Gordon Setter

History and origin: The Gordon Setter is a true Scottish breed, dated back to 17th century Scotland. He is the only native Scottish gun dog and was originally known as the Gordon Castle Setter due to the fact that he was bred at Gordon Castle, Banffshire. Many believe that he is a […]

Golden Retriever

History and origin: The Golden Retriever was developed in mid 19th century England. It is believed that Water Spaniel, Newfoundland, and Irish Setter bloodlines were used to arrive at the present day breed.
Description: The Golden Retriever stands approximately 22 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 55 and 80 pounds. […]

Ibizan Hound

History and origin: The Ibizan Hound was owned by the ancient pharaohs of Egypt and was drawn on rock. stone, and papyrus as early as 3000 B.C. He was a favorite among the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Romans for his ability to locate rabbits and other small game animals by sight and then […]

Going To A Backyard Breeder

In some cases, the owner of an AKC-registered female dog will breed her to a friend’s unproven registered dog of the same breed. Are puppies of such matings likely to be satisfactory canine pets for you? The answer depends on the quality of each of the parents, not the […]

Giant Schnauzer

History and origin: The Giant Schnauzer was first used in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries as a cattle and sheep drover. He was developed by crossing Standard Schnauzer, Great Dane, and Bouvier bloodlines. His all weather coat was developed to help protect him from cold, wet European weather. […]

Hungarian Vizsla

History and origin: Hungary’s national dog, the Hungarian Vizsla is a hunting dog who first appeared in Central Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries. He was used to locate and flush birds for falconers, whose trained birds of prey would then bring the hunted birds down. The Vizsla’s short […]

Harrier

History and origin: The Harrier is an ancient British breed to which the first pack was recorded in 1260. The word “Harrier” is Norman French for “hunting dogs,” and at one time all hunting dogs in Britain were known as Harriers. This breed was bred to hunt foxes and rabbits and has […]

German Wire Haired Pointer

History and origin: The German Wire haired Pointer was developed in the late 19th century in Germany. This breed retained the versatility of the German Short haired Pointer, but added the all-weather protection of a coarse, wiry coat, allowing him to deal with rougher hunting conditions and colder weather.

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German Short Haired Pointer

History and origin: First established in 18th and 19th century Germany, the German Short haired Pointer is of Spanish origin and was developed by crossing the Pointer with German foxhound types. He has a greater scenting ability than the Pointer, is less averse to water, has greater stamina, and is […]

Greyhound

History and origin: One of the most ancient breeds, this sight hound was used by the Egyptians to run down rabbits and gazelles on the open plains of northern Africa. The Greyhound is a pure bred which means he has not evolved from crossings with other types. Unfortunately, this breed is often used […]