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The Bouvier des Flandres originated in France around the 19th century. When first developed, they had many different names such as vuilbaard which means “dirty beard”, or koehond, “cow dog”, and toucheur de boeuf or pic “cattle driver”. This breed is...

The Bullmastiff was a cross between the Mastiff and Bulldog breeds. The intent was to create a dog to protect estates in England from poachers in the 1800’s. Nicknamed the “Gamekeeper’s Night Dog” the Bullmastiff was not recognized by England as a...

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 blue. As a member of the Herding Group the AKC...

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 blue. As a member of the Herding Group the AKC...

The Landseer originated in Germany and Switzerland. In the USA the Landseer is considered a black and white version of the Newfoundland and not recognized by the AKC separately. The Landseer in Europe has longer legs, and is not as massive as...

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 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 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 French Bulldog derives its beginning in England, however the final steps in producing this breed were taken in France, as the name implies. They were designed simply as a toy bull dog, a lap version of their bigger cousin, strictly as a companion...