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Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is also popularly known as the Red Setter. It is a breed of gundog that originated from Ireland in the 19th Century and has since become a popular showdog. It was primarily bred as a pointer used by hunters to look for upland game. Breed OriginsThe Irish Setter was developed in Ireland during the 1700's. It was believed to be a blend of the Old Spanish Pointer, setting spaniels an... [Read More]
Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is considered as a breed belonging to the toy category of dogs. They originally were part of the household of the Chinese aristocracy and eventually found their way into the Imperial Palace in Japan. And because of its past, the Japanese Chin has always been considered as part of royalty. Breed OriginsThe Japanese Chin, unlike its name denotes, actually originated from China. It ... [Read More]
Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a dog breed that originated form Tibet. They were originally bred to guard monasteries and alert the monks of intruders disturbing their sanctuary. Lhasa Apsos has since become quite adorable pets for most people. Breed OriginsAs its name denotes, the Lhasa Apso has its origins traced back to the villages surrounding the sacred city of Lhasa. It is one of the three known dog bree... [Read More]
Havanese
The Havanese is part of the family of Bichon dogs which are known for their lengthy hair but that does shed. They have been more popular in the past among the royalty of Cuba in the past, hence the name that it carries. This dog breed is also known as the Havana Silk dog. Breed Origins Although the dog breed may have a Carribbean sounding name, it actually has a Mediterranean heritage. But it was ... [Read More]
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a very popular dog breed noted for its white coat with either black or liver spots. This well-known spotted coat is only unique to the Dalmatian breed. No other purebred breed of dog features this distinct spotted coat. It has also been known in ancient times as the Carriage Dog, known for accompanying their masters on carriages and chariots as well as in firetrucks. Breed Origins... [Read More]
Brittany
The Brittany is a dog breed that was first used for bird hunting. It is considered as the smallest of the French spaniels, although the breed's characteristics and traits closely links it to a pointer or a setter. It is now considered as a good pet to have around children. Breed OriginsThe Brittany was a breed that was developed in the Brittany province in France sometime in the 1800's. They have ... [Read More]
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog breed that is said to be across between the English Mastiff and the English Bulldog. It may look massive and imposing, but Bullmastiffs are quite affectionate and friendly for a working breed. Although not as popular today, there are several owners that are still loyal in trying to preserve the breed. Breed Originsinitially bred by English gamekeepers during the 1... [Read More]
Maltese
Breed OriginThese very cuddly, lovable small white dog belongs to the poodle and toy group. It has been considered as an aristocrat in the world of canine being on of the ancient breed. Maltese is originally called as the Melitaie Dog or the Ancient Dogge of Malta, the Majestic Creature, the Comforter, the Dog of the Roman Ladies, the Bichon, the Maltese Lion Dog, the Maltese Terrier and the ... [Read More]
Boston Terrier
Breed OriginThis breed of dog originated in the United States of America around 1870. It started when a man named Robert C. Hooper from Boston bought a dog called Hooper's Judge that is from the lineage of Bull and Terrier. It was said that the said dog is the outcome of the crossbreeding of an English Bulldog and a White English Terrier. Hooper Judge later on had an offspring from a French Bulldo... [Read More]
Pomeranian
Pomorze, Pommem or Pomeranian originated form the sled dogs in Greenland and Lapland which was later on introduced in Pomerania at Central Europe which now form part the northern Poland and eastern Germany. Pomerania is a region wherein it is surrounded by the Baltic Sea. The said region stretches from the est of the Rugen Island to Vistula River.This breed of dog came from the Spitz family. It hs... [Read More]