Dogs

The Catahoula Bulldog is actually not a pure breed of a dog but rather a crossbreed. It was created by combining the Catahoula Leopard Dog with the American Bulldog. This dog is a hunter as well as possesses herding...

This dog, often incorrectly confused with the Irish Bull Terrier, is a variant of the English HYPERLINK “; o “Staffordshire Bull Terrier”Staffordshire Bull Terrier (“Staffie”). It developed from...

This is an old Italian breed of stock guarding dog, originally bred to keep wolves away from sheep flocks. Its name is derived from the Maremma district of Italy where foreign travellers first saw the dog. However, the...

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is also commonly known as the Korthals Griffon, especially in the United Kingdom. Their name is actually a translation of the original name that was used in their countries of origin, the...

The Old English Sheepdog has a colourful and mysterious past. While there have been paintings of dogs resembling the Old English Sheepdog as far back as the mid-eighteenth century, they are thought to be even older than...

The Carpathian Shepherd Dog is a sheepdog that originated in Romania. Their nature is wolf-like, perhaps indicating their heritage. They have extra sharp senses as well as an incredible ability for speed. The agility in...

The Large Münsterländer was first accepted into the Kennel Club of England in 1919. Although they have only been a recognized breed since the early twentieth century, it’s common to find their depiction in hunting...

The Cairn terrier dates back to the 16th century and originated in Scotland. A cairn is a pile of stones used to mark out borders and graves. The name is derived from this as the occupation of this dog was to ensure...

The Native American Indian Dog is a large breed that has a long history. They are referred to as the Native American Indian Dog, or NAID for short, because they have been living in America for hundreds of years as...

The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a Spitz breed of dog. As the name indicates, it originated in Norway. It is generally rare outside its native land. It is smaller than the Grey Norwegian Elkhound, yet it was created for...

The Bully Kutta originated in Pakistan. It is thought that the Bully Kutta dates back to the times of Alexander the Great. The Bully (which is derived from the Urdu word bohli, meaning wrinkled) is also commonly...

The Blue Paul Terrier originated in Scotland. Other common names for this breed are the Scottish Bull Terrier, Blue Poll Bulldog and, simply, the Blue Poll. This particular breed is now extinct. Its bloodlines may live...

The Bracco Italiano was originally bred to be a pointing canine but has developed excellent skills as a gun dog. As the name would imply, the breed originated in Italy. The Bracco Italiano is thought to be a cross...

The Telomian is a Malaysian dog breed that is descendent from Dingoes and New Guinea Singing Dogs. While Malaysia has several different breeds of dog living in the country, the Telomian is the only one that has made it...

The Stabyhoun dog breed is sometimes known as the Beike, the Frisian Pointing Dog, and the Stabij. It is also often nicknamed as the Staby and it originated from the northern portion of the Netherlands. Stabyhoun dogs...

Also going by the name Karafuto-Ken, the Sakhalin Husky dog breed originates from Japan. Since it had a thick coat of fur and a hardy disposition, Sakhalin Huskies were used primarily as sled dogs. In a large pack of...

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro originated in Portugal. They are descendants of the molossers and are of the livestock guardian category. This breed has protected livestock against a number of larger predators throughout...

The Swedish Vallhund has gone by many other names and nicknames. For instance, since it is believed that they come from around the time of the Vikings, they are sometimes called the Viking Dog and the “little...

The Parson Russell Terrier hunting dog is a close relative of the Jack Russell Terrier dog breed, named after Reverend Jack Russell who was an avid hunter. At first, this dog breed was referred to as the Parson Jack...