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The Old English Sheepdog is a big, athletic dog with a wondrously shaggy coat. Historically, this dog was bred as a driver of sheep and cattle, helping farmers to take their livestock to market. Today, the Old English Sheepdog is … Continue reading
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Is there really such a thing as a dog without health issues? In my “Breed of the Week” posts, I often point out that practically every dog is prone to health issues, and I very much doubt that there are … Continue reading
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Most of us know the Greyhound as a racing breed, and typically think of it as chasing mechanical rabbits around a track. However, the mechanical rabbit is a modern construct, having little to do with the original purpose of the … Continue reading
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The Weimaraner has his roots in big game hunting, and was once highly prized by German hunters looking to bag deer or bear. Weimaraners are still used for hunting but might be more likely found today in the show ring, … Continue reading
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You just have to love Pugs. They’re just about a ton of cuteness, wrapped up in an adorable little package. Originally bred as lap dogs, Pugs love spending time with their humans. They’re natural entertainers, too, and many owners claim … Continue reading
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This week, I’m going to talk about a fairly rare breed – the Vizsla. This is a Hungarian dog that was originally bred as a retriever and pointer but has since come to be prized as a family pet. In … Continue reading
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If you love fluffy, happy-looking, good-natured dogs, then the Bearded Collie might be the perfect dog for you! The Bearded Collie originated in Scotland as a herding dog, and, today, is considered to be an outstanding family companion. Keep reading … Continue reading
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Scottish Terriers are such appealing dogs; they kind of remind me of mustachioed little old men, and looking at one always brings a smile to my face. Don’t think, though, that this isn’t a dog to be taken seriously! The … Continue reading
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As I keep pointing out, my preference is for large breeds, although when I’m doing my “Breed of the Week” posts I try to achieve a mix of small, medium and large (see, for instance, Breed of the Week: The … Continue reading
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Okay, let’s begin by accepting as a matter of faith that anyone who wanders onto this site knows that I have a bias in favor of large dogs. I know that if I’m going to talk about Poodles here, I’m … Continue reading
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I’ve mentioned before (in Introduction to Hunting with Dogs) that although I hunt, I’ve never done so with a dog. If I were disposed to do so, though, and if I weren’t so stuck on Boxers, I believe I would … Continue reading
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All right Neila, just shut up, stop bothering me, fine, I’ll do it! Regular readers have heard me talk over and over about my friend Neila, who breeds Rottwielers, and she has been nagging me to distraction, saying, “Ash, when … Continue reading
