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The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is believed to have descended from ancient war and hunting dogs of Mesopotamia, and ancient herding dogs of the Middle East. Today, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog’s exceptional flock-guardian capabilities are coming front and center, and they are growing in popularity.

The Cairn Terrier shares a history with Skye Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, and Scottish Terriers. Evidence of these rough-coated terriers has been recorded in Scotland for centuries. Originally, these terriers were used to eradicate vermin and hunt foxes and badgers.

Have you ever heard the term “breed standard” and wondered what that meant?
A breed standard is an essential tool that serves as a blueprint and outlines the ideal characteristics for each dog breed. We also cover how breed standards were created and why they are important.

Statues have been around for centuries, capturing many historical events and people in time! Did you know that there are several famous dog statues around the world too? So if you like to travel or just happen to find yourself near one of these locations, this might be a good next stop on your road trip! We are listing out the Top 10 Dog Statues Around the World.

The Schillerstovare, or Schiller Hound, is a continental-type hound that was developed in Sweden. It is believed these dogs were developed from hounds that originated in southern Germany and were later crossed to other Swiss Hounds and Harriers. They are named for Per Schiller, a Swedish farmer who exhibited the first of these dogs at a dog show back in 1907. The breed remains fairly rare outside of its native Sweden as of today, but it holds a steady following in his home country.