The Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a scenthound that has existed for about 200 years and was bred to hunt hare and fox. This Swedish breed is bred solely for hunting and is rarely seen in dog shows. Together with the Smaland…
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The Chongqing Dog
The Chongqing Dog is said to be one of the oldest breeds in the world – its history can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago! This Chinese breed was originally bred as a…
The Czech Spotted Dog
The Czech Spotted Dog is recognized by the Czech Kennel Club although not yet recognized internationally. Sadly, this wonderful breed was originally bred as a laboratory dog for medical research, starting in 1954. Researchers wanted a dog that was docile…
The Swedish White Elkhound
The Swedish White Elkhound all started from a very pale puppy born into a litter of Swedish Elkhounds in 1942. Light colored puppies are rare now, although occasionally showed up in litters of the various elkhound breeds and is speculated…
The Sicilian Shepherd
The Sicilian Shepherd (AKA the Spino Degli Iblei) is Italy’s 17th dog breed, having been recently recognized as a local breed by the Italian Dog Association (ENCI) in 2015. Although not yet recognized by the FCI or abroad, this is…
The Mantiqueira Shepherd
The Mantiqueira Shepherd was created to herd sheep and cattle in the tough Mantiqueira Mountains of Brazil. Known for its agile working ability, good health and rustic constitution, this breed is a solid worker known for getting the job done…
The Czech Mountain Dog
The Czech Mountain Dog (AKA Bohemian Mountain Dog) is the youngest Czech breed – formed in the late 1970’s. Originating from a combination of the Slovak Cuvac and various Canadian mixed-breed working dogs, primarily those of sled-dog origins, they were…
The Lithuanian Hound
The Lithuanian Hound is a rare scenthound breed recognized only by the Lithuanian Kennel Club. They are, in fact, the only native breed to Lithuania! Bred to hunt hare, wild boar and fox they are thought to be the result…
The Majorero
The Majorero is an old Spanish working breed that has been around for centuries. He was used as a sheep and cattle herder, protector of the home and flock, and as a farm companion. Recognized as a native breed by…
The Tang Dog
The Tang Dog – named for the Tang Dynasty, is an ancient Chinese spitz breed said by some to be the oldest dog breed in existence! Like many spitz they were bred for a multitude of functions including use as…