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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 Brittany originated in the 1850’s from a cross between the English Setters and the French Spaniels. It was named after the French city it was first produced in. At that time, however, it was called the Brittany Spaniel. This breed is an excellent...

The Doberman Pinscher originated in Germany by a man named Louis Doberman of Apolda who designed the breed to be medium size for use as a guard dog and companion. Dobermans are correct with their ears and tails cropped or uncropped. This is a personal...

The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland in the 19th century. They were then imported to England and used as water hunting/fishing dogs. The breed, as we know it today developed additionally in Canada where it was crossed with Setters, Spaniels...

The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland in the 19th century. They were then imported to England and used as water hunting/fishing dogs. The breed, as we know it today developed additionally in Canada where it was crossed with Setters, Spaniels...

The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland in the 19th century. They were then imported to England and used as water hunting/fishing dogs. The breed, as we know it today developed additionally in Canada where it was crossed with Setters, Spaniels...

The Springer Spaniel, or English Springer Spaniel, as it is also known, originated in England. This medium sized dog was produced as a companion gun dog. The word Springer comes from that hunting roll where the dog would literally “spring” or flush...

The Springer Spaniel, or English Springer Spaniel, as it is also known, originated in England. This medium sized dog was produced as a companion gun dog. The word Springer comes from that hunting roll where the dog would literally “spring” or flush...

The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds known today. It has been seen on pottery from over 2000 years ago and has remained basically unchanged since then. Their lion-like coat can come in five colors, red, black, blue, cinnamon and cream and...

The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds known today. It has been seen on pottery from over 2000 years ago and has remained basically unchanged since then. Their lion-like coat can come in five colors, red, black, blue, cinnamon and cream and...

The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds known today. It has been seen on pottery from over 2000 years ago and has remained basically unchanged since then. Their lion-like coat can come in five colors, red, black, blue, cinnamon and cream and...

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...