The Slovensky Cuvac is a large size flock guardian breed originating in Slovakia. Also known by other names such as Slovak Cuvac, Slovakian Chuvach, Tatransky Cuvac and Slovensky Kuvac, the Slovensky Cuvac is not only valued for its impressive appearance and guarding skills, but it is also praised and appreciated for its sweet nature and … Read more
Known as Slovensky Kopov in its country of origin, Slovakia, the dog is also called Black Forest Hound. Declared national dog of Slovakia, the medium sized Slovakian Hound has typical hound dog appearance. Though solidly boned, the dog has light build and elegance appearance. It has a height and weight between 17-22 inches and 42-55 … Read more
The term Siberian Laikas refers to Russian working dog breeds of Northern type. It is a generic name for different laika races. Six breeds belong to this group which are West Siberian Laika, East Siberian Laika, Russian European Laika and Karelo-Finnish Laika, Northeasterly Hauling Laika and Nenets Herding Laika. The first four are hunting dogs … Read more
The Shikoku is one of the Spitz type dog breeds from Shika Inu category of Japanese dogs. This is a medium size dog that is in existence since centuries. Mainly developed as a hunter of large game, deer and wild boar are among its quarry. The Shikoku has descended from a very primitive breed, Nihonken, … Read more
The Shika Inus is the term that is used to describe medium size Japanese dogs. Dogs that fall into this category are the Kishu, the Kai dog and the Shikoku. Similar in appearance, these dogs slightly differ in size and some fine points. The Shika Inus dogs were used as hunting dogs of wild boar, … Read more
The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a medium size, rare working breed originating in Canada. Developed by Leonhard Seppala, this breed has always been bred for its working abilities and not for show types. It was once considered same breed as Siberian Husky but was later separated and bred as exclusive working dogs. This medium size … Read more
The Segugio Italiano is also known as Italian Hound. It is an ancient scenthound dog breed originating in Italy from ancient Egyptian coursing hounds and Roman Molussus. An excellent tracking and very fast dog, the Segugio Italiano was originally developed to hunt wild boar but with decline in boar population, it is now used to … Read more
The Scotch Collie or Scottish Collie is the name given to Collie dogs that originated in Scotland. With passage of time, Scotch Collies became 'Collies' in the late 20h century. Scotch Collie was the name given to what is now commonly known as the Collie (Rough-coated and Smooth-coated). Certain other breeds, most notably Collie descendants … Read more
The Schnauzer is a breed of dog that originated in Germany in 15th and 16th century. The term 'Schnauzer' means snout in German and this breed is given this name for its distinct beard on the snout. Schnauzers are terrier type dogs but have less terrier temperament in them. There are three types of Schnauzers, … Read more
The Sapsari (often spelled Sapsaree) is also known as Sapsal. It is a medium size dog that originated in Korea and is declared National treasure in its country of origin. The first syllable of the name “Sap” means to dig out and the second word “Sar” means a ghost. So the word Sapsari literally stands … Read more
