The ancestors of the Shetland Sheepdogs came from Scotland where they were used for herding during the 1800s. These were small dogs that were approximately 20 inches high. It is believed that other dogs such as the early collie, the Iceland dog and the black and the tan version of the King Charles spaniel were [...]
Saluki Dog Breed Profile
Out of all the known breed of dogs, the Saluki dog breed is considered the most ancient. Evidence dating back thousands of years B.C. depicts them in art work on Egyptian tombs. In ancient times Arab nomads from Seleucia used these dogs to hunt animals such as, fox, gazelles and rabbits, in the desert. These [...]
Rottweiler Dog Breed Profile
Rottweiler dogs are one of the most popular types of dogs used as watchdogs and family protectors. Because of their large size they can look quite intimidating. Their origin dates back to the Romans when they were used as drover dogs. They herded large stocks of cattle into many different countries, covering great distances. Rottweiler [...]
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Profile
The Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs belong to the hound group breed of dogs. They are the right dogs for those who love hound dogs and appreciate their hunting abilities. The Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs make very friendly companions and are very good protectors too. These dogs are one of the best types of dogs to be around [...]
Redbone Coonhound Dog Breed Profile
Both the Coonhound Dogs and the Redbone Coonhound Dogs are ancestors of the Foxhound dogs. Scottish immigrants were the ones who brought the Red Foxhound Dogs to America in the latter part of the 1700s. It is believed that the Red Foxhound Dogs were used to breed the Redbone Coonhound Dogs. In the 1840s, a [...]
