Tail lifting. Imagine that you’re out in a field on a “walkabout” with your terrier when he spots a ba...
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A few “Factoids” About the Iditarod
Whatever else you think about mushing or the Iditarod, we think it’s worth noting a few interesting ‘toids (...
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The Braid We Wish WE had
We’ve seen less complicated braids on a bride at her wedding. Wow. Just wow. Image found on Pinterest and happily ...
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Asian Fusion
We have to hand it to the Japanese for always thinking outside the “grooming box.” If you’re a groomer...
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Rhodesian Ridgeback’s Ridge
Our favorite explanation for the Rhodesian Ridgeback’s ridge is that it’s the seam left from where God sews ...
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Greyhound: Fashion Model
When Trussardi, an Italian fashion brand, needed models for their advertising campaign last year, they put backpacks, su...
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Dog Treats
“Foodies” don’t need an introduction to Alton Brown, but for everyone else, he is a celebrity chef, au...
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Monday. Blech.
It’s Monday, it’s morning, and yeah, it is what it is. Here’s a bit of Monday trivia that you’ll...
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The Well Angulated Front on a Short Breed
Short legs on a dog are useful for digging, getting the mouth and nose close to the ground, and crawling through tunnels...
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Fred R. Conrad was asked to photograph Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show entrants with their dogs. Can you match the pure...
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The Saint Bernard Brandy Cask Myth
“The famed brandy cask is a myth. It probably began due to the fact that the last traveler, once found, was usuall...
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The Mayflower Dogs
We love the humor of “Not to Standard’s” breed standards, and use the artist’s whimsy to mention...
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The Komondor
The Hungarians are very clear on this subject: If it isn’t big and impressive, even if it has cords, it isn’t a Komo...
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“Storm:” American Red Cross mascot,Lassie Descendent, & New CGC
Meet “Storm,” a Comfort Dog (and mascot) for the American Red Cross. Storm, a Rough Collie, has a few intere...
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“Bone Mouth” and “Meat Mouth” in the Shar-Pei. Know the Difference?
According to Shar-Pei breeders in China, the muzzle of traditional Shar-Pei can be generalized into two types: The ̶...
Read MoreQuiz: What’s the Breed Described Here?
It’s been referred to as the “tile muzzle,” or “roof tile mouth,” and if these terms are i...
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The Dog Breed that “Twiggles”
According to the excellent book, “Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology,” a “twiggle” is something som...
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