To the Tuareg nomads in the sub-Sahelian desert, these canine companions are referred to as “Aidi- n’Ailluli...
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Ruth Gordon’s Dog
Ruth Gordon. In 1968, she won an Oscar for her supporting role in “Rosemary’s Baby” (who else did this mov...
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Hairless or Puff
The Chinese Crested Hairless and Puff, as seen here, are sometimes referred to as the “My Little Ponies” of ...
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From Spaniel to Chin
Before it was known as the Japanese Chin, the breed was referred to as the Japanese Spaniel and was accepted by the #...
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The Hare Foot
We don’t think we have a foot fetish, but we do put importance on dog feet because, for starters, it holds them u...
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The Tallest Spaniel
The fabulous Irish Water Spaniel, the tallest of all spaniels, is known as the “Clever Clown Dog” for itR...
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Monday Ugh
Everything becomes right side up when Friday arrives and it’s worth the effort to flip over. Tibetan Spaniel by Sa...
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A “Blonde” Breed
Do blonde’s have more fun? Ask the Finnish Lapphund which includes “blonde” as one of its AKC accep...
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They’re Loud.They Target Little Furry Things.They’re Stubborn. And We Love them
Given the chance, these dog would work from sun up to sun down with enthusiasm. Did we mention that they need lots of ex...
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Name the Breed That Has “More Fun”
In all of dogdom, only one breed “has more fun.” Why? Because it’s the only breed in which “blon...
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The Breed That Has “More Fun”
It may be the only AKC breed in which one of its allowed colors is “blonde.” Would you have guessed that it...
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The Schipperke’s Tail, or Lack Thereof
One day, two shoemakers “got into it.” One was sick and tired of the other’s dog trespassing over his ...
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A Snippet of Mudi History
Like all Hungarian breeds, the Mudi‘s history has been largely lost to wars and occupations. It’s known that...
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Free for Mudik
We rely on our Mudi experts to confirm this, but our reading tells us that in 2002, the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOE) Mud...
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The Fool on the Hill
Most dog people know that the Beatle’s song, “Martha, My Dear” was based on Paul McCartney’s Old...
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The Bloused Topknot
We all know what a “topknot” is, and most long coated breeds will occasionally wear one at home, if not be r...
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Webbed Feet
Unable to find just the right photo for this post that was: 1) free and 2) didn’t use dogs with horrifically long ...
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Henry III – Big Time Dog Lover
Few monarchs can rival the lavish affection Henry III (1551-1589) heaped on his lapdogs many today believe were ancestor...
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“Clydesdale of the Great White North”
The breed has been called the “Clydesdale of the Great White North,” a dog that dwarfs other sledding dogs w...
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