A basset’s short, smooth hair needs to be brushed ... to push through undergrowth when hunting. In fact, their name even translates from German to “badger dog” (one of their top prey).

With its short coat, this breed of heritage watchdogs was used for hunting and herding. Today, breeders say their ideal dog owners are families. While they lack hair, they more than make up for it ...

Short-haired dogs are ideal for pet parents who would rather spend more time cuddling and playing with their fur babies than grooming them. Nevertheless, short hair doesn’t necessarily mean the ...

But if Labs are the ultimate Minnesota hunting machine ... one of the "continental" pointing-dog breeds. Among these are Brittany spaniels, German short-haired pointers, German wire-haired ...