…temperatures. The coat color varies in color from dark brown to faded tan, described as the color of dead grass. Chesapeake Bay Retriever by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…is a trailer we came across on You Tube for the documentary, “Black Beauty Breed” that shows Rottweilers herding. Image: “Rottweiler” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith …
…Low numbers are baffling given that this wonderful breed has been called the “couch potato” of the terrier world. Image: Sealyham Terrier by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith …
…“fine-tuning,” the Doberman no longer remotely resembled a terrier, and “pinscher” was dropped by many clubs for that reason. Image: Doberman Pinscher by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith …
…to better direct the team. As a command word, “haw” was first used in 1777, but its exact origins are unclear. Image: “Mumbles” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…lose these breeds, we lose the legacy of the culture and people who created them for a reason. Image: “Yorkie in the Grass” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/kimberly-santini…
…to steal slippers: If and when we learn more about Clumber Spaniels in the Spencer family, we’ll amend this post. Image: Clumber Spaniel by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…you to name the breed. What the heck. Name the breed (and prepare to GO DOWN – grin). Answer coming shortly. Afghan Hound by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com/ http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com/ http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…Powderpuffs bred to another Powderpuff will never produce hairless puppies because they don’t carry the Hairless gene. “Growing Up Chinese Crested And Powderpuff” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…London, Wisconsin worked successfully to have the American Water Spaniel was named Wisconsin’s official state dog with Wisconsin Act 295. American Water Spaniel by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…knit. Coated dog owners fiddle with coat. TT owners, show us your dogs, and especially grooming pictures?! “You Are In My Spot Again” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…power and endurance to move through dense underbrush, there can be only one breed meeting these descriptions, and that’s the Clumber Spaniel. “Mumbles” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…if a Fila is to coexist peacefully with another dog, he or she must be raised from puppyhood with that dog. Image: Brazilian Terrier by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…to it). In 1945, “Cooners” also became the first Coonhound breed to be recognized by the AKC. Black And Tan Coonhound Puppies by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith …
…why coated variants of hairless breeds haven’t been eliminated: All living hairless dogs must have one healthy gene copy to survive. “Growing Up” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…see and hear this legend sing the song below: What’s your favorite song that includes a purebred dog? Image: “Bluetick Coonhound in Graphite” by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…page below artist’s credit (and yes, we need to update our breed dictionary as evidenced by the red lines). Schipperke Puppies by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith Answers:…
…officially recognized by both the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. The United Kennel Club registers all six. Image: Black and Tan Coonhound by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith …
…it had to do with a princess who tucked sprigs of Jasmine under the collar of her most favored hound. Image: Afghan Hound by Barbara Keith http://barbara-keith.fineartamerica.com http://barbara-keith.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.redbubble.com http://www.zazzle.com/barbbarcikkeith…
…Cairn Terrier the breed we grew up with) – post pictures of your dogs in the comment section below! [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/FwpLvyTbxaM”] Cairn Terrier by Dottie Dracos http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/dottie-dracos.html www.etsy.com/shop/DottieDracos http://dottiedracos.blogspot.com/ …