The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, or PBGV, is a small French hunting hound that has gained popularity over the years as a lively and friendly companion. This breed is known for its energetic personality, love of company, and ability to work well in packs. With a durable constitution and a happy demeanor, the PBGV is […]
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The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a small-sized hunting and farm dog breed originating in the United States. Its history can be traced back to the early 20th century when it was developed to control vermin populations, particularly on farms and in old granaries. Around 1900, Theodore Roosevelt, who would later become the 26th President […]
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Dogs included in the American Kennel Club(AKC) Hound Group are a diverse collection of sighthounds and scent hounds. They range from the very short Dachshund to the very tall Irish Wolfhound. Some are very ancient breeds, such as the Pharoah Hound and the Saluki, while others are more recent developments, such as most American coonhound […]
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Herding Group Dogs Most herding group dogs are excellent family pets. Their herding instinct is so ingrained that they sometimes try to keep children or other pets in a small group. Herding dogs are intelligent and easily trained to herd animals as diverse as ducks, sheep, goats, and cattle. Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog […]
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Although the Italian Greyhound has been around for many years, it is unknown where this dog originated. They appear in artwork from more than 2000 years ago in places like the Mediterranean, Greece, and Turkey. Italian Greyhounds (IGs), also called “Miniature Greyhounds,” were widely distributed throughout southern European countries. The Italian Greyhound is the smallest […]
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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 […]
AKC Groups, Hunting Dogs, Spaniels, Sporting Group
American Water Spaniel: Getting to Know This Rare Breed
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This 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 birth date is uncertain but estimated in the 1870s. At one time, they were called the American Brown Water Spaniel. The […]
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The Spanish Mastiff is a large and ancient dog breed that originated in Asturias and the Cantabrian Mountains in northwestern Spain. The breed’s origins can be traced back thousands of years to the old Molosser dogs, large and powerful canines used by various ancient civilizations. The Spanish Mastiff, also known as “MastÃn Español,” was primarily […]
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Trumpet, a Bloodhound, 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 […]
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History The Swedish Lapphund, also known as the Svensk Lapphund, has a long and rich history in northern Sweden, particularly among the indigenous Sami people. The breed is a Spitz dog often associated with the Lapponian herders, who used it as a working dog for herding reindeer. The exact lineage of the […]