Breed History – One of the world’s most instantly recognisable breeds of dog, Boxers were originally of German descent. The name ‘Boxer’ allegedly comes from the stance in which the dog stands, although some historians say the name comes from inbreeding with the smaller Bullenbeisser dog, which was also known as a Boxl in Germany. (more…)
Breed History – This ancient Chinese and Tibetan dog is one of the world’s most famous companion breeds. The direct translation of its name means ‘Lion Dog’ in Mandarin. There is some debate as to the country where the dog originated from, and whilst it is known as a Tibetan Lion Dog in some circles, Chinese authorities have outlawed all such references to this in their country. (more…)
