Earthdog Firsts
…not harmed. The non-competitive tests simply offer owners and breeders a standardized gauge to measure their dogs’ natural aptitude, and “trained hunting and working behaviors when exposed to an underground…
…not harmed. The non-competitive tests simply offer owners and breeders a standardized gauge to measure their dogs’ natural aptitude, and “trained hunting and working behaviors when exposed to an underground…
An often overlooked collectable is the dog whistle, something many of us who aren’t trainers, or are outside of gun dogs or competitive herding don’t really use. That aside, the…
…in their very special breed by offering NCA-Titled Working Activities including water work. In 1973, the Newfoundland Club of America sanctioned its first official rescue test in Michigan. By observing…
…that make you laugh (or hold your nose) at arm’s length, this contest puts you to the test of finding creative ways to interpret “stinker.” Be creative, have safe fun…
…uncommon and easily tested with a DNA test run on all breeding dogs that indicate “Clear/carrier/affected.” Affected is uncommon in breeding dogs as it is typically visible. The Kromi’s color…
…Club Hunt Test weekend show. Even before the first Poodle was ever registered with the AKC, the breed is believed to have been in America for some time as a…
As of now, no gene test exists that will help determine ear type (and in dogs, there are a whole lot of them), but canine genetics research has already revealed…
…the trial), those present reported that it was really run under British rules. Pass shooting was simulated, tests were simple retrieves, and, to be blunt, the whole thing generated a…
In 2001, PBGV (Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen) owners and their dogs from all across the country gathered in Concord, North Carolina for the first Hunting Instinct Test because this merry…
…Thumbnail photo credit of Wetterhounen having fun by MJ Klaver <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/24781126@N08/5401527804″>Grijns</a> via <a href=”http://photopin.com”>photopin</a> <a href=”https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/”>(license)</a> Large insert photo of a Dutch Wetterhoun in water by Linda Colijn/KonikPolski …
It’s funny how a hat can be associated with a dog breed, but test yourself and see it it isn’t true. Look at the hat below. What breed comes to…
Agouti is one of the oldest and most common color genes in mammals. It can be found in deer, rodents and rabbits, and one main reason why it’s so common…
…in the history and its culture. In fact, because of Norway’s high standards for competence and ethics, 74% of Norwegians view hunting as an acceptable and even desirable activity. To…
Can you name dog breeds by their nicknames? This is one of those Internet tests to see how quickly you can do it. Let us know how you did! The…
…permitted in conformation competition in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa for decades – but not in AKC show rings. Our homework has come across references to an…
…Clark, esteemed breed and show judge who once said, “the Poodle much have the strong legs and deep body that the retrieving breeds have – really, [they’re] row boats with…
…a pointing dog, so few Spinoni Italiani are put to the task. That said, a number of “Spinners” have passed the German VGP test and that takes high level tracking…
…there are high chances of discounts. So grab your purebred dog and test drive a Tesla (but crate the dog). Image from “50 Dogs At 50 Miles an Hour” –www.bestweekever.tv….
…stud book) placements than Llewellins (English Setter) and Gordon Setters combined, and that Irish Setters have more FDSB Championships and placements than all other breeds combined that aren’t English Setters…
…be uniformly distributed, or distributed to “points” of the body. In a Keeshond, for example, each hair of the outer coat is partially black, and depending upon the length and…