Where Did The Siberian Husky Come From? The forerunners of the Siberian Husky arrived in Nome, Alaska, in 1909, near the end of the Nome Gold Rush. The breed was developed in the Chukchi Peninsula of Siberia by a nomadic people called Chukchi. The Chukchi bred the Husky for companionship and pulled sleds over the […]
Finnish Lapphunds are loyal and hardworking dogs. Their origins start with the nomadic Sami people, who used them for herding reindeer in Finland’s Lapland region.  This popular Nordic spitz-type dog is intelligent, friendly, alert, and eager to please its owners. They make excellent family pets as they bond strongly and display affection towards children. Finnish Lapphunds […]
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium-sized working dog originating from Norway. It has been known in its native country since at least the early 900s when it was used as an all-purpose herding and farm dog. This breed’s popularity has grown outside of Norway recently and is now found throughout Europe and North America. The […]
The Havanese is a toy dog breed developed in Cuba and named after its capital city of, Havana. It is the national dog of Cuba, and the only dog breed developed solely on the island. It is a cheerful, friendly companion dog suited for city life but willing to fit anywhere. The Havanese is part […]
Should I Get a Puppy or an Older Dog? Are you considering getting a dog as a friend, a hound to hang out with, or a puppy? And do you ask yourself, should I get an older dog? When comparing pups with adult dogs, there are benefits and drawbacks. Puppies are a lot of work […]
The Old English Sheepdog has been a part of British culture for centuries. Believed to be derived from the Scottish Bearded Collie, this large and shaggy canine was initially used as a herding dog on farms in England’s rural areas. Bred primarily for their intelligence, strength, and obedience, the Old English Sheepdog is one of […]
Where Do Brittanys Come From The Brittany, once upon a time called a , is a medium-sized, 30 to 40 pounds, from the region of France beginning in the 1600s. They first came to the United States in 1931, and the AKC registered the first Brittany in 1934. Known as the Brittany Spaniel for many […]
How do you choose the right dog breeds for your family from the nearly 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC)?  And there are hundreds of purebred breeds that the AKC does not register. With many breeds, how do people decide which breed is right for them? Hopefully, you can narrow down […]
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a medium-sized, sturdy working dog native to Switzerland. It was bred as a herding and general-purpose farm dog in the canton of Entlebuch.  The breed has been officially recognized since 1927 and is part of the Swiss Mountain and Cattle breeds group. Its popularity outside its homeland is growing due to […]
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small yet sturdy breed of dog that has gained immense popularity in recent years. It originated from Wales, was initially bred as a herding dog, and still retains its strong work ethic. The modern-day Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be traced back to 1107 AD when Flemish weavers arrived in […]