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The Afghan Hound is a sight hound, first recognized by the AKC in 1926. It originated in Afghanistan where it was a hunting dog for royalty, pursuing gazelle, snow leopards and hare. The ideal size...

The Airedale is the largest of the terrier breeds and is known as the “King of Terriers”. It is commonly considered to have originated in the valley of the AIRE in England. The AKC first recognized...

The Akita originates from Japan where it hunts for large game such as bear, elk and boar and is referred to as “the silent hunter”. The AKC recognized the Akita in 1972 but the first one arrived in...

The Akita originates from Japan where it hunts for large game such as bear, elk and boar and is referred to as “the silent hunter”. The AKC recognized the Akita in 1972 but the first one arrived in...

Alaskan Malamutes are the largest and oldest of the arctic sled dog breeds. The breed originated in America, and was named after the Innuit tribe called Mahlemuts that lived in Alaska. Alaskan...

The American Eskimo has nothing to do with the Eskimo culture, in fact in the 19th century the breed was considered a trick dog. It is a small to medium sized dog, always bright white with black...

The American Foxhound originates back to the early 1700’s in VA and MD where it was bred for hunting fox in both a pack, and solo situations. As a member of the Hound Group, the AKC recognized the...

The Australian Cattle Dog is thought to be an intentional cross between a Collie, Dingo, Kelpie and Dalmatian. The puppies are born all white then develop the adult short dense coat in either red or...

The Australian Cattle Dog is thought to be an intentional cross between a Collie, Dingo, Kelpie and Dalmatian. The puppies are born all white then develop the adult short dense coat in either red or...

The Australian Shepherd is not from Australia, in fact, the breed is thought to have come from the Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France. This breed has had several names including Spanish...

The Australian Shepherd is not from Australia, in fact, the breed is thought to have come from the Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France. This breed has had several names including Spanish...

The Bedlington Terrier originates from England, approximately 1825. It is said the breed has the “Head of a lamb and the Heart of a Lion”. Puppies are born dark, which fades to the pale bluish...