Sea Captain Pet Portrait

Being one of the oldest Arctic sled dog breeds, bred to haul heavy freight across the snow.

Deep pack-hunting stamina and a lineage tied to America's earliest founding kennels.

A speckled coat and the grit to herd cattle across the outback by nipping at their heels.

A deep, melodious bay used to tree raccoons on moonlit nights.

A compact, all-purpose pointing build that hunts birds with tireless enthusiasm.

A water-repellent, oily coat built to retrieve waterfowl from icy Chesapeake Bay waters.

An unmistakable spotted coat and a long history as a firehouse and carriage-dog mascot.

Springing game birds into the air for hunters, a job that gave the breed its name.