Poodle History Most historians agree that the Poodle originated in Germany as a duck hunter dog in the 15th century. A breed often referred to as the Caniche, meaning “duck dog”, these canines later evolved into its own distinct breed in France. From here, the...
Chihuahua History When it comes to the history of Chihuahuas prior to the 1800s, there’s several discrepancies and theories as to where this breed exactly originated from. During the 1800’s, the origins of these small dogs are traced back to the large state of...
The Golden Retriever History of the Golden Retriever According to records, the Golden Retriever was first bred around 1890 in Inverness-Shire, Scotland by Dudley Marjoribanks – Lord Tweedmouth. Who could have known that crossing the Flat-Coated Retriever with...
History of the English Bulldog The English Bulldog had its origin in the British Isles and was a descendant of the Asiatic mastiff. The name “bull-dog” was originally provided because of the breed’s use in bull baiting. Back then, Bulldogs were...
History The Greyhound dog is one of the most ancient breeds known to man. It originated in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Carvings of the Greyhound were found in the Egyptian tomb of Amten as far back as 2900 B.C. During the Dark Ages, Greyhounds found their...
