The Shar Pei is breed of dog noted for its loose skin and wrinkles. Once considered one of the rarest dog breeds, the Chinese shar-pei has enjoyed great popularity beginning in the late 20th century, and its numbers have grown significantly. These very intelligent dogs are known for being independent, aloof and guarded with strangers. … Read more
The Vizsla is a breed of sporting dog whose ancestors were probably brought to Hungary by the Magyars more than 1,000 years ago. Developed on the open plains of Hungary, it was bred to be a swift and cautious hunter, wary of alerting its quarry. Its name means “searcher” or “tracker” in Hungarian. The Vizsla … Read more
The English Setter is a medium-size breed of dog. It has served as a gun dog in England for more than 400 years and has been bred in its present form since about 1825. It is part of the setter group, which includes the Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters. … Read more
The Whippet is a dog breed of medium size. It is quite similar to the greyhound, though smaller in size. Typically, it can run as fast as 55 kilometers (35 miles) per hour, making it the fastest dog breed of its size. The name “Whippet” is derived from an early-17th-century word, now obsolete, meaning “to … Read more
The Weimaraner is a large dog that was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. It possesses traits such as speed, stamina, great sense of smell, great eyes, courage, and intelligence. The breed is characterized by an alert, well-balanced stance and is valued as an aggressive hunter, good companion, and watchdog. The average … Read more
The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a breed of dog from Scotland. It is a small, energetic dog with a lively and lovable personality. The Westie is very loyal and smart but also possesses an independent spirit. Both active and cuddly, the Westie is versatile and adaptable, making the breed … Read more
The Tibetan mastiff is a medium to large size Tibetan dog breed. The name “Tibetan mastiff” is a misnomer, as the breed is not a true mastiff. The term “mastiff” was assigned by the Europeans who first came to Tibet because that name was used to refer to nearly all large dog breeds in the … Read more
The Belgian Shepherd is a breed of medium-sized herding dog from Belgium. It is also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or the Chien de Berger Belge. The Belgian Shepherd is a diligent, loyal, and highly intelligent dog breed. The intense and hard-working Belgian Shepherd is extremely well-suited to become a working dog, especially in police … Read more
The Scottish Terrier popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. This breed’s name on Scottish Gaelic is Abhag Albannach and is also known as the Aberdeen Terrier. Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that … Read more