The smallest of the Norwegian hounds is the Haldenstövare (or Halden Hound) which got its name from a town in southeas...
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Kelb tal-Fenek
In its native Malta where the breed has been the traditional hunting companion of Maltese farmers, the Pharaoh Hound is...
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The L.L.Bean Bergamasco
When L.L. Bean posted the picture at the left on its Facebook page, purebred dog enthusiasts noticed! The following...
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Stubborn Reindeer, and the Dogs Who Herd Them
Unlike most deer species in which the male alone grows antlers, that’s not true for most reindeer – and just rec...
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The Egg and The Beast
Who doesn’t love a good yarn about a dog? We’re tempted to say that most are unbelievable, though given the ...
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Million Dollar Decorator’s Dog
How is it that an interior designer would feel comfortable with having silk-covered antique chairs, delicate vases, fine...
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Guess What? It’s the Year of the Dog
In case you didn’t know, 2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar, and it starts Februar...
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Give Me a Break
The marvelous diversity of our different dog breeds includes their ears! Harold Spira’s book on terminology refers...
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One of the Original 28, She was also an Afghan Hound Person
Though she was fond of shoes, Marion Florsheim was not part of the Florsheim shoe family empire, and didn’t need ...
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National Purebred Dog Day’s 2017 “Roll Call” of Thank Yous
On the last day of a year, we suppose it’s natural to reflect back on how the previous 364 days treated us. Some o...
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Are You are Railfan and Don’t Know it?
We are fascinated by the hobbies that people pursue. From button collecting and deltiology to knife making and cosplay,...
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When In Doubt, say “Nobs”
Here’s a word we challenge you to say five times really fast: Pohjanpystykorva. Not so easy? Ok, try this one: No...
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Tennessee’s Largest Manhunt, and a Pair of Bloodhound Sisters
It was the largest manhunt Tennessee had ever seen, and possibly the largest gathering of reporters in the state as 200 ...
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Striving for Balance
The Vizsla is one breed that is truly able to perform in all venues, and often does. Unlike a few other gun dog breeds...
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Good to be Queen
Back in the day, the line, “It’s good to be King,” from the Mel Brook’s movie, History of the Wo...
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Predictability of Purebred Dogs: Instinct, not Taught
It gives us goosebumps every time we read the story of “Boo,” a Newfoundland who was awarded a medal for his...
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Which Best in Show Character Do You Most Resemble?
With the AKC National Championship behind us, and Westminster on the horizon, the dog show season is getting interesting...
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First European Gun Dog Recognized in the US?
Do enough research and one is bound to run into differences of opinion. While it’s generally agreed upon that gun ...
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A Gutsy Pyr Shep
Pyrenean Shepherds (or Pyr Sheps) have been herding livestock in the mountainous Pyrenees region of France and Spain for...
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The Pioneer Woman’s Basset Hound “Thing”
If you are a Food Network fan, you’re probably familiar with Ree Drummond, the host of the hit show, The Pionee...
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