The Hungarian Greyhound is also known as the Magyar Agar. This large sighthound has been used for coursing game as well as racing and he excels at long distance running over uneven terrain. Don’t let his delicate appearance fool you…
The Burgos Pointer, while relatively unknown himself, is in the background of countless other pointing breeds – including several popular ones. Also known as the Spanish Pointer (not to be confused with the Old Spanish Pointer), today he is primarily…
The Spanish Greyhound, also known as the Galgo Espanol, is actually an ancestor of the English Greyhound (AKA the Greyhound that we all know and love). This explains the close similarity in appearance. Spanish Greyhounds were developed back in the…
The Cesky Fousek, hailing from the Czeck Republic, is a superb gun dog and equally exceptional companion. Becoming an owner of this rare breed will, however, require patience and commitment as puppies aren’t abundant. Most Ceskys are bought by serious…
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is an ancient breed, and certainly one of Canada’s oldest purebred dogs. This is a happy and enthusiastic breed which loves to work, play and explore – doing it all with plenty of vigor and hardiness.…
The Braque Francais Gascogne is the second type of Braque Francais (the first already discussed in a previous blog) – differentiated mostly by size and overall bulk from his cousin. This is the larger of the two breeds. An old…
The Podenco Canario is a dog with an Egyptian background, developed in the Canary Islands. Classified by many as a sighthound, technically this breed hunts by sight, sound and scent. FCI instead classifies the breed as a primitive hunting dog.…
The Picardy Spaniel was created by combining French Spaniels with setters, particularly English and Gordon. The first club for the breed (alongside with the breed’s cousin, the Blue Picardy) was formed in 1921. Still rare in most of the world…
The Silken Windhound is a lively, yet gentle and affectionate sighthound. Silkens were created in the United States in the 80’s in order to fulfill a”gap” that didn’t otherwise exist – a mid-sized sighthound with a soft and flowing coat.…
The Old Danish Pointing Dog is a versatile gun dog, specializing in pointing. This breed came from mixing various “farm dogs” with dogs brought to the area by gypsies. It is likely that Bloodhound ancestry contributed. Medium in height but…