Swedish Vallhund (en)
Quite a small cattle and sheep herder, nontheless, the Swedish Vallhund is known as a big dog in a small body. He has endurance and is a powerful and sturdily built spitz blended with intelligence and even temper. Believed to be descended from the Vikings era over 1,000 years [...]
The Russian Black Terrier (en)
The Russian Black Terrier was created in Russia during the late 1940s and the early 1950s by selective interbreeding of breeds like the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier and Newfoundland Dog. The Giant Schnauzer is considered to be the main ancestor of the breed. The initial breeding was supervised [...]
Tibetan Mastiff (en)
A romantic dog shrouded in the mists of time and legends by the limited access to the Himalayas, the Tibetan Mastiff reputedly travelled with the Romans, Greeks and others and even Genghis Khan. Isolated by geography and politics, he is primarily used to guard the home and family or [...]
Tibetan Terrier (en)
Tibetan Terrier Brought originally from the “Lost Valley” of Tibet to England in the 1920’s and introduced from there to the USA in 1956, the Tibetan Terriers (TT) have always been highly prized as “Luck Bringers” by the lamas for 2,000 years. Technically not a Terrier and loosely associated [...]
Weimaraner (en)
A wonderful hunting dog with great speed and stamina, the Weimaraner appears to have a coat that is rather no nonsense but as with all short coated show dogs, it is not simply a case of wash & wear when your intent is to have that dog coat show [...]
Welsh Corgi (en)
I get to meet a lot of people in my travels and adore talking to Corgi exhibitors as they are, for the most, as friendly and engaging as their dogs. I am always inundated with Corgi exhibitors everywhere I go. Maybe they talk on chat lines or something as [...]
West Highland White Terrier (en)
Originally known as the Roseneath Terrier from Poltalloch Scotland, until first exhibited at Crufts in 1907 and AKC registration in 1908, the ‘Westie’ was around for at least 100 years before that. “A spunky little Terrier and all determination in one small body” as I read and is described [...]
Whippet (en)
I have been asked repeatedly to do some grooming advice for short coated breeds such as Whippets & Greyhounds. These noble breeds have true working purpose, make affectionate and wonderful companions & are easy, yet dignified breeds to show. With their short coats and relatively easy natures, they are [...]
Yorkshire Terrier (en)
It is that indefinable thing that everyone from here to there tries to quantify in endless books and articles - it is star quality! That shining example of a winner equals a good dog and presentation, presentation and presentation. That means the 100 little things you have to do [...]