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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 ranges from 25-27 inches tall at the withers, with a...

The Siberian Husky originated off the eastern Siberian peninsula. Around 1908 this breed was used in the All-Alaskan sweepstakes, a dog sled race from Nome to Candle and back and used heavily in the Alaskan gold rush. In 1930 the last of the Siberians...

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland where they were referred to as the “Poor Man’s Wolfhound”. It is commonly believed this breed came from the crossing of the Kerry Blue and the Irish Terrier and originally served as an all purpose...

The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in England in the mid-19th century. It is commonly believed that came from a cross between the now extinct St. John’s Water Dog, the Newfoundland, the Collie and a Setter breed. This breed comes in two acceptable...

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 nose, lips and eye lids. There are three sizes of this...

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel originated in Britain and got its name from King Charles II. It has been depicted in paintings as far back as the 15th century, always with loved ones, enjoying the good life. Sometimes referred to as the comforter...

The Norfolk Terrier originated in England and is the drop-eared version of the Norwich Terrier. This breed is the smallest of the Terrier Group measuring 9-10 inches tall at the withers and weighing 11-12 pounds. Life expectancy of a Norfolk is 12-15...

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 United States in 1937, brought here by Helen Keller...

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in England around the 19th century when coal miners in Staffordshire England wanted a small fast dog. It is believed they cross bred a Bulldog with a small local terrier similar to the Manchester Terrier. This...

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 breed in 1888. Airedales were a badger/rat...

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 ranges from 25-27 inches tall at the withers, with a...

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 ranges from 25-27 inches tall at the withers, with a...