The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed developed in the Himalayan mountains as a protector and flock guardian. The Tibetan Mastiff may well be the source from which most modern working breeds... Read more »
The Akita is a product of Japan and a versatile guardian and hunting dog. Early references to the breed date from the seventeenth century on the island of Honshu. At one time,... Read more »
The Azawakh is a sighthound that descended from pariah dogs of the Saharan Sahel region, and the breed gets its name from the area’s Azawakh Valley. Disseminated for centuries by the Tuareg... Read more »
The Peruvian Inca Orchid is an ancient dog that’s closely related to the Xoloitzcuintli of Mexico. For instance, around 750 AD, South America Moche culture portrayed the breed in its artwork. Prevalent... Read more »
The Saluki was a highly prized hunting dog throughout the Middle East for thousands of years, used for coursing and hawking. In 1840, the dog made its way to Britain, where it... Read more »
