The Stephens Cur dog breed is sometimes known as the Stephen’s Stock Cur dog breed. They even went by the nickname of the “Little Darkies.” They are named after the family that first bred them. The Stephens Family...
The Rottweiler was originally bred in Germany. Its primary function was the herding of animals. It may also be known as Rottweil Metzgerhund. The breed dates back so far that the original Rottweilers were known as Roman...
It is tricky getting the right balance when marketing your dog breeding business. The marketing must appeal to buyers while giving the right impression of the type of breeder you are. You want to make sure that you are...
The Polish Hound is an indigenous breed of Poland. While it has been living in Poland for hundreds of years, some historians speculate that the breed is a descendent of some German and Austrian breeds. Regardless, the...
There is more to becoming a good dog breeder than the mating of a dog and a bitch. It may seem like dog breeding is simply a matter of making puppies then selling them to make money. This is not responsible dog breeding...
The Old English Bulldog, while once very popular in the United Kingdom, is now extinct. Although some breeders are working to recreate the breed, these new incarnations won’t be official Old English Bulldogs since...
The key to running a successful business is knowing your product and knowing your market. Most dog breeders will have the first covered – generally you will become a dog breeder because you love the breed and want to...
The Ariege Pointer is also called the Braque de l’Ariege in French. France is where this particular breed originated. This type of canine is a continental pointing gun dog breed. It comes from the old French Braques and...
These dogs are descended from Stone Age breeds of a similar type, originally used for hunting and tracking. They are the oldest breed of European dog. The name German Spitz is used for both a type of dog and a specific...
The New Guinea Singing Dog is a very ancient breed. They are primitive in nature and have not been created by combining other breeds. Rather, they are a direct descendent of the Australian Dingo. They have been living...
Starting up as a dog breeder can be expensive as you will have many initial outlays to consider. You will need to have a room or building for your kennel as well as paying for equipment, heating and lighting. You will...
When the country of Yugoslavia was broken up in 1991, the Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound dog breed’s name was changed to the Serbian Tricolour Hound to avoid confusion. People used to think that the Serbian Tricolour...
As the name might suggest, the Volpino Italiano is an Italian dog breed. It also goes by the names Cane de Quirinale, Italian Spitz and Florentine Spitz. The Volpino Italiano has been around for hundreds of years. While...
It can be quite hard to tell if your bitch is pregnant but there are signs you can look out for. Most of these though are not apparent until she is quite far on into pregnancy. The average pregnancy for dogs lasts...
The Black Forest Hound is also called the Slovakian Hound. Its region of origin is Slovakia. This is a hunting dog breed that hunts large and dangerous game like wild boar. The name “Black Forest” has no real connection...
The Tervueren is a type of dog that falls within the category of the Belgian Shepherd Dog breed. There are four types all together listed under this breed title. The different kinds of canines present in this breed are...
The first rule when your bitch is going into labour is don’t panic. Rule 2 is to stay back and only intervene if things are going seriously wrong. How do you know when labour is starting, About 12 to 24 hours...
Often called the Hollander, this is an old breed of farm dog developed in the 19th century for herding livestock. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it has much in common with the old German and Belgian Shepherd...
Every owner of a pedigree dog wonders at some point whether they should breed their dog. You will want to make the decision to breed fairly early while the dog is still young; it usually goes hand in hand with the...
The Galgo is better known as the Spanish Greyhound, although it is not a true greyhound. Although both Galgos and greyhounds were bred for hunting, greyhounds are built for sprinting and have a distinct, separate...
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