Cavalier King Charles Spaniel A dog favoured by aristocrats, the breed first dubbed the King Charles Spaniel was once the favourite breed of King Charles II of England. When oriental breeds came into fashion, the King Charles Spaniel seemed non-existent. The breed was recreated in 1945 and named the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel after a wealthy American came to England in … [Read more...] about Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breed
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Bichon Frisé Dog Breed
Bichon Frisé Originating in Spain, the Bichon Frisé's cheerful disposition gained him popularity among the aristocracy until fashions in pampered lapdogs changed. The Bichon continued to flourish as a dog of the streets and a pet of the common people. The Bichon Frisé can trace its origins back to its Poodle ancestry. Although often mistaken for a Maltese, the Bichon is … [Read more...] about Bichon Frisé Dog Breed
Basset Hound Dog Breed
Basset Hound The Basset Hound originated in France where its name means “low set.” Historians believe the breed may have descended from the now-extinct St. Hubert Hound. Basset Hounds work in packs to trail hare and deer where their low, sturdy frame is well suited for moving through dense cover. Basset Hounds are famous for their sense of smell, only second to that of the … [Read more...] about Basset Hound Dog Breed
Australian Shepherd Dog Breed
Australian Shepherd Though the name suggests something different, the Australian Shepherd is believed to have had its beginnings in Spain and Andorra, where it worked with Basque shepherds. Basque shepherds then moved to Australia and brought their dogs along. Later, when Australian sheep were imported into the Western United States, the dogs, renamed Australian Shepherds, … [Read more...] about Australian Shepherd Dog Breed
American Bulldog Dog Breed
American Bulldog American Bulldogs were originally used as utilitarian workers with little pedigree employed by working class families in the American South. They were preserved from extinction and standardized through the efforts of two men, John D. Johnson and Allan Scott, who devoted themselves to this work after World War II. American Bulldogs are much more active, … [Read more...] about American Bulldog Dog Breed