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While the origin of the Chihuahua is still highly debated, they are named after the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. Some people think the breed dates back to the Aztecs where they were used in religious ceremonies, and even eaten by conquistadors, the...

The Tibetan Spaniel originated in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet and has been known for over 2000 years. “Tibbies” as they are sometimes called, were never purchased, they lived with the Buddhist monks and were only given away as treasured gifts to...

Back in the 14th century there are comments made about “Spanyells” which look very much like today’s Cocker Spaniels. The American Cocker Spaniel has been shown in the US since the 1880’s. Cockers are the smallest of the spaniels, and within the...

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the only breed of dog named after a fictional character. In 1814 Sir Walter Scott wrote about these dogs in Guy Mannering. In that story, the farmer’s name was Dandie Dinmont and that character’s dog’s names became the...

Back in the 1870’s a few men in Boston MA got together and crossed a Bulldog and a White English Terrier (now extinct). They created the first American dog breed, the Boston Terrier. Now nicknamed “The American Gentleman” the Boston Terrier sports a...

The Komondor is one of the easiest breeds to recognize due to their impressive white long coat that naturally forms tassels or cords. Puppies are born pure white and fluffy, and as they mature their coat begins to become curly, with the undercoat being...

The Collie originated in the Scottish Highlands as a herding and protecting dog for the farmer and his stock. This breed’s devotion to family, especially children, has made it a very popular family dog. While the most famous Collie is undoubtedly...

The Finnish Spitz is the national dog of Finland, where it originated. In Finland it is called Suomenpystrykova which means Finnish Cock-Eared Dog. This breed is a barking pointer, this means as a hunting dog they bark when prey is found and point to...

The Clumber Spaniel is one of the original nine breeds registered by the AKC. Their exact origin is still not exactly known, but most people believe they originated in the 18th century, in France, and were named after Clumber park of that region. ...

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 gray, sandy or liver distinct soft fluffy coat giving them...

The Kerry Blue Terrier originated in Kerry Ireland. It is thought that the peasantry of Ireland developed the Kerry as an answer to the nobility using the Irish Wolfhounds to hunt with. This breed is born black, but by 18 months old should have faded...

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or PBGV as they are more commonly called, originated in France and it’s name directly translates to a accurate description of this breed; Petit – small, Basset – low to the ground, Griffon – rough or wire coat, and...