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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.
These dogs, from the Alaskan Malamute to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, are all American made!
- September 21, 2016
These dogs, from the Alaskan Malamute to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, are all American made!
You likely know that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog, but there are less well-known acronyms. Also, we hear from the breeds themselves about their nicknames.
- September 2, 2016
You likely know that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog, but there are less well-known acronyms. Also, we hear from the breeds themselves about their nicknames.
An open door is an invitation to explore for these five breeds, among them the Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier. Meet them all!
- July 15, 2016
An open door is an invitation to explore for these five breeds, among them the Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier. Meet them all!
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.
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.
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.
Only 11 states have a state dog — can you name yours? Or would you like to pick one if the position isn’t already filled?
- April 13, 2016
Only 11 states have a state dog — can you name yours? Or would you like to pick one if the position isn’t already filled?
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.
The human insistence on purebreds has resulted in exaggerated breed traits that often make dogs less healthy. We’ve gone far enough down that road.
- March 25, 2016
The human insistence on purebreds has resulted in exaggerated breed traits that often make dogs less healthy. We’ve gone far enough down that road.
Let’s take a look at the Irish Setter, the Red and White Irish Setter, the Irish Water Spaniel, and the Irish Wolfhound.
- March 15, 2016
Let’s take a look at the Irish Setter, the Red and White Irish Setter, the Irish Water Spaniel, and the Irish Wolfhound.
Meet Ireland’s finest: the Glen of Imaal Terrier, the Irish Terrier, the Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
- March 14, 2016
Meet Ireland’s finest: the Glen of Imaal Terrier, the Irish Terrier, the Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
Old meets new as this ancient breed becomes one of the American Kennel Club’s newest additions for 2016!
- March 14, 2016
Old meets new as this ancient breed becomes one of the American Kennel Club’s newest additions for 2016!
Traditional hunting-dog training uses shock collars and other painful methods. Thomas Aaron has developed a successful, force-free program.
- March 3, 2016
Traditional hunting-dog training uses shock collars and other painful methods. Thomas Aaron has developed a successful, force-free program.
The Lakeland is one of the oldest working terrier breeds — he’s also an accomplished show dog.
- February 8, 2016
The Lakeland is one of the oldest working terrier breeds — he’s also an accomplished show dog.
Riggins has killed and devoured all sorts of small prey during our years together, and that’s OK — if kinda gross.
- January 21, 2016
Riggins has killed and devoured all sorts of small prey during our years together, and that’s OK — if kinda gross.
The Sealyham used to be the darling of Hollywood and British royalty, but now he’s almost unheard of. What happened?
- January 4, 2016
The Sealyham used to be the darling of Hollywood and British royalty, but now he’s almost unheard of. What happened?
The largest and oldest of the Swiss Mountain Dogs, many owners would say he’s also the greatest!
- December 28, 2015
The largest and oldest of the Swiss Mountain Dogs, many owners would say he’s also the greatest!
A popular theory about the origin of the Schipperke is that he was a ship dog, traveling between Brussels and Antwerp. What a cutie!
- December 21, 2015
A popular theory about the origin of the Schipperke is that he was a ship dog, traveling between Brussels and Antwerp. What a cutie!
Pointers freeze in a point position when they locate a bird, staying in position until their owner releases them.
- December 14, 2015
Pointers freeze in a point position when they locate a bird, staying in position until their owner releases them.
This trailing dog is laid-back and easygoing — until he gets a whiff of raccoon. Then you had better be ready to run!
- November 30, 2015
This trailing dog is laid-back and easygoing — until he gets a whiff of raccoon. Then you had better be ready to run!
This breed has humble beginnings as general farm dogs, but they were expert hunters of tough quarry like fox and badger.
- November 2, 2015
This breed has humble beginnings as general farm dogs, but they were expert hunters of tough quarry like fox and badger.
The dog — and his drool — gained fame in the movie “Turner and Hooch,” but there’s a lot more to know about this French Mastiff.
- October 26, 2015
The dog — and his drool — gained fame in the movie “Turner and Hooch,” but there’s a lot more to know about this French Mastiff.
With one foot in the terrier ring and one foot in the toy group, this feisty dog has a larger-than-life self-image.
- October 19, 2015
With one foot in the terrier ring and one foot in the toy group, this feisty dog has a larger-than-life self-image.
This small retriever lures ducks to shore, much like a tolling bell draws people to church.
- October 12, 2015
This small retriever lures ducks to shore, much like a tolling bell draws people to church.
Created in part by founding father George Washington, the American Foxhound is considered the “first dog” of the U.S.
- October 5, 2015
Created in part by founding father George Washington, the American Foxhound is considered the “first dog” of the U.S.
The Skye Terrier has been listed as one of Britain’s most vulnerable native breeds — in fact, only 17 were born there in 2013.
- September 28, 2015
The Skye Terrier has been listed as one of Britain’s most vulnerable native breeds — in fact, only 17 were born there in 2013.
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