A bloodhound named Trumpet won best-in-show at the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. It was the first time a bloodhound won this prestigious honor in the 146-year-long history of the show. The first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was on May 8, 1877. The Kentucky Derby, which started in 1875, is the only continuously held […]

The merry hunting dog is known as the American Water Spaniel and hails from the icy waters of Wisconsin. This happy but sometimes stubborn hunter became the state of Wisconsin in 1986. The breed’s exact birth date is uncertain but estimated to be in the 1870s.  At one time, they were called the American Brown […]

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but most who behold bulldogs are unlikely to use the adjective “beautiful” to describe them. Bulldogs are ugly but make great pets. They may be ugly, but bulldogs are very popular pets. The English Bulldog and the French Bulldog consistently rank in the top 10 most […]

The Border Terrier is probably one of the friendliest members of the Terrier Group. These dogs are the perfect pet for a family that appreciates a well-mannered house dog who loves to roam the great outdoors. They love to stay busy and are highly intelligent, making them easy to train. Border Terriers are great around children […]

Don’t let their small size fool you. The small size and charming facial expressions of Toy Group Dogs will delight anyone. For example, if you haven’t yet experienced the barking of an angry Chihuahua, be prepared to be amazed. However, many Toy Group dogs are as tough as nails. Toy Dogs will always be popular […]