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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A Word Not Used Anymore
The word is typically used to describe something unpleasant, unwanted, or illegal - and it once upon a time, it was used...
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Airedale without the Terrier
In truth, it was hard to pigeonhole the Airedale Terrier, but did you know that at one time, there was a movement to rem...
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A Miner & His “Poop:” From Pub to Best in Show
It is no uncommon sight to enter the tap-room of a north-country public-house and see as many dogs as men in the room, a...
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Happy Fermented Grains Day
Here's to the one that loves me best - Who shares with me my humble lot......
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The “One Piece”
Aside from being beautiful, one might ask, how is this advantageous to a sporting breed?...
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The Breed That Never Caught On
Not every invented breed gains traction, nor, perhaps, should it...
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One of These is Not like the Others
In this post, we venture into speculation and unsourced research, but interesting nonetheless...
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The Mini Dachshund & a Fast Car
The song represented the world she saw growing up: A life lived in Cleveland, Ohio where she was raised by a single mom ...
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