DULUTH (AP) -- Good sounds float through the home of Bob and Evan Devlin these days. Micro-barks. Mini-growls. Soprano yips. The place is full of pups. Pudgy little 7-week-old pups. Ten of them.

Irish dog breeds were originally developed as working dogs to perform specific tasks for humans. These include terriers, setters, hounds, and spaniels, all originating from the Emerald Isle. These ...

Setters are types of dogs that hunters often use to hunt birds that live mostly on the ground, such as quail, which is why they’re also called bird dogs. The dogs don’t catch the birds themselves, but ...

As long as we’ve known them, dogs have helped humans hunt. Some hunting dog breeds, like the American Foxhound, were perfected by humans over time to ensure the dogs could effectively track and roam ...

With its deep chestnut coat, athletic build, and friendly nature, the Irish Red Setter captures everyone's attention. However, this elegant canine is much more than just a beautiful companion—its ...

This story, “Lingering Greatness,” appeared in the January 1985 issue of Outdoor Life. The last half of December had been much colder than usual, and early January wasn’t much better. After finally ...