Breed Facts: Borzoi
The Borzoi is an elegant sight hound that originated in Russia around the Middle Ages. Originally bred by crossing Arabian greyhounds with Russian hunting dogs, the Borzoi was used by the aristocracy to hunt wolves, foxes, and hares. These days, the Borzoi is more commonly seen as a companion dog than as a hunter.The breed [...]
Dog Breeds: Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terrier breeds. The ‘King of Terriers’, as it is known, stands up to 24 inches and the shoulder, and can weigh up to 65 pounds. The Airedale is an easy dog to recognize, as the breed has a pretty unique profile and a wiry coat that is [...]
Dog Breeds: Akita Inu
The Akita Inu a powerful, imposing dog that is highly-regarded in its native Japan. In fact, they are so revered that they are considered national monuments, and owning an Akita is considered good luck. The breed takes its name from the Akita Prefecture, the mountainous region where it originated. They were originally hunting dogs, used [...]
Dog Breeds From A To Z: Beagle
One of the most popular dog breeds in the US, the Beagle is an attractive, energetic dog that was originally used for hunting. These solidly built, medium-sized dog’s are renowned for their happy nature and their love of human company. The coat is short and is most commonly tri-color, although there are other variants. Lemon, [...]
All About The Breed: Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful and fearsome looking dog breed that originated in Belgium. The breed is thought to have been created by crossing Griffin type dogs with the Beauceron, to create an all-purpose working dog. Typically they were used by cattle farmers for herding, or by butchers for guarding. The name [...]
Learn About The Breed: Belgian Malinois Dog
Named for the Belgian city in which it originated, the Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized dog that stands up to 26 inches at the withers and can weigh as much as 65 pounds. In appearance it is not unlike the German Shepherd, although the Malinois is slightly smaller and less heavily-built. The Malinois is one [...]
Profile of the Basenji
The Basenji is an interesting dog breed, probably best known as the ‘bark-less’ dog of Central Africa. But there are a lot of other things that make this one of the most unique dog breeds. Originally employed as a hunter and retriever by Central African tribes, the Basenji is an ancient breed with a recorded [...]