In the time and place where I grew up—Sioux City, Iowa, in the 1960s and early ‘70s—hunting dog breeds didn’t live in the house, period. It simply wasn’t done. The proper place for a bird hunting dog ...

Dogs have been helping humans hunt and living as members of their community for at least 14,000 years, and we can trace the breeding of relatively specific types of hunting dogs back to the early ...

Finnish Spitzes have fox-like faces and upright curly tails, but these pups are anything but uptight. Instead, Finnish ...

Whether due to protective instincts, territoriality or a very mellow temperament, many breeds do best as the only dog at home ...

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...

From problem-solving Collies to whip-smart Poodles, these are the breeds that pair sharp intelligence with loyalty, energy, and a strong desire to please.

According to Elvis, hound dogs cry all the time. He’s not… totally wrong. A lot of hound dog breeds, like Basset Hounds, were bred to announce themselves and communicate with their fellow hunters. The ...