By AKC Staff May 01, 2015 | Why do I want a purebred dog? Because I want a puppy whose parents have been carefully selected for health—and who have gone through a series of genetic tests to ensure that the dog I get has the best possible chance of being healthy and well-adjusted. Because when …
Owning Rare Dog Breeds There is a thrill in owning a dog of a rare breed – excitement when people stop to ask you “what breed of dog is that?” When I introduce my Estrelas or Pequenos (‘pah-kenno’ – small), the usual answer is “How beautiful – I’ve never heard of them.” The Estrela Mountain Dog is …
News Release Star Mountain Kennel of Connecticut Features Rare Portuguese Dog Breeds Margaret Boisture operates Star Mountain Kennel, located in Northern Connecticut. The kennel features rare Portuguese dog breeds that include the small Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and the large Estrela Mountain Dog. The kennel has been in operation since 2010. Connecticut – January 2015 Take a visit to …
Some dogs are made for the snow and the cold. Meet Sophia, a Great Pyrenees, who loves the snow and the cold. You have to drag her in during the winter. Just like the Estrelas, Great Pyrenees, where bred to guard livestock. Coming from the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France and northern Spain, they fit …