Giant Schnauzer History The name Schnauzer comes from the German word Schnauze, meaning “snout”. Giant Schnauzers were developed from the Standard Schnauzer. They were used for driving cattle in the Bavarian Alps. Although the Miniature, Standard, and Giant Schnauzer look similar, they are separate breeds. Unlike the Poodles, they are not different sizes of the […]
Initially bred in Australia for herding livestock, the Working Kelpie is known for its intelligence, agility, and unwavering loyalty to its owners. The history of the Working Kelpie breed dates back to the 1800s when Scottish immigrants brought their working dogs to Australia. The Kelpie was then developed by crossing these dogs with other breeds […]
Working Group dogs love to help their human’s daily lives by doing such jobs as guard duty, pulling sleds and carts and search and rescues. They have been performing these jobs for longer than history has recorded. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane are included in the Working Group, to name just a […]
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful dog that is strong-willed, independent, obedient, and loving towards its owners. They are a family-oriented dog breed that is friendly towards people but can be overly aggressive towards other animals, especially dogs. These dogs love running and pulling a sled. History Of The Alaskan Malamute As its name […]
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 […]
The Great in the Great Dane’s name suggests this is a giant dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is, the Irish Wolfhound, but the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records listed a Great Dane named as the tallest dog in the world. Unfortunately, large dogs usually have short lifespans, and […]