Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a small dog breed of the spaniel variety, has existed for centuries. Century old tapestries and paintings of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels along with aristocratic families have proved…
Dog Breed Information
Overview Belonging in the herding group, the Border Collie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. Formerly called the “Scotch Sheep Dog”, the Border Collie helped sheep herders organise and…
Miniature Pinschers are well-balanced, compact little dogs. They are often mistaken for miniature versions of Dobermans as they’re very similar in appearance but the two are not related. Historical paintings and artifacts…
The Doberman is a medium-large dog breed that is affectionate and popular because of its intelligence, loyalty, and strength. Dobermans, also known as Doberman Pinschers or Dobies, are a majestic and muscular…
History The Newfoundland gets its name from its place of origin: the island of Newfoundland in eastern Canada. A native breed known as St. John’s Dog (also the founding breed of the…
The winner of Crufts 2002 & 2014 – The Standard Poodle The Standard Poodle goes back nearly 400 years. The breed originated in Western Europe where they were bred as retrievers. Several…
The Chihuahua is a distinctive breed known for its small size – in fact, it is the smallest breed of dog in the world. Information on the origins of the Chihuahua is…
The Borzoi originated from Russia where they were bred to hunt wolves for the Russian aristocrats. As a favourite of the Tsar family, the breed was not widely traded and were only…
The Bichon Frise is a descendant the Barbet or Water Spaniel and the Standard Poodle. These little powder puff dogs were early favourites of sailors in the 14th century, who carried them from…
The Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as the French Mastiff, has a long and sometimes unclear history. This breed was known around southern France (particularly the Bordeaux region) as early as the…
