{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ask Bud: Dog Facts, Fiction, and Fun","description":"In this episode, Bud Boccone separates fact from fiction as he answers questions about the Titanic, allergy season, studbooks, and all kinds of other dog-related trivia. However many thousands of years we spend getting to know dogs, it seems there is always something new to learn. From their origins to survival stories, dogs lead fascinating lives. For humans, observing, collecting, and contemplating canine histories moves us closer to understanding ourselves.   Bonafide Bits: There is no dog breed (or mix of dog breeds) that is truly hypoallergenic. Only three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.  In some circumstances, the Bloodhound is the only dog whose evidence is admissible in 44 U.S. state courts.   Featured Breeds: Pomeranian The fluffy Pomeranian is one of the world\u2019s most popular toy breeds \u2014 and for good reason! These dogs may weigh less than seven pounds, but they have a commanding presence and a big personality. Unlike many spitz dogs, the Pom has always been a companion breed and royals and notable historical figures, including Marie Antoinette and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, were enthusiasts. Discover more about Pomeranians at AKC\u2019s Pomeranian Breed Biography. Pekingese Pekingese are compact, stocky toy dogs weighing up to 14 pounds. The coat is longest at the neck and shoulders, giving Pekes their famous \u201clion\u2019s mane.\u201d Coats come in various reds, from golden red to darker shades. The large, short-muzzled head is a wider-than-long, envelope-shaped rectangle, and the eyes are large, dark, and sparkly. A unique feature of Pekes is their effortless \u201crolling\u201d gait. Pekes are charming, confident companions who develop a tight bond with their favorite human. Ever alert, they make good watchdogs. Pekes will tolerate kids but won\u2019t stand for a lot of roughhousing. Discover more about Pekingese at AKC\u2019s Pekingese Breed Biography. Greyhound Greyhounds are the essence of the dog breeder\u2019s credo \u201cForm follows function.\u201d From the narrow, aerodynamic skull to the shock-absorbing pads of the feet, Greyhounds are perfectly constructed for high-speed pursuit. The lean beauty of the Greyhound\u2019s \u201cinverted S\u201d shape, created by the deep chest curving gently into a tightly tucked waist, has been an object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings for as long as human beings have called themselves civilized. Greyhounds are the template from which other coursing hounds have been struck. Discover more about Greyhounds at AKC\u2019s Greyhound Breed Biography. Great Dane The easygoing Great Dane, the mighty \u201cApollo of Dogs,\u201d is a total joy to live with \u2014 but owning a dog of such imposing size, weight, and strength is a commitment not to be entered into lightly. This breed is indeed great, but not a Dane. Discover more about Great Danes at AKC\u2019s Great Dane Breed Biography. Schipperke Standing no higher than 13 inches, Schipperkes are small dogs built for hard work. Schips were created as ratters and watchdogs. Their powerful jaws, necks, and forequarters coupled with a stealthy, catlike hunting style make them ideal rat-catching machines. The black coat is profuse around the neck, shoulders, and legs, giving the breed a silhouette that accentuates a thick, substantial body. The foxy face completes the unique look of a unique breed. If you can\u2019t tell a Schipperke from an ordinary dog, you simply haven't been paying attention. Discover more about Schipperkes at AKC\u2019s Schipperke Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed\u2019s parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: Dog show handlers often pay a hotel \u201cpee fee\u201d that permits special \u201cin-hotel\u201d potty areas for their canine charges. Do you know the breeds of the three dogs that survived the sinking of the Titanic? More than a century\u2019s worth of studbooks are preserved in the AKC archives. ","author_name":"Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/about\/down-and-back-akc-podcast\/","html":"