The Bedlington terrier originated in the village of Bedlington, Northumberland. It was bred to be a companion for miners and was originally known as Rodbury Terriers, Rothbury Terriers, or Lambs because Lord Rothbury liked them so much. The breed used to be known as “gypsy dogs” because they were used by gypsies and they were originally bred for………..
The Tosu Inu is a Japanese breed of dog. It originated in the early Meiji period (1868–1912) from the native Shikoku-Inu, The Tosa Inu is a very rare breed of dog that originated in Japan. The first Tosa Inu was bred in the second half of the 19th century……..
The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, is a breed of dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The breed was originally known as the “Shetland Collie” but was renamed because this name caused controversy amongst other collie enthusiasts….
The English Coonhound is a breed of coonhound that originated in the Southern United States. It descends from foxhounds brought over by settlers during the 17th and 18th centuries, along with other breeds. The breed was recognized as the English Fox and Coonhound in 1905, renamed to just English Coonhound in 1966…..
In the 1800s, a dog known as the Old English Sheepdog was first called the “Shepherd’s Dog.” In 1873, it was exhibited for the first time at a show in Birmingham, England. At that point, there were only three entries and judges felt that the quality of these dogs was so poor that they offered only second place…..
The Irish wolfhound is an ancient breed. It was first mentioned in 391 AD when it was used as a gladiator and courser in Rome, where it gained its reputation for bravery. The breed became popular with Irish chieftains who used them to hunt wolves and elk. They are still known by the name Cu Faoil, which means brave hound…..
The Bloodhound is a scent hound that was bred originally to hunt deer, boar, and people. It was believed to have been brought from Belgium by monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert. Believed to descend from hounds kept there since medieval times, it has been called le Chien de Saint-Hubert in French…..
The Australian Terrier was developed in Australia during the 19th century by crossing several types of terriers. These dogs were brought to Australia to kill rodents. The Australian Terrier has ancestors in common with all of these breeds………
The Dandie dinmont breed is descended from dogs used in the Scottish/English border country during the 1600s. The dogs were originally bred for hunting otters and badgers, but their origin remains unknown. The first documented reference to these dogs was in 1760 when……..