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The Foxy Barker: Finnish Spitz
Country of Origin These beautiful dogs, also known as the Finnish Barking Bird Dog, originated from Finland and were bred for hunting, usually barking and pointing when they?ve located game. They also bark as a form of distraction. The Finnish Spitz is now known as the national dog of Finland, and can only enter the […]
Fila Brasileiro: The Ultimate Guard Dog
Country of Origin The Fila Brasileiro is a Molosser that originated from Brazil. It is related to the Bloodhound, English Mastiff, Bulldog and Rafeiro do Alentejo, which gives it its large and loose-skinned appearance. They were once used to guard properties and estates, especially farms, where they would track and hold down intruders and wild […]
Essential Rat Terrier Information
Origin Rat Terrier is a dog breed that originated in the USA. The Rat Terrier information we have stated that this breed is a result of mating between Manchester Terrier, Fox Terrier, Old English White Terrier and Bull Terrier, these were just to name a few of them. During the late 1920s, Toy Fox Terriers […]
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origin This breed of dog has its roots from Canada. The Tolling Red Decoy Dogs have probably been thought to migrate with their British owners from England to Nova Scotia where they were crossed-breed with the laboring spaniels and retrievers. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed in order to toll (lure) the ducks […]
Is the Old English Sheepdog The Breed For You?
Origin The Old English sheepdog was developed in the western counties of Great Britain by the local farmers who require a well-coordinated and fast cattle driver and sheepherder in order to assist taking their animals to the market. The dog instantly becomes a famous and widely utilized animal in the agricultural places. Earlier in the […]
English Bulldog: Scary but Tender
Country of origin The English Bulldog was developed in England and was bred to be a bull-baiter. Bull-baiting was a harsh sport wherein dogs were asked to bite and hang on to a bull for as long as they can, usually latching themselves onto the nose of the bull. As years passed and bull-baiting became […]
Knowing Dutch Shepherd Better
Country of origin The Dutch Shepherd is believed to have developed in the Netherlands and is very similar to Belgian Shepherds. The only differences between the two breeds are in size and coat color. Dutch shepherds were originally bred to herd and protect sheep and cattle. They also served as guard dogs that alerted their […]
Chinese Shar-Pei: A Perfect Family Pet
Country of origin The Chinese Shar-Pei is believed to have originated from a southern Chinese province and was bred to be farm, hunting, and guard dogs. It is speculated that they are related to the Chow Chow due to a unique trait: their similar purple tongues. Their wrinkled, prickly bodies very effective in fighting off […]
Quick Facts About Chinese Imperial
Country of origin The Chinese Imperial originated from China and were originally bred to be companion dogs for people with royalty. They were used as foot and bed warmers by emperors for many years, and were small enough to be carried around in sleeves, alongside the Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso. Although very similar […]