The Brittany became a recognized breed in 1907 when “Boy,” an orange-and-white dog, was registered as the fi...
Read MoreAn Oxymoron: Supporting Animal welfare AND a “No Dogs Allowed” Policy
Within reason and common sense, we not sure you can support animal welfare and have a “no dogs allowed” ren...
Read MoreThe Beagle’s Name
Think “Beagle Love” started with Snoopy? Some historical records indicate that Beagle-type dogs were used in...
Read MoreA Snippet of Brittany History
The exact origin of the Brittany is a wee bit mysterious, but it’s believed that in the 19th century, English gent...
Read MoreName the Breed!
Can you name the breed based on these clues? This breed’s coat is a very distinctive mixture of hard and soft ha...
Read MoreThe Podengo
The Podengo is still popular in the Canary Islands as a rabbit hunting dog working in packs (the word “podengoR...
Read MoreQueen Victoria’s Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff was quite popular with the British royal family; King George IV was given a pair as a gift in the 19...
Read MoreAnswer to Name the Breed
Earlier, we described a certain breed’s coat and challenged you to name is based on those clues. Did you guess tha...
Read MoreCantab Terriers?
Are you familiar with Cantab Terriers? Back in the day, they were highly fashionable for students to keep in their roo...
Read MoreToy Breeds – How Old?
How far back do you think the tradition of breeding “toy” sized breeds goes? In Europe, merchants and sailor...
Read MoreTop Trending Breeds Globally in 2014
In the image at the right were the top trending dog breeds globally in 2014. If you see a trend, do you think it has con...
Read MoreEast Coast/West Coast Breeds
East coat versus west coast in terms of dog breeds (but terrier mix, California, really?) Click on the image to see it e...
Read MoreLost in Sheets
What if you couldn’t find your dogs in bed this morning?...
Read MoreThe Butternut Weimaraner
This wonderfully crafted life-sized piece named, “Hunter,” is made of butternut with copper trim by James Me...
Read More“The Strongest Swimmer”
Developed to hunt small game as a water retriever, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever‘s ancestors, it’s said, were...
Read MoreThe “Danish” Dog That Isn’t Danish
The Great Dane isn’t Danish, nor does it have Danish roots. The breed comes from Germany where it’s called t...
Read More“Caesar” the Bulldog Hero
Wearing his spiffy official collar, “Caesar” led the grand parade down Auckland’s Queen Street before ...
Read MoreSarah Bernhardt’s Ill Fated Manchester Terrier
She was considered the greatest French actress of the later 19th century, and certainly was one of the best-known figure...
Read MoreThe Thumbprint
What the Manchester Terrier legs seen in the photographic collage all have in common is the distinctive marking known as...
Read MoreManchester Terrier Zombie Protection
If you haven’t already detected it, this should seal the deal. Manchester Terrier owners have a terrific sense of ...
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