
Airedale Terrier
Airedale Terriers were originally developed in England, as hardworking farm dogs and skilled hunters.

Airedale Terriers were originally developed in England, as hardworking farm dogs and skilled hunters.

Basenjis were originally bred in Central Africa as versatile hunting dogs and were valued by tribes in the Congo Basin.

Despite their soft, lamb-like appearance, the Bedlington Terrier was originally bred as a tough working dog.

Irish Terriers were originally bred in Ireland as all-purpose farm dogs, valued for their courage, energy and versatility

Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a companion and skilled hunter.

Originally bred as versatile farm dogs in Ireland, Kerry Blue Terriers were valued for their ability to perform a range of jobs.

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, helping hunters retrieve ducks and other waterfowl.

Standard Poodles retrieved waterfowl, and their distinctive “poodle clip” helped them swim while keeping them warm.

Salukis were originally bred by nomadic tribes and Middle Eastern royalty to hunt fast-moving prey using their eyesight.

Shih Tzus were originally bred to be loving companions and bring good fortune for royalty and monks in ancient China.

Yorkies were originally bred in the 1800s to hunt and kill rats in mills and mines in Yorkshire and Lancashire, England.