The Yorkshire Terrier was originally bred in England to catch rats in mines and they were also used to burrow underground to flush out badgers and foxes. The Yorkshire Terrier is descended from the Waterside Terrier which is a small Scottish breed with a long blue-gray coat that was taken to Yorkshire in the mid [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Dachshund
The Dachshund was developed in Germany more than 300 years ago to hunt badgers. Often referred to as ‘sausage dog’. The smaller Dachshund was bred to hunt rabbits and stoats. There are a variety of Dachshund colors, sizes and coat types. FACTS ABOUT THE DACHSHUND: Size Standard Breed: 8 in (20cm) Miniature Breed: 6 [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world. A native to Mexico, the Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The Chihuahua is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. FACTS ABOUT THE CHIHUAHUA: Size 6-19in (15-23cm) Weight 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) Temperament The Chihuahua is affectionate, [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the hardier toy breeds that were developed from a cross between a King Charles and a Cocker Spaniel. The Cavalier is slightly larger than the King Charles and has a longer muzzle. It is said that King Charles II of England spent more time playing with his [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is one of Scotland’s oldest terriers. A cairn is a pile of small stones used to mark the borders of Scottish farms graves. Small animals had lairs in these piles of stones and it was the job of the Cairn Terrier to flush out these small animals. The Cairn Terrier makes a [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Boxer Dogs
Boxer dogs were developed in Germany over 100 years ago, believed to have been bred from the smaller Bullenbeisser breed. A strong and agile dog similar to today’s Boxer dog. FACTS ABOUT BOXERS: Size Male: 22-24 in (56-61 cm) Female: 21-23 in (53-58 cm) Weight Male: 60-70 lb (26-32 Kg) Female: 55-65 lb (25-29 Kg) [...] Read more »