There’s a reason this breed carries the nickname King of Terriers, and it’s not just about size. The Airedale Terrier is the largest of all terrier breeds, originally built to take on full-grown otters and badgers, work no smaller terrier could handle. I’ve trained a few, and that confidence shows up in everything they do,…

Archaeologists once found a mummified dog inside an Ancient Egyptian tomb, preserved alongside its owner for the afterlife. That dog was a Sloughi dog breed, also known as the Arabian Greyhound, and the discovery proves this breed’s history stretches back thousands of years further than most dogs alive today. Beyond the history, though, this is…

Two U.S. presidents kept an Irish Setter dog breed in the White House — and one of them, King Timahoe, famously chewed up a rug in the Oval Office. That mischievous, puppy-at-heart streak never really fades in this breed, even well into adulthood. If you’re weighing whether an Irish Setter fits your household, here’s what…

For a while, early Gordon Setters seemed to think they were sheepdogs. Breeders eventually bred that flock-herding instinct back out, but it’s just one of many odd turns in this breed’s history. The gordon setter is Scotland’s only native gundog, built for hunting grouse across miles of open moor. I’ve worked with a handful over…

Ever met a dog that looks like it’s guarding a castle and somehow still wants to curl up at your feet? That’s the giant schnauzer breed in a nutshell. This working dog stands up to 27.5 inches tall, carries a thick wiry coat, and wears a beard and mustache that make it instantly recognizable. I’ve…

You already know this dog’s face, even if you’ve never heard the breed name. That’s the Rough Collie — the dog behind Lassie, and one of the most recognizable breeds in the world. Here’s everything you actually need to know before bringing one home. Quick Facts History and Origin The Rough Collie descends from herding…