…casualties that would most certainly have occurred but for his devotion to duty.” We doubt this devotion will surprise Lab owners. Image: “Undercover” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com/ http://fineartamerica.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…of the Airedale, the courage, stamina and strength of the Rottweiler and Giant Schnauzer, and the calm of the Newfoundland. Black Russian Terrier by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…breeds, can you share your photos so we can all learn to tell the difference on sight? Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs by Alicia VanNoy Call – dawgpainter http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…
…local dialect of the Romagna, “Càn Lagòt,” was synonymous with “water dog,” “lake dog,” or “wetland hunting dog with crimped, curly coat.” Lagotto Romagnolo by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…Asia that suggests that as early as 3,468 BC, “Fo-Hi” was already encouraging the breeding of little ‘sleeve dogs” in Asia. From JaneDogs Image by Anne Zoutsos www.azpaintings.com azpaintings.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/AnneZoutsosArtist…
…We hope the breed’s “newbies” know it. We hope every breed’s “newbies” know what came before they arrived on the scene. “Amstaff Feet” by Michael Steddum www.michaelsteddum.com http://michael-steddum.myshopify.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.steddum/media_set?set=a.1704778899421.2098711.1236450092&type=3 …
…American Hairless Terrier, this terrific breed is very unusual because it’s the only known example of recessive hairlessness in dogs. Peruvian Inca Orchid Dog by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…was accepted by the AKC in 1935. In 2020, Cardigans ranked 66th in popularity out of 195 recognized breeds. Image: Cardigan Welsh Corgi by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…take time to learn, but the shape of the head – that wedge – is a good place to start. Image: “Hardley A Hadley” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…
…2018, the Swissy came in at number 74, not bad at all for a breed once outnumbered by several more exotic species. Image: “Darby” by Nadi Spencer NadiSpencer.com https://www.facebook.com/dogartbynadi http://www.cafepress.com/dogartbynadi…
…UKC as English. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a separate breed. Image: Bluetick Coonhound by Alicia VanNoy Call http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…
…and 176 “High in Trial” awards. Oh, and the next two obedience championship titles also went to Golden Retrievers. Just saying. “Seventh Inning Stretch” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini) http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…
…York Times bestselling memoir, “Running with Scissors.” Burroughs wrote: “Red hair is great. It’s rare and therefore superior.” Image: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever by L.A.Shepard www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…combination of those attributes that helps the Pekingese appear regal, distant (if not arrogant), and royal. Image: “Reflections On The Peke Of Perfection” by Anne Zoutsos www.azpaintings.com azpaintings.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/AnneZoutsosArtist …
…nickname, “Bobtail.” This is merely information, and not a chance to debate the merits of docking, so let’s not go there. Old English Sheepdog by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…percent of the breeds. Only a few breeds, including Afghan hounds, have coats that can’t be explained by these genes. “Gordon Setter Autumn Run” by A Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…level bite or a scissors bite, and that, too, is a little something different about the breed standard. Image: English Pointer by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…impacts the dog’s working ability impacts how much weight is given that deviation. The dog has to be able to work! Alaskan Malamutes by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…any of it as you can see in the video below: The video comes from the feel-good Facebook page of Inspired Life. Dachshund Image by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini) http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…
…to become a Rat Champion, or “RATCH” by reeling off ten straight Master Qs. Watch him in action: Image: “Lucy In The Sky” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini) http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…