Despite the roles she often played, she was down-to-earth, and a dog owner. They included a Sealyham Terrier, a Scottie,...
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These Terriers are Close but Different
Though these terrier are different breeds, they do have a few things in common, and the first commonality is cultural au...
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Chile’s First Breed
Fiction doesn't stray from the truth. This terrier is a mischievous breed that makes its people laugh with its screwball...
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The Black B**** of Linlithgow
But as the old expression goes that we just made up, if you throw a dart at a pub in the UK, the odds are favorable that...
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Blood Sample, Please
In 2021, the Biewer Terrier became the first breed to be admitted into AKC utilizing such a study. It was a remarkable f...
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One Nun Who Got Things Running
In her novel “The Ninth Hour,” “author Alice McDermott write, "It’s the nuns who keep things running,” Given D...
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Rare, and therefore Superior
We are fond of pointing out that the history of dog breeds is closely tied to the history of the people who created it f...
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A Potential Record?
There is no established timetable for adding new dogs, and breeds typically compete in the Miscellaneous Class for one t...
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What Color Coonhound?
In real life, a Black and Tan Coonhound can exhibit a range of tan shades, from the darkest "Hawaiian Tropic" mahogany t...
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Calling Dr. Bulldog
If you'd been awake during your procedure, you would have heard your surgeon request: "Bulldogs, please." ...
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Argentina’s “First Dog?”
She was a complex lady, and if nothing else, charismatic and flamboyant. And nothing short of a special breed of dog wou...
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The First Dog to Drive Across America
The trip hadn't been without its mishaps. They blew tires, got lost or stuck in mud, crashed, lost equipment, encountere...
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The Indian Ghost Dog
The Animal Husbandry Department of the Tamil Nadu government has sponsored dog shows and even set up breeding centers in...
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When Color Follows Function
The driest and hottest regions of the world include Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya, countries where the Sloughi was...
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The Miserable Life of a Celebrity Bull Terrier
Neville is no slouch in the fame department. He's been photographed in his famous owner's designs (and by Architectural ...
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The Bedford Beagle
Whether it's cocktails, boots, or furniture, we are intrigued by how something inanimate comes to be named for a creatur...
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The Moderate Setter
Hunters in the UK developed sporting dogs (specifically, setters) to be their helpers in the field, and as a whole, the ...
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“Promotion and Development of the High Class Bird Dog”
Professional bird dog trainers exploded in numbers in the 50s, in large part because the popularity for training hunting...
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“Not at This House”
Though searching for human remains is not in everyone's wheelhouse, few would argue the value of bringing closure to ber...
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Rock and ROLL!
Preservation breeders know how well the long, low, wide and sturdy build of their breed is perfect for pushing through t...
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