Would you be able to ascertain 5% of your dog’s body? Coton de Tulear owners and breeders are called upon to do so...
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The Occiput
The “bump” at the back of our dogs’ skull is called the occiput, and it’s prominent in some bree...
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A Snippet of Giant Schnauzer History
It’s now believed that the origin of all Schnauzers was in Wurttemberg, Bavaria, and the immediate surrounds. This...
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The Kai Ken
The Kai Ken (also known as the Tora, or Tiger Dog), is a native of Japan, and a pretty interesting breed; the dogs were ...
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The Breed Whose Name Means “Land of the North”
It might surprise you that a rare West African sighthound that comes from the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ...
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David Letterman Meets an Anatolian Shepherd
Back in 2010, David Letterman met an Anatolian Shepherd – – – – – and the big cat it pr...
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The Pomeranian You Drink
The next time you’re in the mood for a new cocktail, combine: 1.5 oz Pearl Pomegranate Vodka 0.5 oz triple sec fil...
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The Golden Retriever’s Name
The Golden Retriever’s name had twists and turns early in its existence. At first, the retrievers were listed as &...
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A Snippet of Australian Cattle Dog History
It is no small thing to provide a brief synopsis of the Australian Cattle Dog‘s history, for it is rich, and a lit...
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“Ty” the German Shepherd Dog and a Winner of 2015 ACE Award
Another recipient of the #AKC ACE award for canine excellence in 2015 was “Ty,” a German Shepherd Dog who is...
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Chillin’ in the Show Ring
When it’s not the dog’s turn, most show dogs are just “chilling” with their handlers, or in thi...
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The Tibbie Scream
You won’t find this in the breed standard, but the “Tibbie scream” a distinctive blood curdling scream...
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Why We Love Terriers
Why we love the terriers: “You looking at me????” Photo by Szeremy...
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The Other Herding Breed That Cords
The Puli isn’t the only corded dog in the AKC herding group! Many Pyrenean Shepherds can cord in certain places on...
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The Word, “Podengo”
The Portuguese do not have a word for hound. The word, “Podengo” was used in Portugal at least as early as t...
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“George” (the Great Dane) and Bella: AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winners
You might remember the story we shared a while back of “George,” the Great Dane Service Dog belonging to 10 ...
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The Breed that’s a Gargoyle on the National Cathedral
In 1958, the National Cathedral in Washington, DC ran a competition for amateur sculptors. The challenge: To submit desi...
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Identify their Breed (answer inside the post)
The puppies in this thumbnail are Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppies. Did you get it right? The image of puppies posted...
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The Chinese-Shar-Pei: A Basal Breed
The Chinese Shar-Pei is not just an ancient breed, it is a “basal” breed, a term given to breeds which have far less...
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