Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack in a century, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says. The Big Muddy Pack so far has only two known members, one male and one female. But that’s enough to meet the minimum requirement to be recognized as a pack: two or more wolves travelling together in […]
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When one hears a howl in the forest, the first thing that they associate that sound with is the wolf. And it’s true, howling is a characteristic communication form of wolves, but it is also widespread among canine species. They use it for long-distance communication with others, to mark territory boundaries, and also, to define the
Why do some dogs Howl and others don’t? A new Study sheds some light on why. Read More »
Pearl is no ordinary handbag dog. She’s so tiny, her owner can just slip her into her pocket. The two-year-old chihuahua, who measures around the same length as a dollar bill, has been named the world’s shortest dog by Guinness World Records. Born in Florida on September 1 2020, Pearl is shorter than a Popsicle stick at just
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A recent study was published linking genetic data from Raccoon Dogs to Covid-19. We won’t be talking about that specific topic but it does raise the question, what are Raccoon dogs? Despite its name, a raccoon dog is neither a raccoon nor a dog, but it does belong to the canid family, the lineage that
We love our dogs and we probably know a lot about our own best friend’s particular breed or breeds. Here are 5 really cool things you might have not known. 1. The Basenji – Africa’s barkless dog Known as the barkless dog, the African basenji tends to yodel more than bark. Before you get excited
As of 2020, there are eight dog breeds native to Ireland that are currently recognized by the American Kennel Club. These Irish dog breeds have storied histories in their homeland and abroad, and they run the size gamut from miniature to massive. Two Irish breeds were even among 1878’s nine charter breeds first recognized by the AKC
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In light of yesterday’s announcement by the AKC that the French Bulldog is now the most popular dog in America, it’s a good time to showcase the history of this little but mighty breed. As we discuss the history of the French Bulldog, we should note the importance of three countries: England, France and America.
Samoyed History Hardy, vibrant and even-tempered, the Samoyed was originally used to hunt, herd reindeer, and haul sledges for the Samoyede people they served in northwestern Siberia. The Samoyede tribesmen were peaceful nomads, who manifested extraordinary love for their beautiful dogs, treating them as members of the family. Thus their dogs developed a love and understanding
