The Chow Chow is said to have originated in China, where it was used primarily as a working dog and a watchdog.
It is thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, adorning the entrances of many Buddhist temples and palaces.
The Chow Chow got its name from the holds of ships they [...]
The Australian Cattle Dog, often known simply as the “Blue Heeler” or “Australian Heeler”, is said to be a cross between European imports and wild Australian dingoes.
This rugged dog breed is used for driving cattle over long distances under harsh climates because of their excellent stamina, and strong work ethic.
The name “Heeler” was given [...]
Probably the most famous of all the Scottish terriers, the Cairn terrier was named after the small stones used as border and grave markings found throughout the Scottish countryside.
The Cairn Terrier excelled at catching vermin, and formerly searched for rodents and other small animals in those very “Cairns”.
Nowadays, this small, energetic dog breed craves social [...]
This Flemish breed is native to Belgium, where it was bred in Flanders by a canal boat captain named Renssens in the early 16th century.
Since this dog breed was first bred, there has been an ongoing debate as to whether the Schipperke is a miniature sheepdog, a spitz, or a terrier.
The name “Schipperke” actually means [...]
Named after the ancient tribe the Malhemuts, the Alaskan Malamute is one the earliest Arctic sled dogs , and one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.
This breed is known as a “pack-animal” because of its great strength and athleticism, and ability to lead or be led.
They are often mistaken for the Siberian Husky, [...]
A native of Switzerland, the Bernese Mountain Dog, also known as Berner Sennenhund, Bouvier Bernois, or simply “Berner” has long served as both work dog and watchdog.
They are sturdy and balanced tri-colored dogs, known for their ability to pull carts and drive cattle.
They have a distinct coat made up of black, white, and rust coat [...]
First bred in and around the city of Malines, Belgium, the Belgian Malinois, sometimes referred to as the Belgian Shepherd Dog, is a highly proportioned and muscular, medium-sized working dog.
It is very intelligent and obedient dog, with a short and straight coat, and a color scheme generally composed of rich fawn with ablack nose and [...]
The Collie was originally a herding breed that worked in the Scottish highlands, though it didn’t take long for the Collie to become one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
With the help of Queen Victoria, these dogs were brought to the attention of the world, and soon became one of the most [...]
Supposedly a cross-breed of English descent, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever gained its name sake in Chesapeake Bay while successfully hunting water-fowl.
They are well equipped to do so on both land and water, and especially in icy conditions. After game was caught, they would often accompany their owners to market, where they would protect the boat [...]
The origin of this breed is still in dispute, but many believe it is cross between the Griffon and the Beauceron, from the French-Belgian region of Flanders.
During World War I, this breed served as a messenger and rescue dog, and today is used commonly to drive the herds of cowmen and drovers of stock in [...]