The Leonberger is a large breed of dog. The breed's name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. According to legend, the Leonberger was ostensibly bred as a 'symbolic dog' that would mimic the lion in the town crest.
Meet the Chorkie - a delightful cross breed of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua. If you live in a small space and are looking for a cuddly companion, then this may be the dog for you.
Meet the breed that is often confused with the Siberian Husky and that inspired the creation of one of George Lucas's most memorable characters. Find out more about the beautiful Alaskan Malamute!
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is widely known as Maryland's state dog. These large, water-loving dogs need lots of space and look a lot like Labrador Retrievers.
Did you know that Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel with a Pom by his side? Or that the Pomeranian is one of only three canines to survive the Titanic? Learn more!
The World's Ugliest Dog competition has traditionally been dominated by small, hairless dogs. Pabst, a furry pitbull/boxer mix with a two-inch underbite, seems like a longshot for first place.
Miss Ellie is a Chinese Crested with hardly any hair, a tongue that won't stay in her mouth and is completely blind. But she hopes to show that even ugly dogs have an inner beauty that really shines.
Veronica is a self-described diva and is part of a power family at the "World's Ugliest Dog Competition." She lives with Reggie, another 2009 competitor, and was Archie's sister, the champ from 2006!
The only living "World's Ugliest Dog" winner, Rascal is somewhat of a celebrity. He and his owner, Dane Andrew, are ambassadors for the competition and have appeared on news stories, talk shows and movies. They even share a star on the Hollywood ...
Despite having just three legs, Arf sure knows how to get around! This is his first year at the "World's Ugliest Dog Competition" and he is looking to get to the top!
In 2008, Reggie came in first place in the Mutt category, but lost out to Gus for top honors in the competition. Reggie's sister, Veronica, competed by his side in 2009.
Get a load of the 2009 World's Ugliest Dog! You'd think being named after a beer would be a bad thing. But not when that beer is "Pabst Blue Ribbon". His wrinkly face and two-inch underbite ultimately stole the show.
This little Chinese Crested is one big prima-dog-ma! With her owner, Dawn, and her other brothers and sisters, she is the centerpiece of a variety show in Tennessee. So Miss Ellie is certainly no stranger to the stage.