Dog Breeds

Kangal Dog

Introduction Kangal Dog, also known as Turkish Kangal Dog, Sivas Kangal Dog or Karabash is an ancient flock guarding dog. This Turkish breed is named after the Kangal District of Sivas Province in central Turkey which is considered to be its native region. The breed is quite popular in its native country and is also [...]

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Caravan Hound

Introduction Caravan Hound is an ancient breed that originated in India. The breed is also known as Mudhol Hound, Maratha Hound, Pashmi Hound, Pisuri Hound, Karwani etc. Feathered variety is often referred to as “Pashmi”. In earlier times, Srimanth Raja Malojirao Ghorpade, a former ruler of Mudhol (small town in Bijapur district, Karnataka) had gifted [...]

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American Cocker Spaniel

Introduction American Cocker Spaniel is a small sporting dog that is extremely popular. The breed is simply known as Cocker Spaniel in the United States. It evolved from English Cocker Spaniel breed that was brought to the US in late 1800s. This is one of the most popular spaniel dog breeds in the world. These [...]

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Segugio Italiano

Introduction Segugio Italiano is an old Italian dog breed. These scenthounds resemble dogs found in artwork from Italian Renaissance. Although not much is known about the history of these dogs, it is believed that in earlier times, they were primarily used for hunting wild boars, hares and other large games. However, later, when popularity of [...]

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Tornjak

Introduction Tornjak is a large-sized livestock guardian dog with stable personality. The name Tornjak has been derived from the term Tor meaning enclosure for sheep and cattle. The breed originated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. It was initially called Kanis Montanus meaning Mountain Dog but the local people preferred to call it Tornjak. The [...]

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Biewer

Introduction Biewer (pronounced Bee-vair) is a beautiful toy terrier that is considered rare outside its native country Germany. The breed was originally created in 1984 from breeding of two Yorkshire Terriers which produced a piebald Yorkie in the litter due to recessive piebald gene. Its owners Werner and Gertrude named the puppy Scneeflocken von Friedheck. [...]

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Chinese Chongqing Dog

Introduction Chinese Chongqing Dog is a rare ancient breed that originated in Chongqing city of China around 200 A.D. since Han Dynasty of Ancient China. The breed is rare even in its native region, that is, China. Although these dogs were once the favorite of old nobles and royals, they came on the verge of [...]

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American Foxhound

Introduction American Foxhound is a loving, loyal, easy going but independent medium to large sized scent hound. These handsome looking agile hunters were originally bred for fox hunting. Rumor has it that during the 17th century, these dogs were used to hunt down Indians. History of this breed can be traced back to 1650 when [...]

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Small Munsterlander

Introduction Small Munsterlander is an all-purpose gun dog that was originally bred in Germany, primarily for bird and small game hunting. The breed has strong resemblance with spaniels and setters.

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Moscow Watchdog

Introduction Moscow Watchdog, also known as Moskovskaya Storodzevay Sobaka in Russian, is a massive dog with gentle personality. As the name suggests, the dog is considered to a vigilant and reliable watchdog.

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Hairless Khala

Introduction Hairless Khala, also known as Pila is a loving companion dog that comes in two sizes, that is, Medio and Grande. This is a primitive breed that is native to Latin America.

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