The holidays are over, but it’s always the right time to give a special gift to someone who appreciates – or...
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Handsome Dan
We often talk about purebred dogs as mascots here, but did you know that it was Yale University that invented the mascot...
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The “Never Say Die” Terrier
We don’t know the date that the Daily Paper (presumably of the UK) published the following report, but it beautifu...
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The Stella Artois Whippet
Who doesn’t love a humorous commercial that ends with a lovely dog? It wasn’t the first time a Whippet appea...
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Atavistic Behavior of the Anatolian Shepherd
“Atavism” is an evolutionary throwback, and atavistic behavior refers to conduct that reverts to ancestr...
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Castro and the Havanese
News of Fidel Castro’s passing was welcomed news to the people whose lives he upended, and certainly to the Cuban...
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Naughty or Nice?
The satisfied look of a dog who got everything he wanted for the holiday (and maybe a few things he snuck when no one w...
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The Bichon, New Kid on the Block
It feels like Bichon Frises have always been around us, but despite long-standing popularity in Europe and a history goi...
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Your Dog’s Human Voice
For the first time in over 65 years, the Dulux Old English Sheepdog has a voice. The adorable mascot opines on paint qua...
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American Made
And then there are those breeds that have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to breed history. It should be enough...
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Owner or Guardian: Which is Best for Your and Your Dog?
Occasionally, we touch on subjects that have less to do with purebred dogs, and more to do with dog ownership (because o...
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Stud Book Harrier and the West Country Harrier
The Harrier, one of the oldest of the British scenthound breed, is usually registered with the Association of Masters o...
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The Puli’s Corded Coat. Always Corded?
With “Preston” becoming the first Puli ever to win Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented b...
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The Ovcharka
The Caucasian Ovcharka, an LGD, or Livestock Guardian Dog, is a native of the Caucasus Mountains for which it was named....
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Hector, the Fat Finding Bloodhound
The Southern Water Company has 25,000-miles of sewers serving Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the Unit...
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The Brocaire Rua: Raciest of the Terriers
The Irish Terrier (Brocaire Rua in Irish) is the raciest member of the terrier group, so described because of its longer...
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The Very First Police Squad – What Breed?
The very first police dog squad in New York City (and all of America, for that matter) was assembled in 1907. It’s...
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When Shepherds Have Too Much Time
We doubt there’s such a thing as a shepherd with too much time on his or her hands, particularly during lambing se...
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Furnishings, and Three Genes That Account for Them
“Furnishings” doesn’t refer just to furniture. The word itself is quite old and can be traced to back ...
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Name the Breed
The Fox Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Bull Terrier were said to have played the most significant part in the mold...
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