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Greyhound

January 19, 2016

Greyhound Background & History Greyhounds are an ancient breed, originating in the Middle East and North Africa. They made their way to Europe during the Dark Ages, where they were admired for their excellent hunting abilities. The Greyhound’s popularity continued to grow not just because of their hunting skills, but also because of their impressively fast…

Irish Wolfhound

January 19, 2016

Irish Wolfhound Breed Info & Background The Irish Wolfhound breed has a long and storied history in Western society. History’s first mention of the Irish Wolfhound dates back to 391 A.D. in Rome. However, the rise of their popularity is mainly attributed to their favored status among Irish chieftains. This breed was prized for their…

Great Pyrenees

January 19, 2016

Great Pyrenees Background Information & History The Great Pyrenees—also known as the Pyrenees Mountain Dog—originated in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. Experts speculate the dog came from Asia Minor, eventually migrated east, and thereafter became a guard dog bred by Shepherds (used specifically to protect their droves). The breed was abundant in the…

Belgian Malinois

January 19, 2016

Belgian Malinois Background Information & History The Belgian Malinois—one of the four Belgian sheepdogs—originated in Belgium in the late 19th century. After a group of breeders met in Brussels to narrow out the variations of the sheepdogs and classify the specific breeds, they succeeded in recognizing the Belgian Shepherd Dog in 1901. However, the dog…

Belgian Sheepdog

January 19, 2016

Belgian Sheepdog Background Info and History The Belgian Sheepdog emerged as a distinct dog breed in the late 1800’s in Belgium. Originally, the Belgian Tervuren, Malinois, and Sheepdog were all considered varieties of the Belgian Sheepdog. It was not until 1959 that the AKC registered them as separate breeds. The Belgian Sheepdog that we know…

Pharaoh Hound

January 19, 2016

Pharaoh Hound Background Information & History The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed that has a long history dating back to over 5,000 years. In fact, ancient Egyptian cave drawings from 4000 B.C. show a dog that has all the same defining characteristics as the Pharaoh Hound. These dogs originally came from Egypt and stayed…

Scottish Deerhound

January 19, 2016

Scottish Deerhound Background Information & History The Scottish Deerhound is a courageous breed that is idolized for their pure strength and determined spirit. Dating all the way back to the 1500’s, the Scottish Deerhound was known for hunting giant deer throughout the rough terrain of the Scottish Highlands. During their earliest years, this breed was…

Saluki

January 19, 2016

Saluki Background Information & History Although the Saluki origin is still relatively unknown, many believe that they originated from the Middle East and date all the way back to ancient times. A strikingly similar-looking breed was even recorded in carvings during the Sumerian Empire (close to 6,000 B.C.) Pharaohs also took a liking to the…

Whippet

January 19, 2016

Whippet Information & History Commonly referred to as “the poor man’s greyhound”, the Whippet dog breed is an athletic breed known for their speed and agility. Although their history is uncertain, researchers have traced Whippets back to England for hundreds of years. Back in the day, this sighthound excelled at hunting rabbits and small game…

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