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The Leonberger is a giant breed of German origin. They are friendly, gentle, and playful. Although they are in the working breed group, they were originally bred as a companion breed fit for a king. The breed was the brainchild of Heinrich Essig of Leonberg, Germany. Using Saint Bernards and Newfoundlands, among other large working … Read more
The Cairn Terrier is a big dog in a tiny package. The Cairn Terrier can be virtually tireless. They were originally bred to hunt rodents and foxes. Cairn Terriers can run all day and keep coming back for more. They are highly intelligent and great problem solvers. There is no fooling a Cairn Terrier. They … Read more
The Standard Schnauzer has been used as an all purpose utility dog. German farmers and land owners has used them as ratters, hunting dogs, watch dogs and for herding. They are a true working breed. Standard Schnauzers are smart. Many fans of the breed claim they have a human brain they think so much. This … Read more
The Belgian Sheepdog or Shepherd is the only breed in the world that comes in 4 varieties. They are; Belgian Shepherd Groenendael – have a long straight black coat. Belgian Malinois – have a short coat of red, fawn or grey. Belgian Tervuren – are long-haired fawn, red or grey Belgian Laekenois – are rough-coated … Read more
The Newfoundland often referred to as a Newfie, are the true gentle giants of the dog world. They are known to be docile, have huge loving hearts, and even bigger personalities. Newfoundlands were originally bred and used as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland. They are known for their intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and … Read more
Rat Terriers, as the name suggest are a ratting dog. From around 1910 they were used across America on farms to control the rodent and rabbit population. They were often interbred with other types of terriers and breeds to improve their speed, size, and hunting skills. Breeds that were put in to the mix included … Read more
Lurchers are a sighthound such as a Greyhound, Saluki, Whippet, or Wolfhound crossed with a working breed, usually a collie or terrier. However, two sighthounds such as a Saluki crossed with a Greyhound is also classed as a Lurcher. They are calm, gentle, affectionate, and loyal and make an ideal family or companion dog. Lurchers … Read more