Historians say that Asian breeds date back 11,000 years, whereas European breeds’ history is only 200 years old. Asia, the world’s largest and most populated continent, is a continent of antiquity. Researchers actually discovered evidence that indicates that the domestication of dogs may have been in Asia around 33,000 years ago, before they migrated to […]
Herding dog breeds are a special type of dog. Not only do they historically date back hundreds of years as protective watchers over livestock, they’re also amazing family pets. They’ve been serving in these roles seamlessly, in all types of climates, with all types of animals, from chickens and other poultry to sheep, cows, and […]
Picture this. It’s 6 a.m., and something is staring at you from the foot of your bed. It weighs about as much as a bag of flour. It has the attitude of a bouncer. And it has decided that breakfast is now. Welcome to life with a tiny dog. These breeds never grow into big […]
Shepherd dogs, commonly referred to as sheepdogs, are a type of working dog traditionally used for herding and guarding sheep. These dogs have a natural instinct for controlling the movement of sheep, often using their gaze, body position, and sometimes barking to direct the flock. While there are a number of dog breeds classified as […]
A Brief History of K9 Dogs Military dogs trace back to 479 BC in Greece, and police dogs began serving in law enforcement in the Middle Ages. The modern police dog got its start in law enforcement in Belgium when the mayor decided to hire dogs because the law enforcement agency couldn’t afford to pay human officers. In […]
Although Boxers are all the same breed, different types of Boxer pups exist. How Are Boxers Classified? Three countries breed them; so there are German Boxers, United Kingdom (UK) Boxers, and American Boxers. They can be fawn, brindle, or white. There are slight differences between those three types of Boxers. Also, some Boxer breeders crossed […]
Small dogs may not take up much space, but many have a big personality when it comes to protecting their homes. From alert barking to keeping a close eye on unfamiliar visitors, these little companions can make their presence known whenever something seems out of the ordinary. Their sharp awareness and strong attachment to their […]
Name a spaniel breed of dog… Did you say the cocker spaniel? You’d be correct, but could you name any other spaniel breeds? There are many. The American Kennel Club lists 15, to be exact. These Sporting-classified dogs have their job requirements down pat. Their intelligence is off the charts, and they’ve been the co-workers […]
Research published by Nature indicates that the earliest dogs might have been domesticated 20,000 – 40,000 years ago. Fossil evidence shows that canines were domesticated approximately 14,000 years ago and are descendants of the gray wolf. Different researchers have declared a few different old breeds of dogs the oldest. Archeological digs produce new information from […]
If you saw a Belgian Malinois, you’d probably mistake it for a German shepherd, I know I initially would. But although the two look very similar, so similar in fact, that you’d think they’d be related, they’re actually two very different breeds with absolutely no relation to one another. Belgian Malinois are often called Mals […]