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American Shorthair

July 27, 2017

American Shorthair cats have won the hearts of households around the world with their calm temperament and low maintenance lifestyle. They make a great pet for a first-cat family because of their easy going personalities. History of American Shorthairs Although the exact origins of American Shorthair cats is unknown, it is likely that they were…

Maine Coon

July 10, 2017

Maine Coons are a family favorite due to their large size, sweet temperament, and good-natured personalities. Some even dub Maine Coons as “gentle giants.” They are playful, great with kids, and a handy friend to have around the house as natural hunters. The History of Maine Coons Interestingly, Maine Coons are one of the few…

Miniature Australian Shepherd

June 29, 2017

Miniature Australian Shepherd background & history The Miniature Australian Shepherd—now known as the Miniature American Shepherd—originated rather recently, having come to existence in in the late 1960’s. Similar to Miniature dogs of different breeds, they originated when a breeding program opened up to consolidate and streamline smaller Australian Shepherds. Basically, they’d take the smallest purebred…

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

January 19, 2016

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Background & History Originating from an area along Canada’s Atlantic coast, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever acts as a jack of all trades. What they would do is go into the water and attract or lure ducks in towards them, and when the time was right, they would be…

Labrador Retriever

January 19, 2016

Labrador Retriever Background Information & History The Labrador Retriever breed—also known as St. John dogs or Labradors (Lab for short)—originated in Newfoundland, Canada. In the 18th century, Labs served as working-class dogs for the island’s fisherman. They were smart enough to ‘retrieve’ unhooked fish and strong enough to swim long distances. But their use didn’t…

Lakeland Terrier

January 19, 2016

Lakeland Terrier Background & History The Lakeland Terrier originated from the harsh terrain of the lakes district in England. This breed was used to hunt down aggressive foxes that would harm the local farmer’s sheep. Aside from killing these pesky foxes, the Lakeland Terrier also excelled at hunting badgers, rabbits, and rats that would dominate…

Leonberger

January 19, 2016

Leonberger Background & History The Leonberger dog breed, affectionately called a “Leo”, is a regal and fun-loving large breed that originated in the German town of Leonberg. The creation of the breed was first announced in 1846 by Heinrich Essig, Leonberg’s mayor and an avid dog breeder and entrepreneur. Essig aggressively promoted the breed after…

Mastiff

January 19, 2016

Mastiff Background & History The Mastiff is the descendant of the Molosser, one of the oldest dogs in history. These were powerful, athletic canines borne to Europe from Asia, used as guard and hunting dogs. Their lineage can be seen in multiple breeds (Saint Bernards, other Mastiff types, Rottweilers, and more). The ancient Mastiff-type dogs…

Mixed

January 19, 2016

Mixed Dog Background & History Unlike all other breeds, mixed dogs (or mutts) do not have a specific background or history. Each and every dog is completely unique from the next, and might not even share any ancestry with a purebred breed. There was a time in history that breeders did not try to interfere…

Neapolitan Mastiff

January 19, 2016

Neapolitan Mastiff Background Info & History Mastiff-type dogs are an ancient breed that has been around for the past 5,000 years. Originating from Tibet, these beastly dogs were used as trusty watch dogs and fierce companions on the battlefield. Throughout history, this dog has been bred to be tough and massive animals, one that could…

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