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English Foxhound
What is the origin of the English Foxhound? The roots of the English Foxhound date back before the 1800s. The English kept very careful breeding records. Created in the late 16th century using other hounds, the Greyhound, Fox Terrier and Bulldog were later used in the mix. Foxhounds were bred to hunt fox and other […]
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It’s a dirty job, but it’s part of the responsibility of owning a pet. Not only is the sight and smell of pet poop aesthetically displeasing, it can be downright dangerous. Contrary to a popular belief, stepping in poop is not lucky and your would know that if it has ever happened to you. Many […]
War Dog Hero – Sgt. Stubby
A stray pit bull/terrier mix became the only dog promoted to sergeant through combat and the most decorated dog of World War I. The dog made friends with soldiers as they drilled at Yale Field in New Haven, Connecticut. Corporal Robert Conroy in particular took a liking to the dog and named him Stubby because […]