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There have been many dogs in the White House, but only Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved Scottie, Fala, has his own statue! Let’s learn more about FDR’s famous dog!
- November 2, 2020
There have been many dogs in the White House, but only Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved Scottie, Fala, has his own statue! Let’s learn more about FDR’s famous dog!
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The best farm dogs do more than watch sheep. Pastoral dogs excel at herding, guarding, ratting, as well as providing companionship.
- March 5, 2020
The best farm dogs do more than watch sheep. Pastoral dogs excel at herding, guarding, ratting, as well as providing companionship.
Turns out that the presidents’ dogs have had some pretty cool names (Checkers and Sweet Lips, anyone?). Let’s look at some in honor of Presidents’ Day.
- February 15, 2019
Turns out that the presidents’ dogs have had some pretty cool names (Checkers and Sweet Lips, anyone?). Let’s look at some in honor of Presidents’ Day.
Regardless of our political affiliations, let’s all agree that President Trump would benefit from getting a dog. In honor of President’s Day, here’s why.
- February 14, 2018
Regardless of our political affiliations, let’s all agree that President Trump would benefit from getting a dog. In honor of President’s Day, here’s why.
The story of how dogs came to be is still something scientists are figuring out, but recent studies are giving us more and more clues on how dogs evolved.
- November 14, 2017
The story of how dogs came to be is still something scientists are figuring out, but recent studies are giving us more and more clues on how dogs evolved.
Ah, barking dogs! From German Shepherds to Chihuahuas, here’s which breeds are the barkiest of them all.
- August 2, 2017
Ah, barking dogs! From German Shepherds to Chihuahuas, here’s which breeds are the barkiest of them all.
Breeds such as the Black Russian Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and others get their name from their hues.
- March 3, 2017
Breeds such as the Black Russian Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and others get their name from their hues.
The Dalmatian, Mastiff, and three other breeds share their celebrity status in literature.
- February 17, 2017
The Dalmatian, Mastiff, and three other breeds share their celebrity status in literature.
Learn more about this big, powerful breed that descends from dogs brought to the American South by working-class immigrants.
- February 13, 2017
Learn more about this big, powerful breed that descends from dogs brought to the American South by working-class immigrants.
Which breed goes by the nickname the Bark Lion Sentinel Dog? How about the Monkey Dog? These dog breeds have nicknames that tell a story.
- February 3, 2017
Which breed goes by the nickname the Bark Lion Sentinel Dog? How about the Monkey Dog? These dog breeds have nicknames that tell a story.
Of course the Xoloitzcuintli cringes when we butcher his name, but the Samoyed and three other breeds have a bone to pick with our pronunciations too.
- January 20, 2017
Of course the Xoloitzcuintli cringes when we butcher his name, but the Samoyed and three other breeds have a bone to pick with our pronunciations too.
The Doberman and Gordon Setter were named after men with great histories to tell. Who else has a namesake?
- January 13, 2017
The Doberman and Gordon Setter were named after men with great histories to tell. Who else has a namesake?
Let’s take a closer look at these Japanese dog breeds: the Akita, Japanese Chin, Shiba Inu, Tosa Ken, and Ainu.
- January 9, 2017
Let’s take a closer look at these Japanese dog breeds: the Akita, Japanese Chin, Shiba Inu, Tosa Ken, and Ainu.
Did Saint Bernards carry brandy? Are Chihuahuas one-person dogs? Let’s hear the truth, from the breeds themselves!
- October 7, 2016
Did Saint Bernards carry brandy? Are Chihuahuas one-person dogs? Let’s hear the truth, from the breeds themselves!
These attractive dogs can do it all, from hunting and helping out in times of war to showing off in the ring, and they know it.
- August 8, 2016
These attractive dogs can do it all, from hunting and helping out in times of war to showing off in the ring, and they know it.
Thanks to the Queen, Pembroke Welsh Corgis get most of the attention. But Cardigans are just as deserving!
- July 25, 2016
Thanks to the Queen, Pembroke Welsh Corgis get most of the attention. But Cardigans are just as deserving!
Scientists at University of Oxford in England aim to find out with a new dog DNA database.
- July 20, 2016
Scientists at University of Oxford in England aim to find out with a new dog DNA database.
Originally bred to sit on royal laps, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel now makes an excellent companion for families, older adults, and active singles.
- July 19, 2016
Originally bred to sit on royal laps, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel now makes an excellent companion for families, older adults, and active singles.
Breeders in Australia created these dogs to hunt rats but also to sit in lady’s laps.
- June 13, 2016
Breeders in Australia created these dogs to hunt rats but also to sit in lady’s laps.
The Parson Russell Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier may be taller, but this breed excels at Earthdog trials.
- June 6, 2016
The Parson Russell Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier may be taller, but this breed excels at Earthdog trials.
The Gordon Setter is one of the largest and rarest setters; he got his name in the 1700s by being the favored setter at Gordon Castle.
- May 23, 2016
The Gordon Setter is one of the largest and rarest setters; he got his name in the 1700s by being the favored setter at Gordon Castle.
With a strange name, strange looks, and even a strange origin story, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is one quirky character.
- May 16, 2016
With a strange name, strange looks, and even a strange origin story, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is one quirky character.
The dog became the beloved Royal Dog of Madagascar, but how he got there is anybody’s guess — perhaps he swam ashore!
- May 9, 2016
The dog became the beloved Royal Dog of Madagascar, but how he got there is anybody’s guess — perhaps he swam ashore!
Once the color red became in fashion at dog shows, the Irish Red and White Setter fell out of favor and nearly disappeared.
- May 2, 2016
Once the color red became in fashion at dog shows, the Irish Red and White Setter fell out of favor and nearly disappeared.
This elegant herding dog is tougher than she looks.
- April 25, 2016
This elegant herding dog is tougher than she looks.
With one of the most comical faces in dogdom, the Griffon is the best-ever antidepressant!
- April 18, 2016
With one of the most comical faces in dogdom, the Griffon is the best-ever antidepressant!
These dogs don’t need to sit on your lap — they show affection in other ways.
- April 14, 2016
These dogs don’t need to sit on your lap — they show affection in other ways.
With his deerlike elegance, you’d think he’d be more popular, but the Ibizan Hound is a rare AKC breed.
- April 11, 2016
With his deerlike elegance, you’d think he’d be more popular, but the Ibizan Hound is a rare AKC breed.
He’s gone from herder to guardian to military dog to show dog — and managed to excel at all!
- April 4, 2016
He’s gone from herder to guardian to military dog to show dog — and managed to excel at all!
Many dogs were initially bred to work, hunt, or protect — these were born to delight their humans on a daily basis.
- March 30, 2016
Many dogs were initially bred to work, hunt, or protect — these were born to delight their humans on a daily basis.
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