Brittany Spaniels originate from a region in northern France called Brittany. They have been included in artwork from the 17th century. The exact breeding history of Brittany Spaniels is hard to pin…
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Golden Retrievers are an extremely popular and highly recognizable breed. There is no mistaking that friendly and happy-looking face, or that beautiful golden coat with long feathery locks flowing from the tail,…
The Scottish Terrier’s roots go as far back as the 1600s, however the breed was not official until the late 1800s. The first standard was written in 1880 by J.B. Morrison and…
The winner of Crufts 2013 – The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Commonly known as the PBGV, may look like a hairy basset hound, but in reality it is an entirely different breed…
The Anatolian Shepherd is an ancient breed of guardian dogs hailing from Turkey. As the name suggests, Anatolian Shepherd dogs were bred to guard livestock from all kinds of animal predators, and…
Often called the gentle giant, the Leonberger is a large, muscular, regal looking dog with a double long haired coat and bear like paws. The long, waterproof outer coat is durable, straight, and fits close to the body.
The Bull Terrier is a relatively new breed, the origins began in the 1800s. Animal blood sports were popular at the time and the aim of the breeders was to create a…
History Known as “the Apollo of all dogs,” the Great Dane is an ancient breed dating back to 3000 BC Egypt. The Dane we know today was developed not in Denmark but…
The Shar-Pei is a Chinese breed of dog that has been around for centuries, perhaps even as far back as 200BC. The breed was mostly used by peasant farmers. The strength and…
The winner of Crufts 2009 – The Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier is a beautiful and unique breed of dog. It has been used as a working dog, but also makes a…
