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The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie as it commonly is known, originated in Scotland then continued it s evolution in the Shetland Islands where they crossed a border collie-type dog with small, long haired breeds. This gave the Sheltie its small size...

The name Dachshund literally means badger dog in German, where this breed originated in the 1600 s. Their long, low bodies were designed to allow them to chase after badger, and other den-dwelling animals right under ground. They have a keen sense of...

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 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 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 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 Great Dane is not from Denmark as their name implies, they originated in Germany to hunt wild boar and was originally called the Boar Hound when it first came to America in the late 19th century. The Great Dane is a true gentle giant, in spite of...

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...

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...

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...

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 Beagle goes back to the 1500 s when most English Gentlemen had a pack of them for hunting rabbit. The origin of the name, however, is thought to be a French word be geule which refers to the baying noise of the hounds when chasing game. The AKC...