Consider bringing an arguably perfect companion into your home: the Beagle is an energetic, easygoing, loyal dog that's a great choice for families.

There is such a thing as being too good at your job. Just ask the Irish Wolfhound. As far back as Roman times, there were accounts of large Greyhound-like dogs in Ireland – called cú faoil in ancient Gaelic – revered for their size and ferocity. Some Irish chieftains and warriors even grafted the word […]

Has your dog ever come across an animal carcass or a pile of poop, then gleefully rolled in it? Many dogs delight in rolling in dead things, garbage, and other smelly items. It’s not only disgusting, but it’s also confusing. Why do dogs roll in stinky stuff? Is it canine communication, an attempt to disguise […]

Intelligent, outgoing, affectionate: that's the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Check out these fun facts you might not have known about this breed.

Partially shrouded by the mists of time, the history of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier sometimes reflects the Irish people's gift as storytellers rather than historians. Folklore persists that following the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a dog swam to the shore of Ireland from a sinking ship. Supposedly, he then bred to […]

With the Westminster Kennel Club dog show recently on TV, it inevitably stirs debate about purebred dogs. These days, a vocal segment of the population detests purebred dogs and their breeders. Whether this is a class issue, a generational issue, politics, or something else, it's hard to say, but it goes far beyond the facts […]

For millennia, the Cirneco dell’Etna has lived in the shadow of Mount Etna. Scrambling over the rocky, volcanic Sicilian soil in pursuit of rabbit, these small red dogs were invaluable sources of sustenance and protection for their peasant owners. But by the time the 20th Century dawned, the Cirneco was facing its own sunset of […]

From its distinctive curly coat to its history as one of the oldest spaniel breeds, here's what makes the Irish Water Spaniel truly unique.

An intense drive to find birds and a loyal companionship in the field and home traces the Pointer's history. The medium-to-large-sized hunting dog has...

Ally spends her days like a typical suburban canine. She watches for the squirrels and birds that wander into her yard. She plays with her favorite toy – a squeaky football. Occasionally she breaks into a run and makes speedy loops around her house, just to show those pesky squirrels that she could catch them […]