The Thai Ridgeback is a fairly self-sufficient dog who doesn’t necessarily need (or give) tons of outward affection, however he is ultimately very faithful and quietly affectionate. This nimble and quick, mid-sized dog is a fantastic hunter as well as…
The multi-talented German Spaniel (also known as the Deutscher Wachtelhund or German Quail Dog) is serious and strong-minded when it comes to hunting, but friendly and social when he’s just hanging out. This medium-sized breed has one of the best…
The Mountain Cur is a hunting and treeing hound primarily, although he was often tasked with other jobs as well in the “pioneering days” – which he would do with a determined and hardworking attitude. Brought to American from Europe…
The Portuguese Sheepdog (like most herding breeds) is energetic and agile. Bred to herd and guard flocks of animals while making sure nobody wanders away or gets hurt, he takes his job very seriously. He is built tough and rugged…
The Spanish Mastiff is huge (weighing in between 140 and 200 pounds), yet caring and loving with his owners. He is very aware of his own size and therefore self-assured and even courageous in new situations (when properly socialized). Originally…
The Black Forest Hound (also known as the Slovensky Kopov or the Slovakian Hound) is a hunting dog through and through – alert and bold, while also possessing an excellent sense of smell. This medium-sized scenthound, originally developed to go…
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is attentive and alert to his surroundings. This mid-sized American scenthound is clever when it comes to hunting but isn’t always interested in following direct orders without specific training. Even still, he is sociable and friendly…
The dignified Kishu Ken is one of Japan’s ancient spitz breeds. This quiet and loyal dog is medium-sized, smaller than the more well-known Akita but possessing the same noble air about him. Originally a boar-hunting breed, Kishu are high energy…
The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, up until 1999, was considered the short-legged version of the Rat Terrier. Nowadays these fun little dogs are a breed of their own! While they can still do their original job (ridding the property and home…
The Biewer Terrier came about from the Yorkshire Terrier, and therefore they share many of the same traits (such as a light-hearted but mischievous nature). There is speculation as to whether or not the breed came about from a mutation…