lineage articles
What defining action gave the English Springer Spaniel breed its name?
How were Spaniels categorized geographically in England before specialized standards emerged?
What was the sole basis distinguishing Springers from Cockers prior to official breed standardization?
In what year did The Kennel Club officially separate the Springer Spaniel breed from the Cocker Spaniel?
Which influential breeder is credited with shaping the conformation and coat of the modern English Springer Spaniel?
When did the American Kennel Club (AKC) formally grant recognition to the English Springer Spaniel breed?
What defines the divergence between modern Field/Working Lines and Show/Conformation Lines?
What trait distinguishes Field-bred Springer Spaniels in build compared to Show lines?
What was the foundational focus established by the Buckinghams family in the 18th century?
What core traits, despite line specialization, remain central to the English Springer Spaniel's heritage?
What was the initial, ancestral split among Spaniels based on, before size differentiation?
What was the Flat-Coated Retriever initially known as?
In what era did the development of the Flat-Coated Retriever lineage begin?
Which North American ancestor is largely credited with providing the backbone for the Flat-Coat's retrieving drive and water affinity?
What specific type of dog was introduced to ensure the Flat-Coat possessed high intelligence and willingness to cooperate?
Which figure was instrumental in formalizing the breed starting around 1860 and differentiating it from a close relative?
What characteristic did Mr. Sewallis Evelyn Shirley focus on establishing to separate the Flat-Coat from another existing retriever?
The Flat-Coat's popularity saw a sharp decline starting after its peak around what decade?
Who was the key individual responsible for initiating the Flat-Coated Retriever revival breeding program immediately after World War II?
What color were the two foundation bitches, Pewcroft Perfect and Atherbram Stella, imported to the US to aid in the breed's revival?
What affectionate nickname has the Flat-Coated Retriever earned due to its tendency to maintain youthful exuberance into adulthood?
Where was the Weimaraner developed in the early 1800s?
What nickname is often given to the Weimaraner due to its coat color?
What formidable large game did early Weimaraner developers target?
How did the Weimaraner receive its distinctive name?
Why is pinpointing the exact ancestors of the Weimaraner challenging?
How did the Weimaraner's hunting role evolve after large game declined?
What organization maintained strict control over Weimaraner bloodlines in Germany?
When did the American Kennel Club officially recognize the Weimaraner?
What event often facilitated the initial spread of the Weimaraner to the United States?