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Miniature Australian Shepherd

June 29, 2017

Miniature Australian Shepherd background & history The Miniature Australian Shepherd—now known as the Miniature American Shepherd—originated rather recently, having come to existence in in the late 1960’s. Similar to Miniature dogs of different breeds, they originated when a breeding program opened up to consolidate and streamline smaller Australian Shepherds. Basically, they’d take the smallest purebred…

Norwegian Buhund

January 19, 2016

Norwegian Buhund Background & History Known as a herder and a protector, the Norwegian Buhund is both a determined worker and a loyal friend. They are categorized as a Spitz-type dog and excel at all jobs that a dog can do. Back in historical times, the Norwegian Buhund served as the Vikings most cherished companions,…

Icelandic Sheepdog

January 19, 2016

Icelandic Sheepdog Background & History The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to be from Scandinavia in the 9th century. Rumor has it that Norwegian Vikings brought over their furry companions when taking over Iceland, leading to their popularity in this area. Since the island did not allow other animals to stay on the island that was…

German Shepherd Dog

January 19, 2016

German Shepherd Breed Info & History The German Shepherd–despite the worldwide popularity–actually originated in the late 19th century. A German cavalry captain had an aspiration to create the world’s best herding dog. Perhaps he didn’t succeed in that specific aim (that’s a topic up for debate), but he certainly created one of the best and…

Finnish Lapphund

January 19, 2016

Finnish Lapphund Background Info and History For centuries, the Finnish Lapphund, or Lappies as they are affectionately known, lived and worked alongside the Sami tribes of Lapland. Lapland is a region that encompasses northern Finland, Sweden, and parts of Russia. The Sami used the Finnish Lapphund to assist in hunting, as guard dogs, and eventually…

Collie

January 19, 2016

Collie Information & History The exact origin of the Collie breed remains unclear even to this day. It wasn’t until the 18th century that this breed was used as a shepherd dog along the Scottish highlands. During this time, Collies were commonly black in color and smaller in size. Collies were then brought to England…

Catahoula Leopard Dog

January 19, 2016

Catahoula Leopard Dog Info & History This native breed of dog originated in Louisiana where they hunted wild boars and hogs that inhabited the nearby forests and swamps. This breed got their name from the Catahoula Lake that is located in Northern Louisiana. “Catahoula” is an Indian word that when translated to English means “sacred…

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

January 19, 2016

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Background Info and History The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an ancient breed that is believed to have been brought to Wales by Celtic tribes over 3,000 years ago. Cardigans were developed from the Teckel family of dogs, from which the Dachshund also descended. The term corgi began to see use only in…

Canaan Dog

January 19, 2016

Canaan Background Info and History The Canaan Dog, also called the Kelev K’naani, was developed from an ancient breed known as the pariah dog. Pariah dogs have existed for thousands of years and served as herders and guardians of the Israelites in biblical times. When the Israelites were forced out of their ancestral land, many…

Briard

January 19, 2016

Briard Background Info and History The Briard is an ancient breed hailing from France that was developed in the 8th century. During the early modern period, the Briard was used as an all-around working dog. Over time, this breed was found to be particularly suited for guarding and herding flocks. Modern Briards still serve this…

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