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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…

French Bulldog

January 19, 2016

French Bulldog Breed Information & Background The French Bulldog originally came from England. Back then, this dog breed was bulky, strong, and used for a cruel sport called bull-baiting. Some breeders adjusted the size of the dog by breeding them with more powerful breeds, such as bull and terrier breeds so that they could be…

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…

Golden Retriever

January 19, 2016

Golden Retriever History & Background In Scotland during the 1800s, game was plentiful. Hunting was not just a way to get food anymore; it was a sport. Sir Dudley Courts Marjoribanks, a Scottish Lord, purchased the only yellow retriever in a litter of black retrievers and started training the dog for hunting. At the time,…

Great Dane

January 19, 2016

Great Dane History & Background The Great Dane originated from Germany in the 14th century, with the intention of having a boar-hunting dog. The Germans bred Irish Wolfhounds for their height, Mastiffs for their muscle mass, and Greyhounds for their speed. The breed has been renamed multiple times, starting off as the English Docke, then…

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…

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…

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…

Dachshund

January 19, 2016

Dachshund Breed Information & Background The Dachshund breed—the former badger dog also known as a Doxie—originated in Germany long before the 15th century. Contrary to popular assumptions, the Dachshund was actually a dog bred for hunting. Originally a larger dog (by about 10-20lbs), they hunted everything from wild boar to small rabbits and were notable…

Bulldog

January 19, 2016

Bulldog Breed Info & Background Although the origin of the Bulldog breed is not known for certain, many believe they came from the British Isles. The “bull” in their name was because they were victims of the cruel sport of bull baiting. Since the sport has been banned in 1835, they have since become a…

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