The Briquet de Provence is a scenthound from France, and this rare breed is recognized by the French Kennel Club and nowhere else. While its origins are unknown, some speculate that the breed came about by crossing the Italian Hound…
The Cursinu (AKA the Corsican Dog) has been around since the 16th century. Originating on the island of Corsica, the Cursinu was used to herd and guard flocks, in addition to being used as a hunting dog and a guard…
The Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog is a devoted livestock guardian breed and household watchdog with an even temperament and generally calm demeanor. He loves his human family with all of his heart and is a dependable companion and alert protector.…
The Medji (AKA the Small Medimurje Dog) is a hundred-year-old Croatian rat hunting breed with a huge heart inside his tiny frame! He enjoys living life to the fullest, and his happy nature can be contagious to those around him!…
The Colombian Fino Hound, AKA the Sabueso Fino Colombiano, is an active and energetic scenthound developed to track and hunt large rodents such as the Capybara and Lowland Paca. His background is shrouded in mystery but might include the Bloodhound,…
The Georgian Mountain Dog is not from the American state of Georgia, but rather he originates from the country of Georgia- where he is the national animal of the country. This is an old guarding (property protection) and livestock guardian…
The Basque Shepherd Dog (AKA the Perro de Pastor Vasco) hails from Spain where he has been traditionally utilized as a herding dog and a protector of sheep and other herd animals. He was also used to guard farmhouses. Originally…
The Saint-Usuge Spaniel is an ancient French breed created to hunt feathered game such as woodcock and waterfowl in all sorts of different terrain. Originating in the 16th century, he almost (but not quite) went extinct by the end of…
The Dogo Guatemalteco is a molosser recognized only by the Asociación Canofila Guatemalteca – the first standard being published in 1972. It is known only in a few parts of the world – primarily in its home country of Guatemala…
The Polish Hunting Dog is an ancient scenthound mainly used for hunting deer and wild boar, and is also used for tracking purposes. Like his cousin the Polish Hound, his ancestors are said to go back to the 13th century.…