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Irish Setter

January 19, 2016

Irish Setter Background Info & History The Irish Setter breed is believed to be a descendent of the English Setter that was crossed with the Irish water spaniels back in the day. Records show that the Setter was in Ireland back in the early 1700’s and made their way throughout the British Isles over the…

Irish Water Spaniel

January 19, 2016

Irish Water Spaniels Background Originating in Ireland back in the 1800’s, the Irish Water Spaniel is an athletic breed that loves a job to do. As you can assume by their name, these dogs excel both on and off the land. Their swimming skills allow them to hunt for ducks and other game, and then…

Keeshond

January 19, 2016

Keeshond Background & History Although the background of the Keeshond breed is not for certain, historians believe that these dogs came from Holland back in the 16th century. During this time, locals used Keeshonds as trusted watch dogs for their homes and on barges. Interesting enough, this breed became a popular symbol of a political…

Kerry Blue Terrier

January 19, 2016

Kerry Blue Terrier Background Originating bred in Ireland as a working farm dog, the Kerry Blue Terrier’s main strengths back in the day were hunting and herding. While they did showcase a few specific talents, these terriers could do it all. Their owners had high expectations from them.Whether it be vermin hunting or herding the…

Italian Greyhound

January 19, 2016

Italian Greyhound Background Info & History The Italian Greyhound personality is gentle and loving, just like their larger relatives. Their slender and petite body puts them at just under a foot in height. They are commonly referred to as the miniature version of the original greyhound. The Italian Greyhound breed is old and regal, dating…

Field Spaniel

January 19, 2016

Field Spaniel Background Info and History Field Spaniels have a history that predates the formation of the AKC in 1884. The Field was primarily developed from a mix of larger black Cocker Spaniels and Sussex Spaniels, as well other regional Spaniel strains. The Field hit an apex of popularity in the late 1800s when it…

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,…

Goldendoodle

January 19, 2016

A Designer Dog Breed The Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog, a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Outgoing, friendly, and intelligent, the Goldendoodle is known for having the best qualities of each parent breed. The Goldendoodle earned its name as a designer dog breed. Similar breeds considered as designer dogs are the miniature…

Gordon Setter

January 19, 2016

Gordon Setter History Skilled in both the field and on the hunting grounds, the Gordon Setter is an impressive athlete and a loving companion. Originating in Scotland back in the 1600’s, this breed served as a trusted hunting partner due to their incredible sense of smell and strong intuition. It wasn’t until 1842 that the…

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…

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