The Petit Gascon-Saintongeois was bred down from the Grand Gascon-Saintongeois by means of the Airegeois and other medium-sized dogs of the region. He was used as a multi-purpose pack hunter who was adept at hunting all sizes of game although…
The Chukotka Sled Dog is an aboriginal spitz breed created in Russia by the Chukchi people. This breed was on the verge of extinction around the Soviet era, however was preserved and therefore still exists today. They are said to…
The Griffon Nivernais was originally used by farmers in central France to control the wild boar and wolf populations from encroaching onto their properties. This wirehaired scenthound is a specialist when it comes to hunting the wild boar, and has…
The Majorca Ratter, also known as the Ca Rater Mallorquí, is a relative of the similarly appearing Ratenero Valenciano. This terrier has been overseen by its breed club in Spain since 1990. It is an extremely rare breed not yet…
While the Northern Inuit Dog is a very rare breed, it’s possible you have seen one on TV if you watched Game of Thrones! Members of the breed played the Direwolves in the series (although the size was enhanced through…
The Beagle Harrier was developed in 19th century France. It is speculated (although not fully known) that this breed came about by a mixture of both the Beagle and the Harrier – but make no mistake, this is a breed…
The Tenterfield Terrier was developed in Australia but his ancestors originated in England. Ancestors included the now extinct Old English White Terrier as well as Fox Terriers and Fox Terrier-type dogs. These little dogs were created with the purpose of…
The history of the Hallefors Elkhound goes back to a litter sired by an elk-hunting mixed breed and out of a Russian sled dog. Born in Hallefors, Sweden in the 1930’s, both parents had well-known hunting backgrounds. At least one…
The Polish Hound is a large scenthound breed with an excellent sense of smell and the ability to hunt in harsh environments. Developed in the middle ages by crossing Bloodhounds with local Polish breeds, at one point they were even…
The Indian Spitz – while virtually unheard of in America – became one of India’s most popular breeds because of the country’s strict importation laws in the 1980’s and 90’s which made importing dogs into the country difficult. Citizens turned…