Exercise geeks among us know the importance of “core” strength. They know it supports the spine and improv...
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Breeds That “Can’t” Swim?
On the same day we came across an article that categorically stated that brachycephalic dogs can’ t swim, we came ...
Read MoreDid the Bard Hate Dogs?
In case you missed it, today was Talk Like Shakespeare Day, and we thought it might be interesting to talk about The Bar...
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Expression, an Important Part of Type. Sometimes
On the face of it, one might not gravitate to a breed known for its “somber and serious expression,” but how...
Read MoreMore Chloe
Here is another from the series of “Puppyhood” commercials that Purina aired in 2015 to promote Purina Pupp...
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Laurie, Lou, and Lolabella
We don’t pretend to always under the work of performance artist and poet, Laurie Anderson, but it’s clear ...
Read MoreDavey Whippet: Still the Record Holder
Five years ago, he became the first dog to catch a disc over 400 feet. As far as we can tell, “Davey Whippet̶...
Read MoreBarn Hunt’s First Champion
The fun sport of Barn Hunt is based on the traditional role that many breeds had in ridding barns, farms, silos and outb...
Read MoreA Puppy and Frenchie Fix All Rolled into One!
The best way we know how to end a day, start a day, or even interrupt the middle of a day, is with a puppy fix. With thi...
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The Scandinavian Trim
There are lots of fanciful names given to features in our dogs, and while “rosettes” and “pompons̶...
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Polydactylism!
Behold the majesty of the Norwegian Lundehund foot. It has six fully developed toes, five of which reach the ground. Th...
Read MoreThey Call Them “Singers”
For anyone who was wondering why New Guinea Singing Dogs are called “singers” by their owners, here’s ...
Read MoreMore of Chloe and Max
Yesterday, we introduced you to “Max” and “Chloe,” stars of a series of Purina Puppy Chow ads fr...
Read MoreA Different Kind of Rescue Dog
As the story goes, an ancient sailing boat crewed by 150 sailors was in an epic storm, every drenched man feverishly pul...
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The Pocadan: Older than the Irish Wolfhound?
Of all the Irish breeds, it’s generally accepted that the Irish Wolfhound is probably the oldest. Or is it? Many c...
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Your Breed’s “Car Behavior”
We end your day with a chuckle – and a personal tribute to “Jessica,” the Cairn Terrier of our youth. ...
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Pretzel the Dachshund
Who remembers “Pretzel the Dachshund?” The story created by Margret Rey (Curious George) in 1944 begins with...
Read MorePuppies in Commercials: Yes, Yes, and Yes
Savvy ad agencies put a dog in a commercial. Really savvy ad agencies make the commercial funny. Uber savvy ad agencies ...
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The Puli and the Shih Tzu: What They Have In Common
When a breed standard mentions something more than once, it’s probably important. In the Puli standard, for exampl...
Read MoreAvy Dogs: They’re Not Just For Show
We’re coming out of winter, so it’s hard to imagine that in some parts of the country, they’re still ...
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