Some breed cuts have what is called “tipped ears.” This means that the top third of the ear is shaved leavi...
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Reflexology – Is It for Your Dog?
Sometimes we share “generic” information useful to all dogs, but Canine Reflexology may be of particular use...
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The Scottish Terrier Mascot
Highland Community College is the only college with the nickname “Scotties,” and also holds the distinction of being...
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The Flying A Gasoline Spokesdog
Back in the 1960s, “Axelrod” was the “spokesdog” for Flying A Gasoline, a national service station business ...
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An Ear By Any Other Name….
It’s been said that Britain and America are two nations divided by a common language, and while amusing, it’...
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You don’t Need to be Coy, Roy*
There are always consequences to “forever.” When too many Russian dog breeds were slaughtered during the Rus...
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The Lyssa and Frenulum
NPDD veterans know that we don’t think any bit of dog information is useless if it: 1) Helps you win a game of Tri...
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Boston Terriers Living On the Street
In San Francisco around Mission and 24th Streets, you’ll find an unexpected bit of street art: A pair of Boston T...
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The Aidi, a Sloughi’s Work Mate
Although the Aidi was listed as the Atlas Sheepdog in its 1963 standard, it never worked as a sheepdog, but as a Livesto...
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The Hunt Hound’s Museum
Did you know there is a museum that celebrates the North American heritage of hunting with hounds? The Museum of Hounds...
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Adele’s Dachshund, “Louis”
We don’t know too many people who don’t like the singer, Adele. If you’re among those who don’t,...
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Can Your Dog See?
“Can your dog see?” “How does your dog see?” These two questions just might be the most common...
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Secret Santa
We’re having a Secret Santa post, and your task is to give a book to a fellow dog lover who can have only one bo...
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The Cap. Does Your Dog Have One?
Knowing dog terminology when you don’t show your dog isn’t silly, it just makes you a well informed dog owne...
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You’re Not Old. You’re Cool.
Injury or age was the main reason most folks “back in the day” used a cane, staff, or walking stick, but the...
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Slovakia’s National Pointer Breed
When we first saw this breed, our fleeting first impression was, “Pudelpointer, a Griffon-something, maybe a Draht...
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Form Follows function
With the exception of Allen Iverson who stood at a mere 6', there's a reason that the average height of professional bas...
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Christchurch’s Corgis
In an amusing (though some found it irreverent) commemoration of the Queen during New Zealand’s 50th jubilee, three ...
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The Power of the Right Words
“Power without lumber and raciness without weediness.” Let’s pick this phrase apart. We all know wha...
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