Pyu-lee. It’s like fingernails down a chalkboard to a Puli owner, but if someone has never actually heard the word...
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The Importance of the Dewlap
Why do we love northern breeds? Because they’re living examples of dogs that have been developed for a reason. To ...
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Northern Feet
A subcategory of “form following function” are the environment adaptations that breeds have developed and fo...
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Dog Breeds: The Current Count
Approximately 2,000 distinct dog breeds have existed at varying times throughout history according to Bonnie V. Beaver i...
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Three Schnauzer Sizes
Of the three Schnauzer sizes, the Standard is the prototype, the miniature is the most popular of the three sizes, and ...
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It’s a Whippet Thing
Everyone loves the Whippet, but sometimes those evaluating the breed struggle to understand its topline. It has a gentle...
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Feet Matter
Boxers have them. So do Greyhounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds and Bloodhounds. The Japanese Akita has them too, and its b...
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The Laser Cut Shiba Inu
We’re suckers for things that are clever, innovative, and purebred dog-centric, so it’s a given that we wo...
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The first Brittany “Spaniel” in France
The Brittany became a recognized breed in 1907 when “Boy,” an orange-and-white dog, was registered as the fi...
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An 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...
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The Beagle’s Name
Think “Beagle Love” started with Snoopy? Some historical records indicate that Beagle-type dogs were used in...
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A 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...
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Name 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...
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The Podengo
The Podengo is still popular in the Canary Islands as a rabbit hunting dog working in packs (the word “podengoR...
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Queen 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...
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Answer 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...
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Cantab Terriers?
Are you familiar with Cantab Terriers? Back in the day, they were highly fashionable for students to keep in their roo...
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Toy Breeds – How Old?
How far back do you think the tradition of breeding “toy” sized breeds goes? In Europe, merchants and sailor...
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Top 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...
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East 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...
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