Breeders created the Black Russian Terrier after World War II in Russia as an all-purpose, hardy, trainable military and police dog that could withstand the Russian climate. They created the breed at... Read more »
The Australian Cattle Dog has an exciting story to tell. For instance, after Europeans arrived in Australia, sheep and cattle became a mainstay of the economy. Smithfield Collies imported from Britain proved... Read more »
The Lowchen is a dog that, since the mid-fifteenth century, was known as the “Little Lion Dog” thanks to its distinctive lion clips. Breeders created this dog for the sole purpose of... Read more »
The Samoyed is a typical Nordic breed, used for centuries by tribes for herding, hunting, guarding, and hauling. It first came to public attention when polar explorers began using Samoyed as sled... Read more »
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 »