Did you know? The basenji is nicknamed "the jumping up and down dog" and it derives from this dog…

Adrienne Farricelli

May 1, 2019

Did you know? The basenji is nicknamed "the jumping up and down dog" and it derives from this dog breed's tendency to leap high over the tall grasses of his native land so to take a quick peek around, checking for prey while airborne.

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Why Do Retrievers Retrieve?

Retrievers retrieve for the simple fact that this is what they were selectively bred for.

Adrienne Farricelli

Feb 15, 2020

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Why Do Some Dog Breeds Have Floppy Ears?

Some dog breeds have floppy ears for the simple fact that they were selectively bred to be that way. Dogs are one of the most varied species of mammals on the face of earth. Indeed, dogs have been selectively bred to be so tiny to fit into purses and so large to almost compete with a pony. Floppy ears are just another trait that have been passed down from one generation to another in certain dog breeds.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 23, 2019

Why Do Dog Ears Get Cropped?

Dog ears get cropped mostly because it's a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Many breed standards for specific breeds require dog ears to be cropped. In some dog breeds having cropped ears is so important that uncropped ears are strongly frowned upon and even means for disqualification in the show ring.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 21, 2019

Why Do Corgis Bark So Much?

Corgis bark so much for the simple reason that they were selectively bred to use their barking back in time when they made wonderful all-around farm dogs. Corgis are therefore very vocal companions using their barks to communicate a variety of emotions. Forearmed is forewarned goes the saying, so any time you are interesting in opening your heart and home to a specific dog breed, it helps to conduct some research so to have a general idea on what to expect.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 31, 2020

Why Do Border Collies Bite Children?

Border collies bite children often due to driving instincts that were deeply inculcating in this dog after years of selective breeding. In order to understand this behavior, it helps to take a glimpse back into this breed's history as a herder of sheep in the Anglo-Scottish border.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 6, 2020