A few quips to start this post: “When a child is locked in the bathroom with water running, and he says he’s...
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“De l’allure”
We’ve gone on record in how we feel about standardizing breed standards: We don’t like it. As convenient as ...
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Practically Human
A marvelous line appears in Robert Leighton’s fine book, Dogs and All About Them : “Few dogs possess the f...
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The “50 percent” Queen
Some sources would have you believe that Queen Victoria was the first person to show Pomeranians and was responsible for...
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That One Question
There is always that one question that plagues the owner of most every AKC breed, the question that’s asked so oft...
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It’s “Immaterial”
In the exacting world of conformation and its adherence to breed standards, “immaterial” isn’t a word ...
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The Sexiest Man Alive (and his dogs)
He swept her up in her arms after her narrow escape from certain death, his muscular arms enveloping her in the safety s...
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The “Sakha yta” Joins the FCI
A little good press goes a long way, not just for people, and not just these days, but for dogs “back in the day.&...
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The “Huskimaw”
Have you ever noticed that when researching something, you sometimes find information you didn’t want to know? Our...
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The Tomboy Toy
There are some things you only know by living with a breed, and Yorkshire Terrier owners can attest to how active –...
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“The Black Beauty of Norrland”
The Swedish Lapphund, likely one of Sweden’s oldest breeds, is originally from a land called Sapmi by the Sámi pe...
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A now-Rare Coat
The Borzoi, an exquisite creature if ever there was one, has an AKC breed standard in which its coat is described as b...
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The Dunghill Barker
Most sources are in agreement that the German Spitz is not only one of the most ancient dog breeds, but the oldest one o...
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The “Yodeling” Duck Herder
According to several sources, about a dozen indigenous Indian dog breeds remain in India, and nearly all are endangered....
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Snakes on a Plane: JRTs on the Ground
Did you know that Hawaii has no native snakes? In fact, the last time a snake was found in the state was in 1998, and ...
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The Italian “Swiss Army Knife” Canine
The fabulous Bracco Italiano is one of only two native gun dog breeds of Italy (the other being the equally fabulous Spi...
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This Baby’s Breed Bounces!
Over on our Facebook page, we challenged readers to name the breed of this minutes-old puppy, a tough assignment if the ...
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A New Breed at the 2019 National Dog Show
The Azawakh is the only breed recognized by the AKC that is taller than it is long, but at the National Dog Show this ye...
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The Breed Saved by Common Sense
Are you familiar with the Swiss Hound? It is an ancient breed that was influenced by French hounds brought to Switzerl...
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The “Rising Sun” Mark
It’s a little unnerving to see a dog’s conformation presented in this way (it’s a little too much like...
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