CleoppaThis is basically a theoretical, planning-ahead sort of question. I don’t have a spouse, a house and can’t get another dog at the moment. But many people on here and elsewhere say that having a dog when you have an infant isn’t a good idea. I agree, but I also see so many stories about babies growing up with wonderful, protective dogs. If I ever have a kid, I definitely want a dog that is so devoted and so protective of... Read More

The English Foxhound is thought to be considered the rarest breed of dog in the United States by AKC registration. It is thought to be rare because they are believed to have originated from sixteenth and seventeenth century England. The English Foxhound was created because there was thought to be an ongoing depletion of the deer population in England, since the royalty hunted deer as part of their sports and also for food. For this reason, there ... Read More

The American Foxhound came to America In 1650, when Robert Brooke from Britain sailed to America with his pack of hunting dogs. His pack of hunting dogs were the beginnings of several strains of American Hounds. It is said that this breed is a “cousin” to the English Foxhound, which is also a scent hound. This breed was used both individually and in packs. Individually, it was an excellent showdog, and in packs they were used for fox... Read More

by Michelle Adams The Beagle has become a popular breed of dog in the United States over the past century or so. In fact, in the 1950’s, this breed enjoyed a brief stint at the number one spot for most sought after dogs in this country. But the Beagle’s roots go back much farther than 100 years or so - and could possibly date back to around 400 B.C. in Greece. Documents show that a Beagle type of dog may have been in existence at this... Read More