The Akita Chow can also be called Chakita. Despite their unfortunate status as a designer breed, you may find these mixed […]

The American Bulldog is stocky and muscular, but also agile and built for chasing down stray cattle and helping with farm work. In fact, some are known to jump six feet or more into the air. American Bulldogs are intelligent and affectionate, which makes them great, protective family dogs; although, they have high exercise needs […]

The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. These dogs also tracked and hunted wild boar, black bear, and sometimes deer. The Akita does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily. Consequently, they […]

The Akbash is a rare, purebred dog from the country of Turkey. Loyal, alert, and intelligent, these pups have some of the best qualities you could ask for. These pooches go by several other names, including Coban Kopegi, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği, and Askbash Dog. Despite their status as a rare breed, you may find these […]

Known as the “King of Terriers,” the Airedale is indeed the largest of all terriers. The dog breed originated in the Aire Valley of Yorkshire and was created to catch otters and rats in the region between the Aire and Wharfe Rivers. An able sporting dog, they became an ideal working dog as well, proving […]