Breed History – As its name suggests, the French Bulldog is closely related to its English and American cousins. The French themselves didn’t actually play much of a role in the breed’s development, although it is one of that country’s most popular dogs to own. (more…)
Breed History – Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd was originally conceived in America as a herding dog to work in the ranches looking after livestock. The name originated due to their association with Basque sheepdogs which originally came from Australia. The breed’s stock rose quickly after the end of World War 2, and to this day it is both a popular working and family dog. (more…)
Breed History – There are many different types of Coonhound, but they are all primarily used as scent and hunting dogs. An American breed of dog, their origins can be traced back to early foxhounds, who proved to be inadequate when hunting bigger game, such as bears and cougars. Bloodhounds were interbred with Foxhounds to create a dog that is both large and string enough to tackle large prey, but also obedient enough to track down an animal and keep it cornered until the hunter arrives. (more…)
Breed History – A close relation to the Spitz line of dog breeds, the American Eskimo Dog is a small to medium sized dog that can be found both as a family pet and a working dog, where it is primarily used as a sled dog. In a show of patriotism during the second world war, American owners started to refer to the dog as the American Eskimo Dog and the name has stuck ever since. (more…)
Breed History – One of the largest breeds of dog in the world, the English Mastiff (or simply known as the Mastiff) is an iconic dog that has an evergreen popularity amongst owners. They come from a fighting background, and have been used for bear-baiting and other forms of bloodsport from the Roman times on. (more…)
