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German Shorthaired Pointer

January 19, 2016

German Shorthaired Pointer Background & History The German Shorthaired Pointer defines the word athleticism. Whether hunting small game or tracking deer, the German Shorthaired Pointer has an intense sense of smell and sheer endurance making them the perfect hunting partner. This breed began their duties in Germany during the 17th century and became a beloved…

Flat-Coated Retriever

January 19, 2016

Flat-Coated Retriever Background Info and History The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed during the 19th century from the same stock as Labrador Retrievers. Their lineage includes influences from Newfoundlands, Sheepdogs, Setters, and Water Spaniels. The Flat-Coated Retriever is an athletic breed that is prized as a family companion and gun dog. The breed was first recognized…

Finnish Spitz

January 19, 2016

Finnish Spitz Background Info and History The Finnish Spitz, or Finkies as they are affectionately known, is a hunting dog originating in Finland. The Finnish Spitz was traditionally used to hunt game of all sizes, from squirrels to bears. The breed nearly became extinct by the late 19th century, but a robust reconstruction program led…

Field Spaniel

January 19, 2016

Field Spaniel Background Info and History Field Spaniels have a history that predates the formation of the AKC in 1884. The Field was primarily developed from a mix of larger black Cocker Spaniels and Sussex Spaniels, as well other regional Spaniel strains. The Field hit an apex of popularity in the late 1800s when it…

English Setter

January 19, 2016

English Setter Background Info and History Originally called “setting spaniels,” English Setters were derived from spaniel stock. They were developed from a combination of Spring Spaniel, Spanish Pointer, and Water Spaniel by the two English breeders Edward Laverack and Richard Llewellin in the 1800s. English Setters were historically used as a gun dog, aiding hunters…

English Cocker Spaniel

January 19, 2016

English Cocker Spaniel Background & History The Spaniel is a canine that has a lineage which dates far back into the folds of history (as early as the 16th century). The actual name Spaniel derives from Old French and means ‘Spanish Dog.’ At the time, there were various different types of the breed, but they…

Curly-Coated Retriever

January 19, 2016

Curly-Coated Retriever Background Info and History The Curly-Coated Retriever (CCR) is one of the oldest retriever breeds. CCRs were first developed in Newfoundland. They were bred from a variety of breeds, including native water dogs from Newfoundland, retrieving setters, the English Water Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, and Poodle. CCRs are a medium sized breed that…

Cocker Spaniel

January 19, 2016

Cocker Spaniel History & Background Information The Cocker Spaniel originated in Spain—a descendant of the Spaniel family—and the breed’s lineage dates far enough that we don’t have any record of their starting point. What we do know, is that in the 19th century, there were two types of Spaniels; home-dog, companion types, and hunting dogs.…

Clumber Spaniel

January 19, 2016

Clumber Spaniel Background Info and History Little is truly known about the early development of the Clumber Spaniel. They are believed to have been developed during the 18th century in France, where they were used as hunting dogs in thick brush. Their name comes from Clumber Park in Britain, which is where a prominent breeder…

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

January 19, 2016

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Background Information & History The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a tough and intelligent breed. One of the few dogs that originated in the United States, this dog is believed to be a descendent of two Newfoundland pups that became shipwrecked during a voyage. Later on, they were bred to hunt waterfowl during…

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