Figurines

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...

As their name implies the Portuguese Water Dog, or PWD, originated in Portugal. This breed has webbed paws and can work a full day on land or in the water with fisherman. The coat of this breed can be curly or wavy and can come in black, white, brown...

The Schipperke originated in Belgium and there is debate about if their relatives are black sheepdogs called Leauvenaar, or a Spitz. This little dog is naturally curious which usually leads to some trouble, this explains the breed s nickname of little...

The Bloodhound is one of the oldest scent hunting breeds. Their name does not refer to scenting blood, but rather to its status as the blooded hound , meaning aristocratic. They have been described as a unique looking dog in a baggy suit. This breed...

The Weimaraner originated in Germany and was originally called the Weimer Pointer named after the area it came from, Weimar. This breed is known best for its sleek gray, short coat and is often referred to as the Grey Ghost . What many people are...

The Giant Schnauzer is simply a larger, stronger version of the standard Schnauzer. This breed was basically unheard of outside of Bavaria until the 1900 s. In the 1930 s the breed s high intelligence and loyalty was recognized by Germany where they...

The Akita originates from Japan where it hunts for large game such as bear, elk and boar and is referred to as the silent hunter . The AKC recognized the Akita in 1972 but the first one arrived in the United States in 1937, brought here by Helen Keller...

The Akita originates from Japan where it hunts for large game such as bear, elk and boar and is referred to as the silent hunter . The AKC recognized the Akita in 1972 but the first one arrived in the United States in 1937, brought here by Helen Keller...

The Greyhound is one the oldest breeds of dogs dating back well before the time of Cleopatra. More recent owners included President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer. This tall lean dog is the fastest of all the dog breeds and can be any...

The Greyhound is one the oldest breeds of dogs dating back well before the time of Cleopatra. More recent owners included President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer. This tall lean dog is the fastest of all the dog breeds and can be any...

The Greyhound is one the oldest breeds of dogs dating back well before the time of Cleopatra. More recent owners included President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer. This tall lean dog is the fastest of all the dog breeds and can be any...

The Cairn Terrier originated in the Highland of Scotland, and the Isle of Skye. In the beginning, this breed was lumped together with the Scottish and West Highland Terriers until the early 1900 s when they began to be bred separately. Best known as...