Dog Breeds
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English Springer Spaniel
The English springer spaniel is the founder of all the English hunting spaniels. During the Renaissance, it was though to be the perfect companion for the European hunter. It first became popular in America during the 1700s. The Springer Spaniel gets its name from the methods they use to flushing game: they spring forward to drive birds out of their hiding. These dogs do very well in hunting on both land and water. They are also very fine retrievers. The English springer spaniel’s cheery, calm personality makes him a perfect family dog. Some of their talents include hunting, tracking, retrieving, watch dogging and performing tricks.
Cairn Terrier
This dog has been known since the 1500s, but was first publicly presented in 1909 and then became popular after 1930. Cairns are one of Scotland's original terriers. Today they are probably contributors to Scottish, West Highland White and Skye terrier breeds. The Cairn terrier is mainly a companion dog. They also excel at terrier trials. Some of the talents of these dogs include hunting, tracking, watch dogging, quickness, competitive obedience and performing tricks.
Tibetan Mastiff
Group: Mastiff Weight: 140-170 lbs Height: 25 – 28 inches History The Tibetan Mastiff is originally from the Himalayan Mountains and Tibet. These dogs have a very long and rich history, dating back thousands of years. The Tibetan Mastiffs were used to guard the villages, and also to protect the flocks. Tibetan Mastiffs were first ... Read more
Toy Fox Terrier
Group: Toy Weight: 3.5 to 7 Lbs Height: 8.5 to 11 Inches History Toy Fox Terriers are truly American, and was developed during the 1930s by crossing the Smooth Fox Terriers with a variety of toy dog breeds such as the Miniature Pinschers, the Italian Greyhounds, the Chihuahuas and the Manchester Terriers. The breed that ... Read more
Xoloitzcuintli
Group: Southern Weight: Toy: weight 5-15 lbs, Miniature: weight 15-30 lbs, Standard: weight 25-40 lbs Height: Toy: 9-14 inches, Miniature: 15-20 inches, Standard: 20-30 inches History Xoloitzcuintlis are better known as Mexican hairless dogs or Xolo. These dogs are similar to the Manchester terrier. Xolos date back over 3000 years ago, and are one of ... Read more
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest breed of dogs and they are several thousands of years old. A skeleton, very similar to today's Norwegian elkhound, has been found and it dates back as far as 4000 to 5000 BC. In the past these dogs were used in Scandinavia as hunters of big game - in particular the moose and the elk. These dogs have excellent smell, and can pick up a scent several miles far. Recently these dogs have also become very popular as family pets. Norwegian Elkhounds are very popular, and some of their talents are tracking, hunting, herding, guarding and watch dogging.
Entlebucher Sennenhund
Group: Mastiff Weight: 55-66 lbs Height: 19-20 inches History The Entlebucher Sennenhunds named has been derived from a town in the Swiss region, Lucerne. The Entlebucher Sennenhund is the smallest of all the mountain dogs. The origin of these dogs is not entirely sure, but it is believed that they are linked to the mastiffs ... Read more
Neapolitan Mastiff
Group: Working Weight: 165 lbs Height: male: 26-30, female: 24-28 inches History The Neapolitan Mastiff is originally from Italy, and these dogs have a very long history. These dogs were almost distinct during the Second World War, but have since then become very popular again. It is believed that the Mastiff is an offspring from ... Read more
Sussex Spaniel
Group: Sporting Weight: 40-44 lbs Height: 15-16 inches History Sussex Spaniels are originally from Sussex, England. The Sussex spaniel is known to be rarest of all the spaniel breeds. These dogs were originally developed for the hunting of pheasant and partridges. Characteristics The Sussex spaniel should be socialised well from an early age onwards in ... Read more
Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies were developed by the nomadic Inuit people of Eastern Siberia. These dogs were mainly developed to pull sleds over long distances. Siberian Huskies were ideal dogs for the cruel Siberian winters, and the rough terrains. During the beginning of the 20th century, the Siberian Huskies was brought to North America where these dogs did very well at competitive dog sled racing. These dogs won most of the stamina racing titles which started in Alaska in 1909. The rocky terrains in Alaskan terrain were ideal for the lighter Siberian Huskies. Siberian Huskies became even more popular after several teams of sled dogs were used to deliver antitoxins to Nome in Alaska, to fight a diphtheria epidemic.
Harrier
Group: Hounds Weight: 40-60 lbs Height: 19-21 inches History Harriers are very fast hunting hounds. They possess an excellent nose, and they also have a lot of stamina. There are several contradictory stories about the origin of this breed – but the Harrier you get today is somewhere in between the English foxhound and the ... Read more
English Foxhound
English foxhounds were developed by the intelligent mixing of a variety of hounds. They were also then cautiously bred with the Greyhound, the Bulldog, and the Fox Terrier. From these latter breeds the Foxhound in that order inherited its unexpected spurts of speed during the hunt, as well as its power and influence, and its enthusiasm for the hunt. The Foxhound has impressive staying power and a good nose. They can run progressively for hours at a time. Some of their talents include hunting, tracking, watch dogging and agility.
Mastiff
It is said that the Old English Mastiff may have been introduced into Britain by Phoenician traders. It is sure that they have been used as war dog by the Roman legions though. The Mastiff has been used as war dogs until the late middle Ages. After this they have been used to hunt bears and wolves. The breed’s popularity declined in England during the 19th century, but they remained fairly popular in the United States after that and were used as guard and companion dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
Group: Toy Weight: 7 lbs Height: 8-9 inches History Yorkshire Terriers are the world’s most well-liked terrier. This breed of dogs was developed in the early 1800’s in the Northern part of England. The original purpose of the Yorkshire terrier was to get rid of rats in the coalmines, but since then they have been ... Read more
Saint Bernard
Group: Working Weight: 120-200 lbs Height: male: 27.5, female: 25 inches History The Saint Bernard has a very interesting and extended history. These dogs are originally from Switzerland where they were developed by monks. The Saint Bernard became famous for helping travellers that were lost, and also by keeping them warm when they were cut ... Read more
English Pointer
Group: Sporting Weight: male: 55-75, female: 45-65 lbs Height: male: 25-28, female: 23-26 inches History Pointer was first developed in England, although its ancestry can be traced back to a variety of European sporting breeds. These European breeds were too slow for what the breeders were looking for, and it is believed that breeds such ... Read more
Miniature Pinscher
Group: Toy Weight: 8-10 lbs Height: 10-12.5 inches History Miniature Pinschers are also known as “The King of the Toys”. It is said that a small Pinscher had lived in Germany many centuries before Miniature Pinscher evolved as a separate breed during the 1800s. In German the word “pinscher” means “terrier”. These dogs were originally ... Read more
Newfoundland
Group: Working Weight: male: 130-150, female: 100-120 lbs Height: male: 28, female: 26 inches History It is not entirely known who the predecessors of these dogs are. Some people say that the Vikings brought them to Newfoundland, and other believes that these dogs have their decadence from the Tibetan Mastiffs. Although there isn’t certainty about ... Read more
Samoyed
Group: Working Weight: male: 45-65, female: 35-50 lbs Height: male: 21-23.5, female: 19-21 inches History The Sayomed is originally from Russia where they were used for herding and guarding – and even to help keep the huts of the tribe members warm. Sayomeds are also often used for sled pulling purposes in the Arctic region. ... Read more
Bearded Collie
Group: Herding Weight: 40 – 60 pounds Height: 20 – 22 inches Life Expectancy: About 14 – 15 years Size of Litters: 4 – 12 puppies, with an average of 7 History The Bearded Collie originated in the hills of Scotland. Foundation stock includes the Old English Sheepdog and the Polish Sheepdog. For many years ... Read more
German Pinscher
Group: Working Weight: 25 – 35 Lbs. Height: 17 – 20 Inches History These terriers developed by being used on farms to hunt pests. They also protected farm animals, and were used as watchdogs. German Pinschers were forerunners of the miniature Pinscher and the Schnauzer. German Pinschers also played a role in the evolvement of ... Read more
Belgian Shepherd Laekenois
Group: Herding Weight: 55 – 65 pounds Height: 22 – 26 inches Life Expectancy: About 12 – 14 years Size of Litters: Average 6 – 10 puppies History The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is one of four distinct shepherd breeds hailing from Belgium. This particular breed is usually referred to as the Laekenois worldwide in order ... Read more
Bloodhound
Bloodhounds are one of the oldest breeds of dogs to date. It is unknown from where this breed have originated from, however they where perfected by monks in Belgium. After that the breed was then brought by the Normans into England and then into the United States. Bloodhounds are hunters - however they love tracking the most. These are scent hounds, and they loose interest in whatever they are doing very quickly. This breed is commonly used as both a companion and tracker - they track down game, criminals and even lost children.
American Staffordshire Terrier
Group: Terrier/Mastiff Weight: 24-38 pounds, although this can vary widely between breeding lines. Some American Staffordshire Terriers can weigh up to 50 or 60 pounds. Height: 14-16 inches Life Expectancy: 9-15 years Size of Litters: Average 5-10 puppies History The American Staffordshire Terrier was originally bred in England in the nineteenth century for the purposes ... Read more