Miniature American Eskimo

The Miniature American Eskimo is also known as Spitz, Standard Eskimo Dog, Miniature Eskimo Dog, Toy Eskimo Dog and Eskie. It is a Nordic-type Spitz breed that originated from European Spitz like German Spitz, the White Keeshond, the White Pomeranian and the White Italian Spitz. Contrary to its name, it has nothing to do with … Read more

Middle Asian Ovtcharka

The Middle Asian Ovtcharka (also known as the Alabai, Central Asian sheep-dog, Credneasiatskaya Ovcharka, Central Asian Ovcharka, Central Asian Shepherd dog, Turkmen,Middle Asian shepherd, Alabay, the Wolfhound, Volkodav) is one of the most ancient dog breeds. Since ancient times, the Alabai was an irreplaceable assistant, a friend and the companion to Shepherds in Central Asia. … Read more

Mi-Ki

The Mi-Ki is a small and elegant dog with stylish yet sturdy bearing. Uncertainty prevails over its origination with different theories telling different origins of this dog though no theory has been proven right scientifically or otherwise. Most popular theory places this dog in Asian region(most probably Malaysia) with its ancestors being the Papillon, Maltese … Read more

McNab

The McNab is a medium size, hunting and herding dog that originated in California, USA. This dog is also known as McNab Sheepdog, McNab Shepherd, McNab Border Collie and McNab Herding dog. It was developed by an Scottish shepherd, Alexander McNab, who settled in California. After death of his Scottish Collie, the shepherd found local … Read more

Mexican Hairless

The Mexican Hairless dog breed is a rare, hairless breed of dog. The dog is also known to be called Tepeizeuintli, Xoloitzcuintle(Pronounced as 'Show- low-its-queen-tli') and Xolo. The Xolos come in three sizes: Toy, Miniature and Standard sizes. It also comes in two varieties: the coated and the hairless varieties. The dog resembles a robust … Read more

Markiesje

The Markiesje is a small dog originating in Holland. It is also known as Hollandse Tulphone and Dutch Tulip Hound. This small dog is an efficient gundog and retriever as well as being a great companion dog. This Spaniel-Poodle heritage breed has been present on the farmlands of Dutchland for hundreds of years but never … Read more

Maremma Sheepdog

The Maremma Sheepdog is a distinctive looking, massive but friendly dog. It originates from Italy and is also known as Abruzzerhund, Cane de Pastro or Abruzzess sheepdog. It is believed that this dog breed descended from the great white eastern sheepdog some 2000 years ago. The Maremma Sheepdog has some distinct features which make this … Read more

Majorca Shepherd Dog

The Majorca Shepherd Dog is also known as Ca De Bestiar and Perro de Pastor Mallorquin. It is a medium to large size flock guardian and farm dog that originated in Balearic Island of Spain. It is considered smaller version of Cao de Castro Laboreiro of Portugal with its same body build and coat colour. … Read more

Majestic Tree Hound

The Majestic Tree Hound is a large size scenthound that originated in United States of America. This is a relatively new breed and was developed from well established dog breeds of Medieval France. Saint Hubert Hound and Talbot Hound are the progenitors of this large and magnificent dog. The Majestic Tree Hound is a re-creation … Read more

Mahratta Greyhound

The Mahratta Greyhound is a medium size compact sighthound originating in Mahratta state of India. This rare breed is best described as resembling smooth-coated Saluki. This is a well-muscled, deep-chested and strong-backed dog that is rare even in its country of origin, India. This medium size dog is valued for its high speed and abilities … Read more