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The Belgian Shepherd Dog is classified as a sheepdog and originated in Belgium. Other names for this breed have included the Belgium Sheepdog and the Chien de Berger Belge. They are a medium- to large-size canine breed...

While the Segugio Italiano dog breed officially originates from Italy, it is said that they have been around since ancient times. Some historians believe that the Segugio Italiano came to Europe after living with the...

The Canadian Eskimo Dog is the only indigenous dog of Canada. Also known as Inuit Husky and Qimmiq (in Inuit) they have been part of the Canadian north for over 2000 years. Originally the Eskimo dog numbered in the...

By all accounts, the Norwegian Lundehund should be extinct. While they were first spotted in the 1600s, their fate was threatened shortly after World War 2. After two bouts of endangerment, the Norwegian Lundehund breed...

The Pointer is also known as the English Pointer and the breed originates from England. This is a very old breed. It gets its name from the pointing abilities it has whilst hunting. When out on the hunt, the Pointer dog...

The Bouvier des Flandres originated in Flandres, Belgium. The breed is a relatively new breed dating back to the late 19th century, when a selective breeding programme was started. Although its ancestry is not known for...

The Canadian Pointer is a gun dog type of breed. Despite its name, they did not originate in Canada but rather the north-eastern region of the Untied States. This is a working canine that is primarily used for hunting...

The Tenterfield Terrier is a very popular dog in its country of origin, Australia. It is named after the town of Tenterfield in New South Wales, Australia, although these dogs do not come specifically from this area...

There is some debate about the true origin of the Skye Terrier dog breed. For a long time, people believed that the breed was the result of a shipwreck on the Scottish Isle of Skye. Apparently, Maltese dogs were on that...

While there are six different dog breeds that originate from Japan, the Shiba Inu is the smallest of all of them. Although Shiba Inu is its main name, it has also been known as Shiba Ken, Japanese Small Size Dog, or...

This dog, also known as the Eurasian, is a German Spitz breed of recent origin. It was developed in 1960 by Julius Wipfel who wanted to create a family dog that combined the best qualities of the Chow and Wolfspitz...

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a Mastiff and, whilst its origins may date back to Romans or Greek times, it is a French breed. It may also be called the Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog or the French Mastiff. The breed was...

The Rough Collie is a type of Collie that originated in Scotland, which is why it is sometimes known as the Scottish Collie. This breed is generally very healthy and sturdy. They are resilient working dogs accustomed to...

While once a popular hunting dog, the Southern Hound, originating in Great Britain, is now extinct. It was called the Southern Hound because it originated from the southern half of Great Britain, where most of its...

Called the Sivas Kangal Dog in full, this is a native breed originating from the Kangal Region of Sivas, in Turkey. A mastiff, or Molosser dog of ancient origin, it is similar to dogs seen on HYPERLINK “; o...

The Chow Chow originated in Mongolia. However, it is considered a Chinese dog and native to the area. This breed is descendant from the wolf. They are a working breed that hunts, herds and guards. The Chow Chow has two...

The Smooth Collie is a sheepdog that originated in Scotland and these dogs have only been considered a completely separate breed from their Rough Collie cousins since 1994. It is often referred to as a large dog. Not...

The Golden Retriever is a relatively new breed of dog and was bred primarily for hunting. Its soft mouth and love of water made it a good choice for retrieval of game undamaged. As they are also very versatile and...

The Affenpinscher is a German breed of dog. The breed dates back to the 17th century where it was bred to be a ratter and is known as a “rodent hunter”. While black coloured Affenpinschers have had a history of being...

The Australian Kelpie is a sheepdog originating in Australia. Another name for this breed is the Barb. There are two types of Australian Kelpies; one is the show Kelpie and the other is the working Kelpie. The working...