The German Longhaired Pointer is a versatile gun dog able to work both in water and on land. They will retrieve both furred and feathered game, and are also skilled at blood-tracking. As this breed has been strictly bred with…
The Bolognese is a rare breed companion dog of the Bichon family. Owned by European nobility in their heyday, they then suffered a decline in popularity as the aristocracy began to wane. The breed had to be saved from extinction…
The Karelian Bear Dog, like most spitz breeds, has an independent temperament. This said, he is very faithful to his owner and brave in the face of danger. Originally bred to eagerly hunt bear and other large game (as obvious…
The Kromfohrlander is a rare breed, originally bred to be a loyal companion and nothing else. In Germany, breed experts evaluate all potential breeding dogs in order to give the “ok” that the dog can be bred. Because there are…
The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is used as a working gun dog in his home country of Slovakia. While he may look like his cousin the Weimaraner in terms of color and shape, his harsh wirehaired coat sets him apart. The…
The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is not the same breed as the Australian Cattle Dog, although he may look very similar. The stumpy tail (which is natural and not docked) is the easiest way to tell him apart from…
The American Leopard Hound is one of the oldest treeing breeds in the United States, although he is still considered rare both in this country and in others. This is an active breed with a strong hunting instinct and an…
The Broholmer is a molosser (Mastiff-type) breed from Denmark, originally bred to guard estates and cattle, as well as doing a bit of herding duty when needed. Devoted to his owner and friendly to those he meets, this giant breed…
The Drentsche Patrijshond (also known as the Dutch Partridge Dog) is one of the rarest pointing breeds in North America but known for being an excellent family dog, farm dog and hunting dog. This Dutch pointer does everything with enthusiasm…
The Portuguese Pointer is a lively and enthusiastic hunting dog with a loving personality and can make a great companion in the right home. This ancient breed originated on the Iberian Peninsula and was originally only owned by royals. His…