It has dewlaps that call to mind a scent hound. In fact, the large French pointer’s sense of smell is exemplary. The dog nearly went extinct, but its numbers are increasing. This pointer ...

“It looks just like the Walker hound that climbed the kennel fence the night ... The first real hunt we gave the young dog was with Rip, an ancient pointer who had more bird sense than speed and ...

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

The silky swish of an Afghan Hound’s trot. The impressive bounce of a Puli’s cords. The top knot on a Yorkie’s tiny head!