“Gina” was once called “one of the most famous dogs in the world” by the New York Times, and a 1...
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Form following Function
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen’s long, low, rectangular, and bulky look exemplifies “form following functi...
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David Hockney’s Dachshund Muses
Artist, David Hockney, had as muses his Dachshunds, “Stanley” and “Boogie.” It is said that Hock...
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Henry III’s Fave Breed
Bichon Frise roughly translates as “curly coated lapdog,” and it’s not pronounced “bitchn’...
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Barry Manilow and Marie Osmond: Beagle People
If you don’t know who Barry Manilow or Marie Osmond are, we owe you a future post about Kylie Jenner or one of the...
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The First Regimental Bully Mascot
“Dogsbody” was the name 19th century seamen gave to dried peas that had been soaked and boiled in a cloth. E...
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What’s Your Ear?
Pity the poor human, we have but one kind of ear (unless you’re a rugby player or wrestler who never wore headgear...
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The Only Breed That Can Be Color #535
The color registration code is #535, and to our knowledge, only one breed alone can be registered with the AKC as coppe...
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The Old English Sheepdog Roll
The Old English Sheepdog has a typical roll at the rear of the dog (not the front) when ambling or pacing. This is the g...
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The Red Tile Dog
Most historians think the Romans were ousted from the area around 260 A.D. and left behind some of their dogs, but other...
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Modder Rhu
Legend has it that the finest hunting dog that ever lived was a red dog named Modder Rhu. From there, the reputation of ...
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The Kerry Beagle
Possibly the least known of the Irish breeds is the Kerry Beagle, one of Ireland’s oldest dog breeds that may have ori...
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The Blue Terrier
On this day in 1921, the first St. Patricks Day’s Kerry Blue Terrier Specialty was held in Dublin. But came before...
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The Oldest Irish Terrier
Of the four terrier breeds from Ireland, the only one with an all-red coat is also the oldest of that country’s na...
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The Magyar Agar
Many of the world’s diverse cultures claim a form of sighthound, and the Hungarians are no different (well, except...
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The Older of the Irish Setters
According to the Irish Kennel Club, the older of the two distinct Irish Setters is the Irish Red and White Setter. Most ...
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The Poor Man’s Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are named for their soft, wheat-colored coat, and are arguably the most popular dog of Iris...
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Clown of the Spaniel Family
Despite its reputation for being the clown of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel a serious water retriever with...
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“Big Dog of Ireland”
The “Big Dog of Ireland,” isn’t just the tallest of all dog breeds, it’s also likely the oldest Irish do...
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Meet the Bohemian Shepherd
Meet the Bohemian Shepherd, also known as the Czech Shepherd Dog, Chodenhund, or Chodsky pes. We’ve come across a ...
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