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Waggles, Tucson, AZ (2025)

06/14/2023

The Breed Standard
Breed Standard: A description of the ideal dog of each recognized breed, to serve as an ideal against which dogs are judged at shows, originally laid down by a parent breed club and accepted officially by national or international bodies.

03/06/2023

Dogs
A member of the family Canidae — along with wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals — dogs have been human companions for at least 14,000 years (and possibly much longer than that). Much about how dogs and humans became inseparable remains a mystery, but research finds that the bond is very real. As many pet owners may already attest, there is evidence that dogs understand human distress and want to help their owners when they're sad.

02/19/2023

How dogs read our minds, spot when we’re lying, and fall in love with their owners
Capable of feeling jealousy and grief, as well as the love and adoration we’ve basked in for centuries, the dog is a creature like no other for John Lewis-Stempel.

02/01/2023

Dog breeding
Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected dogs with the intention of maintaining or producing specific qualities and characteristics. When dogs reproduce without such human intervention, their offspring's characteristics are determined by natural selection, while "dog breeding" refers specifically to the artificial selection of dogs, in which dogs are intentionally bred by their owners.[1] Breeding relies on the science of genetics, hence a breeder who is knowledgeable on canine genetics, health, and the intended purpose of the dogs attempts to breed suitable dogs.[2]

01/23/2023

Dog Breed Is Not an Accurate Way To Predict Behavior
A new study that combined genome sequences from over 2,000 dogs with survey data from a further 18,000 pooches has come to a conclusion that upends over a century of established thinking on dog behavior, finding that a dog’s breed contributes little to its behavioral tendencies.

01/06/2023

Maltipoo
This cross-breed pup is the result of breeding a miniature poodle with a Maltese. They’re known to be lively, energetic and just plain adorable.

12/05/2022

Dog Breed Doesn’t Affect Behavior, According to New Genetic Research
“It’s a major advance in how we think about dog behavior,” Elaine Ostrander, an expert in canine genetics at the U.S. National Human Genome Research Institute who was not involved with the study, tells Science’s David Grimm. “No breed owns any particular trait.”

11/21/2022

Dogs
Dogs can have many positive effects on the lives of their owners. They influence social, emotional, and cognitive development in children, promote an active lifestyle, provide companionship, and have even been able to detect oncoming epileptic seizures or the presence of certain cancers. Dogs can also help to relieve stress and anxiety in people. Around 38% of US households are estimated to have one or more dogs.

09/21/2022

Leonberger

These massive hounds are an interesting mix of a Newfoundland, St. Bernard, and a Pyrenean Mountain Dog. They were rumored to have been bred to resemble lions, hence the name. Only 8 of them remain in existence today.

09/06/2022

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus are so charming that they'll warm your heart. They're gentle and loyal, yet proud with an aristocratic temperament. They can be stubborn at times.

08/04/2022

Lagotto Romagnolo

Curly-haired, Italian dog breeds are so darn cute and cuddly, and the Lagotto Romagnolo is no exception. “Their name means ‘water dog’ in Italian, but they are commonly called ‘truffle dogs’ because they are used to hunt for truffles,” explains Catherine Lenox, DVM, a regulatory veterinary manager at Royal Canin. In fact, the Lagotta Romagnolo is the only purebred in the world recognized as a specialized truffle searcher. Truffle hunters or not, they are warm and friendly companions.

07/21/2022

Norwegian Lundehund

Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dog breeds on the planet due to its unique characteristics, which aren’t shared by any other breed. Originating from the islands off the Norwegian coast, this crimson-coated canine was developed to hunt Puffin birds along the coastal cliffs. Due to its unusual hunting environment, the agile Norwegian Lundehund evolved to develop the perfect traits for scaling rocky cliffs: six toes on each front paw, adjustable ears and a neck so flexible that it can crane backwards to touch the spine.

This endangered Spitz species neared extinction during World War II, but was miraculously recovered by Norwegian breeders and thankfully remains in small numbers today. Known for its fun-loving nature and affectionate personality, the Norwegian Lundehund would be a perfect pet for active families.

Other, more common, Spitz breeds include the Husky, the Chow Chow and the equally fox-like Shiba Inu.

06/26/2022

Lagotto Romagnolo

Often mistaken as a poodle-cross, the curly-coated Lagotto Romagnolo is actually the world’s oldest water retriever. Dating back to the Italian region of Romagna during medieval times, this beautiful rare dog breed was traditionally used as a working dog to fetch ducks from the marshlands. With its woolly, waterproof covering, muscular build and sharp sense of smell, it’s no wonder this breed assisted duck-hunting explorations for centuries. However, the resourceful retriever has turned its nose to hunting truffles in recent years and is now the only dog breed recognised for the job.

06/19/2022

Finnish Spitz

Nope, that's not a fox you're looking at — it's a Finnish Spitz. These dogs are smart, fearless, and active, but don't leave 'em alone for too long — they've got quite the reputation for barking.

06/08/2022

American Foxhound

This guy might look like a Beagle, but American Foxhounds are much less common. They can be pretty difficult to handle (if they don't get enough exercise, they'll destroy the house) so only experienced dog owners should adopt them.

06/01/2022

Bedlington Terrier

A crisp, curly coat and arched back distinguish this terrier from all others. They're an energetic breed that loves attention.

05/25/2022

Boston Terrier

Boston Terriers present a nice blend of humorous charm and sophistication. They are a smart, alert, and high-energy breed but also enjoy hanging around the home with their family. This breed is loyal to one person although polite to all. Boston Terriers are prone to snoring because of their flat noses and narrow nostrils.

05/17/2022

This is a Husky-Pitbull mix. A Husbull.

American Kennel Club descriptions of dog breeds can read like online dating profiles: The border collie is a workaholic; the German shepherd will put its life on the line for loved ones. Now, in the most comprehensive study of its kind to date, scientists have shown that such distinct breed traits are actually rooted in a dog’s genes. The findings may shed light on human behaviors as well.

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