Breed Profiles

One of the most beautiful of all breeds, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog was originally bred to guard the flocks from wolves and bears, and to protect the shepherd. They were also a [...]

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 [...]

The history of the Shih Tzu is a little mysterious but DNA analysis confirms that the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed are one of the most ancient dog breeds. It is [...]

This game, hardy little Terrier takes its name from the Rev. John (Jack) Russell, a fox-hunting Parson. He was obsessed with the development of an ideal terrier which could flush the fox [...]

The Deerhound was once known as the Royal Dog of Scotland when there was a time when no person below the rank of Earl was permitted by law to own a Deerhound. [...]