by Lauren R. Tharp There are several varieties of bulldog: The American Bulldog, the French Bulldog, and the English Bulldog. The latter could be considered the “winner” of the bunch as it is the most famous and has earned the right to be referred to simply as “Bulldog.” The Bulldog is the mascot to 39 […]
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Breed Profile: Basset Hound
by Lauren R. Tharp The name “Basset Hound” roughly translates to “rather low hound.” Whether this is referring to their height (they certainly are “rather low” to the ground!) or their facial expression (Droopy Dog was a Basset Hound!) has yet to be determined. Other famous Basset Hounds besides Droopy include Columbo’s dog, Dog; Lassie’s […]
Breed Profile: German Shepherd
by Lauren R. Tharp The fourth most popular breed in the United States, the German Shepherd has long been known for its heroic exploits and loyalty as a family pet. First recognized by the AKC in 1908, the German Shepherd is the leading police, military, and guard dog breed in the world…and is also known […]
Breed Profile: Saint Bernard
by Lauren R. Tharp There have been plenty of famous Saint Bernards over the years! Fortunately for dog lovers everywhere, these pooches are more like Beethoven than Cujo. Part of the Working group, the St. Bernard was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the 37th most popular breed of dog […]
Breed Profile: Shih Tzu or Shitzu
By Lauren R. Tharp The Shih Tzu or “Shitzu” (pronounced as Sheet-zoo)was originally the dog of choice for the royals in the Ming Dynasty. During World War II the dog was discovered by soldiers in England and has quickly became a favorite house pet here in the US. More than 20 years later, the AKC […]
Breed Profile: Golden Retriever
By Lauren R. Tharp The second most popular dog in the United States (according to AKC registration records), the Golden Retriever originated as a hunting dog, roaming the Scottish Highlands, in the late 1800s. Now known for being excellent guide dogs and search and rescue dogs, the Golden Retriever was officially recognized as a breed […]