The name Papillon is derived from the French word meaning butterfly. The name is attributed to the long haired ears that are shaped like butterfly wings. The breed is also sometimes known…
Dog Breed Information
The Yorkshire Terrier originated from Yorkshire but its descendants were several types of Terrier from Scotland, which were brought to Yorkshire by working men who developed the breed for the purpose of…
The Keeshond is a medium breed of dog originating from Germany and Holland. It is a member of the Spitz group of dogs which include Pomeranians, Chow Chows and Alaskan Malamutes. The…
The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) was developed in the 19th century to herd wild cattle over long distances, when the available breeds of dogs began to prove inadequate for the demands of…
Background The Bloodhound’s name supposedly means “hound of pure blood,” and is not to be mistakenly taken as “blood-seeking hound”. Records for the breed can be traced back to the 14th century.…
The French Bulldog is a companion dog that became popular in Paris in the 1800s. Since then, French Bulldogs have been in more homes because of their small size and friendly nature…
The winner of Crufts 2003 – The Pekingese History This little dog comes from the ancient city of Peking, (now called Beijing) two thousand years ago. Only royalty and noblemen were allowed…
The West Highland Terrier originated in Poltalloch, Scotland. They were originally called the Polatalloch Terrier, as well as the Roseneath Terrier. In the mid 19th century, Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm started this…
The Affenpinscher is characterised by a coat of dense shaggy hair, which is rough to the touch. The hair is close to the body on the shoulders and the hair on the…
The winner of Crufts 2001 – The Basenji The Basenji is a hunting dog originating from central Africa, going back four thousand years. One of the earliest accounts of the breed where…
