Dogs in Ireland that were smaller than hunting dogs were called “cotters.” These were smaller, all-purpose, “n...
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America’s Most Popular Breed in 1991
In 1991, a dozen eggs cost 85 cents, the most popular baby names were Michael and Ashley, and the #1 song was Amy Grant...
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“Making Friends Around The World” (Entry in National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2016)
Title: “Making Friends Around The World” Artist:Charlene Elliott Price: $2,000 Contact National Purebred Dog...
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“Celebrating the Diversity of Our World” (Entry in National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2016)
Title: “Celebrating the Diversity of Our World” Artist: Sandy Mesmer Medium: Graphite Size: 8″ by 10&#...
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“Claire and Chase” (Entry in National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2016)
Title: “Claire and Chase” Artist: Jim Killen Price: NFS Artist’s Thoughts: Jim Killen is an internationally ...
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Does the Dog Die?
Hollywood has an unspoken, but hard-and-fast rule: Never kill the dog. This was something Martin McDonagh learned when ...
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“Golden Girl” (Entry in National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2016)
Title: “Golden Girl” Artist: Jo van Kampen Medium: Oils on canvas with gold leaf Price: $1,600 Contact National...
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They’re Not Just for Show, and These Sheepdogs Weren’t!
We’ve posted about the Dulux paint mascot before, Old English Sheepdog who were featured regularly in Dulux TV ...
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What Was the Subject of the First Best Selling Book in English?
Centuries ago, British aristocracy set the standard for hunting on British land, and the traditions prevail even now. It...
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Reckless Creed
In recent post, we asked you, our readers what you would do with your dogs if you weren’t hampered by time, mone...
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The Patron Saint of ——Pipe Smokers?
In 2003, all tobacco advertising was outlawed in the UK, and the only downside of the law was being denied the chance ...
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“The Sky’s The Limit” (Entry in National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2016)
Title:“The Sky’s The Limit” Artist: Angela Alexander Size: 30″ w x 40″ h x 1.5″ d Me...
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The 3-Way Hunter
To understand the unique Ibizan Hound, one must go back in time to the Sardes, early maritime traders often called, R...
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Why “Igloo’s” Gravestone is an Iceberg
Under this simple marker lies the remains of a game little Fox Terrier, “Igloo,” the dog who accompanied pol...
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Mucuchies. No, You’re not Hungry.
Some of us may see the word, “Mucuchies,” and mistake it for the word, “munchies,” but you ...
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It’s all About the Face, About the Face, About the Face…..
Yeah. Monday morning. Ask us how psyched we are about that. Photo by Carol Plett Henryson of her Sheltie ...
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The Breed as Verb
It’s hard to believe that the dog some of us know for its pampered appearance was once an impoverished street dog...
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Building Blocks of French Hounds
France is known for its development of many breeds of scent hound, and many sources write that it created more of t...
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Spot, the Telecom Jack Russell Terrier
Americans aren’t the only ones charmed by clever TV commercials featuring dogs. “Spot,” a much loved J...
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Puppy Eyes
One more day of weekend? Really? Who could fib to this face? “Fawkes,” a Silken Windhound, shows why every...
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