Animals
Mountain Cur
Mountain Curs are purebred hunting dogs, used for trailing and treeing raccoons, squirrels, and other small game. They may also…
Animals
Animals
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Loving and confident, Treeing Walker Coonhounds enjoy spending time with humans. Also known as Walkers, they make good house pets…
Animals
Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a playful, spirited breed, clothed in luxurious all-white fur. Although records of its origin were destroyed…
Animals
Kai Ken
Kai Ken goes by many names, including “Tora Inu” or “Tiger dog,” but either name represents the same rare breed…
Animals
Patterdale Terrier
Patterdale Terriers are strong, friendly, and loyal dogs. This breed originates from Great Britain and dates back to the mid-20th…
Animals
Husky
The husky, which primarily refers to the Siberian husky, is a lively and loyal animal. Their intelligence allows them to…
Animals
Yorkiepoo
The Yorkiepoo is a unique mix between a purebred Yorkshire terrier and a toy or miniature poodle. Poodles remain one…
Animals
Sable Black German Shepherd
One of the most interesting facts is that the German Shepherd was created from crosses of several European herding dogs…
Animals
Huskita
Huskitas, also called the Siberian Akita, are a mix of the Siberian Husky of Russia and the Akita Inu of…
Animals
King Shepherd
King Shepherd: Quick Facts The King Shepherd was first introduced in the 1990s as an attempt to combine the strong…
Animals
Long-Haired Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a strong, muscular working breed that descended from big mastiff-like dogs back in the Roman period. They…
Animals
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as the Toller, was bred to be used when hunting waterfowl. The…
Animals
Volpino Italiano
The origins of the Volpino Italiano date back to ancient Europe, allowing nobles to have a companion and watchdog in…
Animals
Cockalier
The Cockalier is friendly, playful, and full of energy. It is a lovable mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel…
Animals
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized cur-type breed that is a mix of hunting and treeing dogs, including the…
Animals
Dorgi
History and Description Intelligent, hard-working, but very playful and goofy, the Dorgi is a cross between a Dachshund and a…
Animals
Lowchen
Despite being treasured throughout Continental Europe for generations, the Lowchen earned the designation of the rarest breed in existence for…
Animals
Hokkaido
With a beautiful coat of many colors, the Hokkaido’s intelligence and affection for its family make it an excellent companion.…
Animals
Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is an affectionate and lovable herding breed that hails from the cold and rocky environs of Iceland.…
Animals
American Leopard Hound
The American Leopard Hound is an old breed of tree and hunting dog with an excellent sense of smell and…
Animals
Lapponian Herder
Perfectly adapted for the frigid environment of northern Scandinavia, the Lapponian Herder is an important working breed developed by the…
Animals
Zuchon
A sweet, loving breed, the Zuchon is a mix between the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise. The goal was to…
Animals
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
Powerful, loyal, and highly intelligent, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is the perfect choice for an owner who wants a big working…
Animals
Cava Tzu
Bred as a mix between the Shih-Tzu and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Shih-Tzu line comes from Tibet and…
Animals
Papillon
At first called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon, which originated in France, is one of the oldest breeds of toy…
Animals
Leonberger
Bred in 19th-century Germany to resemble a lion, Leonbergers are descended from the Newfoundland, the long-haired Saint Bernard, and the…
Animals
Miki
The toy-sized Miki didn’t come into existence until the 1980s, but this rare breed is a treasured commodity among many…
Animals
Groenendael
The Groenendael is one of four breeds that originated in Belgium. Instantly recognized by its pricked ears and luxurious black…
Animals
Perro De Presa Canario
The Perro De Presa Canario is an ancient breed, dating back to the 15th century. Developed in the Canary Islands,…
Animals
Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund (which essentially means puffin dog or puffin hound in Norwegian) is a small breed, originating from the…
Animals
Pumi
The Pumi — referred to in the plural as the Pumik — wasn’t recognized as a breed by the American…
Animals
Formosan Mountain Dog
The Formosan Mountain Dog, also known simply as the Taiwan Dog, is an ancient, “primitive” breed. Many facts about its…
Animals
Barbet
Dating back to the 16th century France, the Barbet was bred to retrieve ducks and other waterfowl on hunting trips.…
Animals
Aidi
The Aidi, which originates from Morocco in North Africa, is an expert at protecting herds of sheep and other livestock…
Animals
Spinone Italiano
With their bushy eyebrows, exaggerated beards, and soulful eyes, Spinoni Italiani have the appearance of a serious old man —…
Animals
Kishu
You’d be hard-pressed to find a dog breed more loyal than the Kishu — also known as the Kishu Ken.…
Animals
Moscow Watchdog
The Moscow watchdog (Moskovskaya Storozhevaya Sobaka) is a giant Russian guard dog that was developed in the late 1940s and…
Animals
Brug
A Brug dog has a level of confidence that far outsizes its small body. This canine is a mix between…
Animals
Mudi
Have you ever heard of the Mudi? If not, it may be because there are possibly only a few thousand…
Animals
Saluki
Among the oldest and most venerable of all dog breeds, the Saluki is a smart and masterful sighthound (meaning it…
Animals
Alaskan Klee Kai
With an appearance similar to his larger ancestors, the Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, the Alaskan Klee Kai is an active…
Animals
Berger Picard
The Berger Picard, also known as the Picardy Shepherd, is a lanky herding dog with a big, generous spirit. It…
Animals
Pomchi
The Pomchi is an exquisite cross between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. While these two breeds may sometimes reproduce on…
Animals
Labahoula
Labahoula is a mixed breed of a Labrador retriever and a Louisiana Catahoula leopard dog. It is believed the breed…
Animals
Huntaway
The Huntaway dog was first bred in New Zealand in the early 1900s. Farmers needed a sturdy, fast dog with…
Animals
Coton de Tulear
If you are looking for a happy, charming dog, the Coton de Tulear may be the perfect choice for you.…
Animals
Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard dog is a versatile working dog native to Louisiana, most commonly used to work stock. It is…
Animals
Bouvier Des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres (pronounced “boo-vee-ay duh Flan-derz”) is a Flemish herding dog characterized by a powerful, compact body, a…
Animals
Catalan Sheepdog
The Catalan Sheepdog is a big, shaggy breed, lovable in appearance and temperament but driven by an insatiable desire to…
Animals
Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a medium-sized gun dog that originated from the region of northern France known as Picardy.…