…Terriers are usually listening for the next source of excitement. Falling leaves are good. Scurrying rats are better. Top image: Whimsical Rat Terrier by Svetlana Novikova www.svetlananovikova.com www.Facebook.com/SvetlanaNovikovaArt www.Youtube.com/SvetlanaNovikovaArt www.MoodyArtist.com…
…with a quote by William Haynes: “All dogs are good; any terrier is better; a Scottish Terrier is the best.” Image: Scottish Terrier by Svetlana Novikova www.svetlananovikova.com www.Facebook.com/SvetlanaNovikovaArt www.Youtube.com/SvetlanaNovikovaArt www.MoodyArtist.com…
…a direct ancestor of today’s Boxer. A more complete overview of the Boxer’s historical relationship with the Bullenbeisser can be found here. Boxer by Carolee Clark http://www.dailypainters.com/artists/artist_gallery/1999/Carolee-Clark http://www.caroleeclark.com http://www.dailypainters.com http://www.caroleeclark.blogspot.com…
…of shark attacks along the Jersey Shore killed four people and injured one. The answer is here. Did it surprise you? Bulldog by Jennifer Brandon/Jache Studio www.jachestudio.com http://www.jachestudio.com/blog/ www.etsy.com/shop/JacheStudio https://www.facebook.com/ArtistJenBrandon…
…spectrum of canine venues, and including historical function.” Image: Spanish Water Dog by Katja Turnsek appears with permission. The artist accepts commissions. Find her amazing work at: https://www.pet-art.net/ https://www.instagram.com/katjapetportraits/ https://www.facebook.com/PetPortraitsArtist…
…a breeding program, and becoming someone’s beloved companion never to set foot in a show ring. It’s usually something a non-fancier will never notice: An ear set. A tail set….
…In 2008, The New York Times reported that Sendak told an audience, “I hate people.” Instead, he said, he preferred the company of dogs, like Melville. We suspect that there…
…States today, some 350,000 manhole covers in New York City alone. In fact, there are guided tours in New York City that focus on historic manhole covers including the oldest…
…football tee, and the rest is Tee and Bat Dog history. During his “professional” life, he made more than 500 media appearances on local and national TV. His passing was…
…Canada Goose problem in Littleton, Colorado. The Border Collie’s staring mimic the natural predator of geese, and they pay attention! Image: “All Eyes” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…most endangered breeds in the world. Only 40 Skye Terriers were registered in the breed’s country of origin in 2017. Image: “Lazin Around by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini) http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com …
…real breed may be known by its close coat which turns the water off like oil and, above all, a tail like an otter.” “Rusty” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini…
…leave it to the breed experts to determine, we’re just glad of the existence of all these aforementioned breeds! Image:”Black Lab Blue Wake” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…interests that impact industries in its sphere, but are not reflective of the real world. Shoulder shrug. By way of an example, no one really cares which film wins the…
…As Flo held Cap’s head, the clergyman examined the dog’s leg and found no break in the bone. He suggested that hot compresses would cure the bad bruise within in…
…and we’re betting you already know that the word is “bandogs.” That word (also seen as “Bandogge”) comes up a lot in the study of many breeds that fall under…
…and American Foxhound Illustration by Louis Agassiz Fuertes, extracted from The Book of Dogs; an Intimate Study of Mankind’s Best Friend from Free Vintage Illustrations and shared via public domain…
…That said, the Klun French Bulldog Club, which seems very active indeed, is presumably so named for the same reason. Image: French Bulldog Study by Catherine Ingleby Stockbridge Gallery http://www.dogsinart.com/…
…by flattening instinctively as the hooved foot cleared its head was not only a study of remarkable timing, but of cleverness: Experienced dogs would nip the rear foot that the…
…smack in the middle of the circle? Image: It’s round, all right, but this is not a roundabout dog. Photo by Matthew Henry comes from the free photo site Burst…