Africanis
The Africanis developed naturally through survival and adaptation, making them hardworking and dependable companions.
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Blue or Red Heelers, were originally bred to herd…
Beagle
Beagles were originally bred in England as scent hounds to hunt rabbits while moving at…
Belgian Malinois
Originally bred in the late 1800s, Belgian Malinois are among the top breeds for police,…
Bluetick Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhounds were originally bred in the United States to track and hunt nocturnal game,…
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…
Bull Terrier
In the 1800s, Bull Terriers were originally bred for cruel blood sports like bull and…
Dachshund
Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small animals that lived…
Dalmatian
Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs that were used for herding, guarding, retrieving, and controlling vermin.
Dutch Shepherd
Dutch Shepherds were developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century as hardworking, all-purpose farm…
Fox Terrier
Fox Terriers were originally bred in 18th-century England to assist with fox hunting and to…
German Shepherd
German Shepherds are often used as police and military dogs because they are loyal, brave,…
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers were first bred in 19th-century Germany to be versatile all-round hunting dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointers were developed in the late 19th century, after the German Shorthaired Pointer.
Irish Terrier
Irish Terriers were originally bred in Ireland as all-purpose farm dogs, valued for their courage,…
Italian Cane Corso
The Italian Cane Corso was originally developed in Italy as a hardworking farm dog that…
Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell Terrier was originally bred as a hunting dog, especially for fox hunting…
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever, often called a Labrador or simply a Lab, was first bred in…
Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiffs were originally bred in Southern Italy as powerful and versatile guard dogs.
Pug
Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy…
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred in Southern Africa in the late 1800s to track…
Rottweiler
Originally bred by the Romans, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled carts, guard camps, and protect travelling…
Saluki
Salukis were originally bred by nomadic tribes and Middle Eastern royalty to hunt fast-moving prey…
Schipperke
The Schipperke was originally bred in Belgium as a versatile working dog, particularly on canal…
Weimaraner
Weimaraners were bred in Germany as skilled hunting dogs known for their speed, courage, and…
White Swiss Shepherd
White Swiss Shepherds were developed in Switzerland during the 1970s using white-coated purebred German Shepherds.
