Category Archives: Breed Basics

Terrier Group Origin: Ireland Breed History: This terrier is likely a descendant of ancient dogs found in Ireland for thousands of years. It is commonly accepted that the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is related to the Irish terrier and the Kerry … Continue reading →

Sporting Group   Breed History: The Field Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel developed together until the 20th century, with the Field Spaniel being larger in the litter. Lack of good breeding affected the breed adversely for many years, until fanciers … Continue reading →

Sporting Group   Breed History: This dog is also known as the Portuguese Fishing Dog among many other names. As per the name, this dog originated in Portugal. PWDs have played an important part in the Portuguese fishing industry for … Continue reading →

              Long Hair Dachshund                 Wirehair Dachshund                          Smooth Coat Dachshund    Hound Group   Breed History: Other names for the Dachshund are Doxie, Weener dog, and teckel. Dachshunds originated in Germany sometime in the sixteenth century. They are believed to … Continue reading →

Working Group   Breed History: The Bullmastiff was developed in 1860 from the Mastiff and the Bulldog in Great Britain. It was bred to catch and hold poachers without hurting them. Breeders believed the cross created a dog that was … Continue reading →

Non Sporting Group   Breed History: Some other names for this cute little dog are, Continental toy spaniel, dwarf spaniel, phalene (drop ear version). These dogs were originally bred in France/Belgium. It is a bred-down version of larger spaniels. Its type … Continue reading →

Herding Group   Breed History: The Belgian Malinois is also known as the Belgian Shepherd Dog, the Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Sheepdog, and Laekenois. Each is a variation of the same dog, except in the U.S. In the U.S. each variation … Continue reading →

Terrier Group   Breed History: The Cairn originated in Scotland. It is a descendant of the working terrier from the Isle of Skye that worked among the rocks and cliffs bolting otter, foxes, and vermin. The Cairn terrier was grouped … Continue reading →

Herding Group   Breed History: This breed is also known as koe hond (cow dog), toucheur de boeuf (cattle drover), and vuilbaard (dirty beard). They were developed in the Flanders area of Belgium as a cattle dog, used for both … Continue reading →

Sporting Group   Breed History: The Weimaraner was created by German aristocrats in the court of Weimar during the nineteenth century. The breed was originally used to hunt big game in the Thuringian forest but was later adapted to hunt … Continue reading →