Cape and culottes may sound sartorial, but the words are part of the AKC breed description for the Schipperke. “Cu...
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Kuma, the Karelian Bear Dog
We’ve posted before about the incredible work being done by Karelian Bear Dogs in managing bears gone astray. This...
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The “Alaskan Rottweiler”
Don’t be fooled by clever marketing. True story. The other day, we met a chap lovingly fondling his new puppy. ...
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Large and Small Munsterlanders
Tempting as it is to make “Herman Munster” jokes about these breeds, there’s nothing funny about the w...
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THE French Water Dog
Under certain circumstances, the word “patrimony” can strike terror in the hearts of some, but not so much i...
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The Nose Knows
Why do some breeds that work outside during the day, such as herding or sporting breeds, tend to have standards that cit...
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Zombie Apocalypse Breeds
Back in 2014, Dogster.com presented a viewpoint of their favorite survivors of the zombie apocalypse as dogs. Would you ...
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A Snippet of Chessie History
“Sailor” and “Canton” were two dogs who survived the shipwreck of a British brig off the coast o...
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The Breed Saving the Bush Dog
Chessies are Masters and Commanders of Water, but “Train” proves that the breed is capable of much more. ...
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Monday Morning
It’s Monday morning in January, and these happy faces reflect the sentiment of many of us. Photo by Lindalee Ot...
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The “Stick-Close” Guardian Dog
Like most LGDs (Livestock Guardian Dogs), Maremmas are brave and gentle, protective yet gentle, loyal, and very nurturin...
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Seeing Spots!
We’ve always loved Dalmatians, and in the home interior world, Dalmatian spots have been trending in a big way rec...
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Which President owned Blackjack?
A dog named ‘Blackjack’ lived in the White House. Which President owned Blackjack, and what was his breed? I...
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Brazil’s Native Dog Breeds
Brazil has two native dog breeds – can you name them? We’d bet most of us will think of the Fila Brasileiro ...
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Entlebuchers
Pity the owners of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Entlebuchers whose breeds may often be miside...
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The $600 Dog Collar
Would you pay $600 for a dog collar? Dog collars have been used since the pre-dynastic era, and by the time of the Egypt...
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The Largest Collection of Dog Paintings in Europe
Did you know that the largest collection of dog paintings in Europe can be found in the Kennel Club Dog Art Gallery? Wha...
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The Poor Man’s Greyhound
The British Museum has 14th century paintings that show small, “greyhound-like” dogs remarkably similar to t...
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“Alley Art”
Sometimes, art is where you find it, and when you find it where you least expect it, it can be a lovely surprise. Outsid...
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A Snippet of Kuvasz History
Records of the Kuvasz‘s earliest origins put the breed in Mesepotamia and the Steppes of the Ural Mountains around...
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