The Wirehaired Vizsla is a somewhat newer breed, created in the 1930’s by crossing the Vizsla with the German Wirehaired Pointer. The breed was created in Hungary with the purpose of keeping Vizsla traits but adding a coat that was…
The English Springer Spaniel is a wonderfully versatile companion – capable of hunting, doing highly competitive obedience work, as well as being a terrific family pet. English Springers compete in agility, work as service dogs, and some even work in…
The Portuguese Water Dog was bred for many purposes but most of their tasks involve helping fishermen while out in the water. Herding fish, retrieving broken nets, and serving as couriers to transport messages from boat to boat – these…
The largest of the spaniels is the Irish Water Spaniel, originally bred for retrieving birds from both land and water. Loyal and possessing a keen sense of humor, the breed has been called “the best kept secret of the dog…
The Beauceron is a powerful French working breed with a commanding presence. Incredibly versatile, this breed can take on almost any task and perform it exceptionally. Equally adept as a therapy dog as he is in Schutzhund (a sport combining…
The Kerry Blue Terrier, as his name might imply, has a very distinctive blue color to his coat. While Kerry puppies are black, as this terrier matures his coat will take on the characteristic blue shade that he is known…
The Berger Picard is a newly recognized breed that, at first glance, might look like a mixed breed dog. Indeed, this is truly not the case. This herding breed is thought to be one of the oldest sheepdogs from France…
The Vizsla is a beautiful, athletic dog that often draws attention wherever he goes. At home, he is cuddly and affectionate with his owner, often following his “people” around from room to room. This trait has earned him the nickname…
The Wire Fox Terrier is an active, feisty little dog originally bred to hunt foxes in the British Isles. Although he is happy in the home and a great companion and lap-dog, he definitely needs to be given plenty of…
The Parson Russell Terrier is known to many as the Jack Russell Terrier. Same breed, although with a somewhat-recent name change! These high-energy dogs will keep most people on their toes and are only recommended for those who have the…