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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Origins Dogs' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Origins Dogs Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Origins Dogs 1. Boxer Dog, Pictures Of History - By: Mpam Id - 1097394 The history of the Boxer dog breed is an interesting one. When we say history, we do not use the word lightly. Amazingly, the breed’s recorded ancestry dates back as far as 640 B.C. Nineveh, Assyria. There are claims that the history actually dates as far as 2300 B.C.; however, we have as of yet bee... Featured ArticleThe Boxer Dog - Its Origin The boxer dog's root originates in Germany over 100 years ago. Over the years the boxer dog has been refines and turned into the breed we know of now. Today the boxer is a fun loving breed of dog. This is a brief history of the boxer breeds and their heritage. The breed of dog called the Brabanter Bullenbeisser is thought to be believed that the boxer is derived from. This breed can be traced back to Belgium. This breed was used to help in the ...
Read full story 2. The Coton De Tulear - By: Michael Russell The Coton De Tulear is a Bichon type dog which is descended from the small white dogs of Madagascar which were believed to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by a shipwreck in 1665. These small white dogs existed in Europe as early as the 1500’s according to written references of the time... 3. The Manchester Terrier (black And Tan Terrier) - By: Michael Russell For more than a hundred years the Manchester Terrier, originally called the "Black and Tan" Terrier, has remained true to type. It is a sleek and elegant looking little dog, with tan "thumb marks" over the eyes and on the cheeks and black "thumb marks" in the tan above the front feet. Be... 4. The Bernese Mountain Dog: Draft Dog Extraordinaire - By: Michael Russell The Berner as he is commonly spoken of is a dog that has recently become one of the favorite breeds in the United States because of his characteristics of moderate size, beauty, and good natured temperament. He is a member of the Working Group of the American Kennel Club. His striking good looks and... 5. The Weimaraner: A Gray Ghost - By: Michael Russell The German origin of the Weimaraner has been an important factor in the carefully controlled development of this breed. Germany has for many years been a leader in Europe as far as carefully controlling the selection of breeding stock. Breeders who are mindful of the quality of breeding ... 6. Poodle Care - By: Michael Russell The poodle is one of the most popular dog breeds kept as a pet today. They are extremely intelligent which makes them one of the most trainable breeds. Poodles also love to be around people and make extraordinary pets. The origin of the poodle is not really known. It is unclear whether it was deve... 7. The Giant Schnauzer: A Working War Dog - By: Michael Russell The Giant Schnauzer The Schnauzer, as one might expect from the name, is definitely of German origin. The German word “schnauzer” means “muzzle”. In Germany today there are three recognized Schnauzers, the Giant, the Standard, and the Miniature. Among the characteristics that the three Schnauzers ... 8. Bullmastiff Gamekeeper's Night Dog - By: Michael Russell A result of breeding, between the Bulldogs and the Mastiffs, the Bullmastiff inherited from the latter the stature and body, being at the same time fast and active like Bulldogs. Loyal, gentle, a good companion and play mate for children, he still remains and excellent guard dog. Although... 9. The Grand Bleu De Gascogne: King Of Hounds - By: Michael Russell This large and leggy hound is well known outside of France, its country of origin, even though there are few examples of the breed elsewhere except in the dog shows of Europe and Great Britain. This breed is often termed the “King of Hounds” because of its remarkable stature and great beauty. Furthe... 10. History According To A Boxer - By: Michael Russell Although the Boxer today is considered to be a family pet, its origins were most definitely that of a working dog. The breed was first seen in Germany over a century ago. It most likely came from a breed called the Brabanter Bullenbeisser which was originally from Belgium. After being taken from... 11. The St. Bernard Dog - By: Michael Russell The St. Bernard has a long history of servitude to mankind. Their origins are the Swiss valleys around the centuries old Hospice of St. Bernard, where the original dogs were used as guard dogs and companions for the community of monks living and working within the Hospice. The Hosp... 12. The Most Important Things You Need To Know Before Adopting A Cat Part 1. - By: Odett France Are you prepared to become a pet owner? Adopting a cat is a joyful event in every family. But cats bought at first glance can cause a big surprise and unfortunately sometimes a great disappointment, too. Many unwanted cats end up in the streets or animal shelters because of peoples irresponsi... 13. The Komondor Of Hungary: The "mop Dog" - By: Michael Russell When one first sees a Komondor, it is an unforgettable experience. This dog quite literally resembles a very large white floor mop. The heavy mass of hair is completely “corded” over the whole body, including the face, to the extent that one wonders how the dog can see at all. About the only recogni... 14. The Irish Water Spaniel: A Happy Hunting Dog - By: Michael Russell The Irish Water Spaniel is considered to be one of the most adept of the hunting breeds at working the water and the land. His admirers believe that in many respects the dog should be classified in the Spaniel group since they believe that the dog has no equal when it comes to it's ability to ... 15. The Schipperke: The Barge Guardian - By: Michael Russell The Schipperke is a Belgian breed, bred down from the Belgian Sheepdog. Both of these dogs descended from a very old breed called the Leauvenaar, which herded sheep in the region of Louvain. The Schipperke has the stand off coat of a northern Spitz type, however this is the only resemblance, there i... 16. The Whippet: A "coursing" Hound - By: Michael Russell There are arguments as to the origin of the Whippet. Some of the fanciers of the breed will tell you that this is an ancient breed that has been around since at least the fifth century A.D. A more common belief is that the Whippet was purposely bred down from the Greyhound when small Greyhounds were... 17. Boxer Dogs: A Courageous Breed - By: Michael Russell Boxers are a dog breed that is short-haired, medium-sized, and strong. Their large jaws are very powerful and their coat is short and smooth. Ancestors of German Bullenbeisser and the English Bulldog, Boxers were exhibited throughout Europe in the late 1800s and then the United States i... 18. The Kuvasz - By: Michael Russell The Hungarian Kuvasz has the Turkish word for “protector” as its name, and its country of origin is most likely Tibet, yet this breed was used for many centuries in Hungary as a herding dog and flock protector. Herding dogs generally are used to herd cattle or sheep from one spot to another, while f... 19. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was a breed which was developed in the early days by crossing the bulldog with the terriers of the day. This produced a dog with a tenacious bite and seemingly limitless endurance for punishment. As early as the 1500s bull baiting and bear baiting was a "sp... 20. The South Russian Sheepdog (the Ovtcharka) - By: Michael Russell The South Russian Ovtcharka is also known as the South Russian Sheepdog. It resembles the Bearded Collie not only in looks but in natural tendencies and it is likely that the two breeds may have some common genetic background. There is dispute on that matter, for some historians believe that the Sou... 21. The Sealyham Terrier: Otter Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Sealyham Terrier has as its origin the region of Sealyham, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a cross of several different terriers and hounds, among them the Bull and the Dandie Dinmont, and the Fox terriers and the Westy. Another important part of its genetic makeup is the Flandres Basset Hound. F... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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