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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The Broken Coat
In dogs, a “broken” coat is simply a rough, or wire haired coat. It’s not supposed to be soft and/or s...
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Do Dogs Know Calculus? The Corgi Might
When Timothy threw a tennis ball into a lake for Elvis, his dog, to retrieve, he noticed something. Elvis didn’t a...
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Richard Simmons: Good Guy and Dalmatian Owner
Richard Simmons, exercise guru, and sometimes the butt of snickering, has always shown empathy and great humor; for many...
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HPR Breeds
While the AKC places such dogs in its “sporting group,” the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) li...
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Thank a Dog For Velcro
In one way or another, you probably use this product every day, and may not have know that you can thank a dog for it. S...
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Hocks Well Let Down
If you like to read breed standards, or simply want to understand them better, you may have come across the phrase, R...
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The White Greyhound
In 2009, a garden was created at Hampton Court Palace to commemorate the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII’s access...
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What was YOUR Book?
This was the book that got us hooked on purebred dogs. We were five years old at the time. What book got YOU hooked? ...
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The Royal Collar
In some breeds, a well developed, symmetrical, and full white collar (such as the Old English Sheepdog) is called a “r...
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The Difference One Little Poodle Makes
Think one little Poodle can’t make a difference? Think again! [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/YhP2...
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“Minute Waltz” Inspired by a Poodle
Listen to the video first, and you’ll better appreciate the story behind it. What you just heard is Frederic Chopi...
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Toy Manchester Terrier Ear
The only correct ear for the Toy variety of the Manchester Terrier is the naturally erect ear. If you see a Manchester a...
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