American English Coonhound
The American English Coonhound was originally bred by early American frontiersmen as a versatile hunting…
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bulls were developed in 19th-century England and Ireland, where they were originally used in…
American Staffordshire Terrier
AmStaffs originated in 19th-century England when Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers to create strong, athletic…
Basenji
Basenjis were originally bred in Central Africa as versatile hunting dogs and were valued by…
Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers were originally bred for pit fighting and ratting in the 19th century before…
Boxer
Boxers were originally bred in Germany in the late 19th century as strong and versatile…
Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.
Chihuahua
Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and…
Dobermann
Dobermans were originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s as intelligent, fast, and fearless…
French Bulldog
French Bulldogs were bred in England but became famous in France during the Industrial Revolution.
Great Dane
Originally bred to hunt large animals like wild boars, Great Danes were valued for their…
Greyhound
Greyhounds’ hunting ability dates back thousands of years, and they were highly valued by ancient…
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.
Ibizan Hound
Ibizan Hounds were originally bred on Ibiza and the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and…
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large…
Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a…
Mastiff
The Mastiff was originally bred to perform demanding jobs that required strength, courage, and loyalty.
Shar Pei
Shar Peis were originally bred in ancient China as hardworking farm dogs that helped with…
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffy was developed by crossing bulldogs with different terriers, creating a strong and energetic…
Whippet
Whippets were originally bred in northern England during the 18th and 19th centuries for both…
