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Goldador

January 19, 2016

Goldador History & Background When you combine the best qualities of a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever, you get the Goldador. Dogs that are intentionally bred together to create a breed that highlights the best qualities of their parents are called “designer” dogs, which has just recently gained popularity within the United States. Even…

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…

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…

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…

Chow Chow

January 19, 2016

Chow Chow Breed History & Background The Chow Chow—often referred to simply as a Chow—has one of the longest standing lineages in existence. Believed to have originated in Mongolia and used as a tribal dog for hunting, depictions of the Chow Chow breed can be found as early as 206B.C. during the Han Dynasty. The…

Chinese Shar-Pei

January 19, 2016

The Chinese Shar-Pei Background Info and History The Chinese Shar-Pei is an ancient breed that is believed to have been present during the Han Dynasty in China over 2,000 years ago. Despite the breeds long history of living alongside humans, little is known about the modern history of the Chinese Shar-Pei. The first Shar-Pei was…

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…

Bullmastiff

January 19, 2016

Bullmastiff Breed Info & Background The Bullmastiff breed originated in the middle of the 19th century by English gamekeepers that needed a competent dog to track down poachers. Some characteristics the dog was bred for were to be fearless, powerful, large enough to do damage, and quiet enough not to be spotted. Experts say there were…

Bouvier des Flandres

January 19, 2016

Bouvier des Flandres Background Info and History The Bouvier des Flandres originates from Belgium. This is a large, sturdy breed weighing between 70-110 lbs. and standing up to 27 ½ inches tall. The Bouvier has a distinctive double coat that helps protect them in harsh environments and gives them a unique bearded appearance. Bouviers were…

Bloodhound

January 19, 2016

Bloodhound Background Info & History Known for their impressive sense of smell, the Bloodhound dog or St Hubert Hound is a popular dog breed that has been around for centuries. It’s this exact characteristic that they’re sometimes called a “scent hound”. While their origins may be unknown, they have been traced throughout Mediterranean countries as…

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