geoffv

Dog breeds of the AKC: Terrier Group
The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently (2019) recognises 193 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different purposes. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently (2019) recognises 21 Toy Dog breeds amongst the 193 they recognise in total. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven groups, according to factors such as size, […]

Torquay is a seaside and resort town in Devon, southwest England. It lies 18 miles (29 km) south of the county town of Exeter and 28 miles (45 km) north-east of Plymouth to the north of Tor Bay. Torquay is also […]

Kennel Club Dog Breeds: Gundog Group Kennel Club (UK) Dog Breeds: Gundog Group The Gundog breed is one of the general dog groups recognised by the Kennel Club UK (as of 2021), […]

Kennel Club UK Toy Dog Breeds
The Kennel Club UK currently (2019) recognises 221 breeds of dog, wand of these 24 ate Toy dog breeds or members of the Toy Group however you want to look at it. This is three more […]

The Hound Dog breeds or Hound Group is one of the seven general dog groups recognised by the Kennel Club UK (as of 2021) and of the 221 breeds of dogs accepted by them, 38 falls into this category. Like all dogs, […]

Kennel Club UK dog breeds: Terrier Group

At the time of writing (2020), the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different purebred dog breeds, subdivided into seven core groups. These being Toy, Utility, Gundog, […]

Kennel Club Dog Breeds: Pastoral Group The Kennel Club UK Pastoral Dog Breed Group. Currently (2020) they recognise 221 breeds of dog, all of which have been bred for different […]

Kennel Club UK dog breeds: Working Group
The Kennel Club UK currently (2019) recognises 221 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different purposes. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven groups, […]

Kennel Club dog breeds: Utility Group Kennel Club (UK) dog breeds: Toy Group The Kennel Club (UK) currently (2019) recognises 221 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different […]

A brief history of Father Christmas
 

The earliest reckoning of a Father Christmas figure first appearing in Britain was during mid-winter festivals in pre-Christian times. Of course, he wasn’t referred to as […]

The incredible tale of Kaspar Hauser is a most unusual story. Why? Because it’s about a sudden appearance of a person rather than the much more common disappearance. So, just what is the shadowy 19th-century tale […]

A brief history of Santa Claus

The Origin of Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, has long been steeped in the traditions of Christm […]

The port city of Plymouth has a rich maritime history based on fishing, imports/exports, and a long and continuing association with the Royal Navy. It’s situated on the south coast of Devon in south-west England […]

Dog breeds registered with the AKC
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘A’.

Note: Dogs are also categorised according to one of the seven groups as recognised by […]

Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC)
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘B’.

DOG BREEDS: B

Barbet, Sporting

Basenji, Hound

Basset […]

Dog breeds registered with the AKC
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘C’.

Note: Dogs are also categorised according to one of the seven groups as recognised by […]

American Kennel Club Dog breeds Whose Name Begins with D
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘D’.

Note: Dogs are also categorised according to one of the seven […]

Dog breeds registered with the AKC
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘E’.

Note: Dogs are also categorised according to one of the seven groups as recognised by […]

Dog breeds registered with the AKC
Dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) beginning with the Letter ‘F’.

Note: Dogs are also categorised according to one of the seven groups as recognised by […]