To spay, or not to spay? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of animal rights activists Or to take arms against a sea of Read more

What makes a great dog? Is it genetics? Is it the way he's raised? Is it due to training? Is it due to handling? Or is it all of the above? NFC 2xNAFC Super Chief, an Read more

(Updated December 23, 2021)"Dynamite uses only natural ingredients, made in the United States for better quality control. Throughout its history of making natural dog food, it Read more

3xNFC CFC DUAL CH Shed of Arden is probably one of the best known Labradors in history, but what do we know about him and his family? He was born in 1939 and bred by William Read more

A costume contest for pets in 2006 got me thinking about what costumes I could make for my dogs. Yes, it had to be for more than one. I had three dogs that were my constant Read more

Out of curiosity, I looked into the pedigree of 2xNAFC 2xCNAFC FC CFC Ebonstar Lean Mac who was probably the most influential field Labrador Retriever in recent history. Why Read more

British field trials The first documented field trial was held in England in 1899 and consisted mostly of Flat-Coated and Curly Coated Retrievers.Four years later Munden Read more

Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores, a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, Read more

In April 2019, Facebook banned the sale of livestock and animal parts. Interesting that shortly after the ban, PeTA bought shares in Facebook and then Mark Zuckerberg sold Read more