The Breed Files

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Part 2: Theodore’s Namesake

Welcome back to The Breed Files! What do you get when you combine a big personality, a fascinating American history, and a dog that was bred to work hard and live life to

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Part 1: Theodore’s Namesake

Welcome back to The Breed Files! What do you get when you combine a big personality, a fascinating American history, and a dog that was bred to work hard and live life to

Hellhounds of Mesoamerica: Dogs, Death & Legend

Welcome back to The Breed Files! For Halloween, we’re going to the Aztec and Maya underworld, guided by dogs. Across ancient and modern Mesoamerica, dogs have been far mo

The Grim in the Graveyard

Welcome to a special Halloween bonus episode of The Breed Files! This time, we’re stepping away from the living and into the world of folklore to meet the dogs that were

Blood Sports: The Dark History of Dog Fighting

Welcome back to The Breed Files! This Halloween, we’re confronting one of the darkest forms of animal cruelty: dog fighting. In this episode, we explore the history of do

Hellhounds & Other Dogs You Don’t Want to Meet at Night

Welcome back to The Breed Files! What exactly is a hellhound? In this episode, we dig into the folklore behind these supernatural dogs, exploring what defines a hellhound

Rethinking Brachycephalic Dogs: Flat-Faced, Not Flawed

Welcome back to The Breed Files! What exactly does it mean for a dog to be brachycephalic? And does having a flat face automatically mean a dog is unhealthy? This week, w

Legendary Tails: English Setter

Welcome back! This week, Seaira travels back in time to meet Jim the Wonder Dog, an English Setter whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. So

English Setter Part 2: The Gentleman’s Gun Dog

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think English Setters are just pretty, feathered dogs? Think again. In this episode, Kelsey Kryszak and Kendall MacKenzie, two people wit

English Setter Part 1: The Gentleman’s Gun Dog

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think English Setters are just pretty, feathered dogs? Think again. In this episode, Kelsey Kryszak and Kendall MacKenzie, two people wit

Pet Obesity: Love Is Not Measured in Treats

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Today, we’re taking a closer look at pet obesity, not just from a medical perspective, but from a cultural one. We all know that carrying

Hypoallergenic Dogs: Fact or Fiction?

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think there’s such a thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog? Think again. In this episode, we’re exposing the truth behind the “hypoallergen

Legendary Tails: Newfoundland

Welcome back! This week, McKay travels back in time to meet Seaman, a Newfoundland whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. Sources: Lewis &

Newfoundland: The Original Lifeguard

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think Newfoundlands are just giant, fluffy couch potatoes? Think again. Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta with Knallhart Academy joins us to uncov

Pet Aversion During the Perinatal and Postpartum Periods

Welcome back! Today we're discussing a topic that many new and expecting parents experience but few people talk about: postpartum and perinatal pet aversion. After heari

Legendary Tails: Poodle

Welcome back! This week, Seaira travels back in time to meet Boye the Witch Dog, a poodle whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. Sources:

Poodle Part 2: Beyond the Pom-Poms

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think Poodles are just fancy haircuts and dog shows? Think again. Mairin Hershik with Flourish Kennels joins us to uncover the truth abou

Poodle Part 1: Beyond the Pom-Poms

Welcome back to The Breed Files! Think Poodles are just fancy haircuts and dog shows? Think again. Mairin Hershik with Flourish Kennels joins us to uncover the truth abou

Legendary Tails: American Staffordshire Terrier

Welcome back! This week, McKay travels back in time to meet Sergeant Stubby, an American Staffordshire Terrier whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in

American Staffordshire Terrier: Strength, Loyalty, and the Truth Behind the Breed

Welcome back to the Breed Files podcast! Joining us today Mary Alverson, a guest with extensive experience with the breed. The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of th