by James Youngblood | Aug 13, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Hound Group, Sight Hounds
The Borzoi Large Russian sighthounds called Borzoi are similar to central Asian breeds such as the Afghan Hound and Saluki. Almost any color is available in the breed. The Borzoi coat is flat, usually wavy, or curled. The long top coat has different degrees of...
by James Youngblood | Aug 9, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Hunting Dogs, Pointers, Sporting Group
Where Do Brittanys Come From The Brittany, once upon a time called a spaniel, is a medium-sized, 30 to 40 pounds, gundog from the Brittany region of France beginning in the 1600s. They first came to the United States in 1931, and the AKC registered the first...
by James Youngblood | Aug 6, 2022 | Dog Breeds, Spaniels, Sporting Group
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...
by James Youngblood | Jul 23, 2022 | AKC Groups, Cleo's Blog, Hound Group, Hounds, Hunting Dogs, Scent Hounds, Sight Hounds
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,...
by James Youngblood | Jul 23, 2022 | Cleo's Blog, Dog Breeds, Sporting Group
Meet the German Shorthaired Pointer 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...