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American Water Spaniel: Getting to Know This Rare Breed
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 exact birth date is uncertain but estimated to be in the 1870s. At one time, they…
Barbet French Water Dog: Another Rare Breed
Are Barbets Good Family Dogs? The short answer is yes. They are good family pets. They are affectionate and get along reasonably well with children and other family pets. They are intelligent and easy to train but will need life-long obedience training. They do not shed, so they are hypoallergenic…
Boykin Spaniel: State Dog of South Carolina
History of the Boykin Spaniel The Boykin Spaniel has a very humble beginning. In the early 1900s in South Carolina, a stray, spaniel-type dog followed Alexander L. White from his home to church. The dog, which White named Dumpy, showed an aptitude for retrieving, so White took Dumpy to his…
Brittany: Superb Hunting Dog
Where Do Brittanys Come From The Brittany, once upon a time called a , is a medium-sized, 30 to 40 pounds, from the region of France beginning in the 1600s. They first came to the United States in 1931, and the AKC registered the first Brittany in 1934. Known as…
Chesapeake Bay Retriever: An Amazing Story
Chesapeake Bay Retriever History The story of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a remarkable history that begins with two little Newfoundland puppies rescued from a shipwrecked brig off the coast of Maryland in the United States. This incident happened in 1807 and is quite an inspiring story. Along with much…
Clumber Spaniel: If You Want A Low-Key Dog
The Clumber Spaniel, one of the oldest and stockiest spaniels, dates back to the late 1700s. It is unclear exactly how the breed was created, but spaniel enthusiasts are confident that a mixture of the Alpine Spaniel (which is heavy-headed) and the Basset Hound (which is low-bodied) were a big…
Cocker Spaniel : A Happy and Devoted Companion
History The Cocker Spaniel came to the United States from England, where it was a bird-hunting dog. Its name, “Cocker,” comes from the Eurasian woodcock, a bird it frequently hunted. The first United States exhibition for the Cocker was in 1881. The Cocker Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel are…
English Springer Spaniel: Awesome Family Pets
Description The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, 19 to 20 inches tall and weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Their common ancestor closely resembles the Cocker Spaniel and the Welsh Springer Spaniel. People unfamiliar with these breeds will be hard-pressed to tell them apart. The coat of English Springers…
German Shorthaired Pointer: They Do Just About Everything
Meet the German Shorthaired Pointer I am looking for a dog that excels in everything hunting. Maybe you are not a hunter. Then how about an excellent watchdog and loyal family companion? The surprising German Shorthaired Pointer may be just the dog for you. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a…
Golden Retrievers: The Best Dogs In The World?
If you do an online search for “best dog in the world,” which breed will come up as number one? When I searched, “mixed breeds” came in first. The Golden Retriever was in the top 10, but the Labrador Retriever was on top for purebred dogs. The Lab is a…
