The East Siberian Laika is a versatile hunting dog originating from different parts of Siberia. There are four varieties of the Siberian Laika; one is the Russo European Laika which descended from the hunting laikas and originated in Northern Russia. Second variety is the Western Siberian Laika which originated in the northern Urals and is … Read more
The East Russian Coursing Hounds is a thin, tall and very elegant breed originating in Russia. It is known to be one of the most aristocratic dogs around. This breed originated by crossing of the Sloughi or the Arab Galgo dog with Russian Hounds. The dog was used to hunt hares and foxes using its … Read more
The East-European Shepherd dog is also known as Russian Shepherd, Owczarek Wschodnioeuropejski and Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka (VEO). Primary purpose of developing this breed was to create a dog for military use. It is a soviet dog variation of the German Shepherd but it is heavier and larger dog. This breed was created by crossing German Shepherd … Read more
The Dutch Smoushond (also known as Hollandse Smoushond, Smoushond) is a small dog originating in the Netherlands. Although its exact origin is unknown, its appearance and word of mouth suggests the dog descended from Yellow German Schnauzer. Once very popular among people and referred as 'a Gentleman's companion', the breed nearly became extinct during and … Read more
The Dunker is a medium size strong dog that originated in Norway. Also known as Norwegian Hound, it got its name from its developer, Herr Wilhalm Dunker, who created this breed in the beginning of 19th (1820 to be precise) century. The main purpose of development was to create a hare hunting dog. Russian Harlequin … Read more
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is also known as Dansk/Svensk Gaardhund, DANSK/SVENSK G�RDHUND or Danish-Swedish Farm dog. Native to Denmark and Sweden, it is an old dog breed that dates back to 17th century although some enthusiasts believe the breed is thousand years old. It is a multipurpose dog that has been used as farm dog to … Read more
The Danish Broholmer (also known as Broholmer or Danish Mastiff) is an old dog breed originating in Denmark in 1500's. The dog has history that goes back to middle ages when the ancestors of this breed, the English Mastiff type dogs were brought back to the country by vikings and also as gift exchanges between … Read more
The Dakotah Shepherd breed of dog is not considered to be either a mixed breed or a pure breed dog. It is actually a breed that is in transition with efforts being made to see it as a fully registered breed. The Dakotah Shepherd is still fairly new and was created by crossing the Kelpie, … Read more
The Croatian Sheepdog is the native breed of Croatia that has changed very little since its origination. It is a low to medium high dog with excellent herding skills. The dog has a history that goes back to several centuries. The earliest written document about Croatian Sheepdogs, named 'Canis pastoralis croaticus', found in the archives … Read more
The Cretan Hound (also called Kritikos Ichnilatis) is an ancient breed of hunting dogs originating in the Crete Island, Greece. This breed is believed to be the oldest hunting dog breeds in Europe. The dog has history that goes back to some 4000 years back. They were present and used as hare hunting dogs during … Read more
