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Ragdoll Cat: Blue-Eyed, Floppy, and Super Affectionate
Josephine was a white longhaired queen, and in 1960s Riverside, California, Ann Baker developed the Ragdoll from her offspring. The…
Xoloitzcuintli 101: Ancient, Hairless, and Surprisingly Loyal
Mexico’s Xoloitzcuintli comes hairless or coated, in toy, miniature and standard sizes. The FCI, the AKC and the UKC all…
Sussex Spaniel Guide: Rare, Calm, and Lovable Companion
The Royal Kennel Club registered only 15 Sussex Spaniel puppies in 2025. That is down from 24 in 2024, and…
Standard Schnauzer Traits: Smart, Bold, and Versatile
German farmers wanted something that would kill rats, guard the property and drive stock, and the Standard Schnauzer is what…
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Friendly, Fluffy, and Fun
Nobody buys a Wheaten for its medical history. People want the soft, wavy coat that sheds very little, and the…
Spinone Italiano Guide: Gentle Hunter With a Heart of Gold
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 registration statistics rank the Spinone Italiano No. 90 of 202 breeds. That’s mid-table, nothing remarkable.…
Smooth Fox Terrier 101: Energetic, Smart, and Fearless
English hunters built the Smooth Fox Terrier to bolt foxes from underground dens, and the dog hasn’t forgotten it. These…
Sloughi Guide: Graceful, Reserved, and Lightning-Fast
Berber and Bedouin communities in the Maghreb developed the Sloughi, a short-haired North African sighthound that hunts by sight and…
Skye Terrier Traits: Rare Breed With Regal Dignity
Skye Terriers are rare. The Royal Kennel Club recorded 45 UK puppy registrations in 2025, against a vulnerable native breed…
Silky Terrier Guide: Tiny Body, Big Personality
Most people first meet a Silky Terrier as a small dog in a long, straight, blue and tan coat, and…
Shiba Inu 101: Independent, Alert, and Internet Famous
Adult Shiba Inus stand 13.5 to 16.5 inches at the withers and weigh roughly 17 to 23 pounds at preferred…
Shetland Sheepdog Guide: Smart, Loyal, and Family-Ready
On the Shetland Islands, a farm dog had to herd sheep, ponies and poultry, and bark at anything out of…
Scottish Terrier: Personality, Grooming, and Temperament
Scotties don’t try very hard to please anyone. The breed came out of the Highlands of Scotland, where small, short-legged…
Scottish Deerhound Traits: Gentle Giant of the Highlands
Most people meet a Scottish Deerhound as a big, quiet dog asleep on a sofa. The AKC and The Kennel…
Swedish Vallhund 101: Viking Heritage in a Corgi-Like Body
Most people first notice a Swedish Vallhund because of the legs. They’re short, the body is long, and the dog…
Tibetan Mastiff Guide: Fiercely Loyal Guardian Dog
The Tibetan Mastiff comes from the Tibetan Plateau, where it guarded herds and homesteads, and monasteries too. It’s a large…
Treeing Walker Coonhound: Energetic Tracker With a Sweet Side
Go to almost any raccoon hunt in the US and most of the hounds in the cast will be Treeing…
Tibetan Spaniel Traits: Small Watchdog With Big Spirit
The Tibetan Spaniel isn’t a true spaniel, whatever the name suggests. It’s a small dog from Tibet that kept watch…
Wirehaired Vizsla Guide: Rare, Loyal, and Field-Ready
The Wirehaired Vizsla points, retrieves and works both land and water. Hungarian breeders developed it in the 1930s from the…
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: Rugged Hunter With a Gentle Heart
Eduard Karel Korthals started developing the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon in 1873, and the AKC now puts it in the Sporting…