The Breed Files

The Breed Files Podcast
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Two friends. Too many dog opinions. Breed facts, hot takes & good dogs only 🐶 Educational podcast for dog lovers. 🎙️Episodes on Wednesday at 5 pm EST weekly

  1. 1D AGO

    Legendary Tails: Dachshund

    Welcome back! This week, Seaira travels back in time to meet Lump (pronounced "loomp"), a dachshund whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. Sources: Pablo Picasso. “Pablo Picasso.” In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Accessed May 1, 2026. Britannica. Milmo, Cahal. “How Picasso Fell for a Dachshund.” The Independent, February 14, 2006. Accessed May 1, 2026. The Independent. Picasso and Lump. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2006. Accessed May 1, 2026. Google Books. “Picasso & Lump.” Wikipedia. Accessed May 1, 2026. Wikipedia article on Picasso & Lump. “Lump (Dog).” Wikipedia. Accessed May 1, 2026. Wikipedia article on Lump the dog. David Douglas Duncan. “David Douglas Duncan.” In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Accessed May 1, 2026. Britannica biography of David Douglas Duncan.

    13 min

  2. MAY 14

    Dachshund: Built Low, Packed with Personality

    Welcome back to The Breed Files Podcast! In this episode, we’re digging into everything you need to know about the Dachshund! Famous for their long bodies, short legs, and larger-than-life personalities, these little hounds were built to be fearless hunters, but today they’re just as likely to burrow under your blankets as they are to chase down a scent trail. Stubborn, clever, and incredibly devoted to their people, we explore their bold badger-hunting origins, signature traits, and what everyday life with a Dachshund is really like. Thinking about a small dog with a huge personality? Don’t mind a companion that’s equal parts snuggle expert, comedian, and determined troublemaker? This might just be the breed for you! Sources: American Kennel Club. “Dachshund.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dachshund/.American Kennel Club. “Is a Dachshund Right for You?” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-right-for-you/.Dachshund Club of America. “Breed Standard.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/breed-standard/.Dachshund Club of America. “Dachshund History.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/dachshund-history/.Dachshund Dude Ranch. “Silky Wirehair Dachshunds.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://dachshundduderanch.com/silkys.html.American Kennel Club. “Hound Group.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hound/.Dachshund Club of America. “Dachshund FAQs.” PDF document. Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dachshund-FAQs.pdf.Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. “CHIC Program: Dachshund.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=DH.Mellersh, Cathryn, et al. “A Novel Canine Progressive Retinal Atrophy Locus Identified by Linkage and Genome-Wide Association Studies.” Canine Genetics and Epidemiology 4, no. 1 (2017). Accessed May 13, 2026. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5540395/.American Kennel Club. “Dachshunds Health Statement.” PDF document, May 2022. Accessed May 13, 2026. https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/16155732/Dachshunds-Health-Statemnt-rev-May-2022.pdf.Embark Veterinary. “Dachshund.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://embarkvet.com/resources/dog-breeds/dachshund-merged/.Dachshund Health UK. “Important New Findings on Genetic Modifiers of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dachshunds.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.dachshundhealth.org.uk/welcome/important-new-findings-on-genetic-modifiers-of-progressive-retinal-atrophy-in-dachshunds.The Royal Kennel Club. “IVDD Scheme for Dachshunds.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.royalkennelclub.com/health-and-dog-care/health-dog-care/health/getting-started-with-health-testing-and-screening/ivdd-scheme-for-dachshunds/.Dachshund Club of America. “DCA Breeder Directory.” Accessed May 13, 2026. https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/dca-breeder-directory/.Wikipedia. “Dachshund.” Last modified May 2026. Accessed May 13, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachshund.Music: "The Anxiaty Of The Forest" by LaFaena. Free Music Archive. licensed under Attribution 4.0 International License.

    46 min

  3. MAY 6

    Legendary Tails: Yorshire Terrier

    Welcome back! This week, McKay travels back in time to meet Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. Sources: “Papua New Guinea.” Wikipedia. Accessed April 5, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea. “Smoky (War Dog).” Wikipedia. Accessed April 5, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_(war_dog). “War Dogs Come in Different Sizes: The WWII Story of a Yorkshire Terrier Named Smoky.” WW2 History. Accessed April 5, 2026. https://ww2history.org/war-in-the-pacific/war-dogs-come-in-different-sizes-the-wwii-story-of-a-yorkshire-terrier-named-smoky/. Stilwell, Blake. “The World’s First Therapy Dog Was a World War II Pacific Veteran.” Military.com. Accessed April 5, 2026. https://www.military.com/history/worlds-first-therapy-dog-was-world-war-ii-pacific-veteran.html. Frankel, Rebecca. “Dogs at War: Smoky, a Healing Presence for Wounded WWII Soldiers.” National Geographic. Published May 22, 2014. Accessed April 5, 2026. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/140520-dogs-war-canines-soldiers-military-healing-yorkshire-terrier-smoky

    18 min

  4. APR 29

    Yorkshire Terrier: Silk, Steel, and Small Dog Energy

    Welcome back to The Breed Files Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the Yorkshire Terrier! Known for their silky coats, tiny frames, and surprisingly bold personalities, these little dogs pack a whole lot of attitude into a small package. But there’s more to them than just their glamorous looks. Brave, loyal, and full of terrier tenacity, we explore their working-class origins, standout traits, and what everyday life with a Yorkie is really like. Thinking about a pint-sized companion with big energy? Don’t mind a dog that’s equal parts cuddle bug and sassy tyrant? This might just be the breed for you! Sources: American Kennel Club. “Yorkshire Terrier.” Accessed April 18, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/yorkshire-terrier/ Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Yorkshire Terrier.” Last modified February 20, 2026. Accessed April 18, 2026. https://www.britannica.com/animal/Yorkshire-Terrier-dog Guinness World Records. “Smallest Dog Ever.” Accessed April 18, 2026. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/70527-smallest-dog-ever Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. “About YTCA.” Accessed April 18, 2026. https://www.yorkshireterrierclubofamerica.org/

    56 min

  5. APR 22

    Legendary Tails: French Bulldog

    Welcome back! This week, Seaira travels back in time to meet Gamin de Pycombe, a French Bulldog whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history. Sources: “Dogs of the Titanic.” Loades of History. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/dogs-of-the-titanic. “The Frenchie and the Titanic.” National Purebred Dog Day. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/the-frenchie-and-the-titanic/.

    15 min

  6. APR 15

    French Bulldog: From Rags to Riches

    Welcome back to The Breed Files Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the French Bulldog! Known for their bat-like ears, squishy faces, and big personalities, these charming little dogs have taken the world by storm. But there’s more to them than just their adorable looks. Affectionate, playful, and sometimes a little stubborn, we explore their origins, unique traits, and what everyday life with a Frenchie is really like. Thinking about a low-energy companion who loves to be by your side? Don’t mind a dog with a bit of attitude and a lot of love to give? This might just be the breed for you! Sources: American Kennel Club. “French Bulldog History: A Complicated Past From Brothels to Royals.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/breed-history-french-bulldog/. French Bull Dog Club of America. “FBDCA History.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/fbdcahistory/. French Bull Dog Club of America. “A Look Back – FBDCA Article.” PDF. Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/A-look-back-FBDCA-article.pdf. Wikipedia contributors. “French Bulldog.” Wikipedia. Accessed March 21, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Bulldog. French Bull Dog Club of America. “Breed Standard.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/breedstandard/. French Bull Dog Club of America. “History of Color – FBDCA Standard.” PDF. Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/History-of-Color-FBDCA-Standard.pdf. French Bull Dog Club of America. “Color.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/color/. French Bull Dog Club of America. “Health.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/health/. French Bull Dog Club of America. “Questions for Page.” PDF. Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Questions-for-page.pdf. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. “Cystinuria.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-topics/cystinuria. French Bull Dog Club of America. “Breeders.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://frenchbulldogclub.org/breeders/.

    59 min

  7. APR 8

    Legendary Tails: Dalmatian

    Welcome back! This week, McKay travels back in time to meet Sparky the Fire Dog, a Dalmatian whose life helped define the breed and earn their place in history.

    8 min

  8. APR 1

    Dalmatian: The Equine ESA

    Welcome back! In this episode, we’re talking all about the Dalmatian! Famous for their iconic spots and ties to firehouses and popular movies, these eye-catching dogs are much more than their pop culture reputation. Energetic, intelligent, and sometimes a bit stubborn, we dive into their history, purpose, and what it’s really like to live with one. Looking for a running partner with endless stamina? Don’t mind a dog that keeps you on your toes? This might just be the breed for you! American Kennel Club. 2026a. “Dalmatian.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/. ———. 2026b. “Dalmatian History: The Ancient Spotted Dog.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dalmatian-history-ancient-spotted-dog/."Ancient Egypt" by Semion Krivenko-Adamov. Free Music Archive. licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Fédération Cynologique Internationale. 2026. “Dalmatian (Standard No. 153).” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/DALMATIAN-153.html. Croatian History. 2026. “Dogs in Croatian History.” Accessed March 21, 2026. http://www.croatianhistory.net/etf/dogs.html. World Association of For Dalmatian. 2026. “History.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://wafdal.org/history/. Kulta. 2026. “The Dalmatian.” Accessed March 21, 2026. https://kulta.hr/en/the-dalmatian/

    48 min
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Two friends. Too many dog opinions. Breed facts, hot takes & good dogs only 🐶 Educational podcast for dog lovers. 🎙️Episodes on Wednesday at 5 pm EST weekly

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