While most dogs spend their lives as family pets and companions, some dogs are given the privilege of participating in dog shows. Dogs who are part of dog shows are also pets, but they do spend more time being groomed than the average dog. Dog shows are important in maintaining breed standards. These standards also … Read more
The Golden Retriever was originally almost exclusively a hunting dog, used for bringing back game not only from the water, but from land. Golden Retrievers were developed, through careful breeding, in Scotland. Scotland is known for it’s rugged terrain, with its mix of water features, meadows, and woods. It was this mixed landscape that sparked … Read more
Most people tend to look upon Poodles as being aristocratic show dogs. They appear in the ring with carefully sculpted and decorative coats, and few imagine they are excellent hunting dogs. What? This prim and proper Poodle a hunting dog? But, yes, this is a hunting dog used for retrieving waterfowl from lakes, ponds, and … Read more