Breed Profiles

In the 1920s and 1930s, dog breeders in Japan created the Japanese Spitz by crossbreeding other different Spitz breeds. However, it is believed that the small breed evolved from the Peat Dog [...]

History Borzoi originated in Russia and were used for coursing wolves since the early 17th century. Because of their gentle temperaments and exotic appearances, the Borzoi was associated with the ruling class [...]

A bundle of wrinkles, the Shar-pei has origins from over 2000 years ago in southern China. Shar-Pei literally means 'sand-skin', referring to the unque rough, sand paper like coat found only in [...]

Often known as the "Dutch Barge Dog", the keeshond served for countless years as a guard and companion to the riverboat captains who plied their craft up and down the canals of [...]

Fondly referred to as the 'Foxie', this little power packet of a dog was originally favoured for use in the sport of fox hunting. The Foxie was charged with chasing foxes from [...]