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Springer Spaniel classification actually consists of two separate breeds both of which have the same nickname. They are the English Springer Spaniel and the Welsh Springer Spaniel. The English Springer Spaniel makes a...

The Welsh Corgi is a very popular dog originating from Wales and having a large population in the rest of the United Kingdom. While many people have Welsh Corgi dogs, including people in other parts of Europe and in the...

There has been much debate over the breed type of the Schipperke dog, which originates from Belgium. Up until 1888, the breed was called a Spitzke, Spits or Spitske. This is because people believed that the dog was of...

The Alaskan Malamute is a descendant of the dogs that belonged to the Mahlemuts tribe. The tribe was located in the upper west region of Alaska. These dogs worked well with humans. In fact there was a strong working...

The Yorkshire terrier is a member of the toy category and is commonly referred to as the Yorkie. This is a relatively new breed at only around 100 years old. It was originally developed in the north of England for...

The Austrian Pinscher is a working farm dog that eliminates rats and mice from barns and other structures as well as protecting livestock from predators and thieves. They are a medium sized breed that originated in...

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is also commonly referred to as the Caucasian Ovcharka. This breed is said to have originated in the Caucasus Mountain region, but some archaeological studies are pointing to Mesopotamia...

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is a breed that originated in France. Much of the original breed was lost because of the various wars in the 20th century. It was not until 1946 that a Briquet like dog reappeared in Vendee...

The German Shepherd, also known as the Alsatian, is a relatively recent breed. It was originally developed for herding sheep. However, its intelligence rapidly led to it being used in a police and military environment...

Australian Mastiffs, like other Mastiffs, are a large breed. This can be intimidating to some people but this type of dog is quite gentle. They are one of the friendliest dogs with children. In fact, the only time this...

The Briard originated in France. They are also commonly called the Berger de Brie and the Berger Briard. This particular breed has been a well-known one for centuries. Many famous people in history have owned them...

The Chien Francais Blanc et Noir is a breed of dog that originated in France. This is a scenthound that was primarily created for hunting. This dog is skilled in hunting and tracking large game. It is one hound that is...

The Whippet was developed through crossbreeding of the Greyhound, the Terrier and the Italian Greyhound. Its name is related to its ability to move extremely rapidly. It was bred as a racing dog and can reach very high...

The Shiloh Shepherd Dog was named as such because of the kennel from which it was developed. This breed is very young and rare and is not even represented in any major kennel clubs as of yet. A woman named Tina M...

The Australian Terrier breed is a small type of terrier. The ancestors of the Australian Terrier came from Great Britain. This particular dog originated in Australia by cross breeding others of this class. The...

An ancient breed from the Estrela Mountains (in Portugal), this dog developed from breeds brought to Portugal by the Romans and Visigoths. Its prime purpose was to guard livestock, which is still its main role in...

The Bull and Terrier is a breed that originated in Britain. This breed is a cross between Terriers and the Old English Bulldogs. The best features of these two dogs were selected in the breeding until the Bull and...

The Chinese Imperial Dog originated in China. Originally, they were considered the same breed as the Shih Tzu; however, as of 2005 the Chinese Imperial has been classified as a separate and unique breed. This tiny lion...

The Alpine Dachsbracke is a small Austrian breed of scent hound. This particular scent hound was originally bred to detect and locate wounded animals such as deer and other game for hunters. The reason is that this...

The Sulimov Dog is a rare dog breed that was first bred in Russia in the 1970s. A man named Klim Sulimov was interested in creating a new dog breed. He got together some Siberian Huskies and Golden Jackals. Siberian...