Dachshund (en)
The Dachshunds are a popular breed, stipulated as 3 coat varieties and divided again by 2 sizes making this a busy breed for judging. Europe has many more categories and indeed a whole group devoted to Dachshunds. The long haired coat is the one I receive the most questions [...]
Dalmatian (en)
An ancient breed, dating back to 2000BC, when spotted dogs appeared on Greek and Egyptian wall murals, showing them working with the chariots of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Origins are unknown with the name originating from Dalmatia, Croatia but there is little evidence as to why they were [...]
Dobermann (en)
Originating in Germany in the late 1800’s and gaining official recognition in 1900, the Dobermann is known as a faithful and loyal guardian. Their medium size and clean cut silhouette that exudes elegance and style, can be deceptive as to their true weight, hiding a power packed dog that [...]
English Cocker Spaniel (en)
Cocker Spaniel (English) Descended from the original spaniels of Spain, the English Cocker developed from the smaller dogs for hunting woodcock. This capable and energetic spaniel should cover the ground effortlessly in his pursuit to flush and retrieve. He is compactly built and without exaggeration - I did like [...]
English Setter (en)
Bred as a trained bird dog for over 400 years, the English Setter's origins lie in evidence pointing to crosses of Spanish Pointer, large Water spaniel and Springer Spaniel combining to produce a superb bird dog with a high degree of proficiency in finding & pointing game in open [...]
English Springer Spaniel (en)
The English Springer Spaniel This wonderful medium sized Sporting Dog used originally for springing game is mostly used today to find or flush and retrieve game. Tallest of the ancient order of land Spaniels, the English Springer must present an overall appearance of power and endurance with a clean [...]
Finnish Lapphund (en)
The Finnish Lapphund is a medium sized breed that combines the look of the northern type dog with the temperament of the herding dog. They are intelligent, alert, agile, friendly and eager to learn. Developed to live and work outside, north of the Arctic Circle, the breed is strongly [...]
Flat Coated Retriever (en)
A beautiful, selectively bred bird dog, descending from likely the same family as the Labrador, with evidence of Newfie, Setter, Sheepdog and Spaniel like water dogs. The “Flat Coat” is a dog whose character is of great importance exhibiting stability and willingness to please. A devoted waterbaby, this dog [...]
Fox Terrier Wire (en)
The Terrier people are oft viewed as being a purist lot with old values ingrained as to what constitutes the right and wrong way to go about the presentation of their Terrier breeds. There is much to be learned from them as their quest is to maintain and show [...]
French Bulldog (en)
Reputedly descended from the "toy" bulldogs of the lace makers of Nottingham who went to France in search of work during the Industrial Revolution, this engaging and intelligent little dog is known for his trademark "bat" ears and his domed forehead. He is a sturdy chap, exhibiting a silhouette [...]