Unique breeds of dogs are ones that were bred for highly specific purposes – and often these breeds are rare because their contemporary populations are not far removed from their working origins. What does it mean to be part of a lineage that often is hundreds if not thousands of years old, for centuries performing the same duties and tasks?…
I am a huge advocate for high-drive dogs. These dogs are highly intelligent, dogs that not so long ago had serious jobs (beyond just being our beloved buddies), and ultimately, these are dogs that will always jump into action at the drop of a feather. High-drive dogs aren’t the easiest to work with. I’ve always joked that teaming up with…
“How are Welsh terriers with children?”This is a question I am often asked. Here are some of my personal thoughts on the topic. Much of the following can be applied to any kind of dog, but the information has a special focus on “full strength terriers” such as Welsh and Wire Fox terriers, and other highly prey (chase) driven breeds.…