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The Borador is actually considered a hybrid, not a breed of dog. A hybrid used to mean something that is created when to different species are crossbred. In this case, this is not, as all dogs are of the canine species...

Norfolk Terriers were first a part of the Norwich terrier dog breed. Since there are some differences between the breeds, Norfolk Terriers became their own official breed in 1960. Norfolk Terriers originate from Great...

The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is a scent hound that originated in France and is typically used in pack hunting. It is a descendant of a very old breed long embraced for its excellent hunting abilities. A misleading factor...

The Alaskan Husky is not actually a distinct breed of dog rather it is a mix of a number of northern and other breeds, although northern or husky breeds such as the Siberian Husky predominate. The Alaskan Husky is...

Schnauzer dogs are most noted for the way their face looks. They have a long muzzle that consists of long fur that hangs down from the nose. In fact, the breed name Schnauzer is German for ‘snout’. The breed...

Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are considered to be descendants of the Celtic Hounds which are an ancient breed. It is well known for hunting and tracking in high altitudes without a problem or complication. Some of the...

The Afghan Hound is known as a sight hound. Sight hounds are descendants of the oldest dog breeds. There are currently many speculations as to the exact age and history of the breed. One thing is known for sure, this...

This is a medium-size British gundog. Its origins are uncertain, but they began in the show ring. The dog weighs around 45kg (20 pounds) although there is much regional variation in size. Males are much larger than...

The Murray River Curly Coated Retriever, known as the Murray River or MRCCR for short, is a dog breed originating from the Murray River area of south eastern Australia. While it isn’t known the breeds from which...

The Tibetan Terrier is also known as the Tsang Apso in Tibet. The Tibetan Terrier name is actually misleading. These dogs aren’t of the terrier type. They were named this way because people coming to Tibet were...

The Billy breed originated in France. A number of various hound breeds were combined to create the Billy. All of the hounds that were used are now extinct. The Billy was bred to be a fine, high-quality hunter. The...

The Akita breed has its origins in the mountainous regions of Japan. The American Akita is the subject of some controversy. Many countries consider the breed to be separate from the Japanese Akita, known as the Akita...

The Berger Picard is a breed that originated in France. The name is for a specific region called Picardie located in the northeast part of France. This dog breed is most likely related to the Briard and the Beauceron...

The name Shih Tzu comes from the Mandarin translation of lion and so this breed is commonly known as the Lion Dog. They originated in Asia and can be found in works of art dating back to the 16th century. They quickly...

The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed. It can be traced back to as early as 1121 BC, although they could have been around much earlier than that. This dog has a very distinguished past. It is named the Tibetan Mastiff...

The Slovenský Kopov dog breed is better known in English as the Slovakian Hound. As evidenced by its name, the breed originates from the country of Slovakia. The breed was first recognised by major breed organisations...

The Thai Bangkaew Dog breed goes by many shortened nicknames including the Bangkaew or just the TBD. As the name suggests, this dog breed originated from a monastery in the Bang Rakam District of Thailand called Wat...

The Russell Terrier dog breed, also known as the Jack Russell Terrier, was developed in England by a man named Reverend John Russell. Reverend Russell was very interested in fox hunting, which was popular at the time of...

Beagle Harriers are a rare breed. They originated in France and were originally bred to hunt hare and deer. They have traits of both Beagles and Harriers, and they are halfway between the sizes of each dog. This is...

The Silken Windhound is a very new and rare breed. While most dog breeds have been around for at least a hundred years, this breed has only been in existence for a few decades. They were first created by Francie Stull...