Von Schulmuth's work involved studying skeletal remains which provided a more objective basis for understanding canine e...
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Your Dog’s “Pollex”
Imagine that one night, you are rousted out of bed in the wee hours, and with only the moon illuminating your terror, yo...
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Tibetan Breeds and the Jetsunma
Many of you who are well read and/or experienced dog people already know this about Tibetan breeds, but did you know tha...
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A Pug Named Bosco
Queen Victoria had 36 Pugs in her life, but we may have found her "Heart Pug."...
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If Ever I Would Leave You
H became a cultural "cult icon" often associated with classic lounge singing, and was occasionally parodied in popular c...
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Clean, Dry, or Wet
The fuss over semantics is because when breed fanciers sit down to form or revise a breed standard, each word is careful...
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American or English? Which is it?
A southerner who has hunted over these dogs would shrug their shoulders and say: "Well, it's the English dog, of course,...
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The Nick and Nora Glass
What does a cocktail glass have to do with a terrier? ...
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Brittany & Braconnier: Partners in Crime
The breed had exceptional hunting abilities, calm dispositions, and a willingness to please -- qualities honed by poache...
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The Working End of a Pencil – Not
While our post is about cushioning, it's the kind that nature (and a preservation breeder) provide......
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Minimal, Moderate, or None at All
Most of us may not have this breed aspect on the brain, but those to whom we entrust evaluation of our breeds just might...
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Fire Hydrant Minutiae
Dogs are instinctively drawn to fire hydrants as they are ideal vertical objects on which to mark the dog's territory, b...
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A Bully Walk Across Kansas City Country Club
The terrier has passed away, but his memory continues to hold significance for Ellroy who has described him as "immortal...
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The Oxymoronic Dachshund
We don't doubt that these dogs may make lovely companions, but we confess to adhering to the "if it ain't broken, don't ...
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From Bell Bottom to Pinna
We thought it might be an interesting beginning before we get to something we all see something frequently but not reall...
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Pug Party Pooper
We were reminded of the Matchbox Bar and Grill as we read about a similar situation faced by dog owners - owners of one ...
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Knitting Needle or Crochet?
The moral of our post, figuratively speaking, isn't just to share information about an important aspect of Briard type, ...
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Why Shaved Feet?
Figuratively speaking, there is a "method to the madness" of Poodle grooming, and experienced judges are wise to this....
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What the GSD and Dandie Dinmont have in Common
Are there breed standards that call for this word in the General Appearance sections of their standards? There sure ar...
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The Border Terrier’s Rare Color
The color that once existed now seems to be extinct since so few people have actually seen it, and if we understand it c...
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