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Bearded Collie

January 19, 2016

Bearded Collie Background Info and History The Bearded Collie, or Beardies as they are affectionately called, was developed in Scotland. It is believed that Beardies are descended from Continental European herders, and were developed as a working sheepdog that could thrive in the cold, wet, and harsh climate of Scotland. Beardies first appeared in dog…

Belgian Sheepdog

January 19, 2016

Belgian Sheepdog Background Info and History The Belgian Sheepdog emerged as a distinct dog breed in the late 1800’s in Belgium. Originally, the Belgian Tervuren, Malinois, and Sheepdog were all considered varieties of the Belgian Sheepdog. It was not until 1959 that the AKC registered them as separate breeds. The Belgian Sheepdog that we know…

Pharaoh Hound

January 19, 2016

Pharaoh Hound Background Information & History The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed that has a long history dating back to over 5,000 years. In fact, ancient Egyptian cave drawings from 4000 B.C. show a dog that has all the same defining characteristics as the Pharaoh Hound. These dogs originally came from Egypt and stayed…

Poodle

January 19, 2016

Standard Poodle Traits & History The lineage of the Poodle dog breed stretches far back into the folds of time. Thought to have come from Asia and then settled into Germany centuries later, it’s not until the French gave light to the breed that we see its ‘true’ beginning. What we know is that in…

Miniature Poodle

January 19, 2016

Miniature Poodle Traits & History The Poodles lineage dates far back into history. It’s most commonly believed that its true origin came from a German dog (having come from Asia beforehand), but that the actual Poodle was bred in France some centuries later, although the exact timeline is unknown. What we do know is that…

Pocket Beagle

January 19, 2016

Pocket Beagle Background Information & History Known as Miniature Beagles or Olde English Pocket Beagles, this tiny dog breed packs all the same characteristics of the standard Beagle, but in a compact size. Dating back to Queen Elizabeth, Pocket Beagles were used for their scenthound abilities and served as excellent hunters alongside their human counterparts.…

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

January 19, 2016

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Background Information and History The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or PBGV for short, is a small scenthound that originated from the Vendee region of France. Although their looks may be deceiving, these adorable pups are surprisingly athletic and have a long history of hunting in rough terrain. For many years, the…

Afghan Hound

January 19, 2016

Afghan Hound Breed History & Background According to DNA analysis, the Afghan Hound is one of the oldest breeds in history. Originating from the Middle East, these athletic dogs were used in indigenous tribes for their excellent hunting skills. Their iconic long flowing coat wasn’t just used for looks. It protected them against the harsh…

Airedale Terrier

January 19, 2016

Airedale Terrier Info & History Originating from Yorkshire, England, the Airedale Terrier is the largest of all Terriers. Back in the day, they were used to protect, either as a watchdog, police dog, or even a war dog. They were also notoriously famous for hunting rats along the Aire River in England for local Yorkshiremen.…

Akita

January 19, 2016

Akita Background Information & History Originating from northern Japan, the Akita breed served as the protector for noble royalty in back ancient times. This breed was praised for their incredible hunting skills, excelling at big game such as boars and bears. Surprisingly, Helen Keller was actually the first person to bring the Akita breed to…

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