Blog > Tag: Breeds

In the last blog, we discussed the English Cocker Spaniel and the Irish Setter. This time, we will look at two large guardian breeds and what makes them similar and different. It is the Great Pyrenees versus the Maremma Sheepdog.

There are two different types of Welsh Corgi dogs: the Cardigan and the Pembroke. Some breed historians believe that Corgis came from Nordic and Spitz types, but others claim that Corgis are descendants of the Dachshund family.

Did you know that Shih Tzu actually means “little lion”? In this episode of "Talkin’ Dogs," we give you five facts about this spunky little breed.

Until the mid-1900s, these dogs were often considered part of the older, more popular Coonhound and Foxhound breeds, but they eventually split into their own breeds at the request of breeders and owners. Today, they are some of the most popular hunting hounds used extensively on multiple games and quarries.

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.