Chorkies are mixed breeds that were first bred in the early 1990s by Chihuahua and the Yorkshire Terrier breeds. The Chihuahua is a smaller breed of dog, named after the state of.........
The Rottweiler’s ancestors were probably Roman drover dogs, which were used to guard and drive cattle as they accompanied Roman troops on long marches. At least one of these marches led to southern Germany, where some of the people settled in southern Germany, where their dogs lived with them.
The German Shepherd was originally called the Alsatian Wolf Dog in the UK after World War I, but its name was changed back to German Shepherd because of the breed's wolf-like appearance. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed; it originated in 1899. The German shepherd dog is a breed that originated in Germany. A group of enthusiasts began developing the breed in the late 1800s by.........
The Rough Collie is a type of working dog originally bred in Scotland. It has been used for many years to herd sheep, but in more recent times it has become more popular as a show dog and companion animal. The breed specifications call for a long, narrow snout and tipped ears, which are taped when the puppy is young............
The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of dog in the Spaniel family. They are very similar to the Welsh Springer Spaniel and are descended from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels of the mid-19th century. The breed has diverged into separate show and working lines, used.......
The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The breed was originally known as the “Shetland Collie” but was renamed because this name caused controversy amongst other collie enthusiasts....
The English Coonhound is a breed of coonhound that originated in the Southern United States. It descends from foxhounds brought over by settlers during the 17th and 18th centuries, along with other breeds. The breed was recognized as the English Fox and Coonhound in 1905, renamed to just English Coonhound in 1966.....
The Irish wolfhound is an ancient breed. It was first mentioned in 391 AD when it was used as a gladiator and courser in Rome, where it gained its reputation for bravery. The breed became popular with Irish chieftains who used them to hunt wolves and elk. They are still known by the name Cu Faoil, which means brave hound.....
The Bloodhound is a scent hound that was bred originally to hunt deer, boar, and people. It was believed to have been brought from Belgium by monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert. Believed to descend from hounds kept there since medieval times, it has been called le Chien de Saint-Hubert in French.....
The Finnish Spitz is a dog breed originally bred to hunt all types of game from squirrels and other rodents to bears. It indicates the position of the game by barking and drawing the game animal's attention to itself, making it easy for the hunter, which is a breed of dog originating in Finland.......