We think it’s probably the best TV ad on the air waves lately. Not surprisingly, it includes a Purebred Dog. [if...
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The “Gruff” Breed
There are several synonyms for “gruff,” but one of them, “no-nonsense,” best describes “gr...
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The Breeds of Presidents
Time now for another Purebred of Interest hint about next week’s breed. It has been owned by a United States Presi...
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The Peter Pan of Breeds
We have a conflict. When researching the “Peter Pan” of dog breeds, we found two breeds that lay claim to th...
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Cavorting Saturday
If you’re happy that it’s Saturday and you know it, cavort on a beach! Photo of Marla Vogeley Kipling’...
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Nero, a Philosopher’s Maltese
It’s time for our first hint about next week’s Purebred of Interest, and it’s a particular challenge f...
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How to Make Johnny Carson & Jimmy Stewart Cry
A poem about a Golden Retriever brought these two giants of the entertainment industry to tears back in 1981. The power ...
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A Nordic Sheepdog
For all the incredible diversity found in purebred dogs, it can still be a small world. It’s evident that Nordic s...
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It Wears a Bell and Doesn’t Bark. Guess Again.
There is a breed that’s native to Africa, a dog that takes its name from the tribe that breeds it. It’s been...
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The Siberian as Art
When a talented photographer takes pictures of a Siberian Husky on a frozen lake that’s thawing just enough to act li...
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Virginia’s State Dog
The American Foxhound is one of four breeds of American origin; George Washington imported foxhounds into Virginia for h...
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The Foxhound’s Tongue
You’ve heard us refer to the fine “voice” of the American Foxhound, but what does that really mean, ...
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A Snippet of American Foxhound History
The American Foxhound is truly one of America’s native sons having been developed from Foxhounds brought to Ameri...
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The Breed with a “Pelt”
A Border Terrier’s skin is referred to as her “pelt,” or “hide,” while coat refers to her...
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Let the Shopping Begin
Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, is often regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, ...
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500 Rottweilers!
This statue is situated in the oldest town in Baden-Wrttemberg, Rottweil which is also the birthplace of the Rottweiler ...
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Vegetables as Purebred Dogs
When words only get in the way. ...
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Dogs Who Build Things, Part I
As we update our website to include much older posts, we’re prompted to reprise some of them with our newer reader...
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How Do You Pronounced “Entlebucher?”
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs, a smaller version of Molossus type ancest...
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Vegie Dogs
Do your purebred dogs like raw vegetables? Do they like it this much? [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/C...
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