The Rottweiler is believed to have been bred in Rottweil, Germany, where its ancestors had been left behind when the invading Roman army withdrew. The Rottweiler was crossed with a sheepdog, resulting in a dog that was capable of herding and guarding cattle. The Rottweiler is a compact, muscular dog that makes an imposing and [...] Read more »
Shih Tzu (pronounced Shidzoo)
Known as the Chinese Lion dog, Shih Tzu were originally developed by Tibetan Monks and sent to China as a gift for the Emperors of the Manchu Dynasty in the 19th Century. FACTS ABOUT THE SHIH TZU Size Up to 11 in (28 cm) Weight 10-18 lb (5-8 Kgs) Temperament The Shih Tzu is friendly, [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Siberian Husky
Male: 45-60 lb (20-27 kg) Female: 35-50 lb (58-66 kg) Originating from the Kolyma river region in Siberia, the Siberian Husky was imported into Alaska in 1909. This breed thrives in the cold and was bred by the nomadic Chukchi tribes of north-east Asia as a hardy dog which could be a companion and hunter [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso was bred in Tibet in monasteries as a temple and palace sentinel. It was named after the Tibetan capital of Lhasa. The Lhasa Apso was considered to be sacred in ancient times as Tibetans believed that when its master died his soul entered the body of the Lhasa Apso. The breed was [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Originating in South Africa, the Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed in Zimbabwe to hunt lion and other large game. Also known as the African Lion dog it is believed that the ridge originated from the now extinct Hottentot hunting dog. Rhodesian Ridgebacks make good watchdogs and devoted family pets. FACTS ABOUT THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK Size Male: 25-27 [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Weimaraner
The Weimaraner has a muscular build and is used in hunting as a gun-dog to retrieve fowl. A dog that has been around for several centuries the Weimaraner was selectively bred in Germany centuries ago for the purpose of pointing, retrieving and hunting. The tail is often generally docked when the pup is about 2 [...] Read more »