Breed History – An instantly recognisable breed of dog, Poodles are one of the canine world’s most elegant members, having won numerous dog shows over the years. Although known for being show dogs, the actual origins of the breed stem from being gun dogs – a role that they are sometimes still used for in this day and age. They are incredibly strong swimmers, and this originates from their capacity as a retriever when hunting game bird, although they are primarily a show dog they still retain hunting instincts. (more…)
Breed History – Taking its name from the Pomerania region of Central Europe, this small breed of dog has long been the lap dog of choice for upper-class owners worldwide. Possibly the most famous owner of a Pomeranian was Queen Victoria who has a particularly small Pomeranian as a pet. Subsequently, it soon became fashionable to breed smaller varieties of the dog and from there the breed’s popularity took off. (more…)
Breed History – An American breed of dog, the Boston Terrier was first conceived as a fighting dog in the 1870s by mixing English terriers with bulldogs. They were first accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1893 and after a very strong period of popularity in the 1920s, they have held their position to this day as one of the most popular dogs for Americans to own. (more…)
Breed History – As with the English Cocker and Springer Spaniels, the American Cocker Spaniel is a gun dog that is still used to this day when hunting game. Records show that the first ancestor of the modern day American Cocker Spaniel was brought to North America aboard a ship in 1620. A descendant of the English Cocker Spaniel, the American Cocker was given its own separate classification in the 1940s when it was obvious that the differences between the two dogs were enough to class it as a separate breed. (more…)
Breed History – Bred for hunting in the 19th century, the German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the country’s most famous canine exports. As well as hunting, the Pointer has also been used as a sled dog in parts of Scandinavia. Today it is both a working and family-orientated dog, happy in either capacity. (more…)
