If it seems to you that every time we mention a college or university’s school mascot, it’s a Bulldog, it...
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This delightful creature is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, a breed whose roots date back to at least the early 18th centur...
Read MoreDogs in Heaven
A couple of days ago, a very sad Pomeranian owner disclosed that her dog and Instagram sensation, “Boo,” had...
Read MoreNot Just a Pretty Face #11
It’s said that a dog with a title at both ends is a balanced dog, or, in our words, “not just another pretty...
Read MoreRabbit Dachshund
We in the United States enjoy the Dachshund in two sizes (standard, usually between 16 and 32 pounds, and miniature, 11 ...
Read MoreBichon a Poil Frise
The exquisite creature we know as the Bichon Frise was known originally as the Bichon Teneriffe. The breed is believed t...
Read MoreThe Taigan’s Unique Coat Growth Pattern
The Kyrgyz Sighthound, sometimes called the Kyrgyz Taigan, or mountain sighthound, is a breed we may know better as the ...
Read MoreBreed Specific Titles: Dogs That Can Do the Job Their Breed Was Created To Do
If you are new to the dog show world, or if you aren’t part of it at all, it may be news to you that some titles a...
Read MoreNot Just a Pretty Face”#10
A dog whose title includes half the alphabet is an accomplished dog! As part of our “Not Just a Pretty Face”...
Read MoreFrom Decoy Dog to Conservation Dog
One of two breeds* making their debut the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next month is the Nederlandse Kooike...
Read MoreRocky, the Mascot (and a word about his breed)
Since the 1930s, Bulldogs named, “Rocky” have been the mascot of the University of North Carolina/Asheville....
Read More“Don’t Look at Me in that Tone of Voice”
We begin with a few “choice” quotes: • “Why, that dog is practically a Phi Beta Kappa. She can sit up an...
Read MoreThis Coat Belongs To a (drumroll……)
You’re looking at the coat of a Wetterhoun. This breed is most in its element when digging holes, splashing around...
Read MoreDeerhounds in Africa
Giving a dog as a gift is rarely a good idea, let alone two Scottish Deerhounds, but that is what Karen got as a wedding...
Read MoreSaint Bernards Still Can’t Fly…
Not long ago, we shared with you a marvelous commercial for REGA, the Swiss air rescue service. In it, a Saint Bernard...
Read More“Daeargi Cymraeg,” But You Call Him Welsh Terrier
In its native Wales, the Welsh Terrier was referred to as “Daeargi,” which means “dog,” though b...
Read MoreFlying In/Out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Lucky You!
If you have the good fortune to be flying in or out of North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas International Airport (...
Read MoreTerms that Befuddle or Enlighten: “Fill” versus “Filled-In”
If you are not a word smith, dog geek, or someone who appreciates nuance, we might suggest that you not read past the po...
Read MoreDog Names by Breed?
If you own a dog of a Japanese breed, is his or her name, “Momo?” How about, “Choco?” Maybe it...
Read MoreLadies: Longer than the Boys
Occasionally (and almost always when we don’t have a definitive answer for a question), we’ll write somethin...
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