“To achieve a keen, determined and intelligent expression, the eyes should be well sunken and as dark as possible ...
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Little Blacks
They are called “little blacks” even though other colors occur in the breed (and are disqualifications), and...
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That Hair!
That coat. When asked during a Purebred of Interest feature as to what the grooming requirements are for a pet or show A...
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My Blue Heaven
You just never know where a photo you send us will turn up, and we are grateful to Amanda Zepke Haldeman for sharing thi...
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The 19th Terrier
Back in the day, when the blood sport of bull and bear baiting was common before it was outlawed in England by the Cruel...
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A Dog of the Resistance
In English-speaking countries, the name, “Schipperke” was thought to mean “little boatman” even ...
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An Agreeable Breed
An Otterhound’s devotion may lie with his or her owner, but a darn close second is another canine buddy. Otterhou...
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A Border Collie Record
And now for something completely different: The fastest time a dog unwound a non-electric car window is 11.34 seconds an...
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Marie’s Dogs
“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche.” If ever anyone needed a Twitter account to reach the masses, it was Ma...
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Same Standard, Same Litter, Different Coats
Rough Collies and Smooth Collies have identical standards with the exception of the coat, but interestingly, both variet...
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The Techie Drever
You have to love technology. Hunting with a Drever these days is often done with the dog wearing a GPS collar. Not a t...
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The Harrier in Prose
It’s likely that the earliest description of a Harrier appeared in, “The Chace” by William Somerville ...
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Following What Isn’t There
In the world of coon hunting, the hound that “gives tongue” on something isn’t there is called a “ba...
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A Breed or a Strain?
We came across an interesting passage in a book about sporting dogs. The sentence read, “The last successful ̵...
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Screened Eyes
Notice anything in the black and white photos below? How about this one? It’s the hats! Whether stro...
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A Terrier for the Classes
When a breed is “tough as nails,” one need only go back in time to learn the circumstances that lead to its ...
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We’ve Lost a Good One
Tim Conway passed away today. His comedic genius spanned generations starting with Baby Boomers who first saw him on the...
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How Predictable is Predictable? Meet the Kromi, Master of Unique Traits
As if its characteristic scruffiness isn’t appealing enough, the Kromfohrlander has a pair of a endearing traits t...
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