The Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle is a small dog that can come in teacup and toy sizes. In Medieval times, there was a breed of dog called a pocket beagle, which stood at 8 to 9 inches. Small enough to fit in a 'pocket' or saddlebag, they rode along on the hunt. The larger hounds … Read more
The Queensland Heeler is also known as Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Blue Heeler, Australian Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund, ACD or simply Heeler. Developed by pioneer settlers in Australia during the 19th century, the Queensland Heeler is a robust working dog needed on large ranches in the outback. Known as the 'Heeler' due to its herding skill … Read more
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog (also known as Great Pyrenees) comes from the Kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese. This dog is native from France and was used as a guard dog for sheep and cattle. Back in 1800 B.C., a dog similar to the Great Pyrenees had been discovered in Europe. The breed probably first came from … Read more
The Pyrenean Mastiff is a large breed of dog that originated in Spain as livestock guardian dog. It is a very large dog with harmonious build. This dog is strong, muscular with a firm bone structure. This breed is believed to have descended from the dogs brought by the Phoenicians 3000 years ago when they … Read more
The Pumi is a medium small multi-talented and multifunctional terrier-type dog that originated in Hungary. Known and valued for its working skills as a herding dog that can herd not only sheep but cows and pigs and as general farm dog, the Pumi is also an efficient small rodent hunter. It originated during 17th and … Read more
The Presa Canarios is also known as Canary Dog, Perro de Presa Canario and Dogo Canario. It is a large working and guardian dog originating in Spanish Canary Islands. This strong-bodied and strong-willed dog was developed in 1800's by crossing of local indigenous dogs with English Mastiffs and English Bulldogs. Original purpose of developing this … Read more
The Prazsky Krysavik is also known as Prazsky Krysarik or Prague Ratter. It is a small dog breed that originated in Czech Republic and is considered "the smallest dog" by height measurements. Its maximum height is two cm less than minimum height of miniature Pinscher. Used as rat catchers since old times, the breed was … Read more
The Potsdam Greyhound is a small to medium sight-hound dog originating in Italy. With an appearance of a small size sight-hound, the dog stands between 15-17 inches tall and weighs about 10-14 lbs. This is a small sized sight-hound breed that relies mainly on its sight, not smell when hunting. Dogs of this breed are … Read more
The Posavac Hound (also known as Posavaz Hound, Posavatz Hound, Posavski Gonic, Kras Posavac Basin Hound and Posavina Hound) is a medium size hunting dog originating in Croatia. It is an ancient breed that dates back to hundreds of years. Though exact origination is unknown, it is believed that this breed descended from ancient Molossian … Read more
The Portuguese Hound is a breed of pack hounds originating in Portugal and has been declared National Dog of Portugal. This breed is also known as Podengo Portugues and Portuguese Warren Hound. Commonly referred to as Podengo in its country of origin, this dog comes in three different sizes (Portuguese Podengo Pequeno(small), medio (medium) and … Read more