The Maltese is the oldest of the European toy breeds and probably the most ancient of all breeds. Malta is an island that was an early trading port Phoenician sailors visited by... Read more »
The Newfoundland, as its name suggests, is a product of Newfoundland. This is where the disagreement starts with this dog’s origin. This breed traces back to the Tibetan Mastiff; however, there is... Read more »
The Leonberger hails from Leonberg’s German town, where many believe their creators developed them in the 1830s to look like the lion on the town crest. We believe that the town mayor, Heinrich... Read more »
Many know the Borzoi as the Russian Wolf-hound. In fact, Russian aristocracy has been developing them for centuries. The Sport of coursing or hunting hare existed in Russia as early as the... Read more »
The Bluetick Coonhound and the American English Coonhound share a similar history. These dog’s ancestors comprised of English hunting hounds that got to America during the 17th and 18th centuries. In fact,... Read more »
The Bloodhound is the prototypical scent hound, and it can trace its lineage to ancient times. According to experts, the Bloodhound’s ancestor may have been the St. Hubert’s hound, which hailed from... Read more »