The Tuareg people of North Africa are thought to be the most independent feudal culture that still exists today. There a...
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Des Preux Vuilbaard
Pay attention to breed nicknames! The Bouvier‘s moniker, “des preux vuilbaard,” translates as ‘dir...
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Brossock – What IS It?
Sighthounds are wicked fast, and some have a last minute burst of speed, an “extra gear,” if you will. In...
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New Kid on the Block at Crufts
We often hear about new breeds being accepted by the AKC, but not as much when it happens across the pond. A breed makes...
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Germany’s Youngest Breed
A “romance” between two neighbors shortly after World War II lead to the creation of a breed still thought t...
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Blitz, the Boston Terrier Mascot
Boston University’s Boston Terrier mascot, “Rhett,” is well known in the world of college mascots, but...
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King Charles of the East
When today’s Tibetan Spaniel was encountered by European travelers for the first time in the late 1800s, the dog...
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The Iditarod Poodles
Iditarod 2017, is underway, and as we populate our website with the approximately 9,000 posts put on Facebook before the...
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Pug versus German Shepherd Dog in Scent Detection? Surprise!
Who’d’a thunk it. We came across an abstract written by Nathaniel J Hall, Kelsey Glenn, David W. Smith, an...
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Up and At ‘Em!
It’s Saturday morning! Here’s a video that will make you and your dog feel like slugs – or, it’...
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Law Enforcement Breeds
Dogs have been used by police forces and law enforcement agencies for over 100 years. Bloodhounds accompanied “bo...
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The Quietest Terrier
Terriers have a well earned reputation for being scrappy, spirited – and vociferous. Terrier owners love all these...
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Poodles. In the Iditarod???
Did you know that for several years, the Iditarod sled race included Poodles? The idea first struck John Suter when R...
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The Car of Your Dreams?
Would you want this car? There’s a no-spill water bowl, a “smart” dog treat dispenser, harness hook,...
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An Afghan Hound by Any Other Name?
How many names can one breed be known by? As it turns out, a lot if you’re an Afghan Hound. The breed brought to...
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Poodle Color
Color. It can be a contentious issue in any breed among fanciers of that breed, so a caveat. As we honor and explore the...
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A Snippet of Jagdterrier History
The Jagdterrier, also known as the German Hunt Terrier, was borne of necessity coupled with a desire for a game terrier...
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“Salty,” a Reminder to All Dog Owners
Sobering words: “You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.” The quote comes Antoine de Sain...
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What Predictability Looks Like
What does predictability look like? This Border Collie puppy’s first day on the job: It helps that the grown-ups...
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Stubborn Breed, or Just Too Smart?
Has your breed ever been called “stubborn,” when in fact, the right training method just hasn’t been a...
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