American Pit Bull Terrier
... The Bull and Terrier type dogs were created by crossing the english working Bulldog with english hunting Terriers. The Bulldog that is the ancestor of the APBT was used for many types of work including baiting ...
Border Collie
... g breeds originating on the Scottish and english border. Mention of the "Collie" or "Colley" type first appeared toward the end of the nineteenth century, with every current Border Collie tracing back to a dog ...
Norfolk Terrier
... s granted acceptance into the english Kennel Club and the first written standard was created. The American Kennel Club registered the first Norwich Terrier in 1936. In 1964, The Kennel Club reclassified the dro ...
Slovak cuvac
... rno.The breed name is spelled Cuvac in Slovakia, but the english and German spelling Tchouvatch reflects the pronunciation (chew-votch). InformationThe dog is known for its hardy constitution, sturdy frame and ...
Rat Terrier
... m crosses among the extinct english White Terrier, Manchester Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, and Whippets. After the 1890s, as the breed type became popular in America, other breeds were added to the mix. Beagl ...
Nebolish Mastiff
... refer to the english Mastiff, a breed that originated in England over two thousand years ago. Other terms include "Mastín" (Spanish), "dogge" (Germanic), and "dogue" or "dogo" (Romance languages).Breeds such a ...
Gordon Setter
... Setter and the english Setter. Setter breeds are classified as members of either the Sporting or Gundog Group depending on the national kennel club or council. The original purpose of the breed was to hunt game ...
Kraski Ovcar (Karst Shepherd Dog)
... European ShepherdEast Siberian LaikaEloenglish Cocker Spanielenglish Coonhoundenglish Foxhoundenglish Mastiffenglish Pointerenglish Setterenglish Shepherdenglish Springer Spanielenglish Toy Terrier (Black & ...
German Shorthaired Pointer
... a dark brown, correctly referred to in english as liver (incorrectly called chocolate or chestnut), black (although any area of black is cause for disqualification in American Kennel Club sanctioned shows), or ...
Maremma Sheepdog
... ep are grazed on open rangeland. english-speaking breeders and kennel clubs tend to refer to the breed as simply Maremma Sheepdogs while Italian breeders are more likely to use the term Abruzzese Sheepdogs (Pas ...
Carpathian Shepherd Dog
... ypes such as the Welsh Sheepdog and english Shepherd are loose eyed, working more independently. The Australian Kelpie is an adaptable breed that can find, hold and drive various livestock. Some strains of this ...
Maltese
... ial language of the country alongside english, while the language also serves as an official language of the European Union. Maltese is generally accepted to be descended from Siculo-Arabic (the Arabic dialect ...
Russo European Laika
... EEast-European ShepherdEast Siberian LaikaEloenglish Cocker Spanielenglish Coonhoundenglish Foxhoundenglish Mastiffenglish Pointerenglish Setterenglish Shepherdenglish Springer Spanielenglish Toy Terrier ( ...
Irish Staffordshire Terrier
... en though the origin is purely from english stock, the name Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier came about when the working strains were brought back to England in the 1980s. The name has been widely used and misu ...
Valley Bulldog
... of no major importance. International Olde english Bulldogge Association. Retrieved on 2007-01-21. TemperamentThe Valley Bulldog is a loyal and intelligent companion. They desire to be cl ...
English Cocker Spaniel
... The english Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. There are 2 varieties of english Cocker Spaniels, the "field" or "working" cocker and "show" cocker. It is one of several varieties of spaniel and somewhat ...
Shi lah
... >english and other European languagesThe history of the word "Allāh" in english was probably influenced by the study of comparative religion in 19th century; for example, Thomas Carlyle (184 ...
French Bulldog
... nown to occur, although it is more common in (english) Bulldogs and Pug Dogs. Glaucoma, retinal fold dsyplasia, corneal ulcers and juvenile cataracts are also conditions which have been known to afflict Fr
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French Spaniel
... the progeny of pairings with english Setters and French Spaniels.The French Spaniel was little known outside of France and neighboring countries until it was introduced in the Canadian province of Quebec ...
Greek Sheepdog
... sCroatian and Bosnian TornjakCroatian Sheepdogenglish ShepherdGerman Shepherd DogGreek TsopanoskyloKuvaszHuntawayHimalayan SheepdogKangal DogKomondorKoolieIcelandic SheepdogLabrador RetrieverMaremma SheepdogMio ...
American Foxhound
... The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the english Foxhound. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent.// Description AppearanceWhile stand ...
Carolina Dog
... erived from a Tamil word first used in english in 1613, to refer to the lowest level of the traditional Indian caste system; in english, it is used to mean "a social outcast". The Indian feral dog was considere ...
Blue Picardy Spaniel
... first recorded in the 1870's. They were bred from the english Setter and the Picardy Spaniel in the Somme, Authi and Canache valley of Picardy, in France. When the Spaniel Club was founded in 1907 the different ...
Moscow Guard dog
... eaux (France)english Mastiff (England)Fila Brasileiro (Brazil)Great Pyrenees (France)Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Switzerland)Hovawart (Germany)Icelandic Sheepdog (Iceland)Karelian Bear Dog (USA)Komondor (Hungar ...
Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac (Ohar)
... confusingly similar names in english, including:Slovakian Wirehaired PointerSlovakian Pointing GriffonSlovakian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon Slovakian Wire-haired Pointing DogDespite the nearly-ident ...
Porcelaine
... he Porcelaine is thought to be a descendant of the english Harrier, some of the smaller Laufhounds of Switzerland, and the now-extinct Montaimboeuf. There have been records of the breed in France since 1845 and ...
Basset Artésien Normand
... ank in the club.These packs are typically of english and French hound blood lines with a mix of AKC blood lines in some packs. The National Beagle Club located at the Institute Farm in Aldie, Virginia ap ...
East German Shepherd Dog
... 3> PopularityThe english Kennel Club first accepted registrations for the breed in 1919. Originally 54 dogs were registered, this number inflated to over 8000 in 1926. German Shepherds are currently the ...
Telomian
... ound. The last compiler of this article is obviously not a native english speaker - no problem there - however there are grammatical as well as the more important factual errors.The Mediterranean island ...
German Longhaired Pointer
... og, and was crossed with setters and english Pointers in the 19th century to improve speed. It was very stubborn and temperamental, and has since been bred for a steady, friendly temperament. It was first shown ...
American Staffordshire Terrier
... and dog-fights, such as the old white english terrier and its black and tan cousin, today known as the Manchester Terrier, which were known for their extreme prey drive and gameness. Some of these dogs were cro ...
Boykin Spaniel
... r than the english Cocker Spaniel (about 17 inches (33 cm) high and a weight over 30 pounds (14 kg)) with more feathering, its coat colour comes in liver or chocolate. Traditionally, its tail is docke ...
Labrador Retriever
... other breeds, the english (typically "show" or "bench") and the American (typically "working" or "field") lines differ. Today, "english" and "American" lines exist in both the United Kingdom and in North Ameri ...
Perro Cimarron
... er, is used to refer to the english Mastiff, a breed that originated in England over two thousand years ago. Other terms include "Mastín" (Spanish), "dogge" (Germanic), and "dogue" or "dogo" (Romance languages ...
American Water Spaniel
... the AWS was developed by crossing extinct english Water Spaniel and the Field Spaniel. Others have disputed this claim and it is currently accepted that the breeds involved in the development of the American W ...
Patterdale Terrier
... naming struggle in which the name "Old english Broken-coated Terrier" was attempted before being rejected by the Kennel Club hierarchy. The "Old english Broken Coated Terrier" is sometimes called the "Old Engli ...
Sapsali
... at of the Old english Sheepdog. Although Sapsalis resemble herding dogs, they appear to have been bred exclusively as house dogs; their 'work' is spiritual rather than physical.The Sapsali has been ident ...
Brittany
... arge peninsula in the northwest of France, lying between the english Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south. Its land area is 34,034 km² (13,137 sq mi). The historical province of Br ...
Black and Tan Coonhound
... Coonhound are the Bluetick Coonhound, the english Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker Coonhound. References^ 2^ American Kennel Club - Black and Tan Coonhound History1. American Kennel Club ...
Grand Anglo Francais Blanc et Orange
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aka Large French-english Black & White Hound
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GRAND ANGLO-FRANCAIS BLANC ET ORANGE
aka Large French-english White & Orange Hound
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GRAND ANGLO-FRANCAIS TRICOLORE
aka Large French-Engli ...
Manchester Terrier
... he Manchester Terrier and the english Toy Terrier (Black and Tan). HistoryThe following is a brief overview of the breed's history in both its native England and America: ...
Shar Pei
... shā pí; english name probably derived from British spelling of Cantonese equivalent sā pèih) translates to "sand skin," and refers to the texture of its short, rough coat. As puppies, Shar Pei have numerou ...
English Pointer
... The Pointer, often called the english Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.// Description AppearanceThe Pointer shou ...
Pudelpointer
... the German hunting poodle (pudel) and the english Pointer.// AppearanceThe breed weighs between 44 and 66 pounds (20-30 kg), stands 21 to 26 inches (53-66 cm) at the shoulder, and comes ...
Old English Sheepdog
... The Old english Sheepdog is a breed of dog used for herding livestock and as a pet. They are best known for their shaggy grey and white fur which also covers their face, including their eyes.With ver ...
American English Coonhound
... The english Coonhound is a breed of dog. It is a type of coonhound that is typically bred in the southern United States.// Description Appearance Coloration ...
Boston Terrier
... various times, the Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, english Mastiff, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and French Bulldog—among other breeds—have been crossbred with Boston Terrier lines to minimize inbreedin ...
Pugnaces Britanniae
... nct breed of dog and progenitor to the english Mastiff.// AppearanceThe references by Roman writers to the canes pugnaces of Roman Britain suggest a dog of a large and heavy type. Oppian ...
Whippet
... but the first written english use of the word "whippet" with regard to a type of dog was in 1610. There is a picture by Jean Baptiste Oudry (1686–1755) of "Misse", one of two english whippets presented to Lou ...
Northeasterly Hauling Laika (Northeastern Sleigh Dog)
... ast Siberian LaikaEloenglish Cocker Spanielenglish Coonhoundenglish Foxhoundenglish Mastiffenglish Pointerenglish Setterenglish Shepherdenglish Springer Spanielenglish Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)english White ...
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
... r hand, an english Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin can get all the exercise they need inside an apartment.6. Is the breed's temperament a good match with you? Some people find Toy Poodles too chal ...
Training A Show Dog
... entury old affair of the english, Crufts, which has been drawing crowds since 1891, the show dog or dogs is heeling its way down the halls of fame. Show dogs come from all breeds and the object of the spo ...
Choosing the Right Breed
... the active breeds such as the Doberman, German Shepherd, english or Welsh Springer Spaniel, or the Border Collie.Are you more relaxed, more laid back? Are walks around the neighbourhood and long leisur ...