Airedale Terrier
Airedale Terriers were originally developed in England, as hardworking farm dogs and skilled hunters.
Akita Inu
Akitas Inus were originally bred in the rugged mountains of northern Japan as powerful hunting…
American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs to hunt game birds, especially woodcocks.
American Staffordshire Terrier
AmStaffs originated in 19th-century England when Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers to create strong, athletic…
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally developed in Switzerland as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.
Boerboel
Boerboels are highly protective, and were originally bred in South Africa to guard homes and…
Borzoi
Originally known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi was developed by Russian aristocrats to hunt…
Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers were originally bred for pit fighting and ratting in the 19th century before…
Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred in medieval Wales as a hardworking, all-purpose farm…
Chihuahua
Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and…
Chow Chow
Originating from Northern China, the Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds, with…
Dachshund
Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small animals that lived…
Great Dane
Originally bred to hunt large animals like wild boars, Great Danes were valued for their…
Griffon Bruxellois
The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and…
Irish Terrier
Irish Terriers were originally bred in Ireland as all-purpose farm dogs, valued for their courage,…
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large…
Italian Cane Corso
The Italian Cane Corso was originally developed in Italy as a hardworking farm dog that…
Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a…
Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso originated in the palaces of Tibet, where it served as both a…
Maltese
The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for…
Mastiff
The Mastiff was originally bred to perform demanding jobs that required strength, courage, and loyalty.
Newfoundland
Newfoundlands were originally bred as hardworking companions for fishermen in the cold waters of the…
Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage…
Pekingese
For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal…
Pomeranian
Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as…
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, also known as Great Pyrenees, were originally bred to guard livestock in…
Rottweiler
Originally bred by the Romans, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled carts, guard camps, and protect travelling…
Rough Collie
Rough Collies were originally bred to herd and protect sheep across the rugged landscapes of…
Schipperke
The Schipperke was originally bred in Belgium as a versatile working dog, particularly on canal…
Schnauzer
Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany as versatile farm dogs that helped hunt small animals…
Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terriers are brave, skilled hunters and were originally bred to hunt and control vermin…
Shar Pei
Shar Peis were originally bred in ancient China as hardworking farm dogs that helped with…
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus were originally bred in the mountainous regions of central Japan to hunt small…
St. Bernard
St. Bernards were originally bred in the Western Alps, where they helped guard the property…
