The Pachon Navarro
The Pachon Navarro is a Spanish pointing breed, and is believed to be one of the oldest pointers of the Iberian peninsula. It’s possible this breed has been around since the Middle Ages! Since then, they are reported to have…
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The Rajapalayam
The Rajapalayam hails from India, where he once was a dog of royalty before later being faced with extinction. Luckily, with the help of the Kennel Club of India’s “Save the Rajapalayam Project”, he has been slowly growing in numbers…
The Maltese Hunting Dog
The Maltese Hunting Dog is a flushing/retrieving hunter extraordinaire despite the fact that most people have never heard of the breed. Known in his home country of Malta as Kelb tal-kaċċa ta’ Malta, he has been known since at least…
The Prague Ratter
The Prague Ratter (AKA the Pražský Krysarík) is a tiny rare breed with a delightfully friendly demeanor. His temperament has been referred to as noble – fitting for a breed often kept by royalty and even given as gifts by…
The Kintamani-Bali Dog
The Kintamani-Bali Dog originated in Indonesia as a household pet, and is the national breed of the country. While his genealogical history remains unknown, some believe that the Chow Chow is in this spitz’ background, as well as Balinese feral…
The Russian Spaniel
The Russian Spaniel is a small gun dog which is popular in his own country of Russia but virtually unheard of everywhere else. The breed was mostly developed from English Cockers and English Springers, and the first standard was published…
The Greenland Dog
The Greenland Dog is said to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. Hailing from the Arctic regions, and the only (surviving) dog from Greenland, this spitz breed is lesser known than similar sled dogs but well favored…
The Podenco Andaluz
The Podenco Andaluz is a warren hound AKA a pondenco, which roughly translates to a Mediterranean rabbit hunting breed. Also known as the Andalusian Hound, this is one of several podenco breeds developed in Spain. An ancient breed, he is…
The Russian Salon Dog
The Russian Salon Dog was created in 1996 by Yulia Lakatosh. Originating in Russia, various long haired toy breeds were used in the breed’s development. The Russian Kennel Federation recognized them in 2013. This is a spirited little dog with…
The Pashmi
The Pashmi is an ancient Indian breed which is closely related to the Saluki and the Tazi. The name roughly translates to “furry” or “soft”, referring to the feathers on his ears, tails and back of legs. While some say…