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Irish Setter Guide: Elegant, Energetic, and Loving
Solid mahogany or rich chestnut red is what sets the Irish Setter apart from the English Setter and the Gordon…
Icelandic Sheepdog 101: Friendly, Fluffy, and Fun
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a Nordic spitz-type herder and Iceland’s only native breed. Farmers bred it to gather sheep and…
German Wirehaired Pointer: Rugged, Loyal, and Driven
Most people first meet a German Wirehaired Pointer through someone who hunts with one. That’s probably the best way to…
German Pinscher Guide: Sleek, Smart, and Spirited
German Pinschers started out as farm dogs. They killed rats in barns and stables, barked when someone came up the…
Kuvasz 101: Protective, Noble, and Independent
Two kennel clubs can look at the same male Kuvasz and disagree on whether he’s the right weight. The FCI…
Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Water Skills and Home Behavior
Chessies climb out of freezing water looking almost dry. The wavy, oily double coat does most of that, and Maryland…
Cesky Terrier: Breed Origins, Temperament, and Grooming
Not many people have met a Cesky Terrier. It’s a short-legged hunting terrier from Czechoslovakia, bred to be calmer, lighter…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Companion Qualities and Healthie
Popular breed profiles tend to quote 12 to 15 years for a Cavalier. A 2022 VetCompass life table in Scientific…
Carolina Dog: Origins, Temperament, and Modern Care
The Carolina Dog came out of the swamps and pine forests of the southeastern United States, where it lived free-ranging…
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Personality, Health, and Daily Needs
Once you know to look at the tail, you stop mixing up the two corgi breeds. A Cardigan carries a…
Cane Corso: Guarding Nature and Social Training Tips
Cane Corsos nearly disappeared by the middle of the last century. Two world wars did most of the damage, and…
Canaan Dog: Primitive Instincts and Domestic Life
The UKC standard gives the Canaan Dog a 4,000-year history. The registered breed is far younger than that. Selective breeding…
Cairn Terrier: Energy Levels, Training, and Grooming
Cairn Terriers come from the Scottish Highlands, where they were bred to bolt foxes, otters and other vermin out of…
Bulldog: Breathing Issues, Temperament, and Care
A Bulldog’s personality and its health record don’t line up well. The AKC standard calls for a kind, courageous dog,…
Brittany: Hunting Heritage and Home Adaptability
The AKC took “Spaniel” out of the Brittany’s name on September 1, 1982, because the dog holds a point instead…
Briard: Herding Background and Modern Family Role
Briards have a double dewclaw on each hind leg, and it isn’t optional. FCI Standard No. 113 (2019 edition) disqualifies…
Boxer: Playfulness, Health Issues, and Training Needs
Munich breeders crossed the Bullenbeisser with the Bulldog in the 1890s and ended up with the Boxer, a medium-to-large, short-coated…
Bouvier des Flandres: Strength, Loyalty, and Care Guide
Bouviers des Flandres are big, rough-coated dogs from Flanders, on both sides of the Belgian and French border. They drove…
Borzoi: Speed, Elegance, and Grooming Essentials
Borzoi are Russian sighthounds that run down game by sight. The coat is long and silky, and the narrow head…
Border Terrier: Breed Traits and Living With One
Border Terriers came out of the Cheviot Hills country of Northumberland, where farmers needed a small dog that could keep…