Quite a small cattle and sheep herder, nonetheless, 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…
Lately there seem to be a cast of thousands of these wonderful little dogs at the shows I have been to – almost a Cecile B DeMille production at times. Indeed, I think there were…
Both these breeds are dear to my heart as I have owned both. The double coated breeds are a true challenge breeds are a true challenge to keep in good show condition for any great…
Known sometimes as the Chrysanthemum faced dog due to the facial hair growing in all directions, this study little companion dog has proud ancestry and noble beginnings. A hard to beat contender one has to…
The smallest and oldest of all Japanese dogs, the Shiba Inu was originally bred to hunt large game such as boar and bear in the mountainous regions of Japan working the underbrush from which his…
I’ve long been partial to this wee version of the Rough Collie and his wonderful, alert intelligence. He has all the glamour of the showiest of the breeds and yet can toil and mix it…
From the moment you clap eyes on that varminty expression and see the heads up/tails up attitude, you just know that this breed is a little power pack. Not affectionately nicknamed “Old Diehard” for nothing,…
This little Mr. Smarty Pants of the show ring always reminds me of a gentleman of old with his top hat, tails and spats, just because he is always so bandbox smart. Well, at least…
The curious and independent Schipperke originated from the Flemish areas of Belgium. Derived from the black sheepdog called the Leauvenaar he is an excellent watchdog and vermin hunter. His small cobby body is characterized by…
The smiling happy face of the Samoyed is one that lights up the ring as someone said “with the face and heart of the spirit of Xmas the whole year through”. His traditions as the…