Breeds

Breed History Also known as the Yorkie, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in England in 1861 under the breed name of the Broken Haired Scotch Terrier. In 1874 the breed’s name…

The Ori Pei is a hybrid of Pug and Ori Pei. It possesses the laid-back nature and stocky figure of the Shar Pei but small like the Pug. It possesses…

The Pugs have been the top choice for royal families in the Netherlands and England at some point in time. Queen Victoria’s passion for them is one of such encounters…

The Basset Hound dog is a breed that has a small stature and a long torso. They are a short-legged dog breed and watching them run never gets old. They…

Dachshunds have a hunting reputation which may be hard to believe because of their miniature size. This breed was in the business of hunting tunneling animals like foxes and rabbits…

The Norwich Terrier is a dog that was specially bred for the purpose of hunting rodents. It is a friendly dog, but it is also the rarest terrier breed because…

History of Breed The Pomeranian is the smallest dog of the spitz family of dogs. They are able to be traced back as a descendant of actual sled dogs from…

Best known for its furs, the old English sheepdog is a breed of dog that was originally bred in England. In the past, the old English sheepdog used to be…

Also known as The Continental Toy Spaniel, this cute breed of dog is popular today because of the excellent and laudable qualities that it exhibits. This breed is perfect if…

Friendly, playful, loving, obedient- this dog, originally a herding dog, has stolen the hearts of humans over and over again with all its amazing character. They come in just four…

Despite its small size, the Norfolk Terrier is one of the most popular and favored dogs in Great Britain. Its playfulness, fearlessness, affectionate nature and furriness stole the Norfolk Terrier…

Breed History Also known as the “Frenchie,” French Bulldogs were first bred in the 1800s in Nottingham by lace makers. The intentions were to breed a miniature version of the…

The official dog of Norway, the Norwegian Elkhound is a dog that possesses all the qualities people want in a dog. The elkhound got its name from its ability to…

 The Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful dog breed by all definitions. This dog is absolute eye candy and its cheerful disposition only endears it further. Dog parents who have cocker…

The Neapolitan mastiff happens to be a giant dog that is very muscular and with a rugged look. It’s look is intimidating and makes the dog scared, even though it…

The Chihuahua is a dog breed that is mostly classified as a companion. They are very small in size and are known to focus more on one or two people….

The Newfoundland breed is beautiful and amazing pet dogs. They are wonderful to talk to and can be used as a nanny dog for kids. These breeds are well known…

This breed is just a bundle of joy. The Australian Terrier is a small-sized dog breeds belonging to the terrier group. This breed lives up to its Australian title as…

By registrations, the Miniature Schnauzer is ranked as the 10th Most Popular Dog Breed in the world. This German hound is loved for its compact size and loyalty, especially amongst…

The Beagle is a small dog breed whose energy lever supersedes its miniature stature. They are known for their happy barks, loving selves and how much they connect with children….

This is probably a suitable apartment dog because they do not do well in harsh climates. This dog breed is also known as the American gentlemen. They are playful and…

Breed History The Morkie is a mix of a purebred Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese. His parent dogs are known for their stable personality and loving characteristics. The Maltese is…

Devoted, loyal, awesomely friendly, these are a few of the qualities that trail the Alaskan malamute, sharing a striking semblance with the husky, Alaskan malamute is one of the largest…

This spirited dog breed is a true terrier, it looks unique with a slew of features. Smooth-haired, generally healthy, loves a good chase which makes it an agility rockstar. Manchester…

Although it is slightly different in its build, the American Foxhound breed is directly related to its English cousin, the English Foxhound. This breed serves not only as a great…

The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized super cuddly dog breed that contrary to its name was developed in the western part of the United States. ‘Aussie’ as commonly called came…

Small and lithe, the Miniature Pinscher is a breed that has its roots from the western part of Europe. It was bred in Germany originally to hunt down vermin. It…

The name Maltipom originated from a crossbreed of a Maltese and pomeranian. Unlike the malti poo, the Maltipom has striking physical features of its parents, that is the facial features…

The Airedale Terrier sometimes called the Bingley terrier is another breed from the terrier family. Being the largest in the terrier household earned itself the title “the king of terriers.”…

Coming out all-powerful, independent and full of wits are the strains of a dog breed one a Japanese descent and the other an American but share similar characteristics and gives…

An ideal adorable little dog for lifestyle varieties, a popular designer dog breed at that. Malshi is as a result of a cross between purebred Maltese and Shih Zhu, which…

The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with origin from Holland; its closest relatives are the German Spitzes. It is also known by other names such as German Spitz, Wolfspitz, Smiling…

Another name for the Kerry Blue Terrier is the Irish Blue Terrier. This iconic dog breed is reputable for its unique skills in controlling vermin and its reputation has strong…

Named after its English hometown called The Lake District, the Lakeland Terrier is famous for its bold and interactive nature. It is recognized globally as the smallest and friendliest breed…

History of Breed The Lhasa Apso is an ancient dog breed which was first developed in Tibet from the Tibetan Terrier. This breed was highly regarded for its watchdog skills in…

History of Breed The Maltichon was developed by crossing the adored Maltese and the smart Bichon Frise. Both parent breeds originally belonged to the Bichon type of dog. The Bichon…

History of Breed The Irish setter is the youngest of the three AKC setter breeds and is believed to have descended from the English Setter. Irish hunters wanted and needed…

Often referred to as the spaniel family clown because of the curly hair that peaks between its eyes, as well as its clownish character, the Irish Water Spaniel is one…

Originally used as a war dog to drag men down from their chariots and horses, as well as for hunting purposes, the Irish Wolfhound is known to be the tallest…

Formerly known as the Deutsch Kurzhaar, the German Shorthaired Pointer is an intelligent crossbreed of intelligence and vim. These medium to large-sized dogs are popular in law enforcement, with roles…

Known initially as Drahthaar, the German Wirehaired Pointer’s resilience and versatility make it one of the most popular dog breeds in Germany. It is occasionally thought to be the Spinone…

This working breed developed in Germany in the 17th century is the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer which include Standard Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer. Discover more about our…