In investigating color in the Saint Bernard, we wondered: What color was arguably the most famous movie Saint Bernard, "...
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The Standard Schnauzer’s Lost Red Pepper Color
Back in the day, the breed could be seen in a range of colors and shades, but the thinking behind the color omission was...
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Why 7:6? The Field Spaniel’s Proportions Explained
When reading a standard, always remember what the breed was intended to do - and why its proportions matter.......
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White Dog That Breeds White (not so fast…)
The much loved and stunning Samoyed is famously (and always has been) white. Is that true? The popular image of the Samo...
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How Two Tibetan Breeds Emerged from Historical Confusion
Before the 1930s, "Tibetan Terrier" was a confusing catch-all for two shaggy, curly-tailed breeds from Tibet, muddling t...
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Original versus Oldest
In the spirited debate (of our own making) over which breed holds the title of Europe’s original water dog, we came ...
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Lost Terminology
We understand the logic behind standardizing and shortening breed standards, but we lament the loss of terminology often...
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Barrocal Algarvio: Portugal’s 11th Indigenous Breed
The breed's journey from near extinction to a thriving population underscores the power of dedicated conservation...
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Lie Down With Dogs, Wake Up with Pugs
A phrase that turns a centuries-old warning into a love letter to one of the world’s most endearing breeds ...
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A Labrador’s Ancestral Mark
Concealed within a Labrador’s genes lies the legacy of a lost ancestor, subtly revealed through an occasional white ...
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Wary, Suspicious, or Distrustful, Oh My
Readers who are “word smiths” know that words are nuanced, and “wary,” “suspicious,” and “distrustful” d...
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“You Oughta Be in Pictures”* (and they were)
Hollywood’s highest-paid dogs ...
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A Long Greyhound Story with Muscle In It
If you are ever lucky enough to see a Greyhound run, remember: every "long" limb and finely honed muscle is spectacular...
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The Gordon’s Unique Front Movement
This elegant yet powerful breed navigates thick brush with the same leg lift we use walking through tall grass, revealin...
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The Appenzeller & Tschudi’s Legacy
Dog lovers today owe a debt to pioneers like Tschudi, who, 172 years ago, first recorded the existence and significance ...
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Touch, Don’t Look
As children, we're told to "look, don't touch." This is the worst possible advice to anyone evaluating a flocked or cord...
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Balance Beam or Just for Show?
The image of a sighthound's tail acting as a counterweight during a high-speed chase is compelling, but scientific resea...
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The Founding Four
Tempting as it is to refer to these dogs as the 'Fab Four,' the title is taken, so we call these dogs (and our post) the...
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Genetic “Hide and Seek”
It is a genetic “hide and seek” color that minimizes the likelihood of seeing one in the field or show ring. ...
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See Sally Sniff (Malaria)
In a heartbeat would most of us opt for Sally instead of a needle!...
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