Most of us have breeds that are the beneficiaries of the dedicated vision of a few, or even just one person. In the 19th...
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2012’s Wolfhound Silver Proof Coin
Back in 2012, the Central Bank of Ireland launched their final “animal” coin which completed the three-coin series f...
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Not a Terrier!
With its bushy eyebrows, bushy moustache, and distinctive chin hair, the Giant Schnauzer may look like a huge terrier, b...
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A Brief Snippet of Great Dane History
Long before written records were kept, the Great Dane was already a recognizable breed unto itself. And that’s wha...
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With Pugs, You Get Two
With Pugs, you get two. Two choices of coat colors (fawn or black), and two ear types. While both types of ears feel lik...
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Iditarod ‘Marathoner of Dogs’
Joar Leifseth Ulsom of Norway has won the Iditarod 2018, adding the win to his other record as the fastest rookie to ha...
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The “Anti-Stress Dog of the 20th Century”
Overseas, the Coton de Tulear is known as the, “anti-stress dog of the 20th century” for its clownish, happy-go-...
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Chiribaya Shepherd
The Chiribaya Shepherd, or Peruvian Shepherd Dog, was an ancient dog breed from Peru that was used to herd llamas. It...
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The Most Endangered Dog in the UK
The marvelous creature at the left is an Ili pika, a small, and endearing looking mammal native to a mountain range in t...
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The “No Groom” Breed?
In a land far far away, people believe that Tibetan Spaniels are “no-groom” breed. Scroll down for the reaction of a...
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Leskovites: Named after a Newfoundland
It was an awkward moment. Though he would eventually become a respected German music critic and composer, Ferdinand Pfoh...
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Cheers to this Virginia Beach Establishment!
Beer drinkers, rejoice. A beer you can enjoy while supporting purebred dogs! Wasserhund Brewing Company is all about the...
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“King of the Working Dogs”
They are large, imposing, and powerful, and if you’re the wrong species – scary-intimidating. Add a massiv...
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The Fastest of all Coonhounds
Back in the day, decidedly un-highfalutin breeders living in the backwoods of the American south crossed foxhounds with...
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The Hackney Gait
In a horse, a hackney gait (seen at the left) is characterized by a “high kick,” or a pronounced flexion of ...
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Go Large or Go Home
When Radley Handbags and Accessories reopened its flagship store in Covent Garden in 2014, the company chose to go big...
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Rugged but Serene
One might be tempted to think, “Make up your mind,” when confronted with a breed standard that calls for a d...
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How the TT’s Foot Works
According to people who study this stuff, the shape and size of one’s foot can describe ancestry and personality ...
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The Springer Sprang and Changed History
Who doesn’t love a good dog legend? This one points the finger at a dog that may have been responsible for the fo...
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