The only correct ear for the Toy variety of the Manchester Terrier is the naturally erect ear. If you see a Manchester a...
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Did a Havanese inspired Charles Dickens’ character, Tiny Tim? We may never know, but we do know that the author ha...
Read MoreA Snippet of Glen of Imaal History
The Glen of Imaal is an actual place located in the western slopes of the Wicklow Mountains between Baltinglass and Holl...
Read MoreGuess Who Was an Early Afghan Hound Patron?
Kuchi Hound, Balkh Hound, Baluchi or Barutzy Hound. Eastern Greyhound, Kabul Hound, African Hound or Tazi. Galanday Houn...
Read MoreThe Chihuahua Spirit Guide
Many early societies viewed purebred dogs as the rightful claim of royalty and the aristocracy, and the Aztec culture wa...
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It takes “students of dogs” years to learn the mechanics of how dogs work, and why a sound dog can work and ...
Read MoreThe Min Pin Beanie Babie
It may be the only breed in which “stag” is part of its acceptable colors. Stag red. Stag blue. Blue stag re...
Read MoreAustralian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are not Australian Cattle Dogs with docked tails, though they shares history similar ...
Read MoreName this Breed!
Any overall color other than gray is a disqualification for the Norwegian Elkhound at AKC and UKC dog shows, but the Bla...
Read MoreSmokey, the Bluetick Coonhound Mascot
Smokey. The life of a Bluetick Coonhound Mascot. We shouldn’t have to do this, but out of concern that the picture...
Read MoreThe Grey Ghost
The Weimaraner, nicknamed “The Grey Ghost,” isn’t so named only because of its color, but also because...
Read MoreHow to Meet a Breed?
Not long ago, we asked,”If you had the chance to meet and touch one breed you’ve never seen before, what wou...
Read MoreChops in the Bulldog
The word, “chops,” etymologically speaking, got its official start in 1577 when the word was first recorded ...
Read MoreThe Helpful Dog
This past weekend, some of us helped with yard work. Not that you can tell from this Boston Terrier with a green “...
Read MoreThe “PhD” for Dogs
It’s often referred to as the “PhD” for dogs, the highest obedience honor a dog can receive. We’re speak...
Read MoreMaryland’s State Dog
Title 13, Section 13-303.m Chapter 156, Acts of 1964; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-304 made it official. The ...
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland’s Mascot
Maryland’s state pride in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever extends to the University of Maryland Baltimore County̵...
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