It’s called a “button ear,” and it’s when the lower lobe portion of a semi-erect ear stands upri...
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For the Xoloitzcuintle Breeder
Xoloitzcuintle owners and breeders were asked in 2014: What are the most important breed characteristics to keep in mind...
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Name the Ears
With regard to this dog’s ears, does it have: 1) Bat ears; 2) Prick ears; 3) Cocked ears; 4) Ears? What ears? 5) C...
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The Mourning German Shepherd Dog
Ciccio, a 12-year-old German Shepherd whose owner died two months ago, attends Mass at the church of Santa Maria Assunta...
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Why Soundness Matters in Dogs
What makes a purebred dog a “purpose bred” dog is doing a specific job, whether it’s to herd sheep, re...
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A Title at Both Ends
We defer to the experts who own this breed, but it’s our understanding that in Norway, a Norwegian Elkhound cannot...
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Photo of the Year 2013
This photo by Philip Watts won the “portraits” category of the Kennel Club’s 2013 Dog Photographs of t...
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The Foundation of Xoloitzcuintlis
The Archduchess Felix of Austria, better known as the Countess Lascelles de Premio Real, or ”Lascie,” was the drivin...
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Thinking of Owning a Xoloitzcuintli?
A perfect match between owner and breed ensures that a dog is in his or her forever home. Loving our breeds includes rec...
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So There are These Three German Shepherds in Pub
It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but the video is actually better: ...
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No More Woof
Swedish researchers are developing the world’s first headset that can translate a dog’s thoughts into Englis...
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Responsible Breeders
Responsible breeders? Oh yeah, they’re out there. And they look like what’s described in this video. Thanks ...
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Bold and Daring Retrieves
“The Irish Water Spaniel was quickly received by both Irish and English sportsmen for its bold and daring retrieve...
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We Act Like Our Dogs?
It’s not enough we’re said to look like our dogs. Researchers now say we act like them, too and explain why ...
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The Dachshund Poem
E. B. White’s poem about Dachshunds: The Dachshund’s affectionate, He wants to wed with you: Lie down to sle...
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The Non-Breed Specific Disease
Cancer kills one in four dogs and it doesn’t much care the breed, or however many, a dog is. Various studies tell us t...
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Your Veterinarian’s Opinion May Surprise You – So Ask!
Martin Feltman and Richard Linnehan were both NASA astronauts and veterinarians. After an extended stay in orbit, would ...
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Do You Know Your Dog’s Bark?
Researchers in Hungary found that humans have a remarkable ability to categorize various types of dog vocalizations and ...
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Be a Dog Owner, Not a “Guardian”
This isn’t a pet-law page, but since the topic came up in another thread on the page, it might be worth mentioning...
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