That's a good question. I'll be interested in the answer.

I know I tend to not capitalize dog (or cat) breeds unless there is a place name is part of the reference. A beagle bayed at the Boston terrier while the Yorkie chased the dalmalation. For some reason, however, it seems as if I have always seen Great Dane capitalized, though I'm not sure why. There is a state in Mexico called "Chihuahua," so I guess I would tend to capitalize that, but I've seen it not capitalized, so what to do, what to do.

For the cats, A Siamese and a Persian would would be capitalized, but I probably wouldn't capitalize a calico.

I have to say, however, I don't think that's a rule I've seen written down so I may be making it up.

Message edited on: 01/16/2005 21:12