Chris Dinesen Rogers

The parent breeds of the Wheaten Cairn Terrier share a common origin in the British Isles. While both are terriers, their stories have unique twists. The hybri…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

While our pet dogs have a lot of quirks, some of which we try to train or breed out of them, howling is one thing that just seems to be a natural instinct for…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

As Murphy’s Law would have it, your dog will likely find the one muddy spot in your yard when you are unable to make it to the pet store. That’s when a homemad…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi’s history goes back thousands of years. This ancient breed originated in Wales. According to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America,…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Doris Richards would probably be surprised to learn how her concept of the doggie park took off in the United States from its humble roots in Berkeley, Califor…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Dogs have fulfilled several roles for humans for thousands of years. We hunted with them when they were once our competitors. Undoubtedly, instinct and intelli…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

We all have that classic image in our heads of a boy growing up and getting through those often traumatic teen years with their best canine friend by their sid…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

People initially bred dogs for specific functions. Many were utilitarian, like hunting companions or draft animals. However, things started to change around 18…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

The Golden Havanese is a unique mix that you may have a hard time finding unless. Most intentional designer dogs involve pups about the same size. This one inc…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

We don’t know exactly when the Aki-Poo came to be. The cross undoubtedly came on the wave of many so-called designer breeds in the late 1980s alongside breeds…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers