The very smallest breed of dog in the whole world of dogdom is the chihuahua. Named for a state in Mexico, the approximate date of their origin is so ancient that no one is absolutely sure what group of people should lay claim to the breed. From Wikipeidia, “In fact, wheeled dog toys representing both…
The greyhound is a gentle and intelligent breed whose unique build allows it to travel at a rate of 70 km per hour within a few strides. Only one other animal can run faster in short distances – the cheetah. Many historians believe that the breed originated with the ancient Celts who crossed Europe from…
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where I live, farmers have a tough life. The growing season in a good year is a mere three months, often less, with frosts lasting into June and sometimes starting up again in mid-August, but we do grow very high quality hay, and also have dairy farms and some sheep farms….
A descendent of a cross between the Water Spaniel and Standard Poodle, the Bichon Frise is a merry little dog that originated in the Mediterranean area. Because of their pleasing personalities, they were kept as lap dogs by Spanish sailors, even when they were at sea, and, when litters arrived, the sweet little puppies were…
I haven’t yet met a Golden Retriever that I didn’t love. Yes, I know that they can be rambunctious and that one wag of the tail can sweep everything off the coffee table, but what joyous, smart, and happy dogs they are! (Sapphire Dream Photography licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0) Developed historically to be…
The Airedale is the largest of all terriers and was originally bred to hunt water otters. The breed was developed from the black-and-tan terrier and the otter hound and takes its name from the area where it originated – the River Aire region in Yorkshire, England. I’ve never had the privilege of personally knowing an…
One of the favorite dogs in my life was a basset hound mix owned by my parents. Photo / public domain/wikipedia They got her at a pound and named her Ima Doggie. Ima was the sweetest dog – patient, loving, and goofy. Ima liked to pick up things and carry them in her mouth. One…
Several of my friends, and also my parents, own dachshunds. I don’t know about you, but when I see a dachshund, I just smile. With a tummy so low to the ground you’d think that they would have a lot to complain about, but they are seldom grumpy. Dachshunds – both standards and minis –…
During my lifetime, I’ve been the owner or co-owner of many dogs, but my favorite of all was an English Springer Spaniel named Jack. Jack was liver and white in color and an absolutely gorgeous dog. Unlike most springers – and I’ve owned several if you count my childhood – Jack was not very smart….
I’ve known only one St. Bernard in person, and she wasn’t a puppy. She was, however, very loving and very slobbery. There’s something comforting about St. Bernards, and I can see why they’ve earned a place in folk lore and in truth as rescue dogs. Have you ever made the acquaintance of a St. Bernard?…
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