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The English Setter originated in England over 400 years ago and was an avid bird dog. Originally called the Setting Spaniel, the dog would find game and crouch down on its front legs, or set, which allowed the hunter to toss the net over the dog onto...

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 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 Chinese Crested is believed to have originated on the ships of Chinese mariners, who sailed with the dog to hunt vermin on board. There is thought to be some African hairless dogs in their genes, causing one of the two varieties we know today. The...

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 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 Norwich Terrier originated in England and is the prick-eared version of the Norfolk 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 Norwich is 12-15...

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was named after Rhodesia where they helped large game hunters. Also, the Ridgeback part of their name refers to the ridge of hair along its back running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat. This ridge begins behind...

The Kuvasz originated in Tibet, but the breed, as we know it today was developed in Hungary. The name Kuvasz comes from the Turkish word “Kavasz” which means “armed guard of the nobility”. They have a double coat of lush white, with black lips, nose...

The Irish Wolfhound originated in Ireland, as the name implies. This sight hound is the tallest of all dog breeds, but not the heaviest. Their description often includes the phrase “of great size and commanding appearance”. An old Irish proverb...

The Great Pyrenees was named after the Pyrenees Mountains in Southwestern Europe as far back as 3000 BC. While this breed is large and primarily white; their thick, double coat can also be tan or have markings of tan, badger, or grey, including full...

The Borzoi originated in Russia, developed by crossing the Arabian Greyhounds with a thick-coated Russian breed. The Borzoi is a sight hound, meaning they hunt using sight, not scent. This breed was created to hunt wolves, fox and hare in hunting...