
The Terriers – 28 feisty breeds, some of which were developed to hunt vermin and to dig them from their burrows or lairs. Size ranges from the tiny Cairn Terrier to the large Airedale Terrier. The Terrier Group is a designation used by most all-breed dog registries (or Kennel clubs) for a group of dog [...]

The Hound Group is a designation used by most major English-language kennel clubs (American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), The Kennel Club (KC) and the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) being the most notable). Most hounds share the common ancestral trait of being used for hunting. Some use [...]
The Sporting Group (also called the Gundog group) is a designation used by some all-breed dog registries (or kennel clubs) for a group of purebred dogs. Because they were developed as bird dogs with energetic hunting abilities in water and field settings, most sporting dogs require regular exercise. Their naturally active and alert demeanor also [...]
He had won. He had done his master proud and he had won. It wasn’t that he understood exactly “what” he had done to make everyone so happy. It wasn’t as if he had fought off a raging bear, or saved a lost child like Lassie would have. He hadn’t run for help or chased [...]
A former champion realizes he has finally grown too old He was a real nice show dog, but his glory days are through, And he gazes out the kennel gate, with nothing much to do. They’re loading up the van now, ’cause they’re going to a show, But his showing days are over, and he [...]
Written by CDO Member, Gene of Dune Collies Okay, you’ve shown your collie at the shows during the year. Now you are thinking about showing at the Nationals. Here are a few tips to help both you and your collie has an experience of a lifetime. Make sure that you make your hotel reservations as [...]

The Working Group is a kennel club designation for purebred dog breeds descended from dogs bred to assist humans with certain types of work. Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds, and performing water rescues. They have been invaluable assets to man throughout the ages. Quick [...]
Titles awarded by the American Kennel Club for winning competitions: Conformation Ch -champion Obedience CD -companion dog CDX -companion dog excellent UD -utility dog UDX -utility dog excellent OTCh -obedience trial champion Field JH -junior hunter SH -senior hunter MH -master hunter AFCh -amateur fiels champion FCh -fiels champion Lure Coursing JC -junior [...]
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