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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…

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

January 19, 2016

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Background Info and History The Dandie Dinmont Terrier, or Dandie for short, is a small-sized terrier breed that originated on the border of England and Scotland during the 1700s. Dandies were originally bred for groundwork such as hunting vermin. The breed’s name comes from the popular novel Guy Mannering, written in 1814…

English Foxhound

January 19, 2016

English Foxhound Background Info and History Relatives of the English Foxhound have been used in England since the late 1500s. The popularity of the English Foxhound was tied to the rise in popularity of using Foxhound packs for hunting as larger game had mostly disappeared. English Foxhounds were developed from heavier hounds such as the…

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…

Border Collie

January 19, 2016

Border Collie Breed Information & History Border Collies have a lineage that stretches nearly as far back as mankind. Centuries before, in the terrain between England and Scotland—once commonly referred to as the Anglo-Scottish border—a vast amount of shepherds utilized the ‘herding dog’ to guard and heard their droves. They’re direct descendants of landrace collies,…

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…

Brittany

January 19, 2016

Brittany Breed Info & History Intelligent, athletic, and confident- the Brittany Spaniel dog breed has been a family favorite for years. They were first reported in 17th century through sophisticated paintings and tapestries, which highlighted a medium-sized breed with a white and orange coat. Originally from the northwestern corner of France, this breed excelled at…

American Water Spaniel

January 19, 2016

American Water Spaniel Background Info and History The American Water Spaniel originated in Wisconsin around the middle of the 19th century. Developed from a cross between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Irish Water Spaniel, the American Water Spaniel was bred to be a sporting dog. Although this dog breed is extremely rare, numbering an estimated…

Australian Shepherd

January 19, 2016

Australian Shepherd History & Background Contrary to their name, the Australian Shepherd is originally from the United States. This local breed was used for herding livestock and working long days in the fields. They would do whatever job that needed to be done. Their alertness and loyalty give them guarding instincts which make them great…

Beagle

January 19, 2016

Beagle Characteristics & Breed Background Originally bred as a scenthound for hunting game, the Beagle is a small yet mighty breed. Determined by nature and loving at heart – it’s no wonder why this breed is one of America’s favorites. During the 14th century, Beagles were used to hunt rabbits and hares in England. Once…

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