If you were to choose just two words to describe the Norwegian Lundehund, they would likely be "rare" and "unique." These dogs have so many unusual characteristics, they seem almost otherworldly. Let's take a look at the fascinating attributes of the Norwegian Lundehund. 1. Their Name Comes From the Puffin "Lunde" is the Norwegian [...]

Curious about Gordon Setter History? Learn about one of Scotland's oldest dog breeds, and how the four setter breeds differ.

The English Setter, a member of the Sporting Group, has a long history as a gun dog. Learn more about this beautiful breed and its history.

We all know that the quality of care that a mother provides for her children significantly affects how they will get along in the world as adults. How many times have you heard psychologists attribute criminal behavior to poor upbringing and inattention from the mother? Does it work this way in dogs? Mother dogs do [...]

Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s [...]

DESIGNATING THE SHELTER PET AS CT’S STATE PET: The Connecticut Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee voted yesterday to place HB 5498 on the House consent calendar, despite hearing testimony objecting to the designation of the shelter pet as Connecticut’s state pet. The bill also seeks to designate a variety of days, weeks, and [...]

Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country&rsquo [...]

The Connecticut Joint Planning and Development Committee made one substantive change to HB 5170 and released it favorably to the Legislative Commissioner’s Office for review.  The office will examine the bill to ensure the text is clear, concise and constitutionally sound before advancing. As detailed in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) informational communication [...]

The Connecticut Joint Planning and Development Committee has scheduled a Friday, February 25, 2022, public hearing.  The committee’s agenda includes numerous bills, including newly-introduced HB 5170.  The bill would amend the state’s current cruelty law to ban tethering a dog: In a manner that places it at adverse risk of injury by another animal, For more [...]

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of a proposed ordinance that would, among other provisions, enact litter permits and impose restrictions on breeders and individuals who sell/transfer dogs. Revisions to the proposal are in process, and it will be on the agenda October 8, 2024. It is important for DeKalb County commissioners to continue [...]