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Mixed breed dogs, affectionately known as mutts, less affectionately as mongrels or curs, come in all shapes, sizes colors and coat lengths. As the name makes clear, the pedigrees of these dogs are unknown; they are the natural result of what happens when dogs breed with little or no human intervention. Puppies from the same…
Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is believed to have come from Portuguese where the dogs were known as avid water dogs. They helped fisherman by navigating the fish into their nets, help with gear in the water and even deliver messages. Portuguese Water Dog A descendant of the poodle, that was also bred to be a…
Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier was born in County Kerry, Ireland. Similar to other terriers, the Kerry Blue was a working dog designated for hunting game, killing rats, guarding the livestock and protecting his home. The Kerry Blue was also used to help herd both cattle and sheep. In the early 1900s, a gentleman from Ireland,…
Dog Breeds
If you just brought a puppy home or already have a dog, you know how much fun they can be and how much trouble they can get into! It’s very common for a dog to injure his paw or swallow something toxic because dogs like to put anything and everything in their mouths. Especially puppies….
Komondor
The Komondor dates back to the late 16th century or that is when they have the first records of the breed. They were known for guarding different livestock herds in Hungary. However, they are thought to be an ancestor of the Russian Owtcharka which is a different breed of sheepdog. They are great guard dogs…
Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is an older breed that has been around since the middle ages. The breed was originally found to be from Turkey and Greece and was not only a companion to its owners but a hunter of small animals. The Italian Greyhound then found its way to the southern portion of Europe where…
Fox Terrier
Fox Terriers are a breed with much history as they’ve been around since the 18th century. This breed has won more awards at the annual Westminster Kennel Club show than any other breed type. Fox Terriers were first bred in England to help with fox hunting and were used to entice foxes to run out…
Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a very popular, sweet and adorable dog breed. They have cute, little compact bodies with fluffy white fur and are sometimes thought of as poodles. Bichons are related to many other small breeds such as the Bolognese and the Havanese. Bichons are thought to have originated in the Mediterranean. Some believe…
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is thought to have shared some common ancestry with the Kerry Blue Terrier and The Irish Terrier since much of their history hasn’t been recorded. In Ireland, the Terrier was more of a hunting dog that would also help protect farmers against intruders both humans and animals. The first ones…