The Setter of the Emerald Isle – What a joy to behold this flash, red fellow with his big gait, driving smoothly from the rear with that vision of length and strength from hip to…
A relative newcomer to the show scene, the Havanese is an engaging breed causing much delight amongst exhibitors as more and more enter the conformation rings. I have often been drawn to the sight of…
I have been asked repeatedly to do some grooming advice for short coated breeds such as Whippets & Greyhounds. These noble breeds have true working purpose, make affectionate and wonderful companions & are easy, yet…
The popularity of the Golden Retriever in the show ring is in proportion to the number of queries I get regarding coat care and presentation for this outstanding breed. I am never sure whether the…
It’s interesting having spitz breeds myself to see the similarities between so many of them. The German Spitz and the Japanese Spitz obviously have much the same ancient origins – just different modern origins. The…
This wonderfully ideal, all purpose field dog, descends from judicious combinations in breeding and has acquired keen scenting power and high intelligence. The breed is a versatile hunter, proficient with many different types of game…
There has been a propensity in past years to ignore the German Shepherd’s glamour qualities in favor of his working capacities to the exclusion of all else. There are always factions who when discussing good…
Reputedly descended from the “toy” bulldogs of the lace makers of Nottingham who went to France in search of work during the Industrial Revolution, this engaging and intelligent little dog is known for his trademark…
A beautiful, selectively bred bird dog, descending from likely the same family as the Labrador, with evidence of Newfie, Setter, Sheepdog and Spaniel like water dogs. The “Flat Coat” is a dog whose character is…
This wonderful medium sized Sporting Dog used originally for springing game is mostly used today to find or flush and retrieve game. Tallest of the ancient order of land Spaniels, the English Springer must present…