The Chinese Shar-Pei is one of the most ancient dog breeds in the world. DNA research has shown that the Shar-Pei is one of the 14 oldest breeds – one of the breeds first domesticated by humans from wolves. The breed is thought to have originated in

The Field Spaniel is probably one of the spaniel breeds you have never seen or heard about unless you happen to catch a fleeting glimpse of one at a dog show. Very few Field Spaniels are bred or registered today. However, this isn’t the first time in

The Canaan Dog is known as a “natural dog” and has its roots in the pariah dogs of the ancient Middle East. These dogs have existed in the Land of Canaan, with little human influence, for thousands of years. The physical appearance of the

If you’ve never heard of the Azawakh, don’t feel bad. As a formal breed, the Azawakh only dates back to the 1970s. They are still very rare in North America and Europe today. The breed is currently in the AKC’s Miscellaneous class where breeds are pl

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The Bearded Collie, or “Beardie” as they are affectionately known, is one of the many sheep herding breeds that originated in the northern part of the Great Britain – mostly in Scotland and northern England, but also, to some extent, in Wales. Collie

Australian Cattle Dogs were developed to do just what their name sounds like. They are from Australia and they were bred to herd or “drive” cattle – big herds of cattle often over vast spaces and rough terrain. These are tough, high energy dogs that

The Ultimate American Water Spaniel Food Buyer’s Guide The American Water Spaniel is another member of the large Spaniel family of dogs. Unlike most members of this old family of dogs, however, the American Water Spaniel is distinguished by being of

The national dog of Japan, the Akita is large, powerful, dignified, and deeply loyal. Most of the world recognizes two separate Akita breeds: the Japanese Akita, also called the Akita Ken or Akita Inu (“inu” meaning “dog” in Japanese); and the Americ

Kuvasz Food Buyer’s Guide Originally hailing from Hungary, the Kuvasz is an ancient livestock guarding breed. Historically they have also been used as royal guard dogs. Today, the Kuvasz is increasingly kept as a companion. Intelligent, intense