Border Collie

Brief History The Border Collie was originally called the "Scotch Sheep Dog" and originated in Northumberland along the borders of Scotland and England. It is a descendant from dogs used by the Vikings to herd reindeer, the old British droving breeds, with spaniel added. Named a "workaholic" for its sheer drive and love for working, the Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. It can master any type of herd by crouching down and mesmerizing...

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The Rottweiler

Breed History The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff, which accompanied the herds that the Romans brought with them when they invaded Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herder, as a guard, messenger dog, draught dog and for police work. It was bred in the German town of Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800s, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due...

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Golden Retriever

Brief History Originating in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s, the Golden Retriever was developed by Lord Tweedmouth, by crossing the original yellow Flat-Coated Retriever with the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. He later crossed in the Bloodhound, Irish Setter and more Tweed Water Spaniel. The dogs were called the Golden Flat-Coat and only later were they given the name Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular...

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Australian Labradoodle

Brief History This classic example of logical and planned crossbreeding was created in the country of Australia in the 1980s. The goal of the Australian clubs is to create a new "breed" with the best attributes of the original breeds. Wally Conron's objective was to produce assistance dogs that do not shed hair (for people with allergies). Australian Labradoodle guide dogs have been successfully trained and placed in Australia and Hawaii,...

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Labrador Retriever

Brief History Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. The Lab is native to Newfoundland, where it worked side by side with fishermen catching fish that came loose from the lines and trained to jump into the icy waters to help pull in the nets. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800s by English ships coming from Labrador. The breed was crossed with setters, spaniels...

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Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

The Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkie is well know due to its small size. This breed has love and loyalty for their master and family member but can be aggressive with stranger and also with small dogs. This dog breed, as a lap dog is a good companion. Brief History The Yorkie was created by working men of north England, who developed the breed for catching the terrible rats and mice that infested clothing mills...

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Pomeranian dog breed

The beautiful, charming and best lap dog the Pomeranian. This dog breed is very cute and good looking. The Pomeranian are very intelligent and loyal to his master. The life span of this breed is about 15 years. Brief History The Pomeranian got its name from the region of Pomerania, which is now the area of Germany and Poland, where it was developed from the ancient Spitz breeds. The original Pomeranians were much larger, weighing up to...

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Dachshund

Introduction Dachshund dog breed have three varieties: the shorthaired, the wirehaired, and the longhaired. With each of these varieties there are three sizes. (See Height and Weight.) The Dachshund's body is longer than it is tall, muscular with short legs. It has an elongated head and a slight, convex skull that is arched with protruding eyebrows. The muzzle is long. The jaw is robust with non-pendent lips. The teeth should meet in a scissors...

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Blue Lacy

The life span of blue lacy is about 16 years. History According to the National Lacy Dog Association: The Lacy dog was named after the Lacy brothers—Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry—who moved from Kentucky to Texas in 1858 and settled in the Hill Country. The family developed the breed to work free-roaming hogs. Though the exact mix is unclear, historical documents say they were a cross of a Greyhound, English Shepherd or scenthound,...

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Top 20 most Rarest dog breeds

There are thousands of dog breeds. In this article we are discussing the most rarest top 20 dog breeds. 1.   Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff is huge in size and noble in bearing, known for a “solemn but kind expression” and an impressive double coat. Its aloof, watchful, and independent nature makes the Tibetan Mastiff an excellent guardian breed but a reluctant participant in organized activities like obedience. 2.   Swedish...

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