Cindy Moore

Due to the increasing popularity of shooting flying birds (and the corresponding need to find the birds) in the mid 19th century, the initial Retriever breeds were developed. Some breeds, such as the Golden, were carefully bred for by a single individual, others such as the Labrador were isolated in one or two kennels for … Read more

The Boxer is most of all a people dog, it is trusting, loyal and devoted to its owner. The boxer is basically a quiet dog, but always the guard dog. They need lots of exercise and attention. Boxers love to play and are great with children. They can be very sensitive to their owners need … Read more

Although the Boston Terrier is a cute, compact little dog, and you have decided you would like to be owned by one, it is important to understand the special nature of this little dog and why the breed exists. The Boston Terrier requires a certain amount of mental and physical activity. One of the few … Read more

The most outstanding characteristic of Border Collies is their desire to work above all other things. They herd with their heads lowered, eyeing the sheep with an intense stare. They notice every movement of the livestock, and they react by moving, at times almost imperceptibly, to take advantage of or counter it. Movement of both … Read more

The name Bernese Mountain Dog is a rough translation of the German “Berner Sennenhund,” which literally means Bernese Alpine Herdsman’s Dog. The breed’s original name was Durrbachler, after an inn where these farm dogs were bought and sold. The modern breed was developed from dogs found in the countryside around Bern, Switzerland and is only … Read more

The Bearded Collie, affectionately called the Beardie, was developed in Scotland as a herding dog. Its ancestors likely included herding dogs from the European continent, such as the Poland Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owzcarek Nizinny) and the Komondor, blended with the sheep herding dogs of the British Isles. It was developed as an independent worker, able … Read more

Beagles, as a breed, have been in existence for quite some time, although their precise origins are only vaguely known. Beagle-type dogs are described in documents dating from 400 B.C. Greece and A.D. 200 Britain. The Romans are also thought to have transported to England with them small rabbit hunting hounds and bred them with … Read more

Basset Hounds are descended from the old St. Hubert hounds. Used to trail and drive game away, the Basset has had such famous admirers as King Edward VII and Shakespeare. The Basset was bred for hunting small game. The Basset’s long ears were developed to stir up and hold the scent for their strong nose … Read more

The American Water Spaniel (or AWS, for short) is one of only a few breeds developed in America. Reliable records of the AWS date back to 1865. Although the dog’s exact place of origin is in dispute, it is widely believed to have first appeared along the Wolf and Fox River valleys of Wisconsin, and … Read more

The Australian Terrier has been recognized by the American Kennel Club since 1960, and it ranks in popularity about halfway down the list of AKC breeds. It is not, however, one of the better known breeds of Terriers, and an Aussie owner walking his dog may expect to hear such remarks as “What kind of … Read more