Kooikerhondje- Infographic Breed Spotlight
July 5, 2023 Breeds & InformationThe Kooikerhondje was developed in the 16th century as a tolling dog. The Kooikerhondje resembles many other spaniels and retrievers in the Gun Dog class. However, their "hunting" tactics are unlike any other dog in the Gun Dog category.
Read MoreAlaskan Malamute- Infographic Breed Spotlight
April 5, 2023 Breeds & InformationAlaskan Malamutes were said to be bred by a nomadic Inuit tribe, the Mahlemut tribe, and spread to the North and South around Kotzebue Sound in Alaska due to people traveling where food and resources were most plentiful in the harsh environment.
Read MoreMajestic Tree Hound- Infographic Breed Spotlight
January 23, 2023 Breeds & InformationThe Majestic Tree Hound (or Majestic, as it is known) is a relatively new breed designation for an old hunting dog. The Majestics share common ancestry with modern-day Coonhounds and, in fact, part of their lineage includes English Coonhound.
Read MoreHarlequin Pinscher- Infographic Breed Spotlight
November 7, 2022 Breeds & InformationThe Harlequin Pinscher and the Miniature Pinscher share a common ancestor. The exact origin is not completely known, but like all of the other breeds in the Pinscher and Schnauzer group, they can be traced back to Germany. It is there that their ancestors worked as ratters for centuries.
Read MoreCocker Spaniel- Infographic Breed Spotlight
October 4, 2022 Breeds & InformationThe American Cocker Spaniel breed has a long and rich history with roots in Spain, England, and America, which is where the breed developed into the vigorous and refined breed seen today.
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