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Carrie Pallardy Source   Spaniels are a type of hunting dog that traditionally flush and retrieve game, but this is a broad canine group with several different breeds. Within the Spaniel category, the breeds tend to share a jolly disposition and eager-to-please personality, but you’ll find a wide variety of sizes, colors, and personality quirks. Get to know some of the different spaniels to see if one of these breeds is the right fit for you.   Boykin Spaniel Source   Boykin Spaniels have dark brown coats, referred to as liver, with quite a bit of curl, particularly on the...

Carrie Pallardy   Source The Weimaraner is a popular breed, and you might recognize their soulful eyes from the work of famous photographer William Wegman. In addition to their history as artistic models, these large dogs also have a hunting history. Weimaraners are similar in appearance to other hunting breeds, like the Vizsla or the German shorthaired pointer, but are easily recognizable thanks to their beautiful grey coats. Take a look at the breed’s history and learn what to expect when you welcome a Weimaraner into your life.   Noble Hunters  Source Weimaraners are pointers. They were originally bred in...

Carrie Pallardy   Source    Border Collies routinely top the list of the smartest dog breeds. The Border Collie Chaser actually earned the nickname of “the smartest dog in the world.” This pup remembered more than 1,000 different nouns. While not every Border Collie is a genius like Chaser, this breed is strikingly intelligent and exhibits a nearly inexhaustible exuberance. Get to know the smarty pants of the canine world.   A Sheepdog Legacy Modern Border Collies are often employed as sheepdogs, and that talent goes back for generations. This breed springs from sheepdogs used in England and Scotland. These...

Carrie Pallardy   Source The Cane Corso is a large breed that commands attention with its powerful body and regal appearance. Like many large dogs, Cane Corsos look intimidating but exhibit a loving, gentle personality. Their physical stature and fierce loyalty make Cane Corsi excellent guard dogs. Take a look back at the breed’s ancient history and learn how to take care of Cane Corso today.    Ancient Lineage   The mastiff ancestors of the Cane Corsi were bred as guard dogs in ancient Greece, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Roman Empire eventually took these dogs back...

Carrie Pallardy Source Brittanys are a sporting breed of dog. Relatively petite, these pups seem to run on endless energy and zest for life. From the history of the breed to what to expect when you live with a Brittany, learn about this loveable breed.   French Roots   The Brittany, named for a region in France, has a long history as a bird hunting dog. It is possible that the breed as we know it came into being when English pointers were left to breed with the spaniels local to Brittany, according to The Brittany Club in New Zealand....