American English Coonhound Other Names American English Coonhound Redtick Coonhound History The American English Coonhound originates in the United States and descends from English Foxhounds imported in the 17th and 18th centuries. This breed was developed for hunting raccoons and other game, and is known for its stamina and excellent...
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American Hairless Terrier Other Names American Hairless Terrier Hairless Terrier History The American Hairless Terrier is a relatively young breed, originating in the 1970s in Louisiana, United States. The breed is a natural variation of the Rat Terrier and is known for its unique hairless appearance. While some specimens have...
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Ariegeois Other Names Ariege Hound French Hound History The Ariegeois is a medium-sized hunting dog breed originating from the Ariège region in southern France. The breed was developed in the 20th century by crossing local French hunting dogs with the Grand Bleu de Gascogne and the Grand Gascon Saintongeois. The...
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Other names Treeing Walker Coonhound Origin & history The Treeing Walker Coonhound is an energetic and intelligent hunting dog that originated in the United States. The breed originated in the 18th century from the Walker Foxhound, which in turn descended from English Foxhounds brought to America by colonists. Through targeted...
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Other names Redbone Coonhound Origin & history The Redbone Coonhound is a proud American breed that originated in the southern United States, primarily in Georgia and Tennessee. It was developed by settlers who brought red hunting dogs from Scotland and Ireland and crossed them with English Foxhounds. The goal was...
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Other names Bluetick Coonhound Origin & history The Bluetick Coonhound originated in the southern United States and is closely related to the American English Coonhound. Its ancestors were French hunting dogs, such as the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, brought to America by colonists. Crossbreeding with English Foxhounds resulted in a...
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Alternative names: Alsatian, German Shepherd. History of the breed The German Shepherd was developed in Germany in the late 19th century as a versatile working dog. Bred by Max von Stephanitz, this breed was intended to excel in herding, but soon proved suitable for police work, rescue missions, and even...
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Alternative names: Italian Mastiff, Cane Corso Italiano. History of the breed The Cane Corso is a powerful and imposing breed that originated in Italy. It descends from ancient Roman war dogs and was later used as a guard dog, hunting dog, and cattle herder. Its name "Cane Corso" comes from...
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Billy Alternative names: No commonly known alternative names. History of the breed The Billy is a rare French hunting dog breed that originated in the 19th century in the Poitou region of France. The breed was developed by Gaston Hublot du Rivault, who combined several old French hunting dog breeds...
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Bushland Terrier Alternative names: No commonly known alternative names. History of the breed The Bushland Terrier is a relatively new breed created by crossing the Cairn Terrier and the Scottish Terrier. It combines the best traits of both terriers and is known for its compact size and playful nature. Although...
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Parvo - acute, highly contagious viral infection in dogs Parvo, medically known as canine parvovirosis, is one of the most feared viral diseases in dogs. It is caused by the canine parvovirus and mainly attacks the intestinal wall and bone marrow. Puppies and young dogs that are not yet fully...
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American Bulldog Other Names American Bulldog Old Country Bulldog History The American Bulldog originates in the United States and is descended from the English Bulldog. This breed was originally used as a working dog on farms, where they herded livestock and guarded property. In the 20th century, the breed was...
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