“Gromit,” of Wallace and Gromit, may be one of the most accomplished dogs ever: He graduated from “Dogwarts Unive...
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Grace Kelly’s Wedding Dogs
For many years, purebred dogs were long appreciated by Hollywood’s famous residents, and various breeds were often...
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Swansea Jack: Hero Dog
Had things not turned out the way they did, a 12 year old boy who nearly drowned would have been the only person alive ...
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When a Breed Standard Doesn’t Say…..
The people who breed our dogs with the perspective of a “heritage” breeder know that no breed standard can c...
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Convict 224
It was a curious name to give a dog, “Convict 224,” and yet that is the name of the prize winning Kerry Blue...
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“Fou Fou” Dog, Our Foot
In 1924, Charles Martin said, “You can always tell by the dog because he is an unfailing guide to his owner’...
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The Weimaraner as a Landscape
Even if you don’t know the name, William Wegman, you’ve probably seen his work: His photography is famous ...
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The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School’s Latest Gunnar
Almost a year ago, the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School announced that their newest Gunner and official masco...
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The Tibetan Mastiff and the Kekhor
In Tibet, one might see a Tibetan Mastiff wearing a Kekhor, or ske’kor, the latter being a combination of the words ...
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Why a Malinois?
By now, everyone knows how popular the Belgian Malinois is with law enforcement and the military. Perhaps the best known...
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The Xolo: Back in the Saddle Again
The Xoloitzcuintli was included in the American Kennel Club studbook in 1887 which made it one of the earliest breeds ...
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Only This Breed for the ATF
The trademark of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms canine program is the ex...
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Shaghayer. Say What?
What do the Pyrenean Shepherd, Affenpinscher, Russell Terrier, Chow Chow, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, Otterhound, Br...
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Prepare to Squeal “Awwww….”
We can’t think of a better way to start a weekend than with this video. Turn up your volume and prepare to squeal ...
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The Shantung Terrier: What Is It?
Part travelogue, part memoir, part travelogue, and part political viewpoint, the 600 page book, “Intimate China: T...
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Rest Well, MPC Maiko. Good Job.
On the first day of December, 2018, a “tweet” appeared on Twitter that was significant not only because of t...
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Milk Bones (and Purebred Dogs Helped Advertise)
The original Milk-Bone® dog snack was created in 1908 by the F.H Bennett Biscuit Company at a bakery in the Lower East ...
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A Dog of Flanders
“A Dog of Flanders” is a tear jerker of a novel that tells the story of “Nello,” a young Flemis...
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The Whip Tail: Guess the Only AKC Breed Standard Calling for It
A blast to the 80s opens our post about the “whip.” Scroll down to see and hear this audio gem: Specifically...
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