As is often the case, a breed becomes known by the terrain or location in which it works, and such was the case for the ...
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The AKC’s 100th Anniversary Postage Stamp
In 1984, the US Post Office issued a 20 cent stamp to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the American Kennel Club. The...
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Kees de Gyselaer’s Dog
The Keeshond, a Dutch breed, was developed to work on small vessels called “rijnaken” for countless years; ...
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Monday. Ugh.
Wake her when it’s Friday. Photo of Clementine, a Black & Tan oonhound, By Ellen Jones...
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Texas’ State Dog
You have to love a breed named the Blue Lacy. The hint of pretty, delicate doilies the color of cornflowers ends there, ...
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Oorang Airedales
Oorang Airedales. There were a lot of “firsts” associated with these dogs. There are some who refer to ov...
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Elliot and the Lamb
This minute, someone’s dog is meeting a very different animal than him or herself. In this case, “Elliot,...
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Noble Dogs of the Free People
To the Tuareg nomads in the sub-Sahelian desert, these canine companions are referred to as “Aidi- n’Ailluli...
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Ruth Gordon’s Dog
Ruth Gordon. In 1968, she won an Oscar for her supporting role in “Rosemary’s Baby” (who else did this mov...
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Hairless or Puff
The Chinese Crested Hairless and Puff, as seen here, are sometimes referred to as the “My Little Ponies” of ...
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From Spaniel to Chin
Before it was known as the Japanese Chin, the breed was referred to as the Japanese Spaniel and was accepted by the #...
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The Hare Foot
We don’t think we have a foot fetish, but we do put importance on dog feet because, for starters, it holds them u...
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The Tallest Spaniel
The fabulous Irish Water Spaniel, the tallest of all spaniels, is known as the “Clever Clown Dog” for itR...
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Monday Ugh
Everything becomes right side up when Friday arrives and it’s worth the effort to flip over. Tibetan Spaniel by Sa...
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A “Blonde” Breed
Do blonde’s have more fun? Ask the Finnish Lapphund which includes “blonde” as one of its AKC accep...
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They’re Loud.They Target Little Furry Things.They’re Stubborn. And We Love them
Given the chance, these dog would work from sun up to sun down with enthusiasm. Did we mention that they need lots of ex...
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Name the Breed That Has “More Fun”
In all of dogdom, only one breed “has more fun.” Why? Because it’s the only breed in which “blon...
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The Breed That Has “More Fun”
It may be the only AKC breed in which one of its allowed colors is “blonde.” Would you have guessed that it...
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The Schipperke’s Tail, or Lack Thereof
One day, two shoemakers “got into it.” One was sick and tired of the other’s dog trespassing over his ...
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A Snippet of Mudi History
Like all Hungarian breeds, the Mudi‘s history has been largely lost to wars and occupations. It’s known that...
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