Are you looking for an outside athletic dog that would also make a great companion? If so, talk with your vet or canine expert friend about the American Water Spaniel. This great dog loves to play outdoors and especially loves the water. He is an excellent swimmer and can be trained for all kinds of water sports including retrieving. The American Water Spaniel’s water resistant double coat also makes for quick dry and clean up once water time is over. In addition to this breed’s super athletic ability, they are also super loyal, playful and loving and make excellent family pets. They get along with other pets and children as long as they are supervised. They need to be exercised regularly so a large house or a house with a backyard and room to run would be ideal. The breed is eager to please and ... Read more »

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as Amstaff, originated in England in the 1800s. Although the English claim they were breeding bulldogs, photos of the breed resemble today’s Amstaff more than today’s bulldog. The breed was mixed with the bulldog and pit bull breed and eventually picked up the name of Staffordshire Bull Terrier. When it came to the U.S. it received other names such as the pit bull Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier, which was the breed name when it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. The breed changed through the years and received its final name of American Staffordshire Terrier in 1969. The breed still shares similarities with the bulldog and pit bull, but now stands as its own breed specializing in agility, tracking, and conformation competiti ... Read more »

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as Amstaff, originated in England in the 1800s. Although the English claim they were breeding bulldogs, photos of the breed resemble today’s Amstaff more than today’s bulldog. The breed was mixed with the bulldog and pit bull breed and eventually picked up the name of Staffordshire Bull Terrier. When it came to the U.S. it received other names such as the pit bull Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier, which was the breed name when it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. The breed changed through the years and received its final name of American Staffordshire Terrier in 1969. The breed still shares similarities with the bulldog and pit bull, but now stands as its own breed specializing in agility, tracking, and conformation competiti ... Read more »